Ismael Bonfim had a shot at the Jungle Fight championship in 2014 but fell short against fellow Brazilian Renato Moicano (submission, Round 1). Over the years, he competed in various regional promotions, including Legacy Fighting Alliance, but never managed to claim a title.
In Dana White’s Contender Series, Bonfim secured two wins in three fights. His most recent victory came in May 2024, when he defeated American fighter Vince Pichel via unanimous decision. Before that, he knocked out another U.S. competitor, Terrance McKinney, in Round 2. However, he suffered a submission loss to the talented Frenchman Benoît Saint-Denis.
At 29 years old, Bonfim holds a professional record of 19 wins (9 by knockout, 7 by decision, 3 by submission) and 4 losses. Key Betting Trend: Bonfim has a 55% takedown accuracy rate.
Nazzim Sadykhov made his professional MMA debut in 2018, competing in promotions like Ring of Combat, Cage Fury FC, and Fury FC. In 2022, he earned a UFC contract by knocking out Ahmad Hassanzada in Round 3 during Dana White’s Contender Series.
He made his official UFC debut in February 2023, securing a third-round TKO victory over Evan Elder. Later that year, he submitted Terrance McKinney via rear-naked choke in Round 2. In November 2023, Sadykhov faced Vyacheslav Borshchev in a thrilling fight that ended in a draw, but it was still recognized as the Fight of the Night.
In the summer of 2024, he was scheduled to fight Chris Duncan at UFC on ESPN 59, but Duncan withdrew due to illness. A replacement, Markel Mederos, was later announced, but the bout was canceled before the contract was finalized.
At 30 years old, Sadykhov boasts a professional record of 9 wins (5 by knockout, 2 by decision, 2 by submission) and 1 loss. Key Betting Trend: Sadykhov has a 63% takedown accuracy rate.
Bonfim and Sadykhov are both aggressive fighters with solid striking and grappling skills. However, Sadykhov’s superior wrestling and ground control give him a slight edge in this matchup. Bonfim is a dangerous striker, but his ground game has been tested in the past. If Sadykhov can dictate the pace and control the fight, he has a strong chance of securing the win. Prediction: Sadykhov wins by decision. Odds: 1.92
Bookmakers have little faith in Sadykhov’s chances, viewing Bonfim as the clear favorite in this matchup. While the Brazilian is indeed a skilled and seasoned fighter with years of professional experience, the odds seem to overestimate his advantage. Sadykhov, despite competing in less prominent promotions, has developed into a formidable opponent capable of delivering a serious challenge. Given their aggressive fighting styles and finishing ability, the best betting option here is that the fight won’t go the distance. Together, these two fighters have secured 19 stoppage victories.
Our prediction – the fight will not go the distance at 1.92.
