MMA Match Preview: Charles Radtke (10-5-0) vs. Daniel Frunza (9-3-0)

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Venue & Fight Details

Event: UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama

Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada

Time: 11:00 PM ET

Division: Welterweight (170 lbs)

Broadcast: ESPN+

Injury Report

Charles Radtke: No reported injuries; cleared after May 2025 TKO loss.

Daniel Frunza: Healthy; cleared after April 2025 doctor’s stoppage defeat.

Fighter Matchups

Charles Radtke:

Style: Power striker, orthodox stance.

Strengths: Five first-round finishes, heavy hands, UFC experience.

Weaknesses: Defensive lapses; vulnerable to volume strikers.

Daniel Frunza:

Style: Muay Thai specialist, aggressive pressure.

Strengths: Eight career knockouts, crisp combinations, relentless pace.

Weaknesses: Limited UFC experience; defensive grappling untested.

Recent Form

Charles Radtke:

Loss – Mike Malott (TKO, R2, May 2025)

Win – Matthew Semelsberger (TKO, R1, 2024)

Loss – Split decision (2023)

Daniel Frunza:

Loss – Rhys McKee (Doctor’s stoppage, Apr 2025)

Win – Regional KO (2024)

Win – Regional KO (2023)

Fight History & Styles Clash

This is a striker vs. striker matchup:

Radtke relies on explosive power shots, often looking for early knockouts.

Frunza brings volume and pressure, aiming to overwhelm opponents with combinations.

Neither fighter has attempted a takedown in UFC competition, making this a likely stand-up war.

Betting Trends

Radtke: 5 first-round finishes; 2-3 in last 5 fights.

Frunza: 8 of 9 wins by KO; 2-1 in last 3 fights.

Totals: Combined 13 first-round stoppages between them.

Head-to-Head: First meeting.

FIGHT ODDS

Charles Radtke                  – 140

Daniel Frunza                    + 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 31, 2025

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