The UFC Abu Dhabi Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Marc-André Barriault round-by-round updates are here. They provide real-time coverage and live scoring of the upcoming middleweight fight scheduled for three, five-minute, rounds.Magomedov, once an undefeated striking dynamo, is now 15-1, with 12 knockouts/TKOs. He is coming off a humbling unanimous decision loss to the elusive Michael 'Venom' Page, who subjected him to a striking masterclass. A second consecutive loss would massively derail his hype train.While Magomedov cannot afford to lose, Barriault can't either, as he finally has some momentum. At 17-9 (1), with 11 knockouts/TKOs and one submission, Barriault is a finisher whose success in the cage has been inconsistent. He just rebounded from a three-fight losing streak by beating Bruno Silva.It's his first glimpse of light since 2023, but he's still expected to lose. Magomedov is a -650 favorite, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Barriault, meanwhile, is a +470 underdog. The card starts at 12:00 PM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 9:00 AM P.T. (Pacific Time) / 8:00 PM G.S.T. (Gulf Standard Time).However, the Magomedov vs. Barriault fight is estimated for a 4:15 PM E.T. / 1:15 PM P.T. / 12:15 AM G.S.T. start time.Follow Sportskeeda for play-by-play analysis and live scoring of the upcoming middleweight fight.UFC Abu Dhabi: Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Marc-André BarriaultRound 1: Immediate pressure from Barriault, while Magomedov lands a hard outside low kick. Barriault already has him backing up, cutting off Magomedov's circling. But Magomedov is moving well, landing low kicks and waiting for an opening. Another hard low kick lands for Magomedov.This time, he nearly kicks Barriault out of his stance with a hard inside low kick. Barriault shoots for a double-leg and gets it. Magomedov eats an elbow on his way back up, but Barriault keeps him pinned against the fence. That is until Magomedov breaks away with an elbow, landing a two-kick combination as well.Barriault takes advantage of an ill-advised flying knee attempt from Magomedov to tie him up in the clinch. But Magomedov frames well and turns Barriault toward the fence. He lands an elbow and a knee. Combination for Magomedov after they separate. Another hard low kick, followed by a sidekick to the body.This is a good round for Magomedov. He's landing his kicks well, but he's still getting backed up too easily. Barriault gets him in the clinch again, holding him against the fence, but Magomedov cracks him with an elbow and breaks away. Low kicks for Magomedov.A spinning heel kick from Magomedov misses the mark, but he lands a follow-up question mark kick.Our Score: 10-9 MagomedovRound 2: Barriault wastes no time in backing Magomedov up, but he eats several kicks to the leg and body. More low kicks from Magomedov, followed by some good round kicks to the body. Barriault tries to close the distance, but Magomedov counters him with a one-two.They get into an exchange, and Magomedov slices the top of his head open with an elbow. Another elbow lands for Magomedov, who follows up with a hook kick. He's pulling away with this fight. Barriault catches Magomedov with a big shot! It stuns Magomedov toward the fence. They clinch and dirty box.Barriault blasting Magomedov with uppercuts and knees to the body. They break and Barriault lands a massive right hand that seems to stun Magomedov. They get back into the clinch against the fence and Magomedov's nose is a mess. Barriault gets a takedown but Magomedov gets back up.They stay against the fence and Magomedov lands good elbows and knees in the clinch. They're in-fighting but Magomedov hurts him with a knee! A good side kick from Magomedov almost foolds Barriault over. They're both battered.Our Score: 10-10, 20-19 Magomedov overallRound 3: The round starts with classic pressure from Barriault, while Magomedov stings him with low kicks. Barriault has him close to the fence, but Magomedov lands another low kick. Another ill-advised flying knee from Magomedov allows Barriault to get in on the hips.Barriault has Magomedov against the fence but couldn't complete the takedown. They're fighting for position but break. Hook kick for Magomedov. Jab from Magomedov, who is now on the front foot. Barriault lands his own jab but Magomedov has the more active one.Low kicks from Magomedov, who is still trying to shake Barriault off with his movement. Another flying knee attempt from Magomedov barely misses. He lands follow-up elbows and a hard low kick. Barriault storms forward and Magomedov lands a knee to the body.They're against the fence, with Barriault working for a takedown. Magomedov frames, turns and lands a good elbow. They separate and Magomedov batters him with low kicks and a flying knee. Head kick for Magomedov, who now has Barriault backing up. It doesn't last, as Barriault gets back to pressuring.Takedown attempt from Magomedov, before transitioning into a head kick that seems to have floored Barriault, but it's not clear. Ground-and-pound from Magomedov to end the round.Our Score: 10-9, 30-28 Magomedov overallOfficial DecisionSharabutdin Magomedov def. Marc-André Barriault via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)