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-200 +205
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot · Oct 11, 2025 · Featherweight · Completed
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Age 30
Height 5' 9"
Reach 72.0"
Weight 145 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Age 32
Height 5' 7"
Reach 66.0"
Weight 145 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages - Ricardo Ramos
2.91 SLpM
36.0% Str. Acc.
3.97 SApM
54.0% Str. Def.
2.51 TD Avg
57.0% TD Acc.
67.0% TD Def.
1.0 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Kaan Ofli
2.33 SLpM
45.0% Str. Acc.
3.34 SApM
54.0% Str. Def.
0.38 TD Avg
7.0% TD Acc.
0.0% TD Def.
0.4 Sub. Avg
Ricardo Ramos
Moneyline
BetWay -200
KO/TKO
BetRivers +575
Submission
BetRivers +360
Decision
BetWay +175
Kaan Ofli
Moneyline
Caesars +205
KO/TKO
FanDuel +1100
Submission
FanDuel +550
Decision
BetRivers +550
Ricardo Ramos - Fight History
LOSS vs Kaan Ofli
Submission R1 3:02 · UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot · Oct 11, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ricardo Ramos 0 1 of 4 25% 1 of 4 0 of 0 --- 3 0 0:00
Kaan Ofli 0 1 of 1 100% 1 of 1 1 of 1 100% 1 0 1:56
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ricardo Ramos 0 1 of 4 25% 1 of 4 0 of 0 --- 3 0 0:00
Kaan Ofli 0 1 of 1 100% 1 of 1 1 of 1 100% 1 0 1:56
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ricardo Ramos 1 of 4 25% 1 of 2 0 of 1 0 of 1 1 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 0
Kaan Ofli 1 of 1 100% 0 of 0 0 of 0 1 of 1 1 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ricardo Ramos 1 of 4 25% 1 of 2 0 of 1 0 of 1 1 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 0
Kaan Ofli 1 of 1 100% 0 of 0 0 of 0 1 of 1 1 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Kaan Ofli vs. Ricardo Ramos
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Ramos (-200); Ofli (+170)

Round 1
The main card appropriately starts with a banger, and the packed house is amped up for what is about to come. At 30 years of age, Ramos (17-7, 8-6 UFC) has seemingly been with the promotion for a few decades at this point. Having lost three of four, he takes a meaningful step down in competition to face Australia’s Ofli (11-4-1, 0-2 UFC). When the dust settles, one of these two featherweights will get back in the win column, and referee Marc Goddard will be there for it every step of the way. A quick fist bump precedes the action.
Ramos moves to the center of the cage, jittery but active, and he prods out a jab or two before circling all the way from one side of the cage to the other. The few jabs have already marked up Ofli’s nose, who sprints at his opponent and tackles him to the ground. When he hits the mat, the Brazilian wraps up a leglock, and he switches to a kneebar and cranks the limb. Ofli stacks his man up and turns the proper direction to get out of the lock, but he pulls on the fence more than once to do so. Ofli explodes out of the position and maneuvers himself to take Ramos’ back, and he grabs hold of Ramos’ face and starts squeezing it with his bicep. The face crank is not about to make “Carcacinha” tap out, so he switches to a more standard rear-naked choke approach. Ramos stands up, and Ofli climbs onto his back to serve as a mean-spirited backpack. Ofli switches the grip from one side to the other, and he attempts a short choke to catch Ramos unaware but does not get away with it.
Ofli continues to chain sub efforts together, mostly of the painful crushing variety and not to deprive the Brazilian of blood or oxygen to the brain.
Ofli resets his hands and slithers the forearm beneath the chin, and this time, it is tight and not going anywhere. Ramos fights the hands but is stuck with “Genghis Kaan” strangling him from behind. With no way out, the Brazilian is forced to surrender.
In a little more than half a round, local athletes have now lost two in a row after starting the night at 5-0 plus a bout between two from the same country. Fans in the Farmasi Arena are not pleased, and the Aussie could not be happier.

The Official Result
Kaan Ofli def. Ricardo Ramos R1 3:02 via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Oct 5, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Angelo picks Ricardo Ramos, trusting his wrestling training at Team Alpha Male to be ahead in exchanges. He believes Ramos is the better striker and can keep the fight standing. However, he is shocked at the 2-to-1 odds and does not like them, noting Ramos has been taken down before and could be ridden out.

"Ramos is going to be the pick because hopefully he can keep this standing, and he's the better striker. But I do not like these odds."
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Oct 9, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Big Brady picks Ricardo Ramos despite being hesitant, as he considers Ramos the much more skilled fighter. He questions Ramos's durability, fight IQ, submission defense, and heart, noting he has been submitted multiple times and looked for ways out. He also questions Ofli's chin, grappling, wrestling, and striking. Brady expects Ramos to win by decision but acknowledges Ramos might beat himself.

"I'm going to pick Ramos just cuz I think he's the much more skilled fighter. I really don't think it's close, but sometimes the more skilled fighter doesn't always win, but I'm going to take Ramos to win by decision."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked Oct 8, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Cody picks Ramos but is cautious, noting his lack of game plan and reliance on flashy techniques. He believes Ramos's size and experience advantage, plus training at Fighting Nerds, could lead to a win, but he's not confident at -175.

"I am taking him as well, but I don't want to pay too much for sure."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Lean picked Oct 8, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Lucrative James picks Ricardo Ramos, believing he is a level above Kaan Ofli, who hasn't proven to be UFC caliber. He notes Ramos's dangerous spinning attacks and submission skills, but also his tendency to gas out. He expects a finish inside the distance, possibly by submission or KO. He is not very confident due to Ramos's inconsistency.

under 2.5 rounds (+money), Ricardo Ramos by submission (+350), Ricardo Ramos by KO (+450)
"I'm going to take Ricardo Ramos in this one. I'm going to say he gets it done inside the distance."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Oct 9, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Manpreet leans towards Ramos but with low confidence, citing Ramos's recent poor form. He believes Ramos's takedown defense and grappling will force Ofli to strike, where Ramos is the better technical striker. He expects Ramos to win by decision, but notes that Ofli's wide hooks could be countered. He is not confident enough to bet the chalk.

Ramos by decision
"I'll lean Khamzat here. Not a whole lot of confidence."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Hesitant picked Oct 8, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Paul picks Ramos but is hesitant due to his volatility. He notes Ramos's higher ceiling and home crowd advantage, but acknowledges the risk of laying chalk on an inconsistent fighter. He expects a win but warns against heavy investment.

"I'm going to go with Ricaro Ramos. One, Brazil. Two, back against the wall. Three, I think the ceiling has been higher for him."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Oct 7, 2025 (4 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

The MMA Guru picks Kaan Ofli over Ricardo Ramos, despite a rule against picking Ramos. He notes Ramos has lost 4 of his last 5 and is untrustworthy, while Ofli has good pressure and wrestling. He predicts a close decision win for Ofli based on control time.

"I'm going to go with Kofley getting this one done. Very close decision. That's what I think."
LOSS vs Chepe Mariscal
Decision R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night 253 · Mar 01, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ricardo Ramos 0 37 of 91 40% 37 of 91 1 of 4 25% 0 0 0:28
Chepe Mariscal 0 85 of 162 52% 125 of 210 2 of 5 40% 0 0 2:35
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ricardo Ramos 0 15 of 28 53% 15 of 28 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:28
Chepe Mariscal 0 28 of 49 57% 42 of 66 1 of 3 33% 0 0 0:55
2 Ricardo Ramos 0 8 of 24 33% 8 of 24 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Chepe Mariscal 0 42 of 67 62% 49 of 76 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:53
3 Ricardo Ramos 0 14 of 39 35% 14 of 39 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
Chepe Mariscal 0 15 of 46 32% 34 of 68 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:47
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ricardo Ramos 37 of 91 40% 17 of 63 14 of 18 6 of 10 32 of 84 5 of 7 0 of 0
Chepe Mariscal 85 of 162 52% 59 of 122 9 of 14 17 of 26 64 of 132 14 of 19 7 of 11
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ricardo Ramos 15 of 28 53% 7 of 19 5 of 5 3 of 4 13 of 26 2 of 2 0 of 0
Chepe Mariscal 28 of 49 57% 24 of 43 1 of 2 3 of 4 13 of 29 8 of 9 7 of 11
2 Ricardo Ramos 8 of 24 33% 5 of 18 3 of 6 0 of 0 6 of 21 2 of 3 0 of 0
Chepe Mariscal 42 of 67 62% 29 of 52 3 of 3 10 of 12 38 of 63 4 of 4 0 of 0
3 Ricardo Ramos 14 of 39 35% 5 of 26 6 of 7 3 of 6 13 of 37 1 of 2 0 of 0
Chepe Mariscal 15 of 46 32% 6 of 27 5 of 9 4 of 10 13 of 40 2 of 6 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Feb 23, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Chepe Mariscal

Angelo picks Chepe Mariscal confidently, highlighting his relentless pressure, cardio, and well-rounded skills. He notes that Mariscal is not amazing at anything but his pace and forward movement wear opponents down. He sees the only path to victory for Ricardo Ramos as a slick submission, but believes Mariscal is too much of a dog to get caught.

