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Prediction, pick for Magomed Tuchalov vs. Brendson Ribeiro at UFC Abu Dhabi

Prediction, pick for Magomed Tuchalov vs. Brendson Ribeiro at UFC Abu Dhabi

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By: Ryan Wohl

Undefeated prospect Magomed Tuchalov is making his UFC debut against Brendson Ribeiro on today’s UFC Fight Night Prelims. Tuchalov has a perfect 6-0 record with six finishes, while Ribeiro is 17-10 with 16 finishes. The Prelims begin at 9:00 a.m. ET on Paramount+. 

Check out my best bet for Magomed Tuchalov vs. Brendson Ribeiro, which takes place at today’s UFC Fight Night. 

Magomed Tuchalov Round 1 (-150)

Ribeiro is currently on a three-fight losing streak, with all coming by first-round finishes. His last defeat came against Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev in April. Ribeiro’s previous victory was in March 2025 against Diyar Nurgozhay. Tuchalov’s last four fights came in UAE Warriors, with his last win being over Caio Machado. 

On DraftKings Sportsbook, Tuchalov is the favorite at -850 with Ribeiro as a +575 underdog. Tuchalov is -300 to win this fight by KO/TKO/DQ, and this contest is -750 not to go the distance. Although both fighters are 6’3″, Ribeiro has the reach advantage (81″ vs. 78″) in this contest. 

Ribeiro has taken a ton of damage recently and has struggled mightily against elite prospects. I believe Tuchalov comes out aggressive and becomes the fourth straight fighter to hand Ribeiro a first-round loss. Four of Tuchalov’s six MMA wins have come in the first round. In his UFC debut, Tuchalov should enter this fight immediately searching for a quick finish. You can get Tuchalov to win in Round 1 at -150.

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