A middleweight contest is scheduled between Michel Pereira and Abusupiyan Magomedov as part of UFC on ESPN 66. The event is set to take place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This bout is featured on the preliminary card, leading up to the main event between Ian Garry and Carlos Prates.
Michel Pereira began his professional fighting career in 2011 and has compiled a record of 31 wins, including an impressive 11 by knockout. However, his recent performance resulted in a TKO loss against Anthony Hernandez, raising questions about his current form. Abusupiyan Magomedov, who started his MMA journey in 2010, holds a solid record of 27 victories with 14 coming by knockout. He is coming off a recent submission win against Brunno Ferreira.
Betting Odds
- Favorite: Michel Pereira : 1.7 (-138)
- Underdog: Abus Magomedov : 2.2 (+125)
| Method of Victory | Michel Pereira | Abus Magomedov |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 3.4 (+235) | 4.8 (+380) |
| By decision or technical decision | 4.7 (+370) | 5.5 (+450) |
According to the betting lines, Michel Pereira is favored to win his fight against Abusupiyan Magomedov, with odds set at 1.7 (-138). This means a $138 bet on Pereira would return a $100 profit if he is victorious. Abusupiyan Magomedov is listed as the underdog at 2.2 (+125), offering a $125 profit for every $100 wagered. The odds for either fighter securing a knockout or technical knockout are longer: Pereira at 3.4 (+235) and Magomedov at 4.8 (+380). A win by decision is slightly more likely for Pereira based on the odds (4.7 (+370)) compared to Magomedov (5.5 (+450)). Overall, the betting market leans towards a victory for Michel Pereira.
