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Bantamweight: Allan Begosso Vs. Farid Basharat

Tale of the tape

Allan Begosso
26-years-old
5'5"
7-1-1
3 KO/TKOs, 3 Submissions
Combined opponent's record: 23-8

Farid Basharat
24-years-old
5'6"
8-0
1 KO/TKO, 5 Submissions
Combined opponent's record: 29-18

Pros and Cons

Allan Begosso

Pros

  • Heavy hands
  • Good feints
  • Explosive
  • Good head movement
  • Dangerous an flurries
  • Fast starter
  • Submission threat/Dangerous guillotine

Cons

  • TDD needs work
  • Loads up at times
  • Flat-footed at times

Farid Basharat

Pros

  • Excellent movement/footwork
  • Good shot-placement
  • Creates traps really well
  • Uses hard feints well
  • Good single leg
  • Unpredictable
  • Good jab
  • Explosive
  • Good bodywork
  • Diverse
  • Good vision
  • Scrambles well
  • Good counter striker
  • Good off his back
  • Good kicks

Cons

  • Hands low/Chin up

Who has the advantage?

Striking: Basharat
Speed: Begosso
Output/Volume: Even
Kickboxing: Even
Striking defense: Even
Footwork/movement: Basharat
Wrestling: Basharat
Grappling: Basharat
More likely to finish on the mat: Begosso
Gas tank: Basharat

Prediction: Basharat was supposed to fight week one of the contender series but his opponent Willian Souza pulled out. Now he fights this week against a much better opponent in Begosso. Basharat is the brother of Javid Basharat who won a contract last season on the contender series. Farid just like his brother is super talented with a lot of upsides. The biggest threat Souza brings is his knockout power and where Basharat holds his hands low there is a chance he gets caught. Begosso is also a threat with his front head locks/guillotine. I do believe Basharat is defensively responsible enough to avoid leaving his neck out there. The footwork of Basharat of Basharat should allow him to avoid the more stationary movement of Begosso. I believe the biggest opening for Basharat could be is to take this fight down. As Begooso does have credible grappling his takedown defense is an issue. You mix in all the tools/weapons Basharat has he should win this fight. I really like Begosso as a prospect but I think Basharat is the real deal.

Middleweight: Ikram Aliskerov Vs. Mario Sousa

Tale of the tape

Ikram Aliskerov
29-years-old
6'0"
12-1
4 KO/TKOs, 4 Submissions
Combined opponent's record: 95-48

Mario Sousa
25-years-old
6'3"
14-2
9 KO/TKOs, 4 Submissions
Combined opponent's record: 47-23

Pros and Cons

Ikram Aliskerov

Pros

  • Excellent wrestling
  • Submission threat
  • Chain-wrestling ability
  • Good ground and pound
  • Blends together kicks and punches
  • Strong grappling 
  • Good jab
  • Accurate
  • Excellent takedown entries
  • Impressive timing

Cons

  • Vulnerable to leg kicks

Mario Sousa

Pros

  • Fast starter
  • Good front kick
  • Submission threat
  • Good guard
  • Does well off his back
  • Good ground and pound
  • Decent cardio

Cons

  • Poor TDD
  • Weak positional grappling
  • Hands low/Chin high

Who has the advantage?

Striking: Aliskerov
Speed: Sousa
Output/Volume: Aliskerov
Kickboxing: Aliskerov
Striking defense: Even
Footwork/movement: Aliskerov
Wrestling: Aliskerov
Grappling: Aliskerov
More likely to finish on the mat: Aliskerov
Gas tank: Aliskerov

Prediction: Sousa will be making his return to the contender series for the third time. He's been fed killers and is again in Aliskerov. Sousa is probably UFC level but is getting matched up against superior fighters. Aliskerov is the real deal and someone I think has top 15 potential. He's a combat sambo wrestler that could use his wrestling to win this fight. Sousa is a threat on the feet with his power. Aliskerov has improved so much on the feet I think he's even the better striker in this fight. I hate it for Sousa but I see Aliskerov making his life really difficult in this one.

