Holland vs de Ridder It was a serious start from both fighters. De Ridder quickly went for a takedown, but Holland showed great resilience, landing sharp elbows while in guard. De Ridder displayed his grappling prowess, transitioning smoothly to gain better positions, and the first round was a grappling clinic with impressive sweeps and transitions—one that looked like a John Wayne sweep.

The fight took a sharp turn when Almeida connected with a clean straight right, stunning De Ridder. Almeida capitalized on this moment, taking him down and unleashing relentless ground-and-pound. Even when De Ridder gave up his back to avoid further punishment, Almeida refused to go for the choke and continued to rain down strikes until the referee stepped in to stop the fight. What a statement!

Procházka (the noob ninja) vs Hill Procházka’s performance in the Pereira fight didn’t inspire much confidence, to be honest. With hands low and almost no defense while attacking, it left me wondering what he was doing in the UFC. But against Hill, Procházka came prepared. His head movement was sharp, and he dodged a lot of Hill’s low kicks and punches, showing massive improvement.

The first round clearly went to Procházka, as he controlled the pace and landed cleaner shots. Hill found his rhythm in the second, pushing back with effective counters and winning the exchanges. But in the third round, Procházka clipped Hill with a well-timed punch, sending him reeling. Sensing blood, Procházka went into frenzy-kill mode, unloading a barrage of strikes to secure a TKO victory. A redemption arc in full display!

Makhachev vs Moicano Makhachev came into the fight looking sharp and composed, while Moicano aimed to push the pace early. The first round saw Makhachev imposing his superior grappling, dominating the exchanges on the ground. Moicano tried to use his length to keep Makhachev at bay with jabs and kicks, but it wasn’t enough to stop the relentless pressure.

By the second round, Makhachev’s dominance was evident. He transitioned effortlessly from striking to grappling, landing powerful shots and controlling Moicano on the mat. The fight culminated in a commanding performance, showcasing why Makhachev remains one of the most dangerous fighters in the lightweight division.

Dvalishvili vs Nurmagomedov The first round was a tactical chess match, with both fighters showcasing their unique styles. Dvalishvili edged the round in terms of volume, landing the most strikes. However, Nurmagomedov landed a significant shot in the final 20 seconds that visibly stunned Dvalishvili, making it a close call for the judges—possibly even a tie.

Round two was where things got wild. As Joe Rogan aptly described, it was a wrestling masterclass. Both fighters traded takedowns, reversals, and strikes, pushing each other to the limit. Dvalishvili’s relentless pace and volume continued to give him the edge, while Nurmagomedov’s counter-wrestling and striking power made for thrilling exchanges. It was a high-energy fight that left fans and analysts debating each moment.