Victoria Dudakova vs. Sam Hughes: UFC on ABC 7 Prelims Preview & Prediction4 months ago
Victoria Dudakova faces Sam Hughes at UFC on ABC 7. Will Dudakova’s undefeated record and versatile skills secure her another win?

Victoria Dudakova

Record: 11-0

Recent Fights:

- Win against Jinh Yu Frey (Decision, 2023)
- Win against Istela Nunes (TKO, 2023)
- Win against Maria Silva (Decision, 2022)
- Win against Marina Shutova (Submission, 2021)
- Win against Kseniya Lachkova (TKO, 2021)

Dudakova is an undefeated prospect with a strong record in both striking and grappling. Her recent performances, particularly her TKO victory and submission wins, highlight her versatility and effectiveness across different areas of the fight game.

Sam Hughes

Record: 7-6

Recent Fights:

- Loss to Yazmin Jauregui (Decision, 2024)
- Win against Jaqueline Amorim (Decision, 2023)
- Loss to Piera Rodriguez (Decision, 2022)
- Win against Elise Reed (TKO, 2022)
- Loss to Luana Pinheiro (Decision, 2021)

Hughes has shown resilience and the ability to rebound from losses, as seen in her recent win over Jaqueline Amorim. However, she has had mixed results, with both notable wins and losses against a variety of opponents.

Fighting Styles and Strategy

Dudakova: With a well-rounded skill set, Dudakova excels in both striking and grappling. Her recent performances suggest a strong ability to impose her game plan on her opponents.
Hughes: Known for her tenacity and grit, Hughes relies on her durability and ability to adapt during fights. She has had success with both striking and grappling, but consistency has been an issue.

Keys to Victory

Dudakova: Should use her diverse skill set to control the fight, mixing striking and grappling to keep Hughes guessing. Her ability to finish fights with submissions or TKO will be crucial.
Hughes: Needs to exploit any gaps in Dudakova’s game and rely on her endurance and adaptability. Staying unpredictable and capitalizing on any mistakes by Dudakova will be key.

Prediction

Given Dudakova’s undefeated record and recent performances, she appears to be the more dominant and well-rounded fighter. Her ability to secure finishes and control fights gives her the edge. I predict Victoria Dudakova to win, likely by submission or TKO in the later rounds.