Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Nicolas Dalby: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Russia’s Rinat Fakhretdinov collides with Danish veteran Nicolas Dalby in a tough welterweight clash in the prelims of UFC Saudi Arabia. The bout sees two streaking fighters who are confident and dangerous and looking to advance in the Welterweight class going head-to-head. The Russian Fakhretdinov, unbeaten in twenty fights, is a huge favorite ahead of the match on Saturday night at the Kingdom Arena, Saudi Arabia.

MMA: UFC Welterweight

Where to Watch: ESPN+ / ESPN

Venue: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Date: 22.06.2024. 20:30

“The Gladiator” fought to a majority draw last November against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos to bring his UFC record to 3-0-1. The Russian wrestler, who debuted in the UFC in 2022, is currently on a 20-fight unbeaten streak going back to 2013. The 29-year-old combat samboist and freestyle wrestler also packs some power, winning eleven of his victories via knockout. Rinat Fakhretdinov’s three UFC wins have come by two decisions and one submission. The Moscow-born Fakhretdinov continues to compete in pro-grappling.

• Age: 32
• Height: 6’0”
• Weight: 170lbs (77kg)
• Reach: 74”
• Record: 21-1-1 (Draw)

The 39-year-old veteran Dane has earned better success in his second stint in the UFC. Originally signed to the elite promotion in 2013, Nicolas Dalby was cut from the roster after one win in five, with the sole victory being a split decision over Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. After a stint away to win the Cage Warriors welterweight championship, “The Danish Dynamite” has lost once in eight fights in the UFC following a 2019 return. A powerful striker, Dalby is on a four-fight winning streak, going the distance in three of them before delivering a second-round TKO to finish Gabriel Bonfim last November and win his first Fight of the Night bonus award in nine years.

• Age: 39
• Height: 5’11’’
• Reach: 74.5”
• Weight: 170lbs (77kg)
• Record: 23-4-2 (1 Draw, 2NC)

Nicolas Dalby is a 3.50 underdog on Betway. “The Danish Dynamite” is also priced at 3.50 odds on Bet365 to win. 1xBet lists No to the start of round 3 at 2.65, with a win for the underdog available at 4.155 odds. Read more.