Career Averages - Victor Hugo
Career Averages - Pedro Falcão
Victor Hugo
Pedro Falcão
Victor Hugo - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farid Basharat | 0 | 60 of 126 | 47% | 89 of 168 | 4 of 7 | 57% | 0 | 0 | 4:37 |
| Victor Hugo | 0 | 45 of 125 | 36% | 48 of 128 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 1 | 0 | 0:18 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farid Basharat | 0 | 22 of 38 | 57% | 27 of 50 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:42 |
| Victor Hugo | 0 | 10 of 38 | 26% | 11 of 39 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0:04 | |
| 2 | Farid Basharat | 0 | 30 of 71 | 42% | 30 of 71 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Victor Hugo | 0 | 25 of 66 | 37% | 25 of 66 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:14 | |
| 3 | Farid Basharat | 0 | 8 of 17 | 47% | 32 of 47 | 4 of 6 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 3:53 |
| Victor Hugo | 0 | 10 of 21 | 47% | 12 of 23 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farid Basharat | 60 of 126 | 47% | 39 of 98 | 8 of 13 | 13 of 15 | 54 of 116 | 2 of 3 | 4 of 7 |
| Victor Hugo | 45 of 125 | 36% | 23 of 82 | 14 of 28 | 8 of 15 | 43 of 122 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farid Basharat | 22 of 38 | 57% | 11 of 24 | 2 of 4 | 9 of 10 | 20 of 33 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 5 |
| Victor Hugo | 10 of 38 | 26% | 4 of 24 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 6 | 10 of 38 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Farid Basharat | 30 of 71 | 42% | 22 of 59 | 5 of 8 | 3 of 4 | 29 of 69 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Victor Hugo | 25 of 66 | 37% | 11 of 40 | 9 of 17 | 5 of 9 | 25 of 66 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Farid Basharat | 8 of 17 | 47% | 6 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 14 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 |
| Victor Hugo | 10 of 21 | 47% | 8 of 18 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 18 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Basharat (-625), Hugo (+455)
Round 1
Once preparing for a bantamweight contest, Basharat (12-0, 3-0 UFC) learned on Friday morning that his opponent Hugo (25-4, 1-0 UFC) was about to come in 10 pounds over the 136-pound limit. Rather than the match falling apart, the Brit born in Afghanistan decided to allow Hugo to weigh in at that newly agreed range of featherweight. Basharat will officially clock in eight pounds lighter than his opponent as a result, and the bout may not have remained together if the event were running with commission oversight. This 145-pound tilt will be officiated by referee Kerry Hatley, and because of what would have been a nearly historic miss, there is no interest in a glove touch. The fight begins with Hugo diving after a takedown, missing so badly that Basharat stands firm and slugs him in the chops on the way up. Hugo walks his man down, and Basharat is lighter on his feet, sniping him from a safe distance. Hugo steps in with a solid right hand, and Basharat gathers himself, bounces off the fence and pays the Brazilian back with his own right hook. Hugo catches a front kick and trips his man up, and Basharat regains his balance and winds up with a right hand. Hugo keeps chasing, fighting behind a jab and a front kick, and Basharat connects with a leg kick on the outside. Basharat shoots for a single, and he bails on it when seeing it will not succeed. Leg kicks come on both sides, and Hugo whips a high kick at him that is blocked. Basharat slips and rips a right hand over the top, and walks face-first into a spinning back elbow. The man from Afghanistan wears it well and chops down the front leg a few times, and Hugo dives for a rolling heel hook and succeeds in dragging Basharat to the floor. Basharat turns to the side and gets out of danger, where he walks over to side control easily and opens up a cut on the corner of Hugo’s left eye with strikes. Hugo explodes back to his feet and leans back to dodge a spinning wheel kick, and he meanders forward to throw hands with his opponent. Basharat lines up a right hand and a left, beating the heavier man to the punch and getting off a quick kick before intercepting a spinning Hugo. Basharat wraps his hands around his foe’s waist and pushes off to reset, and he dodges a looping punch and drives a right hand over the top. Hugo leaps after another heel hook, and Basharat wags his finger at his opponent at the bell.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Basharat
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Basharat
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Basharat
Round 2