"chpe should win this fight I think he's reasonably priced atus 400 he may be minus 360 on some sports books but he's about a three and a half or a 4 to one favorite here and I think that …"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Feb 24, 2025 (5 days before fight)
Chepe Mariscal

Big Brady picks Chepe Mariscal, noting his heart, cardio, and durability. He criticizes Ricardo Ramos for lacking heart, cardio, and durability, and expects Mariscal to break him. He predicts a third-round TKO finish.

Mariscal by TKO round 3
"I like Chepe here... I think he's going to cook Ricardo Ramos I think he's going to break him and I think he's going to finish him in the third round"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Feb 26, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Chepe Mariscal

The host agrees with the public betting love for Mariscal, citing his high pace and superior overall grappling (wrestling and BJJ). He expects Mariscal to shut down Ramos's game, overwhelm him, and win on the scorecards.

public betting and parlaying him
"mariscal Tak taking a ton of love from the public in terms of betting and parlaying him and I have to agree I think he sets too high of a pace and has way a much Superior overall grappling game …"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Feb 28, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Chepe Mariscal

The Guru picks Chepe Mariscal over Ricardo Ramos. He praises Mariscal's consistency, pace, chin, and ability to win scrambles. He criticizes Ramos as inconsistent and notes Mariscal is undefeated in the UFC. He predicts a finish, specifically a second or third round TKO.

"I'm going with Shep mariscal to win this fight... probably by finish... second or third round TKO for sheet mariscal."
WIN vs Josh Culibao
Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya · Aug 18, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ricardo Ramos 1 70 of 127 55% 92 of 150 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:30
Josh Culibao 0 27 of 118 22% 39 of 134 1 of 1 100% 1 0 4:09
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ricardo Ramos 0 10 of 21 47% 20 of 31 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Josh Culibao 0 2 of 31 6% 3 of 32 0 of 0 --- 1 0 2:41
2 Ricardo Ramos 1 34 of 61 55% 36 of 64 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:28
Josh Culibao 0 10 of 33 30% 12 of 39 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Ricardo Ramos 0 26 of 45 57% 36 of 55 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Josh Culibao 0 15 of 54 27% 24 of 63 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:28
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ricardo Ramos 70 of 127 55% 40 of 91 9 of 10 21 of 26 58 of 112 1 of 1 11 of 14
Josh Culibao 27 of 118 22% 16 of 92 6 of 11 5 of 15 25 of 116 2 of 2 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ricardo Ramos 10 of 21 47% 3 of 13 2 of 2 5 of 6 10 of 21 0 of 0 0 of 0
Josh Culibao 2 of 31 6% 1 of 21 0 of 2 1 of 8 2 of 31 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Ricardo Ramos 34 of 61 55% 19 of 43 1 of 2 14 of 16 23 of 47 0 of 0 11 of 14
Josh Culibao 10 of 33 30% 5 of 28 2 of 2 3 of 3 10 of 33 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Ricardo Ramos 26 of 45 57% 18 of 35 6 of 6 2 of 4 25 of 44 1 of 1 0 of 0
Josh Culibao 15 of 54 27% 10 of 43 4 of 7 1 of 4 13 of 52 2 of 2 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Aug 11, 2024 (7 days before fight)
Josh Culibao

Angelo picks Josh Culibao but is hesitant, acknowledging that Ricardo Ramos is dangerous everywhere and a live underdog. He thinks Culibao is a bit chinny and has mediocre takedown defense, but trusts his cardio and toughness to survive early chaos and find his rhythm. He notes that Ramos was just submitted in the first round but is still very good, and suggests the under 2.5 rounds might be a good bet.

Suggests under 2.5 rounds might make sense
"I'm picking kulow because I think he can defend a few of those takedowns and he is just such a dog and I trust his cardio and all that butardo hamos is very good and I think he's a great …"
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Aug 14, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Big Brady picks Ricardo Ramos to win by decision, but is hesitant. He believes skill-for-skill Ramos can hang on the feet and has all the grappling upside, as he is a BJJ black belt and Culibao has made mistakes on the mat. However, he is terrified because Ramos has a history of quitting and has been finished in all five of his UFC losses, including back-to-back guillotine submissions. He notes Culibao seems tough as nails. He expects a close, competitive fight with Ramos mixing in takedowns, but says he might not bet this one.

"I'm going to still go with Ricardo Ramos I'm going to take him to win this fight by decision mixing in the takedowns"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Aug 14, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Cody sees Ramos as the more skilled fighter with good wrestling and BJJ, and notes that Culibao has poor takedown defense and has been controlled in recent fights. He acknowledges Ramos has been submitted in his last two but believes Culibao doesn't have the same submission threat. Cody calls it a dogger pass and takes the plus money.

"give me Ramos for no other good reason then he's plus money into a doger pass fight"
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Lean picked Aug 15, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Daniel Vreeland picks Ricardo Ramos as an underdog, believing he has a clear path to victory via grappling and back takes. He notes that Culibao gives up his back and that Ramos is the more talented fighter, though durability and mental toughness are concerns. Vreeland sees this as a dog-or-pass situation and thinks the line should be closer to pick'em.

"we go uh Ramos there"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Aug 14, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

The host picks Ramos but with very low confidence, noting his gritty style and ability to dictate pace. He questions Ramos' technical advantages and recent performances, and also doubts Culibao's ability to thrive in wars. He expects a decision win for Ramos, but hopes Culibao wins.

"I am going to go Koli B I'm going to go Koli B by decision"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Aug 14, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Josh Culibao

Paul likes Culibao's brawling style and forward pressure, and questions Ramos' weight cut and recent performances. He notes that Culibao has been competitive in losses and that Ramos has been submitted quickly in his last two fights. Paul believes Culibao's volume and pressure will be enough to win a decision.

"for my money he's the guy to be backing"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 12, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Josh Culibao

The MMA Guru picks Josh Culibao over Ricardo Ramos. He criticizes Ramos as a quitter who makes dumb decisions, such as rolling for legs and ending up on bottom, or jumping into guillotines. He praises Culibao as consistently good, with a good chin, pace, and rarely getting caught. He notes Culibao doesn't gas out or put himself in bad positions. He expects Ramos to make a mistake and get finished.

"Ricardo Ramos is a quitter um he puts himself in bad positions all the time... I'm going Josh kibba to win this fight"
LOSS vs Julian Erosa
Submission (guillotine choke) R1 2:15 · UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas · Mar 23, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Julian Erosa 0 7 of 17 41% 12 of 23 2 of 3 66% 0 0 1:27
Ricardo Ramos 0 4 of 11 36% 11 of 21 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Julian Erosa 0 7 of 17 41% 12 of 23 2 of 3 66% 0 0 1:27
Ricardo Ramos 0 4 of 11 36% 11 of 21 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Julian Erosa 7 of 17 41% 5 of 14 1 of 2 1 of 1 6 of 15 0 of 0 1 of 2
Ricardo Ramos 4 of 11 36% 2 of 8 2 of 3 0 of 0 4 of 11 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Julian Erosa 7 of 17 41% 5 of 14 1 of 2 1 of 1 6 of 15 0 of 0 1 of 2
Ricardo Ramos 4 of 11 36% 2 of 8 2 of 3 0 of 0 4 of 11 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Mar 17, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Julian Erosa

Angelo leans towards Julian Erosa as an underdog, citing his higher level of competition and ability to weather a storm and grind out a decision. He notes that Ramos is dangerous but also finishable, while Erosa is tough and can dog fights out. He will monitor the line movement for better value.

"I'm going to lean the underdog here I'm going to go with Julian he has the much higher level of competition under his belt and I can see him weathering a storm and then grinding out a decision"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Mar 19, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Big Brady picks Ricardo Ramos, citing Julian Erosa's poor durability (knocked out seven times at featherweight) and low striking defense (47%). He notes Erosa is hittable and his chin is not getting better after back-to-back knockout losses. He expects Ramos to land something and knock Erosa out in the first round.

first round knockout
"I'm taking ricado Ramos I'll take him to win this fight by first round knockout"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Mar 21, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Julian Erosa

Cody picks Erosa as an underdog, citing his volume and unorthodox style. He acknowledges Erosa's weak chin but believes Ramos is not a big power puncher and may struggle with Erosa's pressure. Cody thinks Erosa can win by decision or late finish if he avoids getting knocked out.

"I will take this ever so slight Underdog play here on Juicy J Julian orosa."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Mar 20, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Daniel Vreeland picks Ricardo Ramos by first-round knockout, emphasizing that Erosa has a terrible chin and has been dropped multiple times. He believes Ramos should head-hunt and sell out for the finish, as Erosa is dangerous if the fight extends. He notes if it goes past the first round, all bets are off.

Ramos by first-round knockout
"I think Ramos is gonna come out here and get a ko1"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Mar 19, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Ramos has the grappling edge and should be able to muzzle Erosa's unorthodox striking. Erosa is on a two-fight KO loss streak and may be on the chopping block. Ramos should dictate the pace and win on the scorecards, possibly even latching onto a submission. The fight going to decision is also appealing at plus money.

