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Abus Magomedov came in at 185.5 pounds on the scales ahead of UFC Baku.
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Abus Magomedov made weight ahead of his middleweight bout at UFC Baku, stepping on the scales at 185.5 pounds — half a pound under the division limit — on June 26.
The 35-year-old Magomedov carries a career record of 29-7-1 into the event, establishing himself as one of the more experienced fighters competing at middleweight. Standing 188 cm tall with a 198 cm reach, he presents a long, physical presence at 185 pounds. His output sits at 3.07 significant strikes per minute with a 49 percent striking accuracy, while he also contributes on the grappling side with 2.61 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a genuinely well-rounded threat across multiple phases of a fight.
Why it matters
- Magomedov's successful weigh-in clears the final procedural hurdle ahead of his scheduled contest at UFC Baku
- His blend of above-average takedown volume and solid striking output makes him a stylistically complex opponent for any middleweight
- At 35 and with a record of 29-7-1, he brings rare depth of experience to the card