The fight resumes with both men meeting in the middle measuring their strikes. Basharat pushes off a few punches, and Hugo fights behind kicks to the lead leg and body. Hugo crashes the pocket, and Basharat times a perfect jump knee that bashes his man in the face. Hugo keeps a stiff upper lip and rebounds off the fence, and he lets loose a number of unanswered calf kicks. Basharat lets fly a right hook, and he switches stances to work his way in and connect with another. Hugo spins with a back fist that makes him hit the deck, and he springs back up when Basharat does not want to deal with him on the mat. Basharat instead allows Hugo up so he can stick out a right hand, and Hugo spins with nothing and chains a kick into it. Basharat works the body a few times with long left hands, and Hugo drops his hands and lines up a low kick. Hugo clips Basharat with a left, and Basharat blinks it out and counters him cleanly a few times. Basharat’s footwork allows him to slip and rip strikes, rolling with counters if they land at all and giving him the proper distance to get in and get away. They trade jabs, and Basharat fakes a takedown to draw out a reaction. Hugo loads up on power strikes, and he raises his arms in the air after they nail one another with heavy blows. Hugo gets his foe’s attention with a sharp left hand, and he follows it with another to wobble Basharat’s legs briefly. Hugo’s momentum allows him to grip hold of the Afghan-born fighter, lifting him in the air to slam him on his seat. Basharat wall-walks to get up and free, and he lets Hugo swing at him wildly so he can counter slickly. Hugo spins with another elbow that dings his man in the chin, and Basharat wags his finger at him. The jabs from Basharat have reopened Hugo’s cut, and Hugo shrugs at him and tries to engage a brawl. Basharat stays light on his feet, pushing through to grab Hugo when Hugo spins. The horn sounds when they clash together.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Basharat
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Basharat
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Basharat
Round 3
Hugo is loaded for bear to begin the final frame, swinging wildly with punches and kicks. Basharat uses his footwork and head movement to stay safe until Hugo catches him with a right hand and knocks him across the cage with a spinning back kick to the ribcage. Basharat rebounds off the fence and back upright, and he circles away to get some space. Hugo’s momentum gets him tied up, and Basharat knees him in the chest, but Hugo is exploding to do anything and his punches have some serious heat on them. This forces him off-balance, and Basharat sees this and times a smart takedown to put the Brazilian on his back. Hugo throws his legs up to threaten off his back as soon as he hits the ground, and Basharat wriggles out of it and assumes side control. Hugo gets hold of an unorthodox triangle from the side, and Basharat forces his way out once more and rolls Hugo to his back. Hugo attempts a brief shoulder lock, and Basharat softens him up with some ground-and-pound. Hugo works to his feet, only to succumb to a mat return. Basharat climbs on the back, and he fastens a rear-naked choke that is on the jaw. Hugo does not show any concern, instead pulling on the fence to stand back up. Hatley sees this and swats his hand away, and Basharat remains focused on wrenching the newcomer to the floor and taking his power away. Hugo rolls for a leglock, and this forces Basharat to abandon ship. Hugo charges like a bull, swinging wildly and into another takedown from the unbeaten fighter. Basharat easily puts Hugo on his knees, where he slips a hook in and takes the back. Basharat wraps a body triangle around the waist, preventing the Brazilian from turning while smacking him upside the head with an elbow. Before Basharat can assume full mount, Hugo turns to his back, and Basharat rains down another sharp elbow. Hugo pursues one final leglock, and Basharat grabs the fence to break free. They both stand up, and Hugo races at him but cannot reach him before time expires.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Basharat (30-27 Basharat)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Basharat (30-27 Basharat)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Basharat (30-27 Basharat)
The Official Result
Farid Basharat def. Victor Hugo via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Angelo picks Farid Basharat with medium confidence. He highlights Farid's well-rounded skills, especially his wrestling, and expects him to take Victor Hugo down and control him. He notes Victor is dangerous but wild, and Farid's wrestling should neutralize that. He also mentions the over 2.5 rounds is probably safe.
Bigrady picks Basharat, believing he has Hugo covered everywhere. He notes that Hugo is a grappler who can be taken down and controlled, and that Basharat is the better striker and can easily get takedowns if needed. He thinks the price is a bit high but expects Basharat to cruise to a decision win.
