MMA Preview – Dustin Stoltzfus vs Abusupiyan Magomedov at UFC Fight Night 209
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DUSTIN STOLTZFUS VS ABUSUPIYAN MAGOMEDOV FACTS
When is UFC Paris? Saturday 3rd September, 2022 - 18:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Paris? Accor Arena, Paris (France)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Paris? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Paris
What channel is UFC Paris on? BT Sport 3
Where can I stream UFC Paris? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
DUSTIN STOLTZFUS VS ABUSUPIYAN MAGOMEDOV LOWDOWN
Dustin Stoltzfus (14-4) steps in to replace Makhmud Muradov and why not after earning his first win in the UFC back in July. He is going to need all the momentum he can get in this one and hope he can put on a similar performance at UFC on ABC 3 outpointing Dwight Grant. That win extended his UFC shelf life as he was on a three-fight skid losing a unanimous decision to Kyle Daukaus (2020) and getting submitted by Rodolfo Vieira (2021) and Gerald Meerschaert (2021).
Abusupiyan Magomedov (24-4) makes his debut and although he has not been active ecently, there is a lot of buzz around him. He fought five times for the Professional Fighters League in 2018 going 3-1-1 and that loss was a devastating knockout courtesy of Louis Taylor, so slowing down the schedule was a good move. He returned to submit Slavis Simeunovic (2019) for Elite MMA Championships and Cezary Kesik (2020).
DUSTIN STOLTZFUS VS ABUSUPIYAN MAGOMEDOV PREDICTION
Stoltzfus has a much-needed spring in his step but this is not a good matchup for him. Magomedov has the debut pressure, but he will enjoy taking on a fellow striker to display his talents.
They match up similarly in fairness as quality strikers with slick offensive grappling, but the American’s lack of power will give Magomedov some leeway.
Do not be surprised to see a bit of grappling here and expect Magomedov to grow into the fight with a strong second and third round. Stoltzfus is durable, but the German will test the chin over the course of three rounds and we are leaning towards a decision for a debut dub.
Prediction: Magomedov via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
