Undefeated Russians Magomed Umalatov and Shamil Musaev collide in the PFL Smartcage in a title fight for the PFL Welterweight championship and its one million dollar prizemoney. This Friday, the championship fight at the King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is the culmination of the PFL Welterweight Tournament Season. Shamil Musaev, who debuted in the PFL this season, is a massive favorite to deny perennial welterweight contender Magomed Umalatov the title. The fight will feature on the main card of PFL 10, which hosts the finals of the 2024 PFL Tournament season, with fights in six-weight class divisions.
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Where to Watch: ESPN/ESPN+
Venue: King Saud University, Stadium
Date: 29.11.2024 21:40
Magomed Umalatov
“The Artur Beterbiev of Russian MMA,” according to the Russian press, has faced several challenges as he tries to win his first PFL welterweight title. In recent years, he has withdrawn from the playoffs due to visa and health challenges. The former GFC welterweight champion has been impeccable this season, with one finish and two decisions on his way to the final. Magomed Umalatov is unbeaten in seventeen pro fights. “The Prince” is also an International Master of Sports in Soyuz MMA, hand-to-hand combat, and combat sambo.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 32
- Height: 6’1”
- Reach: 75”
- Weight: 170lbs (77kg)
- Record: 17-0
Shamil Musaev
“The Silent Assassin” has gotten to the final of the 2024 PFL Tournament in anything but stealth mode. Making his PFL debut earlier this year, the Dagestan-born Shamil Musaev ran through former interim Bellator champ Logan Storley before claiming victory twice against Murad Ramazanov, including a decision in their semifinal bout to make it to the tournament final. The 30-year-old is on a four-fight winning streak and has not lost in seventeen professional fights. Shamil Musaev is a European champion in Wushu Sanda.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 30
- Height: 5’10”
- Reach: 75”
- Weight: 170 Ibs
- Record: 17-0-1
Betting Odds
Magomed Umalatov is a 3.25 underdog on Bet365, where under 2.5 is 2.30 odds. 1xBet lists Shamil Musaev by decision at 3.5 and Umalatov by KO/TKO at 4.5. Over 3.5 is priced at 1.67 odds on Betway, which lists under 3.5 at the same price. Read more here.
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