Russian Middleweight Aliaskhab Khizriev clashes with Uzbek fighter Makhmud Muradoz in a fascinating match on the main card of the UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov. After competing in the Dana White Contender Series in 2020, the undefeated Russian earned a UFC contract but has fought only once in the Octagon. Muradov has been very active in that period, earning a 2-2 record in his last four. Aliaskhab Khizriev is a huge favorite ahead of the night this weekend at the UFC Apex.
Bet on Aliaskhab Khizriev vs. Makhmud Muradov with 1xBetMMA: UFC Middleweight
Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 04.02.2024. 03.30
Aliaskhab Khizriev
Having been on the sideline for much of his UFC career, the 33-year-old is an unknown quantity. What is known is that "The Black Wolf" is undefeated in fourteen pro fights. Fighting mostly in his home country of Russia, Khizriev was invited to the DWCS in 2020, where he won a UFC contract in under one minute. He won his UFC debut in March 2020 with a rear-naked choke of Denis Tiulullin.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 33
- Height: 5' 9"
- Reach: 74"
- Weight: 185 lbs (84kg)
- Record: 14-0
Makhmud Muradov
The Tajik-born Uzbek has had a good career in the UFC middleweight division since debuting in December 2019. The 33-year-old has been a professional MMA competitor since 2012 and is the world's first mixed martial artist signed by Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s The Money Team. A former professional kickboxer and amateur combat sambist, Muradov overturned a two-fight losing skid to defeat Bryan Barberena in London last summer.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 33
- Height: 6' 2"
- Reach: 75.5"
- Record: 26-8
Betting Odds
Aliaskhab Khizriev is a 1.66 favorite on Betwinner, which prices the underdog at 2.247. Khizriev by submission is 4.33 odds on Bet365, with a decision for Muradov available at 5.25. 1XBET prices yes for the fight to go the distance at 2.2 odds with a bet that the fight will end inside the distance priced at 1.62.
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