Fight goes to decision (plus money)
"I think that we'll see the better body of work from hamos and I think we'll see him win this fight on the scorecards I think the fight to go to decision is what I like the most."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Mar 21, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Julian Erosa

Paul picks Erosa by KO, noting Ramos's cardio issues and tendency to struggle when missing weight. He believes Erosa's volume and durability will overwhelm Ramos. Paul also likes the under 2.5 rounds, expecting a finish.

under 2.5 rounds
"I'm thinking orosa by KO is where I would think here."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Mar 19, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

The MMA Guru picks Ricardo Ramos over Julian Erosa, citing Ramos's finishing potential and Erosa's recent chin issues. He mentions Erosa's KO losses to Fernando Padilla and Alex Caceres, and a war with Steven Peterson that makes him doubt Erosa. He predicts a first-round KO for Ramos.

round one KO
"I'm going with Ricardo Ramos... this boy is getting chinned by Ricardo Ramos in round one"
Submission (guillotine choke) R1 3:12 · UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot · Sep 23, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Charles Jourdain 0 0 of 9 0% 0 of 10 2 of 3 66% 1 0 1:58
Ricardo Ramos 0 8 of 9 88% 8 of 10 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Charles Jourdain 0 0 of 9 0% 0 of 10 2 of 3 66% 1 0 1:58
Ricardo Ramos 0 8 of 9 88% 8 of 10 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Charles Jourdain 0 of 9 0% 0 of 6 0 of 1 0 of 2 0 of 9 0 of 0 0 of 0
Ricardo Ramos 8 of 9 88% 3 of 4 4 of 4 1 of 1 7 of 8 1 of 1 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Charles Jourdain 0 of 9 0% 0 of 6 0 of 1 0 of 2 0 of 9 0 of 0 0 of 0
Ricardo Ramos 8 of 9 88% 3 of 4 4 of 4 1 of 1 7 of 8 1 of 1 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Charles Jourdain vs. Ricardo Ramos
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Jourdain (-135), Ramos (+114)

Round 1
Kicking off the main card is a potential banger at 145 pounds, as the wild and crazy Ramos (16-4, 7-3 UFC) throws down with a man in Jourdain (14-6-1, 5-5-1 UFC) that properly represents his nickname of “Air” any time he can. Referee Herb Dean will join the two high-flying, frequently spinning, hard-swinging and extremely exciting combatants in the cage, hoping to not be struck by errant blows. Before the violence ensues, the featherweights tap their gloves together. Jourdain snaps into action with a body kick, and he swats away a front kick. Jourdain aims another kick to the midsection, where he leans back from three head kicks – the third grazes off his guard. Ramos tosses out a low kick, and he gets sniped with a right hand over the top. Jourdain slaps a head kick up high, and he grabs hold of a guillotine when Ramos charges towards him for a possible takedown. Ramos jumps over the legs and is in Von Preux position with Jourdain still holding on with the guillotine, and he presses his shoulder down on Jourdain’s throat. Ramos pushes his weight down to keep Jourdain in submission danger, but he lets it go to re-posture himself. Jourdain keeps his left arm around the neck until Ramos wriggles his head out of it, and Ramos looks to sneak into side control while sitting comfortable in half guard. Jourdain turns to his side, and Ramos times this so he can pass.
Both men somersault in a wild scramble, and Jourdain recovers first to latch on with a guillotine choke and pulls guard. This time, the submission is extremely tight, and the Brazilian finds himself firmly entrenched in the danger zone. Ramos has no way out, and before going out on his shield, he taps out.
This is a huge win for the no-longer-.500 Jourdain, as he becomes the first fighter to submit Ramos since 2016.

The Official Result
Charles Jourdain def. Ricardo Ramos R1 3:12 via Submission (Guillotine Choke)
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Sep 17, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Angelo gives a slight lean to Ramos, thinking he can pick his shots and work in takedowns. He notes Jourdain is tough but not technical, and if Ramos avoids the chaos, he can pot-shot his way to a win. Not insanely confident.

"I'm gonna go slight lean for Ricardo here"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Sep 21, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Charles Jourdain

Big Brady picks Charles Jourdain to win by third-round knockout, citing durability as the key edge. He notes Jourdain has never been knocked out in 21 fights, while Ramos has been finished in three of four losses. He expects a stand-up war and trusts Jourdain's third-round cardio and power. He acknowledges Ramos may have early wrestling success but thinks Jourdain will take over late.

third round knockout
"I'm going to take Charles Jordan to win this fight by third round knockout"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Sep 20, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Charles Jourdain

Cody picks Charles Jourdain, highlighting his doggedness and ability to thrive in tough fights. He notes Ramos's weight cut issues (missed by 9 pounds) and tendency to fold under pressure. Jourdain's volume and durability should overwhelm Ramos, especially if the fight goes deep.

"I think Jordan wins in either scenario so no Shoei bet out of Polish honestly but hopefully our Canadian brother goes out there and gets the win."
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Sep 21, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Charles Jourdain

Daniel picks Jourdain due to consistency and maturity, contrasting Ramos's flakiness. He notes Jourdain improves as fights go on, with high volume in later rounds, while Ramos tends to fade or get finished early. He respects Ramos's talent but questions his work ethic and mental fortitude. He thinks Jourdain's durability and pressure will be too much, and he can win by knockout or decision.

"I'm gonna go with Charles Jordan like I know what I'm getting out of Charles Jordan whereas I don't know I don't know if I'm gonna get the Phenom Ricardo Ramos"
LU
Lucrative James Expert Lean picked Sep 20, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Charles Jourdain

Lucrative James leans Jourdain due to durability edge and pressure. He notes Ramos needs a perfect game with takedowns, while Jourdain can have big moments on the feet. He thinks Jourdain may drop Ramos if the fight stays standing. However, he hasn't fully taped the fight and wants to review Ramos's top control.

"I think Charles Jourdain is going to pile on the pressure a little bit more and probably get knockdowns."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 21, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

The host picks Ramos (Hakaru Hokamura) as a plus 120 underdog, expecting him to use a grapple-heavy approach to neutralize Jourdain's striking. He notes Jourdain's takedown defense issues and that Ramos has improved his wrestling at Team Alpha Male. He believes Ramos will mix in takedowns behind his striking, control Jourdain on the mat, and win a decision.

"give me Hikaru how much to win his second straight fight and I think he gets it done by decision"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Sep 20, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Paul picks Ramos pending weigh-ins, citing his takedown-heavy game plan from the Bill Algeo fight. He thinks Ramos can control Jourdain on the ground, but is concerned about Ramos's weight cut. He would swap if Ramos looks sick at weigh-ins.

"pending he makes weight I'll pick Ricardo Ramos... I'm kind of on the fence about it."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Sep 19, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Charles Jourdain

The MMA Guru picks Charles Jourdain, acknowledging he is 'too fun to be good' but believes he has the skills to win. He notes Jourdain's recent win over Kron Gracie and his training camp for this fight. He criticizes Ricardo Ramos for fading in fights and being wild, while Jourdain is durable and technical. He predicts Jourdain will catch Ramos in round two with crisper striking, as Ramos swings wildly and Jourdain counters.

round two TKO
"I'm going with Charles Jordan over Ricardo Ramos now I don't really think all that of Charles Jordan I think he's a little bit too fun to be good..."
WIN vs Danny Chavez
KO (spinning back elbow) R1 1:12 · UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett · Jun 18, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ricardo Ramos 1 4 of 14 28% 4 of 14 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:01
Danny Chavez 0 3 of 9 33% 3 of 9 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ricardo Ramos 1 4 of 14 28% 4 of 14 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:01
Danny Chavez 0 3 of 9 33% 3 of 9 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ricardo Ramos 4 of 14 28% 3 of 12 1 of 2 0 of 0 4 of 14 0 of 0 0 of 0
Danny Chavez 3 of 9 33% 2 of 7 0 of 0 1 of 2 3 of 8 0 of 1 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ricardo Ramos 4 of 14 28% 3 of 12 1 of 2 0 of 0 4 of 14 0 of 0 0 of 0
Danny Chavez 3 of 9 33% 2 of 7 0 of 0 1 of 2 3 of 8 0 of 1 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jun 12, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Angelo picks Ricardo Ramos by decision, citing his ability to adjust his game plan based on opponent (striking vs grappler). He notes Ramos' dangerous striking and BJJ, and believes he will win the first two rounds and survive the third. He acknowledges Danny Chavez's toughness and durability.

by decision
"i like ramos here to make adjustments be well prepared his cardio worries me but i think he locks the first two rounds in and ends up surviving the third round so ricardo knows probably by decision is my pick"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jun 15, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Big Brady picks Ricardo Ramos to win by decision. He notes Ramos is nine years younger, has a five-inch reach advantage, and is improving at a good gym. He believes Chavez is dangerous early with power but fades, and Ramos can mix in takedowns and win a decision if he survives the first round.

decision
"I like ricardo hammos to win i like him to win by decision i think danny chavez is kind of first round knockout or bust here"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jun 15, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Cody picks Ramos, citing his BJJ, reach advantage, and improving striking. He notes Chavez's low volume and lack of finishing ability. He thinks Ramos can win by submission or decision and suggests Ramos by submission at +400.

