Aussie Jamie Mullarkey continues his stride toward the Lightweight rankings as he tries to make three consecutive wins in the UFC when he collides with Dana White alum Muhammad Naimov in the last fight of the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 46. UFC on ESPN 46 takes place this Saturday at the Apex.
Bet on Jamie Mullarkey vs Muhammad Naimov with CoinplayMMA: UFC Lightweight
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas
Where to watch: ESPN / ESPN+
Date: 04.06.2023. 02.40
Jamie Mullarkey
Jamie Mullarkey, 28, is looking to inch closer to the top 15. After starting his UFC career with two losses, Mullarkey has won four of his last five fights. He has finished two of his opponents, Khama Worthy and Devonte Smith, and won two by decision against Michael Johnson and Francisco Prado. His sole loss in the period was against Jalin Turner in March 2022. The Australian fighter who turned pro in 2013 has a Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He has amassed ten knockouts from sixteen victories.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 28
- Height: 5.8”
- Reach: 74”
- Record: 16-5
Muhammad Naimov
The 28-year-old Tajikistan fighter competed and lost at the Dana White Contender Series in 2020. Following the DWCS loss, Naimov lost a bid for the Titan FC Featherweight crown when he dropped a unanimous decision against Olivier Murad in December 2021. Born in Tajikistan but now fighting out of Denver, Colorado, Muhammad Naimov is on a three-fight winning streak. Following his 34-second head kick knockout of Dylan Schulte in March this year at Tuff-N-Uff 131, Muhammad Naimov has been presented with an opportunity to step in at short notice to make his UFC debut in a fight with Jamie Malarkey.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 28
- Height: 5.9”
- Reach: 70”
- Record: 8-2
Betting Odds
Jamie Mullarkey is a massive favorite with the sportsbooks. On Bet 365, the favorite is priced at 1.25 odds. On Coinplay, Mullarkey is available for 1.26. 1XBET prices the Tajik at 3.9 for the upset. Muhammad Naimov to win is available for 4.00 dos on Bet 365.