Abus Magomedov vs. Warlley Alves: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Abus Magomedov of Germany faces off against Brazil’s Warlley Alves in the prelims of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night 241 in a middleweight bout, with both fighters desperate to return to the win column. Magomedov is a huge favorite in early odds against Alves, who returned to 185 pounds in his last fight and is riding a three-fight losing streak. Both fighters have solid striking and grappling skills and have shared the Octagon with some elite opponents in the UFC.

MMA: UFC Middleweight

Where to Watch: ESPN+

Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas

Date: 19.05.2024 00:00

Following a sensational UFC debut, which Abus Magomedov won in 19 seconds after a devastating front kick and punches stopped Dustin Stotlzfus, the Dagestani-born middleweight then lost a couple of fights against Sean Strickland and Caio Borralho. A powerful striker who prioritizes power over volume, Magomedov moves to end his fights early, scoring over 75% of his finishes in the first round. At 33, the former PFL fighter is very experienced and has fourteen knockouts.

• Age: 33
• Height: 6’2”
• Weight: 185lbs (84kg)
• Reach: 78”
• Record: 25-6-1

The Brazilian lost a short-notice middleweight bout against Ikram Aliskerov last October at UFC 294. The loss brought his skid to three consecutive losses and 1-4 dating back to 2019. Warlley Alves competed at welterweight for many years and is the winner of TUF: Brazil 3. Alves, who trained kickboxing as a teen, is an aggressive striker who throws knockout punches at every turn. The 33-year-old also loves the guillotine choke and usually deploys it for his submission wins.

• Age: 33
• Height: 5’11’’
• Reach: 72”
• Weight: 185lbs (84kg)
• Record: 14-7

Warlley Alves is a 3.00 underdog on Betway, which prices fight to go the distance at 3.70. 1XBET lists total over 1.5 at 2.042 and under at 1.76. Abus Magomedov by KO/TKO is 2.05 on Bet365, with a first-round stoppage for the favorite at 2.65. Read more.