PFL 3 2024: Andrey Koreshkov vs Magomed Umalatov Odds, AI Picks, and Prediction (April 19th)
The PFL is taking the main stage in the MMA world this week with the UFC having no event. This MMA event is a beautifully put-together card for the PFL. Something that seems to have been a struggle to do consistently for them in recent years.
In the main event bout, Andrey Koreshkov will be making his PFL debut against the highly-touted Magomed Umalatov in their season debut. Will the PFL newcomer be able to start his new chapter off with a massive win? Or is this finally the year for Umalatov to make it through a season and take home the $1 million prize?
Keep reading for the official Koreshkov vs. Umalatov prediction before you place any bets from seeing other AI MMA picks on the internet. This is the place to get legit picks with good insight into the sport and specific matchups.
Bout Information
| ANDREY KORESHKOV vs MAGOMED UMALATOV |
| Location of the Game: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Date and Time: April 19, 2024 – 9:30 PM ET Main card starts |
| Reason: PFL Welterweight Regular Season Main Event bout |
| How to watch: ESPN+ ESPN2 |
AI Betting Picks
| ODDS | AI BETTING PICKS |
| OVER/UNDER | Under 2.5 rounds (-105) |
| MONEYLINE | Andrey Koreshko (+130) |
After closely studying the film on both men and comparing the resumès of these elite MMA fighters, the Koreshkov vs. Umalatov prediction was very difficult to make.
The most interesting factor in this matchup is the spinning techniques of Koreshko and how well Umalatov can time them up and catch his kicks, leading to a takedown. Even though Umalatov submissions are rare, that’s an interesting big prop bet this week.
The styles of both men will clash on Friday night. Koreshkov will be looking to keep his distance from the dangerous powerpuncher, landing kicks, and long, straight strikes from the outside. Umalatov will be looking to close the distance and land his power punches and level change against the fence.
With the speed advantage and his ability to cut up opponents on the inside with elbows and knees, we are taking Koreshkov to get the job done and be a big underdog winner on Friday night.
This will be a brutal and fast-paced fight, so the best bet has to be the u2.5 round total. Someone is going to get finished early in this one.
Our prediction comes down to the speed and creativity of Koreshkov, and the lack of talent that Umalatov has seen in his career up to this point.
Koreshkov vs Umalatov Prediction Odds
| FIGHTER | MONEYLINE | OVER/UNDER |
| ANDREY KORESHKOV | +130 | O 2.5 |
| MAGOMED UMALATOV | -170 | U 2.5 |
According to the MMA odds this week, Koreshkov is going into Friday night as the minimal +108 underdog in his PFL debut. You can get him to win inside the distance at +240 and by decision at +265.
Umalatov is coming in as the -128 betting favorite this week. He is also at +165 to win inside the distance and +265 to win by a decision. This is a very close fight that should look at as a pick ‘em matchup when making your own Koreshkov vs. Umalatov prediction this week.
Other betting lines for this Koreshkov vs Umalatov bout include the over/under at 2.5 rounds at -150 to end inside the distance. This means that oddsmakers expect someone to get a finish on Friday night.
Betting Preview
Andrey Koreshkov
Koreshkov is a Russian mixed martial artist with an impressive 27-4 professional record so far at 33 years of age. He will be remembered as a Bellator legend–holding the record for most welterweight bouts (19) and most wins in the welterweight division (16). He is a two-time season welterweight tournament winner in Bellator and became welterweight champion.
Koreshkov is as a 6’1” orthodox striker with a 76” reach. He is a Master of Sports in ARB–which is a form of hand-to-hand combat developed in the Soviet military back in the day. He is also a former gold medalist in Pankration at the 2010 World Combat Games and 2010 World Championships. Koreshkov KOs 52% of his opponents as well.
Magomed Umalatov
Umalatov is a Russian MMA fighter with a perfect 14-0 professional record in the sport. He has 11 TKO/KO victories and also 1 submission under his belt at the age of 32. He is 5-0 in the PFL since starting in 2021 in the league, even though he hasn’t been able to complete a full season.
Umalatov is at 6’1” as well and has a 75” reach. He will be a very similar size to Koreshkov in the cage on Friday night. In the 2023 PFL season, Umalatov landed 119/178 strikes, including 63/71 ground strikes after landing 2/2 takedowns. He is a very skilled all-around fighter with the confidence of an undefeated champion.
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