Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady vs. Loik Radzhabov: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Lightweights Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady and Loik Radzhabov open proceedings at UFC Fight Night 238. Al-Selwady would debut his UFC after winning a contract via the 2023 Contender Series. Radzhabov is 1-1 in the promotion, debuting early last year. The debutant is the favorite going into the bout this weekend at the UFC Apex.

MMA: UFC Lightweight 

Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas

Where to watch: ESPN+

Date: 03.03.2024. 00:50

An impressive outing at the 2023 Dana White Contender Series earned Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady his contract and pushed his streak to 5-0. The 28-year-old has competed in Brave, LFA, and Fury FC and has developed a reputation for being a fast and skilled striker. Al-Selwady is also a pressure fighter, relentlessly pressing forward. The 28-year-old hits hard and has a 53% knockout rate. His last loss was in 2019. A moderate underdog against George Hardwick in their Contender Series clash, Al-Selwady did enough to upset the odds.

• Age: 28
• Height: 5’ 8’’
• Reach: 69”
• Weight: 155 Ibs (70kg)
• Record: 15-1

The 33-year-old debuted in the UFC last year with a decision victory in March. Three months later, he was out-fought and out-wrestled by Mateusz Rebecki in a second-round loss. Primarily a wrestler, Loik Radzhabov has solid cardio. Although his striking is poor, that does not stop him from plodding forward and throwing punches. “The Tajik Tank,” who competed for many years in PFL, is 3-2 in his last five.

• Age: 33
• Height: 5’ 11’
• Reach: 69”
• Weight: 155 Ibs (70kg)
• Record: 17-5-1

Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady is a 1.58 favorite on Bet365, with the underdog available for 2.40 odds. Fight to go the distance is 1.75 odds on Betwinner, with the No priced at 1.95 odds. 1XBET lists over 2.5 for 1.6 odds and the under at 2.25.