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Francisco Prado vs Ismael Bonfim Prediction

Francisco Prado
Francisco Prado
12-5
Lightweight
VS
3 × 5 min rounds
Excitement Score65
Ismael Bonfim
Ismael Bonfim
"Marreta"
20-4

Betting Odds

Odds not posted yet

FightIQ Verdict

FightIQ Lean
Ismael Bonfim
Ismael Bonfim by Decision
Ismael Bonfim 66% to win · High confidence
Francisco Prado
34.5%
Ismael Bonfim
65.5%
Confidence
Model certainty, not win likelihood
High
Upset Potential
How live is the underdog?
Medium

"Ismael Bonfim maintains a significant advantage in striking output and defensive metrics, which should allow him to control the distance against the struggling Francisco Prado. While both are on losing streaks, Bonfim’s higher striking accuracy and superior takedown defense provide a more reliable path to victory in a matchup of two desperate fighters."

What Everyone Misses

Casual fans will focus on the recent losing streaks, but Prado's 0-5 UFC record is defined by a complete lack of offensive wrestling success and inability to finish at this level, while Bonfim has demonstrated much higher striking quality against more dangerous opposition like Vinc Pichel and Terrance McKinney.

Why FightIQ Likes Bonfim

1
Striking

Bonfim averages 5.51 sig strikes/min compared to Prado's 3.68

2
Grappling

Bonfim has 0 sub attempts/15 but superior positional control statistics

3
Wrestling

Bonfim shows a 76% takedown defense rate

Expert Breakdown

•Bonfim averages 5.51 sig strikes/min compared to Prado's 3.68
•Bonfim maintains 55.12% accuracy vs Prado's 44%
•Bonfim has 0 sub attempts/15 but superior positional control statistics
•Prado has 0.76 sub attempts/15 but has yet to register a UFC win
•Bonfim shows a 76% takedown defense rate
•Prado has a 40% takedown defense rate and only 19% takedown accuracy
•Prado averages 13:11 in fight time with a history of going the distance
•Bonfim has shown fatigue issues in early finishes against Benoit Saint Denis and Axel Sola
•Bonfim has been finished by KO/TKO or submission in three of his last four losses
•Prado has lost five consecutive decisions
•Bonfim has faced Terrance McKinney, Vinc Pichel, and Benoit Saint Denis
•Prado has faced Charles Radtke, Jake Matthews, and Jamie Mullarkey
•Bonfim is currently on a 3-fight losing streak
•Prado is currently on a 5-fight losing streak

How This Fight Plays Out

Kickboxing match, Ismael Bonfim has the output edge.

Who drives it

Ismael Bonfim

Hinge stat

who lands first / volume vs power

Francisco Prado 3.68/min vs Ismael Bonfim 5.51/min: pure striking affair, output and chin decide it

Projected location

Distance 91%Clinch 0%Ground 9%

Francisco Prado's path

Out-volume Ismael Bonfim at distance; 0.19 knockdowns/min if Ismael Bonfim walks in.

Ismael Bonfim's path

Out-volume Francisco Prado at distance; power on the counter if Francisco Prado walks in.

What moved the number

Opponent wrestling edge -2.72" reach disadvantage -0.8Opponent style edge -1.9Camp unknown 0

Style Radar

measured edges, side by side
Striking VolumeStriking Acc.TD AccuracyTD Defense
  • Francisco Prado
  • Ismael Bonfim

Not shown (stat missing for a fighter): Finish Rate.