Ricardo Ramos by submission +400
"ramos by submission is like plus 400"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Jun 16, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Daniel Levi picks Ricardo Ramos, believing the 26-year-old has high potential and will finally put together a complete performance. He notes Ramos has shown flashes of brilliance and has good wins, while Danny Chavez is a finished product at 35. Levi warns about Chavez's calf kicks but thinks Ramos can avoid them and win everywhere else. He is confident Ramos will get the job done.

Ramos -250; expects a coming-out party
"i got ricardo ramos here he's my pick"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jun 15, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Paul likes Ramos' skill set but is wary of the -300 price. He thinks Ramos should win but the line is too high. He agrees with Cody's assessment of Chavez's limitations.

"i like ramos i like the skill set that he brings to the cage the minus 300 price tag here is scaring me a little"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jun 13, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

The MMA Guru picks Ricardo Ramos, citing his youth (26 vs 35), reach advantage, and recent good performances. He believes Ramos has found himself at featherweight and has unorthodox techniques. He worries about Chavez's calf kicks but thinks the range difference will allow Ramos to control engagements. He predicts a 30-27 unanimous decision.

"i'm gonna go with ricardo ramos over danny chavez much rangier i think he's got what now a five inch reach advantage over danny chavez"
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira · Oct 30, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Zubaira Tukhugov 0 68 of 224 30% 71 of 227 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ricardo Ramos 0 77 of 181 42% 78 of 185 2 of 7 28% 0 0 0:55
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Zubaira Tukhugov 0 15 of 66 22% 15 of 66 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ricardo Ramos 0 19 of 43 44% 19 of 43 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Zubaira Tukhugov 0 21 of 72 29% 21 of 72 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ricardo Ramos 0 31 of 68 45% 31 of 68 1 of 3 33% 0 0 0:26
3 Zubaira Tukhugov 0 32 of 86 37% 35 of 89 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ricardo Ramos 0 27 of 70 38% 28 of 74 1 of 4 25% 0 0 0:29
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Zubaira Tukhugov 68 of 224 30% 49 of 187 10 of 19 9 of 18 67 of 223 1 of 1 0 of 0
Ricardo Ramos 77 of 181 42% 73 of 174 2 of 5 2 of 2 77 of 181 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Zubaira Tukhugov 15 of 66 22% 9 of 50 2 of 6 4 of 10 15 of 66 0 of 0 0 of 0
Ricardo Ramos 19 of 43 44% 19 of 42 0 of 1 0 of 0 19 of 43 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Zubaira Tukhugov 21 of 72 29% 14 of 63 3 of 4 4 of 5 21 of 72 0 of 0 0 of 0
Ricardo Ramos 31 of 68 45% 27 of 63 2 of 3 2 of 2 31 of 68 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Zubaira Tukhugov 32 of 86 37% 26 of 74 5 of 9 1 of 3 31 of 85 1 of 1 0 of 0
Ricardo Ramos 27 of 70 38% 27 of 69 0 of 1 0 of 0 27 of 70 0 of 0 0 of 0
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Oct 26, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Zubaira Tukhugov

Big Brady picks Zubaira Tukhugov to win a close decision. He thinks the fight will be competitive on the feet, but Tukhugov's grappling and takedowns will be the difference. He notes Tukhugov has a 100% takedown defense and averages 2.5 takedowns per 15 minutes. He expects a very close fight and would not touch the moneyline.

"I think the difference in this fight is going to be tahugov going to the grappling going to the takedowns."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Oct 27, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Cody leans towards Ramos at +145, citing Tukhugov's untrustworthiness and tendency for split decisions. He notes Tukhugov's wrestling isn't as good as other Russians and he gasses. Ramos showed improved wrestling against Bill Algeo. He thinks this is a pick'em fight and likes the underdog value.

"i'm leaning towards the plus 145 on ramos uh to get the job done"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Oct 28, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Daniel picks Ricardo Ramos as an underdog, citing his talent and ability. He notes Ramos has all the skills but is inconsistent mentally. Daniel believes if Ramos shows up, he can win by being more active and fresher down the stretch. He mentions Tukhugov's cardio issues and low output as vulnerabilities. Daniel is willing to roll the dice at the odds.

"give me the underdog ricardo ramos and ricardo just show up for this one man because if you do you got all the ability then the talent and the skills to win this fight"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Hesitant picked Oct 28, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Zubaira Tukhugov

Tukhugov has power and takedowns, but fades in the third round and has been in many split decisions. Ramos is crafty on the ground and has durability issues. Tukhugov likely wins the first two rounds and holds on for a decision, but it's risky.

Tukhugov by decision +150, Tukhugov round 1 +800, Ramos round 3 +2000.
"I gotta go to hugov uh and i think he'll do enough in those first two rounds stay out of danger in that third round and take home a decision victory."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Hesitant picked Oct 27, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Zubaira Tukhugov

Paul is hesitant but leans Tukhugov, noting the 'team Russia' factor in Abu Dhabi might give him an edge. He acknowledges Tukhugov's flaws (low output, close decisions) but thinks Ramos also has low output. He expects a close decision that could go Tukhugov's way.

"i feel like it's going to go towards dahugov"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Oct 24, 2021 (6 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

The MMA Guru picks Ricardo Ramos as an upset. He is not sold on Zubaira Tukhugov, citing cardio issues and a tendency to slow down. He notes that Ramos has good body work, is dangerous under pressure, and can land spinning elbows. He expects Ramos to be busier on the ground and scramble more, winning a split decision 29-28. He mentions that Tukhugov often lets fights slide.

"i'm gonna go with ricardo ramos i think he's pretty good and i'm not sold on zubaira tukagov"
WIN vs Bill Algeo
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt · May 22, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ricardo Ramos 0 53 of 102 51% 57 of 106 8 of 13 61% 1 0 3:26
Bill Algeo 0 76 of 170 44% 90 of 187 0 of 1 0% 0 1 0:41
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ricardo Ramos 0 17 of 27 62% 19 of 29 4 of 4 100% 0 0 1:23
Bill Algeo 0 17 of 41 41% 21 of 45 0 of 1 0% 0 1 0:21
2 Ricardo Ramos 0 18 of 32 56% 20 of 34 2 of 4 50% 1 0 1:03
Bill Algeo 0 30 of 63 47% 37 of 72 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:07
3 Ricardo Ramos 0 18 of 43 41% 18 of 43 2 of 5 40% 0 0 1:00
Bill Algeo 0 29 of 66 43% 32 of 70 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:13
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ricardo Ramos 53 of 102 51% 30 of 72 16 of 20 7 of 10 45 of 93 8 of 9 0 of 0
Bill Algeo 76 of 170 44% 35 of 111 25 of 40 16 of 19 71 of 161 4 of 7 1 of 2
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ricardo Ramos 17 of 27 62% 9 of 17 5 of 5 3 of 5 14 of 24 3 of 3 0 of 0
Bill Algeo 17 of 41 41% 7 of 23 7 of 12 3 of 6 15 of 35 1 of 4 1 of 2
2 Ricardo Ramos 18 of 32 56% 11 of 24 5 of 6 2 of 2 15 of 29 3 of 3 0 of 0
Bill Algeo 30 of 63 47% 14 of 42 8 of 13 8 of 8 29 of 62 1 of 1 0 of 0
3 Ricardo Ramos 18 of 43 41% 10 of 31 6 of 9 2 of 3 16 of 40 2 of 3 0 of 0
Bill Algeo 29 of 66 43% 14 of 46 10 of 15 5 of 5 27 of 64 2 of 2 0 of 0
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked May 18, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Big Brady slightly leans Ramos, citing his superior grappling and ability to mix in takedowns for control time. He notes Algeo's high output but also his vulnerability to takedowns (taken down multiple times in recent fights). He expects a close decision, with Ramos edging it via wrestling.

"i'm going to slightly lean with ramos i think it's going to be very very close"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked May 19, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Bill Algeo

Cody Saftic is confident in Bill Algeo, citing his volume striking, cardio, and ability to stuff takedowns. He notes that Algeo has a black belt in BJJ and good wrestling, while Ramos has low output and relies on finishes. Saftic believes Algeo will outwork Ramos on the feet and win a decision, or possibly get a late finish. He calls Algeo a 'cash cow' and recommends the moneyline.

Bill Algeo by decision
"i gotta go with billy l jail again i mean again for if they're going to give these guys middling medium level fights he's going to be a cash cow for me"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked May 20, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Bill Algeo

Daniel Levi leans toward Bill Algeo, citing Algeo's volume, output, and toughness. He acknowledges that Algeo gives up positions and gets hit, but believes his pressure and durability will be key. He notes that Ramos has mental lapses and has folded in late rounds, while Algeo keeps coming forward. He says it's a close fight and doesn't see value on either side betting-wise.