Cody picks Farid Basharat, praising his high ring IQ and relentless grappling. He notes that Basharat's chain wrestling and control will neutralize Hugo, who has poor takedown defense. Cody believes Basharat will dominate with takedowns and control time, winning by decision or submission. He considers Basharat a top play.
Connor picks Basharat, agreeing that he is a very simple call. He notes that Basharat is a really technical wrestler and grappler with a functional striking game, and he has handled tough opponents. Hugo's game is based on opportunistic grappling, but Basharat will shut that down easily.
Daniel Vreeland sees Basharat as clearly better on the feet and expects him to have multiple takedowns if needed. He notes that Hugo got out-wrestled in his Contender Series fight and only won via a kneebar, which won't work against Basharat. Vreeland predicts Basharat cruises to an easy win, though with low finishing upside.
Daniel Vreeland picks Farid Basharat to win, citing his superior process and minute-winning ability. He acknowledges that Victor Hugo is a tough veteran with a long unbeaten streak but believes Basharat's volume and pressure will be the difference. Vreeland notes that Hugo's leg lock attacks could pose a threat if Basharat takes him down.
Jeff Fox agrees with Vreeland, stating that Basharat is better at what Hugo likes to do and worse at what Hugo hates. He implies Basharat's wrestling and pace will be too much for Hugo, and expects a dominant performance.
Basharat is the better brother, mixing his grappling behind educated striking. He should grind out Victor Hugo and win on the scorecards. His overall game is superior.
Paul picks Basharat, noting that Hugo is a step down in competition and that Basharat's grappling will be too much. He mentions that Hugo has been taken down by lesser fighters and that Basharat's wrestling is elite. Paul is confident Basharat wins, possibly by submission.
The Guru picks Farid Basharat, citing his well-roundedness and UFC experience. He was unimpressed with Victor Hugo's last performance against Pedro Falcao, noting Hugo spent too much time being controlled. He believes Basharat's mixing of strikes and takedowns will outwork Hugo, who is more of a striker with takedown defense. The Guru also mentions Basharat's wins over Da'Mon Blackshear and Mario Bautista as solid.
Zane picked Basharat emphatically, using the fight to argue against the idea that missing weight is a huge advantage. He noted that Hugo missed weight by 10 pounds and looked massive, but Basharat fought way better, took good counters, and made the most of opportunities. Zane believes that if one pound is the difference between winning and losing, the fighter's game is too limited.
Zane picks Basharat confidently, noting that he is really good everywhere and has handled three completely different tricky opponents effortlessly. Hugo is an opportunistic grappler who can be backed up easily, and Basharat will shut down his grappling and control the fight anywhere.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hugo | 0 | 42 of 106 | 39% | 58 of 128 | 1 of 13 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 7:10 |
| Pedro Falcão | 1 | 68 of 124 | 54% | 84 of 148 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:49 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Hugo | 0 | 11 of 18 | 61% | 21 of 32 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 3:25 |
| Pedro Falcão | 0 | 12 of 26 | 46% | 21 of 35 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Victor Hugo | 0 | 14 of 36 | 38% | 16 of 38 | 0 of 5 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:50 |
| Pedro Falcão | 0 | 24 of 45 | 53% | 27 of 54 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:24 | |
| 3 | Victor Hugo | 0 | 17 of 52 | 32% | 21 of 58 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:55 |
| Pedro Falcão | 1 | 32 of 53 | 60% | 36 of 59 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:25 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hugo | 42 of 106 | 39% | 27 of 83 | 6 of 12 | 9 of 11 | 36 of 96 | 6 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
| Pedro Falcão | 68 of 124 | 54% | 31 of 77 | 21 of 30 | 16 of 17 | 57 of 112 | 11 of 12 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Hugo | 11 of 18 | 61% | 5 of 9 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 3 | 9 of 15 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Pedro Falcão | 12 of 26 | 46% | 4 of 17 | 3 of 4 | 5 of 5 | 10 of 24 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Victor Hugo | 14 of 36 | 38% | 10 of 29 | 0 of 1 | 4 of 6 | 14 of 36 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Pedro Falcão | 24 of 45 | 53% | 13 of 28 | 5 of 11 | 6 of 6 | 20 of 40 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Victor Hugo | 17 of 52 | 32% | 12 of 45 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 13 of 45 | 4 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Pedro Falcão | 32 of 53 | 60% | 14 of 32 | 13 of 15 | 5 of 6 | 27 of 48 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Victor Hugo, noting that he is very high on him. He believes Victor's wild aggressive striking and grappling will break Ailang Haley, who struggles with fighters who push forward and brawl. He expects Victor to pressure forward, have enough takedown defense to keep it standing, and ultimately break Haley.
