Arslanbek Makhmudov and Guido Vianello will face off in a heavyweight bout at Centre Videotron, Quebec City. This 10-round undercard fight serves as a precursor to the Mbilli vs Derevyanchenko main event.
Makhmudov, hailing from Russia, boasts an impressive record of 19 wins with 18 by knockout. His professional journey began in 2017 and has rapidly advanced, showing severe knock-out power in actually most of his fights. In his last match, Makhmudov secured a win against Miljan Rovcanin via knockout. Conversely, Italy's Vianello turned pro in 2018 and has a balanced record with rivals like Nora Moses Johnson defeated by TKO. Despite losing to Efe Ajagba by split decision recently, Vianello’s track record shows potential with consistent strength.
| Method of victory | Arslanbek Makhmudov | Guido Vianello |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 1.8 (-120) | 5.0 (+400) |
| By decision or technical decision | 5.2 (+420) | 8.5 (+750) |
Arslanbek Makhmudov enters as the favorite over Guido Vianello with odds at 1.4 (-250). Makhmudov winning by KO/TKO/DQ is priced at 1.8 (-120), suggesting a likely knockout win according to bookmakers. A points victory for Makhmudov stands at 5.2 (+420), hinting it's less expected. Vianello, the underdog, shows at 3.5 (+250); his odds to win via KO/TKO/DQ rise dramatically to 5.0 (+400) and even further to 8.5 (+750) for a decision win. The odds favor a strong finish by Makhmudov more than a drawn-out battle decided by judges.
Live coverage for the Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Guido Vianello main card will start at 09:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Guido Vianello |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-08-17 | 21:00 | 00:20 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-08-17 | 18:00 | 21:20 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-08-18 | 02:00 | 05:20 |
| Australia | 2024-08-18 | 13:00 | 16:20 |
You can watch Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Guido Vianello via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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