UFC Louisville features a stacked preliminary card with exciting matchups that promise action and potential finishes. Here’s a closer look at the fights: This preliminary card is set to deliver an exciting mix of established fighters and rising prospects, with several bouts having significant implications for the fighters’ careers.

Lightweight: Thiago Moisés vs. Ľudovít Klein

Thiago Moisés (18-7):

• Last Fight: TKO victory via leg kicks over Mitch Ramirez at UFC Vegas 88.
• Strengths: Moisés is a grappling specialist with strong Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills.
• Strategy: Likely to take the fight to the ground to neutralize Klein’s striking.

Ľudovít Klein (21-4-1):

• Last Fight: First-round finish of AJ Cunningham at UFC Vegas 87.
• Strengths: Klein has shown impressive striking prowess, especially in the lightweight division.
• Strategy: Utilize his superior striking to keep the fight standing and outpoint or finish Moisés.

Welterweight: Charles Radtke vs. Carlos Prates

Charles Radtke (9-3):

• Last Fight: Finished Gilbert Urina after defeating Mike Mathetha on his UFC debut.
• Strengths: Well-rounded with a penchant for finishes.
• Strategy: Push the pace and look for opportunities to finish the fight early.

Carlos Prates (18-6):

• Last Fight: Finished Trevin Giles.
• Strengths: Dynamic finisher with a solid striking base.
• Strategy: Match Radtke’s aggression and seek a finish to solidify his UFC standing.

Bantamweight: Brad Katona vs. Jesse Butler

Brad Katona (15-3):

• Last Fight: Loss to Garret Armfield.
• Strengths: Two-time Ultimate Fighter winner with a versatile skill set.
• Strategy: Use his experience and well-rounded game to control Butler.

Jesse Butler (12-5):

• Last Fight: Knocked out in 31 seconds by Jim Miller.
• Strengths: Primarily a lightweight, making his bantamweight debut.
• Strategy: Utilize his size and power advantage from fighting at a higher weight class.

Women’s Flyweight: Andrea Lee vs. Montana De La Rosa

Andrea Lee (13-9):

• Last Fight: Lost to Miranda Maverick; on a four-fight losing streak.
• Strengths: Skilled striker with a solid overall game.
• Strategy: Fight aggressively to secure a win and maintain her UFC contract.

Montana De La Rosa (12-9-1):

• Last Fight: Lost to JJ Aldrich; on a three-fight losing streak.
• Strengths: Strong grappler with submission skills.
• Strategy: Use her grappling to control the fight and seek a submission.

Bantamweight: John Castañeda vs. Daniel Marcos

John Castañeda (21-6):

• Last Fight: Defeated Kang Kyung-ho; on a two-fight winning streak.
• Strengths: Versatile striker with knockout power.
• Strategy: Stand and trade to test Marcos’ striking.

Daniel Marcos (15-0(1)):

• Last Fight: No Contest against Aori Qileng; Undefeated in three UFC fights.
• Strengths: Unbeaten record with solid striking.
• Strategy: Use his technical striking to outpoint or finish Castañeda.

Women’s Strawweight: Eduarda Moura vs. Denise Gomes

Eduarda Moura (10-0):

• Last Fight: Finished Montserrat Conejo Ruiz in her UFC debut.
• Strengths: Undefeated prospect with strong finishing ability.
• Strategy: Aggressively seek another finish to continue her rise.

Denise Gomes (8-3):

• Last Fight: Lost to Angela Hill.
• Strengths: Experienced against top competition.
• Strategy: Use her experience to outwork Moura and secure a victory.

Bantamweight: Cody Stamann vs. Taylor Lapilus

Cody Stamann (21-6-1):

• Last Fight: Loss to Douglas Silva de Andrade.
• Strengths: Well-rounded fighter with wrestling base.
• Strategy: Use his wrestling to control the pace and secure a decision.

Taylor Lapilus (19-4):

• Last Fight: Loss to Farid Basharat.
• Strengths: Technical striker with good footwork.
• Strategy: Keep the fight standing and use his striking to outpoint Stamann.

Women’s Strawweight: Rayanne dos Santos vs. Puja Tomar

Rayanne dos Santos (14-7):

• Last Fight: Lost to Talita Alencar.
• Strengths: Former Invicta champion with solid striking.
• Strategy: Use her striking to overwhelm Tomar and secure a finish.

Puja Tomar (8-4):

• Last Fight: Won against Anastasia Feofanova; on a four-fight winning streak.
• Strengths: First Indian female to compete in the UFC, strong all-around game.
• Strategy: Use her momentum and all-around skills to make a statement in her UFC debut.