UFC 308: Farid Basharat vs. Victor Hugo Preview and Prediction2 months ago
In this bantamweight matchup, undefeated Farid Basharat meets Victor Hugo, an experienced finisher. Basharat's grappling-heavy skill set contrasts with Hugo’s well-rounded abilities, making for an intriguing clash at UFC 308.

Farid Basharat (12-0-0)

* Nickname: "Ferocious"
* Age: 27
* Height: 5'6"
* Weight: 135 lbs
* Style: Grappling specialist with submission prowess
* Association: London Shootfighters

Record Breakdown:

* KO/TKO Wins: 1 (8%)
* Submission Wins: 6 (50%)
* Decision Wins: 5 (42%)
* Losses: 0

Last Five Fights:

1. Win vs. Taylor Lapilus (Unanimous Decision) - UFC Fight Night 234 (Jan 13, 2024)
2. Win vs. Kleydson Rodrigues (Submission) - UFC Fight Night 226 (Sep 2, 2023)
3. Win vs. Da'Mon Blackshear (Unanimous Decision) - UFC 285 (Mar 4, 2023)
4. Win vs. Allan Begosso (Unanimous Decision) - DWCS 2022 (Sep 13, 2022)
5. Win vs. Raul Guzman (Submission) - War of Titans 2 (Mar 12, 2022)

Victor Hugo (25-4-0)

* Nickname: "Striker"
* Age: 31
* Height: 5'7"
* Weight: 135 lbs
* Style: Well-rounded, with striking power and grappling ability
* Association: Astra Fight Team

Record Breakdown:

* KO/TKO Wins: 7 (28%)
* Submission Wins: 10 (40%)
* Decision Wins: 8 (32%)
* Losses: 4

Last Five Fights:

1. Win vs. Pedro Falcao (Unanimous Decision) - UFC Fight Night 240 (Apr 6, 2024)
2. Win vs. Eduardo Torres Cant (Submission) - DWCS 2023 (Oct 3, 2023)
3. Win vs. Cristiano Cruz (Submission) - QC 13 (May 20, 2023)
4. Win vs. Sanzhar Azhibaev (TKO) - Ad Astra 1 (Aug 23, 2022)
5. Win vs. Marcos Vinicius Schmitz (KO) - Universe MMA 01 (Mar 19, 2022)

Prediction:

Basharat’s grappling may prove challenging for Hugo, whose best path would be through maintaining distance and capitalizing on any openings with strikes. However, Basharat’s control on the ground might outmatch Hugo’s defenses over three rounds.

Prediction: Farid Basharat wins via Unanimous Decision.