"i'm gonna lean algo because of the volume and the output but i agree with you that you know we shouldn't be riding off a guy like ramos"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked May 19, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Matt picks Ricardo Ramos, though he is passing on betting this fight. He believes Ramos has the better Muay Thai and overall striking game, and that Algeo's unorthodox style won't work as well here. He notes Ramos is only 25 and still a prospect, while Algeo's win over Spike Carlyle is less impressive given Carlyle's cardio issues. However, he acknowledges both fighters are hittable and Ramos has durability questions. He likes Ramos by decision but is not confident enough to bet.

"i do like hamosh i do like how much my decision"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked May 19, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Bill Algeo

Paul Shaughnessy agrees with Saftic, picking Algeo based on volume. He notes that Ramos has low strike output (most significant strikes in a fight is around 50) and relies on finishes, while Algeo will land more and win a decision. He mentions that Algeo's performance against Ricardo Lamas was competitive, and that he has good takedown defense and cardio.

"i like i think gal joe just wins based on volume he just lands more like ramos you go through all of his stats and stuff i think the most he's ever landed strikes wise it's like 50"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked May 22, 2021 (fight day)
Bill Algeo

The MMA Guru predicts Bill Algeo will win by 29-28 decision. He expects Ramos to have a good first round with spinning techniques and back takes, but will slow down. Algeo will then take over in rounds two and three with body kicks and combinations, walking down Ramos and landing big shots.

"i'm going to go decision i'm going to go 29-28 decision"
Kaan Ofli - Fight History
SCHED vs Javier Reyes
CANCEL vs Javier Reyes
WIN vs Yi Zha
Decision R3 5:00 · UFC 325 · Feb 01, 2026
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Kaan Ofli 0 48 of 107 44% 53 of 114 0 of 7 0% 0 1 2:57
Yi Zha 1 68 of 124 54% 75 of 133 3 of 3 100% 0 0 1:15
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Kaan Ofli 0 23 of 38 60% 28 of 44 0 of 2 0% 0 1 2:20
Yi Zha 0 19 of 34 55% 22 of 38 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
2 Kaan Ofli 0 10 of 38 26% 10 of 39 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
Yi Zha 1 31 of 57 54% 34 of 61 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:35
3 Kaan Ofli 0 15 of 31 48% 15 of 31 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:37
Yi Zha 0 18 of 33 54% 19 of 34 2 of 2 100% 0 0 0:34
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Kaan Ofli 48 of 107 44% 22 of 78 19 of 22 7 of 7 38 of 91 7 of 11 3 of 5
Yi Zha 68 of 124 54% 44 of 93 17 of 24 7 of 7 58 of 109 5 of 7 5 of 8
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Kaan Ofli 23 of 38 60% 10 of 24 12 of 13 1 of 1 15 of 26 5 of 7 3 of 5
Yi Zha 19 of 34 55% 14 of 26 1 of 4 4 of 4 18 of 33 0 of 0 1 of 1
2 Kaan Ofli 10 of 38 26% 5 of 33 2 of 2 3 of 3 10 of 38 0 of 0 0 of 0
Yi Zha 31 of 57 54% 20 of 44 9 of 11 2 of 2 26 of 48 1 of 2 4 of 7
3 Kaan Ofli 15 of 31 48% 7 of 21 5 of 7 3 of 3 13 of 27 2 of 4 0 of 0
Yi Zha 18 of 33 54% 10 of 23 7 of 9 1 of 1 14 of 28 4 of 5 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
View on Sherdog
Kaan Ofli vs. Zha Yi
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Yi (-218), Ofli (+180)

Round 1
The promotion itself handled the first three matches tonight differently, even going so far as to declare they were the Road to UFC 4 finals while the rest are UFC 325—for Fight Finder purposes, we consider them all as UFC fights, and do not separate the two cards for record keeping. Those out of the way, we move on to the reason most fans are here as Jon Anik takes over on the mic. Giving locals someone to root for early, Ofli (12-4-1, 1-2 UFC) reps his home country against China’s Yi (26-5, 1-2 UFC). The third man in the Octagon will be referee Jim Perdios, and the featherweights touch ‘em up before proceeding.
Yi gets right to the center of the cage, aiming his jab to the head and body and landing once to the latter. Yi swipes out a right to the body, and Ofli replies with four speedy hooks. Ofli punches his way into a takedown, and Yi slips out of the way and forces Ofli to abandon it. Ofli keeps after Yi, belting him with a right hand and using a body lock to drag the fight down. Yi flips him around, and the ensuing scramble between the energized athletes leads to Ofli winding up on top. Yi tries to utilize butterfly hooks to keep Ofli off of him, and he even flirts with an armbar off his back, but it is all for naught when Ofli smashes him in the face with a vicious right hand. Just like that, Yi turns to the side as he does not want to eat another one of those shots, and he leans on the fencing so that Ofli cannot take his back. Yi postures in hopes of standing, and Ofli controls him and knees him flush to the body. Yi is wrangled back to the canvas, with Ofli tripping the Chinese fighter up to keep him grounded.
Ofli clasps his hands around the waist, letting them go so he can wind up and smack Yi in the face with several left hands. Yi ignores them and fights back to his feet, taking a couple knees to the stomach and an elbow that irritates him. Yi breaks off, and Ofli chases after him with a push kick and a punch. They loose hooks at the same time, with Ofli taking Yi off-balance with a ferocious hook. Yi stumbles and gathers his thoughts, getting right back up but notably retreating. Yi looks for a counter while Ofli is advancing, and Ofli falls over when landing a kick and takes a right hand on the way up. Yi clips the Aussie with a left and waves him on, and Ofli backs off and absorbs a few kicks to the body and legs. Ofli suddenly surges into action, but he is met by a stone wall in Yi who does not take many steps back. Ofli digs a kick to the body and is wobbled by a left hand, and Yi shrugs at him like a Diaz brother and headhunts him to the bell.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Ofli
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Ofli
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Ofli

Round 2
Before the round begins, Perdios issues Yi a stern warning to close his fists, as he has had his fingers outstretched towards his opponent—as a reminder, this is a foul under the Unified Rules, with pokes/gouges a second foul. Yi acknowledges this and is fired up, and he proceeds to go right after Ofli when the round begins. As Yi swarms the Aussie, he knocks Ofli clean off his feet with a left hand. Ofli rolls to the side, protects himself from further damage, and gets back upright. Yi does not let him get a moment to breathe, splitting his guard with a piston-like left hand that forces Ofli to check on his nose to make sure it is not broken. Yi runs at his opponent and tees off on him, and when Ofli hits the deck trying to escape, Yi sprints and knees him in the side while grounded. Ofli is tough and stands up once more, but he is firmly in the Danger Zone and has not offered much offense back since getting clubbed. When Ofli tries to give off something, Yi counters him with a left to shut him down again.
Ofli grits his teeth and bats Yi upside the head with a right hand, ignoring the opposing right at his dome so he can keep swinging. It is Yi who lands the cleaner of the two, and his left hand continues to find its mark and make Ofli backpedal. Yi goes to the head, opens up the body and blasts the liver with a left hand to double over his opponent. Ofli gathers any remaining steam and shoots for a takedown, one the Chinese fighter tosses out of the way like a father wrestling with his kid. Yi has Ofli on the proverbial ropes, knocking him down or seemingly hurting him every time he connects. Ofli hits the deck and bounces off the floor as if he had springs in his torso, and Yi knows Ofli may not have much left and keeps after him. Ofli offers a sign of life with a pair of punches and a low kick, but he is far down on the scorecards in this one. Yi probes his guard with jabs rather than selling out as the bell rings.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-8 Yi
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-8 Yi
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-8 Yi

Round 3
Yi offers a hug, and Ofli gladly accepts it as it gives him a few more seconds to get his wits about him. Ofli starts off hot, chasing Yi down and swinging hard but not catching him with much. Ofli does land a body kick with a resounding slap, and Yi taunts him as if to say “is that all you got?” Ofli lets loose with a calf kick, and Yi’s response is far less jovial. Instead, he appears compromised, so Ofli goes after it again and draws a slight limp. Yi changes stances, and Ofli kicks him in the other knee. Ofli keeps pressing the action, swinging hard in hopes of catching Yi concerned about the kicks, and he mixes in a takedown effort. When that fails, he punches his way into another attempt, where he jams Yi against the wall but goes no further as Yi breaks free. Yi splits the guard with a left to further irritate the damaged beak of the Aussie, and he ducks a telegraphed hook but walks square into a body kick.
Yi slings a left hand down the pipe, and Ofli meets him in the middle and slugs him in the jaw. Ofli ducks a hook and shoots for a double, and Yi scampers away. On the reset, Yi marches after the fading Ofli, and he knocks him back a way with a solid left. Yi’s own energy reserves are not particularly high after 13-plus minutes of fist fighting, and he takes a calf kick that makes him frown. Yi stonewalls another takedown that comes at him, turning the tables immediately to shoot for a double-leg takedown that Ofli can only defend with a guillotine setup. Yi easily pulls his neck free, and the two scramble for position until Ofli stands up and Yi follows him. Ofli uses the close range to crack Yi with an elbow, and he drives a right hand through after it. Yi replies with a tackling takedown, putting Ofli on his face for a moment until Ofli jumps back up. Yi dodges a spinning back elbow, and both men spin with back kicks and laugh when their legs collide. The horn sounds to end the close fight, one where a draw could be in play depending on how judges assessed the action.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Yi (29-27 Yi)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Yi (29-27 Yi)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Yi (29-27 Yi)

