{"id":814189,"date":"2026-07-20T13:16:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T13:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/814189\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T13:16:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T13:16:10","slug":"mma-prelim-pick-of-the-week-ufc-abu-dhabi-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/814189\/","title":{"rendered":"MMA Prelim Pick of the Week: UFC Abu Dhabi"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After a few domestic shows, the UFC makes it international. They head overseas to the United Arab Emirates for a fight between former champion Magomed Ankalaev and late replacement, Bogdan Guskov. This UFC Abu Dhabi card is loaded up with incredible fights with some great spots to look for some high-value MMA bets, picks, and predictions.<\/p>\n

In today\u2019s column, we\u2019re looking for the best play on the entire slate of prelim fights for you to exploit. Come check out our best bet for these UFC Abu Dhabi prelims.<\/p>\n

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Prelim Pick of the Week: UFC Abu Dhabi
\nUFC Light Heavyweight Fight: Dustin Jacoby vs\u00a0Muhammad Said<\/a><\/p>\n

Start Time: Saturday (7\/25) 9:00am EST (Paramount+)<\/p>\n

On the prelims, we have a slew of freshly signed fighters out of the Middle East and Russia. One of those fighters gets the assignment in this prelim. Muhammad Said was signed from UAE Warriors and was instantly inserted into a fight with divisional stalwart Dustin Jacoby. With the level of hype that he carries into the fight, the line has stayed relatively close \u2013 which I believe is a mistake.<\/p>\n

Jacoby has always been a phenomenal kickboxer. He previously fought under the Glory banner and since returning to the UFC has racked up seven knockout victories. That includes each of his last three \u2013 all with punches on the feet. He\u2019s begun to pair that with solid takedown defense and cardio that would put most light heavyweights in trouble.<\/p>\n

The fresh face on the other side might leave some with a question mark, but it\u2019s pretty easy to get your eyes on prior fights from Said. Despite being from a part of the world that prioritizes grappling, he really prefers to ply his trade on the feet. Unlike Jacoby, he\u2019s much more of a slow plodding striker who uses big movements that often tire him out. This should be a perfect spot for Jacoby to put a veteran lesson on the undefeated fighter.<\/p>\n

UFC Abu Dhabi Prelim Pick: Dustin Jacoby ML (-180)<\/p>\n

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