Popular Russian fighter Sharabutdin Magomedov returns to action in the Middle East as he clashes with veteran French-Canadian Marc-Andre Barriault in the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi this Saturday. Magomedov is the bookies' favorite as he tries to rebound from a first career loss last time out. Barriault is likely to be full of confidence after collecting a first-round stoppage victory and a performance bonus the last time he was in the octagon. Although the odds are in favor of Magomedov, expect a technical fight that will not be easy for the eventual winner!
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- MMA: UFC Middleweight
- Where to Watch: ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, TNT Sports, Discovery+, Max, DAZN, UFC Fight Pass, Kayo Sports, Sky Sports Now, Supersport
- Venue: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Date: 26.07.2025 23:40 GST
Sharabutdin Magomedov
"Shara Bullet" had won 15 straight fights going back to December 2017 when he turned pro, before he was stunned by Michael "Venom" Page last February, losing his first professional bout via unanimous decision. The 31-year-old Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Combat Sambo master has fought exclusively in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh since joining the UFC. Hugely popular in the region, Magomedov's Middle East run had delivered wins over Bruno Silva, Michal Oleksiejczuk, and Armen Petrosyan. "Shara Bullet" has 12 knockouts from his wins, and his flamboyant style is a fan favorite.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 31
- Height: 6'2"
- Reach: 73"
- Weight: 185 lbs (84kg)
- Record: 15-1
Marc-André Barriault
The 35-year-old Canadian returned to the win column after three straight losses with a KO victory over Bruno Silva at UFC 315 in his home region of Quebec. With 15 fights under his belt since joining the UFC in 2019, Marc-Andre Barriault has faced many notable names in the 185-pound class. Although he had recorded 6 wins and 8 losses in the company, Barriault looked quite incisive with the way he took out Silva last time to clinch the Performance of the Night bonus in Montreal. The stunning performance took place at catchweight as Silva missed the cut by two pounds.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 35
- Height: 6'1"
- Reach: 73"
- Weight: 185 lbs (84kg)
- Record: 17-9-1 (1 NC)
Betting Odds
Marc-André Barriault is a 5.9 underdog on 1xBet. The bookmaker offers a KO for the favorite Sharabutdin Magomedov in the first round at 3.5 odds. On Bet365, over 1.5 rounds is 1.60 odds with the under offered for 2.25. Barriault to win by decision is 12.00 odds on Betway, while the fight to go the distance is priced at 2.75 odds. Read more here.
Bet on Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Marc-André Barriault with Bet365