Big Brady picks Pedro Falcão as the underdog, despite coming in on short notice. He notes that Falcão is a BJJ black belt, durable, and has good cardio, while Hugo may slow down and sell out for early submissions. Brady thinks Falcão will survive the early rounds and take over late, possibly finishing Hugo in the third round by knockout.
Daniel Vreeland does not make a pick for this fight because it was announced just minutes before recording. He provides background on both fighters: Victor Hugo is a well-rounded veteran with wins by KO, submission, and decision, while Pedro Falcão trains at Nova União and has beaten UFC vets. Vreeland says he needs more time to analyze the matchup.
Pedro Falcão - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Henry | 1 | 73 of 151 | 48% | 139 of 227 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 3 | 4:10 |
| Pedro Falcão | 0 | 57 of 117 | 48% | 69 of 133 | 4 of 13 | 30% | 0 | 0 | 2:58 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Henry | 1 | 22 of 53 | 41% | 50 of 87 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:38 |
| Pedro Falcão | 0 | 20 of 43 | 46% | 26 of 52 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:36 | |
| 2 | Victor Henry | 0 | 23 of 54 | 42% | 38 of 70 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 2 | 0:56 |
| Pedro Falcão | 0 | 24 of 45 | 53% | 28 of 50 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 0 | 0 | 1:30 | |
| 3 | Victor Henry | 0 | 28 of 44 | 63% | 51 of 70 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 1 | 1:36 |
| Pedro Falcão | 0 | 13 of 29 | 44% | 15 of 31 | 1 of 5 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 0:52 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Henry | 73 of 151 | 48% | 44 of 115 | 21 of 27 | 8 of 9 | 57 of 127 | 9 of 14 | 7 of 10 |
| Pedro Falcão | 57 of 117 | 48% | 34 of 91 | 11 of 13 | 12 of 13 | 55 of 114 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Henry | 22 of 53 | 41% | 13 of 44 | 6 of 6 | 3 of 3 | 15 of 44 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 7 |
| Pedro Falcão | 20 of 43 | 46% | 12 of 34 | 3 of 4 | 5 of 5 | 20 of 43 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Victor Henry | 23 of 54 | 42% | 9 of 35 | 11 of 16 | 3 of 3 | 19 of 47 | 4 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Pedro Falcão | 24 of 45 | 53% | 14 of 33 | 4 of 5 | 6 of 7 | 22 of 42 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Victor Henry | 28 of 44 | 63% | 22 of 36 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 3 | 23 of 36 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 3 |
| Pedro Falcão | 13 of 29 | 44% | 8 of 24 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 13 of 29 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Henry (-218), Falcao (+180)
Round 1
It’s all speed and action for this next bantamweight contest, as Henry (24-7, 1 NC; 3-2, 1 NC UFC) constantly defies his age—currently 37—every time he hits the cage. His Nova Uniao-trained foe Falcao (16-4, 0-1 UFC) will come in five years the younger, but not nearly as much combat experience on his ledger. Referee Keith Peterson drew nonsense-free straws and was picked for this matchup, one that kicks off with a fist bump before they are released into the wild. Falcao gets right in Henry’s face with a jab early, peppering him with mixed-in low kicks. Henry fires back with his own leg kick, and he sees a takedown coming and turns the corner to lean himself against the fencing. Falcao hangs on from behind, where he turns Falcao’s aggression against him and hits a trip to put the Brazilian on his back. Henry smacks up Falcao’s leg and posterior with deceptively heavy kicks, talking to him all the while. Falcao decides he should stop eating kicks and should stand up, and he does that without any resistance. Falcao gets back behind the driver’s seat and surges forward behind his right hand, and his follow-up left reddens Henry’s temple. “La Mangosta” unleashes a bomb of a right hand that detonates on the chin of the Brazilian, who falls to his back as Henry gives chase with a barrage of hammerfists. Falcao keeps himself safe enough to force Henry back to standing, and he again hangs out too long on his back while Henry chops at his legs. They may not be as effective as Donald Cerrone’s mean-spirited kicks on Myles Jury, but they add up fast until again Falcao decides to just get back up. Henry allows him to do this so he can punch his man in the liver. Falcao stays pressing forward, Henry slipping his left hook a few times but getting caught with a third. Falcao punches his way into a single-leg takedown, and the catchwrestler trained by Josh Barnett does not budge and regains his footing. They separate, and Henry parries a few jabbing kicks to get into his preferred throwing range. Falcao dips in and out with a combination, and he has a kick checked and eats a few punches at the bell.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Henry
