UFC 308: Magomedov vs Petrosyan Prediction

Sharaputdin Magomedov vs Armen Petrosyan is set to take place at UFC 308 on Saturday, October 26, at 11:00 PDT. This middleweight matchup will feature two fighters eager to make an impact in the division.

Let’s break down the Tale of the Tape between these two competitors. Sharaputdin Magomedov nicknamed as “Bullet” comes in with an impressive undefeated record of 14-0, while Armen Petrosyan nicknamed as “Superman” holds a solid record of 9-3. Magomedov is 30 years old, standing at 1.88 meters (6’2”), while Petrosyan, at 33 years old, is slightly taller at 1.91 meters (6’3”). Both fighters will weigh in at 83.9 kg (185 lbs). In terms of reach, Magomedov has the advantage with 185.4 cm compared to Petrosyan’s 180.3 cm. These physical differences may play a pivotal role in this exciting middleweight clash.

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Let’s take a look at their recent performances. Magomedov fought Antonio Troli, landing great shots and kicks, taking control of the entire fight. He punished Troli heavily, and by round three, Troli couldn’t handle it anymore. The fight was stopped on the feet, and Magomedov secured a dominant win. After that, Magomedov faced Michal Oleksiejczuk and dominated every single round, ultimately winning by decision. With that, he remains undefeated.

Now, let’s shift to Petrosyan’s recent performances. He faced Christian Duncan in a fast-paced, back-and-forth striking battle, and Petrosyan won by decision. Following that, he went up against Abus Magomedov, who managed to catch him in an arm triangle choke in round one, forcing him to tap out.

This matchup is evenly balanced, with both men being excellent strikers. Neither fighter tends to go for takedowns; they prefer to keep the fight standing, throwing a variety of punches and kicks. Looking at their records, Magomedov has 14 wins, 11 by knockout, and remains undefeated. Petrosyan, on the other hand, has 9 wins with 6 by knockout, but he has 3 losses.

In terms of size, they’re almost identical. Magomedov stands at 6’2″ and Petrosyan at 6’3″. This fight will likely come down to output, as both men will be throwing a lot of strikes, making each round hard to judge. If the fight goes the distance, Magomedov might have the edge due to his high output, as we’ve seen in previous fights like his win over Oleksiejczuk. However, if there’s a knockout, I think Magomedov is more likely to be on the receiving end, as he has shown vulnerabilities in his defense, often getting hit. Petrosyan, with his solid boxing skills, could capitalize on that and secure the knockout.

Lets have a quick look on UFC reords of both fighters.

Stats	Shara Magomedov	Armen Petrosyan
Record (W-L-D)	14-0-0	9-3-0
Wins by Knockout	11	6
First Round Finishes	7	3
Last Fight	UFC Fight Night - Win vs Michal Oleksiejczuk (Aug 3, 2024)	UFC Fight Night - Win vs Vieira (Feb 10, 2024)

So, in Magomedov vs Petrosyan prediction who am I picking? In my opinion Magomedov will take it. But if anyone gets stopped, it might just be Magomedov, with Petrosyan’s hands delivering the finishing blow.