The Official Result
Kaan Ofli def. Zha Yi via Majority Decision (29-28, 28-28, 29-28)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Jan 25, 2026 (7 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

Angelo picks Kaan Ofli as a slight lean, stating he is the better grappler and if he shoots first, he can have success because Yi Zha's takedown defense sucks. He acknowledges Yi Zha is the better striker and offensive grappler, but thinks Ofli's jiu-jitsu is better on the ground. He says betting moneyline would be dumb, but plus 3.5 might make sense.

plus 3.5 might make sense
"Slight lean Khan Offley. Betting a money line here would be dumb as hell, even though the odds are are solid. plus three and a half might make some sense."
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Jan 25, 2026 (7 days before fight)
Yi Zha

Big Brady picks Yi Zha based on activity, as Kaan Ofli does nothing in fights. He notes Zha is aggressive with wrestling and grappling, while Ofli has shown no output. He expects a decision win for Zha, though he doesn't love the -215 price.

"Give me EA to win by decision."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Jan 28, 2026 (4 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

Cody is picking Ofli as a value underdog, noting that Yi Zha has been outmuscled by stronger opponents and that Ofli has shown durability and a strong clinch game. He expects Ofli to win by decision or late stoppage.

"I don't want a two to one yet play and then have him just flop around... I'm going to go with Kane Ole. Don't love it, but that is going to be the play for me."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Jan 30, 2026 (2 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

Connor agrees with Zane, picking Ofli. He notes that Yi Zha's competition is weak and Ofli's power and bullying style should be effective. Connor also comments that the odds are not too bothersome, as both fighters are similar in level.

Same odds commentary.
"Yeah, probably I agree, you know. Yep, just a just a absolute bully. Yep."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Jan 15, 2026 (17 days before fight)
Yi Zha

Daniel Vreeland picks Yi Zha, viewing him as a tough, battle-tested journeyman who is hungrier and more durable than Ofli. He dismisses Ofli as a mid-level fighter and believes Yi Zha's experience and toughness will carry him to victory.

"Pure pick, I'm going to go Yha to win this fight."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Jan 25, 2026 (7 days before fight)
Yi Zha

James picks Yi Zha, citing his better boxing, takedown ability, and veteran savvy. He believes Yi Zha can reverse Ofli's takedowns and win scrambles, and that his experience will lead to a decision victory.

"I got Yizar as the winner."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jan 27, 2026 (5 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

Ofli is a BJJ black belt with good wrestling and striking, though he has had some losses. Yi Zha is a grappler but not as aggressive or dominant as Ofli's previous opponents. Ofli should be able to stuff takedowns and have success on the feet, where he has an edge in explosiveness. The host is surprised Ofli is an underdog and expects him to win by decision, possibly pulling off the upset.

Ofli by decision
"I'm going to go off. I I think he pulls off the upside here. I think he wins by decision and I think plus 165 is more than good enough to to take a shot on the Turkish uh Australian …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jan 28, 2026 (4 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

Paul also leans toward Ofli, noting that Yi Zha was knocked out by Myron Santos and that Ofli has shown he will cheat to win. He sees value in the underdog.

"Confly kind of showed us that he will cheat to get the win, too. And at plus 170 plus 180, I mean, I think you could do worse."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jan 31, 2026 (1 day before fight)
Yi Zha

The Guru picks Yi Zha, calling him underrated and noting his impressive debut knockout of Weston Wilson. He highlights Yi's grappling ability, chin advantage, and striking power. He predicts a first-round TKO, citing Yi's aggression and experience from Road to UFC.

first round TKO
"I'm going to go with YA by first round TKO."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Jan 30, 2026 (2 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

Zane picks Kaan Ofli because he is a powerful, bullying fighter who will overwhelm Yi Zha with aggression. He notes that Yi Zha's record is padded with low-level competition and he does not have applicable skills for the UFC. Ofli's power and athleticism should be too much for Yi Zha.

Ofli opened at +160, now +168; Yi Zha opened at -185, now -193. Zane says he doesn't see it but is not bothered by the odds.
"I have to pick con awfully. He's not nuanced in any way shape or form, but he is a he is like the prototypical regional power MMA fighter a strong athlete who has decided to strong man their way through …"
WIN vs Ricardo Ramos
Submission R1 3:02 · UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot · Oct 11, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ricardo Ramos 0 1 of 4 25% 1 of 4 0 of 0 --- 3 0 0:00
Kaan Ofli 0 1 of 1 100% 1 of 1 1 of 1 100% 1 0 1:56
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ricardo Ramos 0 1 of 4 25% 1 of 4 0 of 0 --- 3 0 0:00
Kaan Ofli 0 1 of 1 100% 1 of 1 1 of 1 100% 1 0 1:56
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ricardo Ramos 1 of 4 25% 1 of 2 0 of 1 0 of 1 1 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 0
Kaan Ofli 1 of 1 100% 0 of 0 0 of 0 1 of 1 1 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ricardo Ramos 1 of 4 25% 1 of 2 0 of 1 0 of 1 1 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 0
Kaan Ofli 1 of 1 100% 0 of 0 0 of 0 1 of 1 1 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 0
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Kaan Ofli vs. Ricardo Ramos
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Ramos (-200); Ofli (+170)

Round 1
The main card appropriately starts with a banger, and the packed house is amped up for what is about to come. At 30 years of age, Ramos (17-7, 8-6 UFC) has seemingly been with the promotion for a few decades at this point. Having lost three of four, he takes a meaningful step down in competition to face Australia’s Ofli (11-4-1, 0-2 UFC). When the dust settles, one of these two featherweights will get back in the win column, and referee Marc Goddard will be there for it every step of the way. A quick fist bump precedes the action.
Ramos moves to the center of the cage, jittery but active, and he prods out a jab or two before circling all the way from one side of the cage to the other. The few jabs have already marked up Ofli’s nose, who sprints at his opponent and tackles him to the ground. When he hits the mat, the Brazilian wraps up a leglock, and he switches to a kneebar and cranks the limb. Ofli stacks his man up and turns the proper direction to get out of the lock, but he pulls on the fence more than once to do so. Ofli explodes out of the position and maneuvers himself to take Ramos’ back, and he grabs hold of Ramos’ face and starts squeezing it with his bicep. The face crank is not about to make “Carcacinha” tap out, so he switches to a more standard rear-naked choke approach. Ramos stands up, and Ofli climbs onto his back to serve as a mean-spirited backpack. Ofli switches the grip from one side to the other, and he attempts a short choke to catch Ramos unaware but does not get away with it.
Ofli continues to chain sub efforts together, mostly of the painful crushing variety and not to deprive the Brazilian of blood or oxygen to the brain.
Ofli resets his hands and slithers the forearm beneath the chin, and this time, it is tight and not going anywhere. Ramos fights the hands but is stuck with “Genghis Kaan” strangling him from behind. With no way out, the Brazilian is forced to surrender.
In a little more than half a round, local athletes have now lost two in a row after starting the night at 5-0 plus a bout between two from the same country. Fans in the Farmasi Arena are not pleased, and the Aussie could not be happier.

The Official Result
Kaan Ofli def. Ricardo Ramos R1 3:02 via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Oct 5, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Angelo picks Ricardo Ramos, trusting his wrestling training at Team Alpha Male to be ahead in exchanges. He believes Ramos is the better striker and can keep the fight standing. However, he is shocked at the 2-to-1 odds and does not like them, noting Ramos has been taken down before and could be ridden out.

"Ramos is going to be the pick because hopefully he can keep this standing, and he's the better striker. But I do not like these odds."
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Oct 9, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Big Brady picks Ricardo Ramos despite being hesitant, as he considers Ramos the much more skilled fighter. He questions Ramos's durability, fight IQ, submission defense, and heart, noting he has been submitted multiple times and looked for ways out. He also questions Ofli's chin, grappling, wrestling, and striking. Brady expects Ramos to win by decision but acknowledges Ramos might beat himself.

"I'm going to pick Ramos just cuz I think he's the much more skilled fighter. I really don't think it's close, but sometimes the more skilled fighter doesn't always win, but I'm going to take Ramos to win by decision."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked Oct 8, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Cody picks Ramos but is cautious, noting his lack of game plan and reliance on flashy techniques. He believes Ramos's size and experience advantage, plus training at Fighting Nerds, could lead to a win, but he's not confident at -175.