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Henry
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Henry
Round 2
Henry comes out of his corner loaded for bear, and after he gets off a few punches, Falcao hammers his front leg and trips him up. Henry awkwardly climbs back up, fighting to wake his leg back up, and Falcao slams his front leg with another. Henry lands two back, and Falcao’s to the calf is more effective and accurate. Falcao misses with a pair of haymakers, and he scores a left but is driven back by a pair of punches. Henry jumps in the air with a knee, and Falcao catches his leg and looks for a takedown. When Henry hops out of it, Falcao follows him and completes a high-amplitude takedown. Falcao advances to half guard, pressing his chest down until Henry explodes to his feet. Falcao follows him, slams him down from behind, and cannot quite keep a tight grip on his man. Henry rolls all the way through it, and Falcao hits his back and latches onto an armbar. Henry elbows his way out of it, and he drills Falcao with a few kicks before Falcao stands back up and tries to grapple. They sit down on single hooks, and Henry’s lands cleaner and forces Falcao to reset. The Brazilian works his way forward, walking through a body shot so he can give Henry one back to ponder. Falcao drops down to a knee and hits another takedown to dump Henry on his back. Henry turns to his knees and gives up his back, and he somersaults through a scramble to wrap up a scarf hold position on the Brazilian. Falcao scrambles with this furiously, and the two work their way back to their feet. Falcao lands first in an exchange, and Henry scores last. Henry walks Falcao down and slugs him in the face and midsection, and the round concludes.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Falcao
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Falcao
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Falcao
Round 3
A clap of hands leads to a huge, which leads to a takedown try from Falcao. Henry scrambles to flip him over, only to find himself having to keep moving as Falcao has suddenly taken his back. Henry turns to his side and a knee, hoping to go all the way over. He succeeds, fighting off an armbar while putting Falcao on his back. Henry jams down short strikes until he gets a little space when Falcao kicks him off. Falcao shoots naked for a takedown, and “La Mangosta” shuts him down and knees him in the jaw. Falcao fails on another shot, and he bails on it to reset. Two jabs from Falcao are answered with a clean right hand, and Henry stands in front of him and kicks him in the lower body. Three overhand rights get over the guard, and Henry manages to score a fourth before Falcao fires back. Henry nods at him, and the two trade hands and feet. Falcao shoots for a takedown, and Henry tackles him over to the mat. Falcao starts fishing for a leglock before Henry can escape the grappling, and Falcao rolls over and hooks his knees around Henry’s foot. Henry continues to twist until his leg is free, and Falcao presses him tightly against the wall, both men upright again. Henry pushes off and drills Falcao with a right hand, and his left hand wobbles the Brazilian. A desperate takedown from Falcao is met with a sprawl and several annoying left hands. Henry loads up with an uppercut, and he catches “Pedrinho” at the end of a hooking right. Falcao cannot buy a takedown at this stage in the fight, and Henry walks off and starts doing the Running Man. Falcao shrugs at him, takes a few kicks to the gut, and the horn sounds. The Brazilian practically falls over to his seat from exhaustion, while Henry appears to still be able to go two more rounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Henry (29-28 Henry)
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Henry (29-28 Henry)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Henry (29-28 Henry)
The Official Result
Victor Henry def. Pedro Falcao via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Angelo initially wanted to pick Pedro Falcão due to Victor's age and sloppiness, but after tape study he notes Victor still has juice left and got takedowns in his last fight. He sees Victor as an established UFC guy who doesn't suck at anything, while Pedro has gaps and hasn't proven himself at this level. Angelo picks Victor but acknowledges Pedro could be a decent underdog.
