Using the latest UFC Paris odds, as well as industry-leading tools, we’re set to make our Farid Basharat-Kleydson Rodrigues pick and prediction.
In the men’s bantamweight division, Farid Basharat takes on Kleydson Rodrigues as a -385 favorite, making him the second-largest favorite on the card. After a win on Dana White’s Contender Series, Basharat knocked off Da’Mon Blackshear via unanimous decision in March. Rodrigues also enters this fight fresh off a win over Shannon Ross via knockout in February.
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Farid Basharat-Kleydson Rodrigues Pick and Prediction
Farid Basharat-Kleydson Rodrigues Odds
Farid Basharat: Opened -300, Now -385 | Kleydson Rodrigues: Opened +240, Now +290
Basharat is a well-rounded fighter with a perfect 10-0 record, and he has one knockout and five submission victories. In the UFC, he lands 5.80 significant strikes per minute while absorbing just 2.43. On the mat, he averages three takedowns per bout while defending them at 83%, and he stood up against the strong grappling of Blackshear last time out. He earned three takedowns in that fight, controlling Blackshear for over five minutes. Basharat’s skill set will be a problem for this division as he improves.
Rodrigues looks like more of a flyweight than a bantamweight. He stands just 5-foot 5 and has a 67-inch reach, which puts him at a size disadvantage in most of his fights. Rodrigues has an 8-2 professional record featuring four knockouts and two submissions. He lands 6.0 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 3.0 behind his 49% striking defense. Rodrigues also averages 0.97 takedowns per bout while defending them at 66%. He still has a questionable level of competition, with his most difficult fights including Ross and C.J. Vergara.
All in all, Basharat has multiple edges. He is the better grappler with a superior strength of schedule, and he just needs to stay disciplined on his feet. Given his size and clean defense, he could even have an edge in a striking battle. Despite being a -385 favorite, Basharat is the sharp side of this fight.
Best UFC Fight Night Pick: Farid Basharat -385