Lightweight: Malik Lewis Vs. Trevor Peek

Tale of the tape

Malik Lewis
26-years-old
6'0"
5-0
4 KO/TKOs, 1 Submission
Combined opponent's record: 22-13

Trevor Peek
27-years-old
5'9"
6-1, 1 NC
6 KO/TKOs
Combined opponent's record: 44-29-1

Pros and Cons

Malik Lewis

Pros

  • Explosive 
  • Athletic  
  • Uses hard feints
  • Snipping straight punches
  • Good in and out movement
  • Mixes in punches and kicks
  • Excellent knees
  • Quick hands
  • Uses different striking patterns
  • Good scrambles
  • Uses length/size well
  • Physically strong
  • Active guard

Cons

  • Loose in positions with wrestling/grappling 
  • Questionable TDD

Trevor Peek

Pros

  • Heavy hands
  • Good leg kicks
  • Fast starter
  • Heavy ground and pound

Cons

  • Questionable cardio
  • Loads up
  • Slows as the fight goes
  • Flat-footed
  • Susceptible to leg kicks
  • Hands low

Prediction: Peek is a dangerous man with the power he brings to the table. Outside of power though he's limited. Peek has that one-punch knockout power and is really dangerous in exchanges. He's the type of fighter that thrives in those sloppy brawls. Lewis although he is still green he puts it together more. His wrestling isn't great but that and the grappling could be a big advantage for him in this fight. There is a concern with if Peek connects but Lewis is the much superior striker. He's more technical, has faster hands, and understands feints and distance control. I like Lewis in this fight because he is the better martial artist and is better in every area.

Strawweight: Bruna Brasil Vs. Marnic Mann

Tale of the tape

Bruna Brasil
28-years-old
5'6"
7-2-1
2 KO/TKOs, 2 Submissions
Combined opponent's record: 27-18

Marnic Mann
29-years-old
5'0"
5-0
3 KO/TKOs, 1 Submission
Combined opponent's record: 14-10

Pros and Cons

Bruna Brasil

Pros

  • Good kicks
  • Good knees in the clinch
  • Explosive
  • Athletic
  • Diverse kickboxing
  • Chopping leg kicks
  • Good counter striker

Cons

  • Poor TDD
  • Hands low
  • Flat-footed at times

Marnic Mann

Pros

  • Good ground and pound
  • Physically strong
  • Submission threat
  • Solid wrestling
  • Good jiu-jitsu
  • Does well off her back
  • Heavy Hands
  • Scrambles well
  • Strong cardio

Cons

  • Comes in on straight lines
  • No head movement
  • Hands low/Too wide

Who has the advantage?

Striking: Brasil
Speed: Brasil
Output/Volume: Brasil
Kickboxing: Brasil
Striking defense: Brasil
Footwork/movement: Even
Wrestling: Mann
Grappling: Mann
More likely to finish on the mat: Mann
Gas tank: Mann

Prediction: Mann is gonna have to take this fight down and the good thing for her is the glaring weakness for Brasil is TDD. Mann is gonna be at a big disadvantage on the feet. She's six inches shorter and Brasil's kickboxing and striking is really good. Mann is way too hittable and with her lack of creative movement, Brasil should be able to pick away at Mann. There is a chance if Mann can close the distance she will be able to plant Brasil. I think this is a step up in competition too soon for Mann as this is by far the best opponent she's faced. Brasil should be able to pick at Mann from a range and have the bigger moments. 

Bantamweight: Brandon Lewis Vs. Daniel Marcos

Tale of the tape

Brandon Lewis
25-years-old
5'4"
6-1
3 KO/TKOs, 1 Submission
Combined opponent's record: 19-6

Daniel Marcos
29-years-old
5'7"
12-0
7 KO/TKOs
Combined opponent's record: 62-30

Pros and Cons

Brandon Lewis

Pros

  • Active output/volume 
  • Good footwork 
  • Fast starter 
  • Diverse/dynamic attack 
  • Heavy kicks 
  • Explosive 
  • Puts kicks and punches together well 
  • Attacks in angles 
  • Good head movement 
  • Quietly good wrestling 
  • Thrives in scrambles 
  • Underrated grappling

Cons

  • Doesn't pace himself 
  • TDD needs work 
  • Hands drop over time 
  • Doesn't wear damage well

Daniel Marcos

Pros

  • Light movement 
  • Heavy leg kicks 
  • Good ground and pound 
  • Good knees 
  • Uses feints well

Cons

  • Questionable cardio
  • Hands low

Prediction: Marcos has a good-looking record and some of his opponents have a good record. Saying that he's fighting at a low level in Peru. Lewis hasn't beaten anyone great but his level of competition has been tougher. Marcos is a threat with his size possibly being able to keep Lewis at bay and muscle him around in the clinch. Outside of that Lewis is just a better martial artist everywhere. Lewis is faster, more athletic, has way more qualities on the feet, and even wrestlers better. Lewis is a guy that will bite on his mouthpiece and give it his all and Marcos just hasn't had to show that yet. The pick is Lewis cause I think he's better everywhere and is more proven.

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