Big Brady likes Victor Henry despite the line moving against him. He believes Henry has underrated BJJ, good takedown defense, and a significant striking advantage. He expects Henry to stuff most of Falcão's takedowns and win via late knockout, specifically a third-round KO.
Henry is loved in this spot as he can shut down Falcão's BJJ black belt and put on a pace and pressure that Falcão is uncomfortable with in the striking realm. Henry is expected to win on the scorecards.
The Guru picks Victor Henry, citing his sprawl-and-pitter-patter style and ability to keep the fight standing. He notes Pedro Falcão spammed takedowns against Victor Hugo and failed most, and Henry is good at stuffing takedowns and out-voluming opponents. He expects a decision win, likely 29-28, with Henry winning the second and third rounds due to superior cardio.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hugo | 0 | 42 of 106 | 39% | 58 of 128 | 1 of 13 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 7:10 |
| Pedro Falcão | 1 | 68 of 124 | 54% | 84 of 148 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:49 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Hugo | 0 | 11 of 18 | 61% | 21 of 32 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 3:25 |
| Pedro Falcão | 0 | 12 of 26 | 46% | 21 of 35 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Victor Hugo | 0 | 14 of 36 | 38% | 16 of 38 | 0 of 5 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:50 |
| Pedro Falcão | 0 | 24 of 45 | 53% | 27 of 54 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:24 | |
| 3 | Victor Hugo | 0 | 17 of 52 | 32% | 21 of 58 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:55 |
| Pedro Falcão | 1 | 32 of 53 | 60% | 36 of 59 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:25 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hugo | 42 of 106 | 39% | 27 of 83 | 6 of 12 | 9 of 11 | 36 of 96 | 6 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
| Pedro Falcão | 68 of 124 | 54% | 31 of 77 | 21 of 30 | 16 of 17 | 57 of 112 | 11 of 12 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Hugo | 11 of 18 | 61% | 5 of 9 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 3 | 9 of 15 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Pedro Falcão | 12 of 26 | 46% | 4 of 17 | 3 of 4 | 5 of 5 | 10 of 24 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Victor Hugo | 14 of 36 | 38% | 10 of 29 | 0 of 1 | 4 of 6 | 14 of 36 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Pedro Falcão | 24 of 45 | 53% | 13 of 28 | 5 of 11 | 6 of 6 | 20 of 40 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Victor Hugo | 17 of 52 | 32% | 12 of 45 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 13 of 45 | 4 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Pedro Falcão | 32 of 53 | 60% | 14 of 32 | 13 of 15 | 5 of 6 | 27 of 48 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Victor Hugo, noting that he is very high on him. He believes Victor's wild aggressive striking and grappling will break Ailang Haley, who struggles with fighters who push forward and brawl. He expects Victor to pressure forward, have enough takedown defense to keep it standing, and ultimately break Haley.
Big Brady picks Pedro Falcão as the underdog, despite coming in on short notice. He notes that Falcão is a BJJ black belt, durable, and has good cardio, while Hugo may slow down and sell out for early submissions. Brady thinks Falcão will survive the early rounds and take over late, possibly finishing Hugo in the third round by knockout.
Daniel Vreeland does not make a pick for this fight because it was announced just minutes before recording. He provides background on both fighters: Victor Hugo is a well-rounded veteran with wins by KO, submission, and decision, while Pedro Falcão trains at Nova União and has beaten UFC vets. Vreeland says he needs more time to analyze the matchup.
Expert Picks (3)
Angelo picks Victor Hugo, noting that he is very high on him. He believes Victor's wild aggressive striking and grappling will break Ailang Haley, who struggles with fighters who push forward and brawl. He expects Victor to pressure forward, have enough takedown defense to keep it standing, and ultimately break Haley.
Big Brady picks Pedro Falcão as the underdog, despite coming in on short notice. He notes that Falcão is a BJJ black belt, durable, and has good cardio, while Hugo may slow down and sell out for early submissions. Brady thinks Falcão will survive the early rounds and take over late, possibly finishing Hugo in the third round by knockout.
Daniel Vreeland does not make a pick for this fight because it was announced just minutes before recording. He provides background on both fighters: Victor Hugo is a well-rounded veteran with wins by KO, submission, and decision, while Pedro Falcão trains at Nova União and has beaten UFC vets. Vreeland says he needs more time to analyze the matchup.
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