Abus Magomedov vs Warlley Alves — Fight recap

Abus Magomedov defeated Warlley Alves by unanimous decision over three rounds on May 18, 2024, with referee Dan Miragliotta officiating. Magomedov's wrestling prowess defined the bout, landing 6 of 7 takedown attempts for an 85% success rate while controlling 11:56 of total fight time.

The Dagestan grappler landed 22 significant strikes at a 50% clip compared to Alves's 16 of 38 (42%), establishing dominance through positional wrestling rather than striking exchanges. Alves managed minimal offense from his back, accumulating just 37 seconds of control time and failing to complete any takedowns of his own.

Magomedov's methodical approach—mixing ground control with measured striking—proved effective against Alves's limited offensive output, with the Brazilian unable to establish any meaningful grappling threat. The victory underscores Magomedov's development as a well-rounded middleweight prospect capable of dictating pace through wrestling.