Murtazali Magomedov to face Jose Delano at UFC Vegas 124

Undefeated featherweight prospect Murtazali Magomedov is scheduled to face Jose Delano at UFC Vegas 124 on November 7 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

Magomedov, a 27-year-old from Kyrgyzstan, holds an 11-0 professional record with a 100 percent finishing rate, consisting of six submissions and five knockouts. He notably gained attention during his UFC debut with a 77-second submission of Melsik Baghdasaryan, utilizing a rare twister variation.

Delano, a 29-year-old Brazilian fighter, enters the bout with a 17-3 record. A former Shooto Brazil featherweight champion, Delano secured his UFC contract through Contender Series Season 9 and recently earned a decision victory over Robert Ruchala. The matchup is viewed as a significant test for Magomedov due to Delano's extensive professional experience.