"I am taking him as well, but I don't want to pay too much for sure."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Lean picked Oct 8, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Lucrative James picks Ricardo Ramos, believing he is a level above Kaan Ofli, who hasn't proven to be UFC caliber. He notes Ramos's dangerous spinning attacks and submission skills, but also his tendency to gas out. He expects a finish inside the distance, possibly by submission or KO. He is not very confident due to Ramos's inconsistency.

under 2.5 rounds (+money), Ricardo Ramos by submission (+350), Ricardo Ramos by KO (+450)
"I'm going to take Ricardo Ramos in this one. I'm going to say he gets it done inside the distance."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Oct 9, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Manpreet leans towards Ramos but with low confidence, citing Ramos's recent poor form. He believes Ramos's takedown defense and grappling will force Ofli to strike, where Ramos is the better technical striker. He expects Ramos to win by decision, but notes that Ofli's wide hooks could be countered. He is not confident enough to bet the chalk.

Ramos by decision
"I'll lean Khamzat here. Not a whole lot of confidence."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Hesitant picked Oct 8, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Paul picks Ramos but is hesitant due to his volatility. He notes Ramos's higher ceiling and home crowd advantage, but acknowledges the risk of laying chalk on an inconsistent fighter. He expects a win but warns against heavy investment.

"I'm going to go with Ricaro Ramos. One, Brazil. Two, back against the wall. Three, I think the ceiling has been higher for him."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Oct 7, 2025 (4 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

The MMA Guru picks Kaan Ofli over Ricardo Ramos, despite a rule against picking Ramos. He notes Ramos has lost 4 of his last 5 and is untrustworthy, while Ofli has good pressure and wrestling. He predicts a close decision win for Ofli based on control time.

"I'm going to go with Kofley getting this one done. Very close decision. That's what I think."
LOSS vs Muhammad Naimov
Decision R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov · Feb 01, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Muhammad Naimov 0 32 of 92 34% 79 of 176 2 of 2 100% 0 0 5:36
Kaan Ofli 0 31 of 66 46% 57 of 97 0 of 6 0% 0 0 3:35
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Muhammad Naimov 0 14 of 34 41% 32 of 56 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:55
Kaan Ofli 0 11 of 27 40% 23 of 41 0 of 1 0% 0 0 1:21
2 Muhammad Naimov 0 10 of 33 30% 25 of 51 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:16
Kaan Ofli 0 11 of 21 52% 19 of 31 0 of 3 0% 0 0 2:03
3 Muhammad Naimov 0 8 of 25 32% 22 of 69 0 of 0 --- 0 0 3:25
Kaan Ofli 0 9 of 18 50% 15 of 25 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:11
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Muhammad Naimov 32 of 92 34% 23 of 79 8 of 12 1 of 1 22 of 73 6 of 6 4 of 13
Kaan Ofli 31 of 66 46% 5 of 30 16 of 21 10 of 15 14 of 44 17 of 22 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Muhammad Naimov 14 of 34 41% 7 of 23 6 of 10 1 of 1 10 of 30 4 of 4 0 of 0
Kaan Ofli 11 of 27 40% 2 of 12 7 of 9 2 of 6 6 of 21 5 of 6 0 of 0
2 Muhammad Naimov 10 of 33 30% 8 of 31 2 of 2 0 of 0 8 of 31 2 of 2 0 of 0
Kaan Ofli 11 of 21 52% 1 of 10 4 of 5 6 of 6 6 of 16 5 of 5 0 of 0
3 Muhammad Naimov 8 of 25 32% 8 of 25 0 of 0 0 of 0 4 of 12 0 of 0 4 of 13
Kaan Ofli 9 of 18 50% 2 of 8 5 of 7 2 of 3 2 of 7 7 of 11 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Muhammadjon Naimov vs. Kaan Ofli

Round 1
Featherweights close out the undercard, as Naimov (11-3, 3-1 UFC) takes on Ofli (11-3-1, 0-1 UFC) in the featured prelim at 145 pounds. Marc Goddard draws the officiating assignment. Naimov commands the center at the start. Ofli paws with his jab. Naimov making fluid stance switches and sneaks in a right hand over the top. Leg kicks from Ofli. The Aussie fires off an inside leg kick and it strays low, resulting in a pause to the action to allow Naimov to check the jewels. Naimov doubles up on the jab and slams home a low kick. Ofli darts in and out, often leading with kicks. Clinch knees from Naimov. They clinch along the fence, as Ofli scores with knees to the body and legs. Crowd half-heartedly boos. Goddard asks for more action. Naimov turns his opponent into the fence. Ninety seconds to go. They separate. Double jab from Naimov. Ofli feints. Naimov connects with a left hook, circles on the outside and steps into a short standing elbow. Crushing body kick from Naimov. He decks an off-balance Ofli with a two-punch burst, then ducks into a takedown. Ofli stands. They close the round in the clinch.

Sherdog Scores
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Naimov
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Naimov
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Naimov

Round 2
Back at for the middle stanza. Ofli crashes into the clinch behind an overhand right. Knees to the legs from Naimov. He lands a pair of right hands over the top on the break, then circles. They trade left hooks. Naimov staggers. Ofli powers into double underhooks and bullies his opponent into the fence. Fans boo, as the action stalls. They trade shots at close range. Ofli works on a trip but goes nowhere. Naimov breaks free and volleys. Ofli shells up and weathers the onslaught. Naimov completes a takedown with a little more than two minutes to go and sets up in side control. Ofli gets back to his feet. Naimov scores with a few elbows in the clinch. Ofli secures double underhooks and backs his adversary to the fence yet again. Knees the legs from the Aussie. Goddard urges more action and eventually restarts them. Naimov doubles up on the jab and gets off a left hook before the horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Ofli
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Ofli
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Ofli

Round 3
One round to go, and the outcome remains very much in doubt. Naimov lands a wheel kick, but Ofli manages to withstand the impact. Ofli ducks into a takedown attempt but loses his balance and falls backward. Naimov lands in full mount and cuts loose with a series of rapid-fire elbows before moving to the back. He secures position with a body triangle and looks to soften up Ofli with punches. Midway through the period. Naimov stays busy with punches and continues to chew valuable time off the clock. Ofli not making much progress toward an escape. Finally, he turns, builds his base and gets back to his feet. Less than a minute left. Ofli uncorks hooks to the body from both hands and presses forward. Naimov welcomes him into the clinch. Ofli doing everything he can to turn the round around. Naimov backpedals and lets the time expire.

Sherdog Scores
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Naimov (29-28 Naimov)
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Naimov (29-28 Naimov)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Naimov (29-28 Naimov)

The Official Result
Muhammadjon Naimov def. Kaan Ofli—Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jan 26, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Muhammad Naimov

Angelo picks Muhammad Naimov, citing his well-rounded skills, speed, and athleticism. He notes that Kaan Ofli is a BJJ black belt but lacks the length and wrestling to be effective at this level. He believes Naimov's striking and takedown defense will be key, and he is growing more confident in Naimov as fight week progresses.

"Muhammad naov is the pick and I am more and more confident every day"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jan 27, 2025 (5 days before fight)
Muhammad Naimov

Big Brady is not high on Muhammad Naimov but thinks this is a good matchup for him. He notes Kaan Ofli laid an egg in his last fight and was brutally knocked out. Brady expects Naimov to be the better striker and knock Ofli out in the first round, though he would never lay -300 on Naimov.

first round knockout
"give me naob I'll take him imob to win this fight by first round knockout"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Jan 30, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Muhammad Naimov

Connor picks Naimov, citing his superior athleticism and strength. He notes that both fighters are similar brawlers, but Naimov is a slightly better athlete and has a more durable chin. Connor believes Naimov's physicality and ability to win scrambles will be the difference, and that Ofli's tendency to crash the pocket will play into Naimov's strengths.

"I'm just going to take Naimaw up here. Hopefully, I thought he was one of the better prospects on the Ultimate Fighter, but I also thought that nobody on the Ultimate Fighter was really all that good."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jan 30, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Muhammad Naimov

Naimov has more powerful striking and will land more often, winning on the scorecards if he can't get a late finish. Both fighters like to wrestle and have power, but Naimov's output and power are expected to be the difference.

"I believe it's going to be Naimov that ends up coming out on top landing the more powerful strikes landing more often and end up winning this fight on the scorecards if he's unable to get the finish late."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jan 28, 2025 (4 days before fight)
Muhammad Naimov

The MMA Guru picks Muhammad Naimov to win by KO in the second round or late first. He believes Naimov has wicked grappling skills and knockout power, and that Ofli's short reach (66 inches) will be a disadvantage. He thinks Naimov will have an advantage on the feet and won't be outmuscled.

KO win, second round or late first
"I'm actually going to call a KO win for muhamed naov maybe in the second round or late in the first"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Jan 30, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Muhammad Naimov

Zane picks Naimov, agreeing that he is the stronger athlete and more likely to win the physical exchanges. He notes that Ofli's game is one-dimensional and that Naimov's durability and power should carry him. Zane also points out that Ofli's loss to Myron Santos showed he can be overwhelmed, and Naimov presents a similar challenge.

