After a unanimous win over Brazilian veteran Gleison Tibau last November at the PFL championships, the Russian Welterweight is back for a regular season contest against American debutant Ben Egli. The fight is on the Late Card of PFL 3 at the Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ben Egli is a late replacement for Patrick Brady, who dropped out of the bout.
MMA: PFL Welterweight
Location: The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada
Where to watch: ESPN +
Date: 15.4.2023, 05:00
Magomed Magomedkerimov
Magomedkerimov, aged 32, has a professional record of 30 wins and 6 losses. Since joining the Professional Fighting League in 2018, he has only lost once during his October 2021 fight against American fighter Ray Cooper. Magomedkerimov's PFL record is noteworthy, with 12 wins and just 1 loss. In July last year, he defeated Taylor Dilano with a TKO, knocking him out with a powerful right hand and a flying knee, necessitating the referee diving in to stop the fight. Before joining the PFL, Magomedkerimov fought in ACA, MG, and FNG.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 32
- Height: 6' 1"
- Reach: N/A
- Record: 30-6
Ben Egli
American Ben Egli, with a professional MMA record of 14-4, will make his PFL debut against Magomedkerimov on the back of a two-fight winning streak. The wrestler who regularly fights at Lightweight has 12 of his 14 wins by way of submission, with the other 2 being knockouts. A tough opponent, 35-year-old Ben Egli has yet to be knocked out nor submitted professionally. Nicknamed "Brutal," Ben Egli regularly competes in Grappling events too.
Tale of the tape
- Age: 35
- Height: 6' 0"
- Reach: 76.5"
- Record: 14-4
Betting Odds
Magomedkerimov is a huge favorite to win the bout priced at 1.044 odds on Marathonbet. Betting on an Egli win is at massive 8.90 odds. Yes for "Will the specified round start (2)" is priced at 1.65 odds on 1xbet. Coinplay prices No that round 2 will start at 2.1 odds.