Betting Odds: Sean Strickland favored over Abus Magomedov

The odds are out, and Sean Strickland has come in as a favorite in his surprising matchup with Abus Magomedov. This matchup will take place on July 1st at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Odds Provided by BetOnline.ag accurate as of 6/14/2023 1:30 PM EST

Current Odds: Sean Strickland -171, Abus Magomedov +146

These odds mean a bettor would need to risk $171 to win $100 on Sean Strickland, meanwhile, a $100 bet on Abus Magomedov would win $146.

The announcement of this matchup surprised many with Strickland being a highly-ranked fighter coming off a win and Magomedov coming off his debut. Sean Strickland’s last fight was against Nassourdine Imavov, where he came in on short notice and earned a clear decision victory over five rounds. Abus Magomedov returns after making quick work of his UFC debut against Dustin Stoltzfus, where he got the knockout in round one.

Past Odds: Sean Strickland

Odds from FightOdds.io

Sean Strickland (+120) vs. Nassourdine Imavov (-130) UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov – Win

Sean Strickland (+105) vs. Jared Cannonier (-115) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland – Loss

Sean Strickland (-122) vs. Alex Pereira (+112) UFC 276 – Loss

Sean Strickland (-225) vs. Jack Hermansson (+205) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland – Win

Sean Strickland (-210) vs. Uriah Hall (+190) UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Strickland – Win

Past Odds: Abus Magomedov

Odds from FightOdds.io

Abus Magomedov (-300) vs. Dustin Stoltzfus (+250) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa – Win

Abus Magomedov (-150) vs. Cezary Kesik (+120) KSW 57 – Win

Abus Magomedov (-280) vs. Louis Taylor (+240) PFL 2018 Championships – Loss

Abus Magomedov (-900) vs. Gasan Umalatov (+540) PFL 2018 Playoffs – Draw

Abus Magomedov (-490) vs. Anderson Goncalves (+330) PFL 6 2018 – Win

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