"I'm just going to take Naimaw up here. Hopefully, I thought he was one of the better prospects on the Ultimate Fighter, but I also thought that nobody on the Ultimate Fighter was really all that good."
LOSS vs Mairon Santos
KO (punch) R2 1:30 · UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho · Aug 24, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Mairon Santos 0 12 of 28 42% 19 of 35 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:33
Kaan Ofli 1 31 of 67 46% 32 of 68 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Mairon Santos 0 7 of 20 35% 14 of 27 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:29
Kaan Ofli 0 19 of 43 44% 20 of 44 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Mairon Santos 0 5 of 8 62% 5 of 8 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:04
Kaan Ofli 1 12 of 24 50% 12 of 24 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Mairon Santos 12 of 28 42% 10 of 22 1 of 2 1 of 4 11 of 27 1 of 1 0 of 0
Kaan Ofli 31 of 67 46% 15 of 48 9 of 12 7 of 7 27 of 62 1 of 2 3 of 3
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Mairon Santos 7 of 20 35% 7 of 17 0 of 1 0 of 2 7 of 20 0 of 0 0 of 0
Kaan Ofli 19 of 43 44% 9 of 33 6 of 6 4 of 4 18 of 41 1 of 2 0 of 0
2 Mairon Santos 5 of 8 62% 3 of 5 1 of 1 1 of 2 4 of 7 1 of 1 0 of 0
Kaan Ofli 12 of 24 50% 6 of 15 3 of 6 3 of 3 9 of 21 0 of 0 3 of 3
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Kaan Ofli vs. Mairon Santos
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Ofli (+164), Santos (-205)

Round 1
Team Grasso placed not one but two competitors in the finals of the 145-pound tournament on this season of the reality show. Ofli (11-2-1, 0-0 UFC) qualified for the six-figure match by throttling Roedie Roets with a guillotine, while Santos (13-1, 0-0 UFC) surpassed replacement Guillermo Torres in a close three-round encounter to reach it himself. There is nothing left but the particulars issued by referee Chris Tognoni, and the cage door locks behind them. The former teammates touch ‘em up, and Ofli wades forward into combat only to get popped with a greeting card of a right hand from Santos. Ofli responds with a jump knee and grabs hold of the Brazilian’s leg to take him down, and Santos splits away from that attempt without concern. Santos clips his foe on the way in with a right hand, and he lifts up a knee to catch Ofli on the side of the head. Ofli walks him down fearlessly, and he goes to a knee in pursuit of a takedown. Ofli is stood up, so he lands a few knees on the inside. Ofli grinds, and Santos does not appear concerned as his back is squeezed against the wire. Santos ignores a few knees to nail Ofli on the cheek with an elbow, forcing an immediate separation. Santos jabs with a front kick, and he doubles up on his jab to follow. Santos splits the guard with a jab, and he blasts the front leg with a kick that nearly takes Ofli off his feet. Ofli responds with a right hand over the top, and he is met with a right-hand counter. Santos pushes out his front kick again to great effect, and a slow but methodical one-two finds its home. A power calf kick from the Brazilian succeeds in taking Ofli off his feet, and he stands back to let Ofli get back up. Ofli absorbs another low kick that he does not like, and he runs forward and is met with a knee that glances off his chin. Ofli dodges a right hook by a whisker, and he scores a trio of punches to back Santos off momentarily. Santos prods out with two straight right hands, and he jumps at his foe with a switch knee. Ofli lets him land and knocks him away with a counter right. The round ends with Santos scoring a head kick.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Santos
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Santos
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Santos

Round 2
The pace picks up where it left off, with Santos the aggressor firing off kicks and punches that Ofli cannot defend. Ofli fires back his own leg kick, and he is caught on the way in with a left but still manages to jam Santos against the fence for a second. Santos circles away and returns to the middle of the cage, and he walks through a body kick and attacks with a jump switch kick. The front kick from Santos is money in the bank, and he strings a Superman punch behind it to further fluster Ofli. Santos jabs and connects with a cross, and Ofli marches forward loaded for bear.
When he sees Ofli loading up, “The Legend” lashes out with a looping right that skims the target and follows with a tremendous left hand that separates Ofli from his senses. The lights go out for Ofli, who drops to his knees totally unconscious. Before he falls face-first to the canvas, Santos is on him with two painful yet academic right hands to seal the deal.
Tognoni wrenches Santos off the unconscious Ofli when he sees that Ofli is in dreamland, and Ofli faceplants having lost control of his faculties. While history’s Genghis Khan likely died due to an illness, “Genghis Kaan” was slain—figuratively speaking, of course—by a vicious left hook from a former teammate. That is a way to make a statement to the company, with Santos announcing himself to everyone that will be a factor moving forward. He is the latest featherweight victor of “The Ultimate Fighter,” and ring girl Brookilyn Wren is the one to hand him his trophy with UFC chief Dana White nowhere in sight. The triumphant Santos declares that he is the new Alex Pereira, while saying he plans on becoming a champion like interviewer Michael Bisping.

The Official Result
Mairon Santos def. Kaan Ofli R2 1:30 via KO (Punch)
CO
Cody Saftic Expert picked Aug 20, 2024 (4 days before fight)

Cody doesn't have a pick because the opponent for Ofli is not yet determined at the time of recording. He mentions that Santos and Ziggy Montes Rasa are the two best guys and the winner of that fight would beat Ofli. He says he needs to see the odds before making a decision.

"I would take the winner of that fight to beat offley who's probably not bad but man I got burned so bad by nickel I can't trust these random Australian guys no more"
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Lean picked Aug 22, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

Daniel Vreeland picks Kaan Ofli as the underdog, noting Ofli is likely the stronger grappler while Santos has big leg kicks but issues on the mat. He admits he is not very familiar with either fighter and advises caution.

"I'll probably go with the dog but this one I'm not as familiar with these two so take what I'm saying here with a grain of salt"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert picked Aug 20, 2024 (4 days before fight)

Paul doesn't have a pick because the opponent is unknown. He says it's impossible to provide betting advice without odds. He mentions he saw Ofli's fight and he looked solid, but needs more information.

"it's obviously pretty much impossible to provide betting advice when those things don't exist at the time of this recording"
Expert Picks (7)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Oct 5, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Angelo picks Ricardo Ramos, trusting his wrestling training at Team Alpha Male to be ahead in exchanges. He believes Ramos is the better striker and can keep the fight standing. However, he is shocked at the 2-to-1 odds and does not like them, noting Ramos has been taken down before and could be ridden out.

"Ramos is going to be the pick because hopefully he can keep this standing, and he's the better striker. But I do not like these odds."
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Oct 9, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Big Brady picks Ricardo Ramos despite being hesitant, as he considers Ramos the much more skilled fighter. He questions Ramos's durability, fight IQ, submission defense, and heart, noting he has been submitted multiple times and looked for ways out. He also questions Ofli's chin, grappling, wrestling, and striking. Brady expects Ramos to win by decision but acknowledges Ramos might beat himself.

"I'm going to pick Ramos just cuz I think he's the much more skilled fighter. I really don't think it's close, but sometimes the more skilled fighter doesn't always win, but I'm going to take Ramos to win by decision."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked Oct 8, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Cody picks Ramos but is cautious, noting his lack of game plan and reliance on flashy techniques. He believes Ramos's size and experience advantage, plus training at Fighting Nerds, could lead to a win, but he's not confident at -175.

"I am taking him as well, but I don't want to pay too much for sure."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Lean picked Oct 8, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Lucrative James picks Ricardo Ramos, believing he is a level above Kaan Ofli, who hasn't proven to be UFC caliber. He notes Ramos's dangerous spinning attacks and submission skills, but also his tendency to gas out. He expects a finish inside the distance, possibly by submission or KO. He is not very confident due to Ramos's inconsistency.

under 2.5 rounds (+money), Ricardo Ramos by submission (+350), Ricardo Ramos by KO (+450)
"I'm going to take Ricardo Ramos in this one. I'm going to say he gets it done inside the distance."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Oct 9, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Manpreet leans towards Ramos but with low confidence, citing Ramos's recent poor form. He believes Ramos's takedown defense and grappling will force Ofli to strike, where Ramos is the better technical striker. He expects Ramos to win by decision, but notes that Ofli's wide hooks could be countered. He is not confident enough to bet the chalk.

Ramos by decision
"I'll lean Khamzat here. Not a whole lot of confidence."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Hesitant picked Oct 8, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Ricardo Ramos

Paul picks Ramos but is hesitant due to his volatility. He notes Ramos's higher ceiling and home crowd advantage, but acknowledges the risk of laying chalk on an inconsistent fighter. He expects a win but warns against heavy investment.

"I'm going to go with Ricaro Ramos. One, Brazil. Two, back against the wall. Three, I think the ceiling has been higher for him."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Oct 7, 2025 (4 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

The MMA Guru picks Kaan Ofli over Ricardo Ramos, despite a rule against picking Ramos. He notes Ramos has lost 4 of his last 5 and is untrustworthy, while Ofli has good pressure and wrestling. He predicts a close decision win for Ofli based on control time.

"I'm going to go with Kofley getting this one done. Very close decision. That's what I think."