Shara Magomedov and Marc-Andre Barriault will face off in a middleweight matchup at UFC Fight Night from Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Magomedov suffered his first loss in professional MMA in his last fight and will look to rebound here. Barriault will look for his second straight win but is a huge underdog in this matchup. Continue reading to get my Shara Magomedov vs Marc-Andre Barriault prediction before their fight from Etihad Arena.
Our Shara Magomedov vs Marc‑Andre Barriault Pick
- Pick: Shara Magomedov by KO/TKO
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Tale of the Tape
Shara Magomedov | Marc‑Andre Barriault | |
---|---|---|
Age | 31 | 35 |
Reach | 73″ | 74″ |
Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
Record | 15‑1‑0 | 17‑9‑0 |
Shara Magomedov vs Marc‑Andre Barriault Preview
Shara Magomedov is a dynamic striker with a Muay Thai and Lethwei background. He brought a perfect 15‑0 record into 2025. But he suffered his only loss to Michael Page on February 1 via unanimous decision. Magomedov is blind in one eye but has not let that stop him from generating explosive offense thanks in large part to his unpredictability in the octagon.
Marc-Andre Barriault has had mixed results in his UFC career. He bounced back from a three-fight losing streak with a first‑round KO over Bruno Silva in May. That win showcased his power and earned him a Performance of the Night bonus. But that fight was in Barriault’s home country of Canada and he will not have the same favorable environment in this matchup.
Betting Insights
- Moneyline Odds: Shara Bullet is a -625 favorite in this fight. Barriault is +455 to get the upset win.
- Over/Under: The over/under for this fight is set at 1.5 rounds. The over at that number is at -188. Bettors who see an early finish in the cards can bet the under at +145.
- Each of Barriault’s last three fights have ended with first-round knockouts.
Shara Magomedov vs Marc‑Andre Barriault Prediction
Magomedov will come into this fight motivated to erase the memory of his only loss. His unorthodox striking and history of finishes will make him a serious threat early on. Barriault brings raw power and will look to counter‑strike. But his history of falling behind in striking exchanges limits his upside.
I think that we will get a Magomedov finish in this fight. Simply betting on Shara Bullet to win on the moneyline doesn’t offer much value here. Instead, I think that betting on him to win by knockout is the way to go.
Prediction: Magomedov scores a middle‑round KO in Round 2. Expect him to control distance and capitalize on Barriault’s slower defense.