Belal Muhammad - Gabriel Bonfim: betting tip (kef 1.78) and bets on the fight

Current form

Belal Muhammad had recently been at the top of the welterweight division. In the summer of 2024, he confidently defeated Leon Edwards and won the UFC championship belt. However, it was not possible to keep the title for a long time. Ten months later, the Palestinian-American lost to Jack Della Maddalena in a tense five-round bout, and then lost by a judicial decision to Ian Machado Harry.

Despite two losses in a row, Muhammad remains one of the most uncomfortable opponents in the division. His style is difficult to describe with dry statistics. He does not always strive for classical transfers to the stalls, but he constantly exerts pressure, deprives rivals of space and forces them to work to the limit of their capabilities. Belal perfectly controls his opponents at the net, knocks down their pace and gradually exhausts even the most persistent fighters.

Experience can be a particularly important factor. Muhammad has repeatedly held five-round duels against the strongest representatives of the division and knows how to distribute forces over the entire distance. For Bonfim, however, such an experience remains uncharted territory. If the fight drags into the championship rounds, the veteran's advantage may become decisive.

Current form

Gabriel Bonfim approaches the fight in a great mood. The Brazilian confidently gained momentum after his only defeat in the UFC and managed to turn it into a useful lesson. In recent fights, he has scored several spectacular victories, including a spectacular finish by Randy Brown and a successful performance against the experienced Stephen Thompson.

Bonfim's record is impressive — 19 wins with one loss. He achieved most of his successes ahead of schedule, which perfectly characterizes his style. The Brazilian is dangerous both in the stand and in the stalls, has a good striking technique and is able to find opportunities to complete the fight from almost any position.

Special attention should be paid to his footwork. Low kicks and body shots are often the key to his success. However, this element can play a twofold role against Muhammad. Each sweeping kick creates a risk of ending up on the floor under the control of an opponent. And if Bonfim starts to be cautious and reduces the number of such attacks, his arsenal will become less diverse.

In addition, Belal traditionally imposes a high tempo and forces rivals to make uncomfortable decisions. If the Brazilian fails to keep his distance and allows the former champion to impose a fight at the net, the fight may follow a scenario that is beneficial to Muhammad.