Gabriel Bonfim would like to continue his undefeated MMA record when he takes on Trevin Giles on the prelim card at UFC 291. The PPV event set to take place in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a star-studded affair headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje who will clash for the BMF title.
The preliminary card has some exciting fights too. Gabriel Bonfim, who debuted at UFC 283 and shocked everyone by submitting Mounir Lazzez in just 49 seconds, will be up against Trevin Giles for a welterweight bout.
In his last fight, the Brazilian fighter Bonfim submitted his opponent Lazzez with a strong guillotine choke. His opponent, Trevin Giles, on the other hand, is much more experienced in the UFC. Unbeaten before joining the promotion, Giles has had a career that has lacked consistency. However, he will be high on confidence as he is coming from two consecutive wins.
Gabriel Bonfim will take on Trevin Giles at #UFC291 on July 29th.
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In his last fight against Preston Parsons in March 2023, the American fighter secured a decision win. Giles has looked in great touch lately as he has bagged 5 wins in his last 7 fights.
Let us now delve into the stats of these welterweight fighters individually to have a better understanding of who will have the upper hand in their match-up at UFC 291 on July 29th.
UFC 291: Gabriel Bonfim vs. Trevin Giles stats
| Stats | Gabriel Bonfim | Trevin Giles |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 14 | 16 |
| Losses | 0 | 4 |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in | 6 ft 0 in |
| Division | Welterweight | Welterweight |
| Reach | 72 in | 74 in |
Gabriel Bonfim vs. Trevin Giles: Fight breakdown and prediction
Most people will agree that Gabriel Bonfin is the favorite for the fight if we just go by the stats. The man is just dominant inside the octagon. However, one thing about the fight game that never ceases to amaze the fans is its unpredictability.
Trevin Giles too is a strong welterweight who has as many as 6 KOs under his belt. He displays amazing skills in his ground game as well. ‘The Problem’ will look to end his opponent’s undefeated streak to ultimately rise up the welterweight rankings.
On the other hand, Gabriel Bonfin will look for an early submission as he did in his last appearance inside the cage. All of his 14 pro wins in MMA have been stoppages and 11 of them are submissions. So, once the fight goes to the ground, it may become difficult for the UFC veteran Giles.
So, keeping everything in mind, according to us, the Brazilian fighter Gabriel Bonfim wins the fight by submission. Let us know what do you think about this match-up?
