Žygimantas Ramaška vs. Nathan Fletcher: UFC Vegas 97 Preview & Prediction2 months ago
Striking vs. Grappling: Ramaška’s Reach and Power vs. Fletcher’s Submission Skills

Žygimantas Ramaška vs. Nathan Fletcher

Fight Record and Age

  • Žygimantas Ramaška (Age: 27) - Record: 9-2-0
  • Nathan Fletcher (Age: 26) - Record: 8-1-0

Žygimantas Ramaška has been on a three-fight win streak since 2023, all by knockout or TKO. His last loss came in 2021 via decision. Ramaška is a versatile fighter, capable of both striking and grappling, but his recent focus has been on his striking, with notable KO victories.

Nathan Fletcher has a grappling-heavy approach, with 75% of his wins coming by submission. His last victory was in April 2023 via a triangle choke. Fletcher’s only loss was via KO in 2021, but he has bounced back with two consecutive wins.

Fight Analysis

Žygimantas Ramaška is a tall, rangy featherweight with a strong striking game, evident from his five KO/TKO victories. He has a solid submission game, with four of his wins coming via submission. Ramaška’s striking is powerful, and he has a significant reach advantage over Fletcher, which he will likely use to keep the fight at a distance. His recent fights show his striking prowess, but he is also comfortable taking the fight to the ground if needed.

Nathan Fletcher is primarily a grappler, with six of his eight wins coming via submission. Fletcher’s submission game is his biggest weapon, particularly his rear-naked choke, which he has used to finish multiple opponents. Fletcher’s striking is less developed compared to his grappling, and he has only one KO/TKO victory. He will likely aim to close the distance and take the fight to the ground, where he can utilize his grappling skills to control Ramaška and look for a submission.

Prediction

  • Who Will Win: Žygimantas Ramaška
  • How Will They Win: TKO
  • Which Round: Round 2

Ramaška’s striking advantage, combined with his reach and power, will be critical in this matchup. Fletcher’s primary path to victory is taking the fight to the ground, but Ramaška’s ability to keep the fight standing and utilize his striking will make it difficult for Fletcher to implement his game plan. If Ramaška can avoid the takedown attempts and keep the fight on the feet, he is likely to land powerful strikes that could lead to a TKO victory in the second round.