Nursulton Ruziboev vs. Sedriques Dumas: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Two fighters on a roll collide in the Octagon in a middleweight contest on the main card of UFC on ESPN 54. Uzbek Nursulton Ruziboev has won nine on the bounce and takes on Dana White Contender grad American Sedriques Dumas, who is on a two-fight win streak. The experienced Ruziboev is the huge favorite, according to the oddsmakers who back him in getting his 10th consecutive win. UFC on ESPN 54 takes place this weekend at the iconic Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, as the UFC returns to New Jersey after a long hiatus.

MMA: UFC Middleweight

Where to watch: ESPN/ESPN+

Venue: Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Date: 31.03.2024 06:00

Having dominated at the regional level, Nursulton Ruziboev made a belated start in the UFC last year with an impressive stoppage of Brunno Ferreira in July. The win gave the 30-year-old a performance bonus and announced him on the biggest stage in MMA. A veteran of over forty fights, the Uzbek middleweight debuted as a short-notice replacement in the UFC. He had previously competed in Brave, Octagon, and WEF Global. Now resident in the USA, Ruziboev trains under Daniel Gracie in Philadelphia.

• Age: 30
• Height: 6’ 5”
• Weight: 185 lbs
• Reach: N/A
• Record: 33-8-4 (2 draw, 2 NC)

A 2022 Dana White grad, Florida native Sedriques Dumas lost his UFC debut to Josh Fremd in early 2023. But the 28-year-old rebounded with two decisions over Cody Brundage and Abu Azaitar to round off a memorable debut year in the elite promotion. Facing off against streaking Ruziboev, the kickboxer, Dumas may need to rely on his feet like a true musketeer not to fall.

• Age: 28
• Height: 6’ 2’’
• Reach: 79”
• Weight: 185 lbs
• Record: 9-1-0

Sedriques Dumas is a 3.25 underdog on Bet365. Yes to the start of round two is priced at 1.64 on 1XBET, while Betwinner lists No to the start of round two at 2.07 odds.