Ruslan Magomedov vs Mikhail Mokhnatkin Prediction
👊 On October 17, top Russian fighters will step into the octagon in Kaspiysk for the Ural FC X Ozon International Tournament. One of the evening's main bouts features Mikhail Mokhnatkin taking on Ruslan Magomedov, who hasn't fought in over four years. Can the former UFC fighter make a strong comeback after such a long hiatus? Find out in the prediction below!
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results



Ruslan Magomedov Player Overview
Ruslan Magomedov, a 38-year-old Russian fighter, began his professional MMA career just a month before Mikhail Mokhnatkin. In 2014, Magomedov signed with the UFC, where he secured three victories via judges' decisions. In the spring of 2019, Magomedov was suspended from UFC competition for refusing to undergo a doping test, resulting in a lifetime ban from the promotion. Following his suspension, the fighter signed with the ACA league, where he fought three times, claiming one victory and suffering two defeats. In July 2021, he lost to Denis Smoldarev by split decision and has not returned to the cage since. His current professional record stands at 15 wins and 3 losses.
Match Results: Ruslan Magomedov



Mikhail Mokhnatkin Player Overview
Mikhail Mokhnatkin, a 35-year-old Russian fighter, has been competing professionally since December 2010. In December 2014, at a Fight Nights league event, Mokhnatkin fought to a draw with future UFC champion Jiri Prochazka. In February 2023, Mokhnatkin signed with ACA and immediately earned a spot in the Grand Prix for the 93 kg weight class. He successfully overcame Oleg Olenichev but suffered a technical knockout loss to Faridun Odilov in December 2023. His current professional record stands at 15 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws.
Match Results: Mikhail Mokhnatkin




⭐ Editorial Prediction
Magomedov has not fought in four years, and he lost his last two bouts. It's certainly reasonable that Ruslan is the underdog in this matchup. It will be extremely challenging for the veteran after such a long hiatus, especially considering he faces an opponent as seasoned and skilled as Mokhnatkin.