Matheus Severino vs Abdul Karim Badakhshi

💪 Matheus Severino and Abdul Karim Badakhshi face off in a bout that could hinge on who controls the distance. The Brazilian is coming off a win over Sean Marcus da Silva at OKTAGON 85 and will look to build on that result. Badakhshi must find a way to deal with an opponent arriving in winning form. Both fighters will need to pay close attention to takedown defence and their work against the cage, where a single positional mistake could prove costly.

We favour Matheus Severino to carry the confidence from his previous win into this fight. The Brazilian should combine active striking with measured attempts to close the distance, denying Badakhshi the chance to pick his moments to attack. Sustained pressure could gradually limit Badakhshi’s options and force him onto the defensive. Severino will also need to manage his energy to maintain the initiative throughout the bout. Our prediction: Matheus Severino to win.