C.J. Vergara
* Age: 33
* Height: 5’6" / 167.64 cm
* Weight: 125 lbs / 56.7 kg
* Record: 12-5-1
* Association: Pete Spratt American Muay Thai / Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ
Vergara is a well-rounded fighter, boasting 7 knockouts in his 12 victories. Despite having no submission wins in his professional career, Vergara is a versatile striker who utilizes his Muay Thai background to punish opponents with elbows and knees. He’s coming off a loss to Asu Almabaev, but with victories over dangerous strikers like Vinicius Salvador and Daniel Lacerda, he’s proven that he can hang with tough competition. Vergara will be looking to keep the fight on the feet, where his striking power can cause significant damage.
C.J. Vergara - Last 5 Fights
* Loss vs. Asu Almabaev – UFC 299 (Mar 9, 2024)
* Win vs. Vinicius Salvador – UFC 291 (Jul 29, 2023)
* Win vs. Daniel Lacerda – UFC on ESPN 43 (Mar 25, 2023)
* Loss vs. Tatsuro Taira – UFC Fight Night 212 (Oct 15, 2022)
* Win vs. Kleydson Rodrigues – UFC 274 (May 7, 2022)
Ramazonbek Temirov
* Age: 27
* Height: 5’5" / 165.1 cm
* Weight: 126 lbs / 57.15 kg
* Record: 15-2-1
* Association: Muradov Legion Team
Temirov is a dangerous striker with 8 knockouts in his 15 wins. Known for his aggressive forward pressure and knockout power, Temirov is coming off a spectacular KO win over Takaki Soya at Rizin 44. He’s also won three of his last four fights via KO/TKO, showing that he is a major threat on the feet. Though he has only one submission win, Temirov’s strength lies in his ability to overwhelm opponents with strikes early. His durability has kept him from being finished by KO or TKO so far in his career.
Ramazonbek Temirov - Last 5 Fights
* Win vs. Takaki Soya – Rizin 44 (Sep 24, 2023)
* Win vs. Yuta Hamamoto – Rizin 42 (May 6, 2023)
* Win vs. Kayck Alencar – NFC 48 (Nov 25, 2022)
* Win vs. Argen Maratbek Uulu – MPL 5 (May 21, 2022)
* Win vs. Mihail Sirbu – MPL 3 (Feb 27, 2022)
Fight Breakdown
This bout is likely to be a striking-heavy contest, as both Vergara and Temirov are knockout artists. Vergara has a slight height advantage and uses a wider array of strikes, incorporating elbows and knees effectively. Temirov, on the other hand, has devastating power in his punches and tends to push the pace, trying to finish his opponents early. If the fight stays standing, fans can expect plenty of fireworks. While Vergara may aim to take the fight into deeper waters and rely on his cardio, Temirov will be looking to end it quickly with his power shots.
Prediction
Ramazonbek Temirov’s recent momentum and knockout power give him an edge in this matchup. Vergara has been durable and is capable of pushing the fight into the later rounds, but if Temirov can land his powerful strikes early, he has a strong chance of securing a finish.
Prediction: Ramazonbek Temirov by TKO (Round 1).
