Shara "Bullet" Magomedov is back in action at UFC Abu Dhabi this Saturday as a -250 favorite over Michal Oleksiejczuk in this main-card middleweight bout.
Famous for his aggressive fighting style and Bond-villain glass eye, Magomedov has quickly become one of the UFC's most hyped prospects. We've got the Shara Bullet odds and best bets for this fight, so let's dive in.
Shara Bullet vs Oleksiejczuk Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Shara Bullet Magomedov | -250 |
| Michal Oleksiejczuk | +200 |
Odds as of August 2
Our odds calculator suggests Shara Bullet's -250 odds imply a 71.43% chance of victory, with a $100 bet paying out $140. At +200, Oleksiejczuk gets a 33.33% chance, and a $100 bet cashes $300.
Shara Bullet vs Oleksiejczuk Props
| Method Of Victory | Shara Bullet | Oleksiejczuk |
|---|---|---|
| By Decision | +350 | +450 |
| By KO/TKO/DQ | -105 | +500 |
| By Submission | +1800 | +1800 |
| Total Rounds | OVER | UNDER |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | -150 | +110 |
| 2.5 | +130 | -175 |
| Will The Fight Go The Distance? | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yes | +165 |
| No | -225 |
How Shara bullet Wins
Distance is key in kicker (Shara) vs boxer (Michal) bouts. Bullet will want to keep the Polish native at range and smash him up with a variety of high and low kicks. And Magomedov will cruise to a decision (+350) or KO (-105) victory if that's how the fight goes.
Oleksiejczuk is no dummy, though, despite his reckless fight style. He's an effective, aggressive puncher who likes to close distance. Movement will be Shara Bullet's best friend. Get the space, then sit down on a nicely timed high kick.
Despite six submission Ls on his UFC record, Michal has never suffered a knockout loss. For that reason, I will favor Shara Bullet by decision (+350), as his -250 is parlay fodder only.
How Oleksiejczuk Wins
Oleksiejczuk's wrestling is truly awful, so thank goodness he won't have to contend with that element from Magomedov. He'll need to freeze Shara whenever possible elsewhere in the cage. Squish him on the fence. Chop his legs down. Throw shots to the body.
If Oleksiejczuk gets his own momentum, he can storm in and lay a beating. He's a fine underdog bet on this card at +200.
Shara Bullet vs Oleksiejczuk Betting Pick
In the end, talent wins out. Oleksiejczuk is powerful, but he's not loaded with talent. I think Shara Bullet has much more to give, and he'll want to put on a show in Abu Dhabi, even if this bout goes the full 15 minutes.
