MMA Match Preview: Timmy Cuamba (9-3-0) vs. Chang Ho Lee (11-1-0)

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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 (8:00 PM PT)

Weight Class: Bantamweight (135 lbs)

Broadcast: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass

Injury Report

Timmy Cuamba: No reported injuries; enters on a full camp.

Chang Ho Lee: No reported injuries; cleared for competition.

Fighter Matchups

Timmy Cuamba:

Style: Heavy-handed striker with defensive wrestling.

Stats: 42% significant strike accuracy, 2 first-round UFC finishes.

Strengths: Long reach (noted as a key advantage), disciplined stand-up, durability.

Weakness: Has dropped two close split decisions, can be outpaced by high-volume strikers.

Chang Ho Lee:

Style: Aggressive striker with level-changing ability.

Stats: 67% striking accuracy, 6 career KOs, 33% takedown accuracy.

Strengths: Explosive finishing power, forward pressure, unpredictable striking.

Weakness: Still relatively new to UFC competition; can be drawn into brawls.

Recent Form

Timmy Cuamba:

Win – Roberto Romero (KO, R2, Apr 2025)

Loss – Split decision (2024)

Loss – Split decision (2024)

Win – UFC debut (2024, KO R1)

Chang Ho Lee:

Win – Cortavious Romious (KO, R2, Apr 2025)

Win – Xiao Long (SD, Jun 2024 UFC debut)

Regional circuit: 9-1 with multiple KO finishes

Fight History & Styles Clash

This is a classic stylistic duel:

Cuamba prefers methodical volume striking and defensive wrestling, keeping fights standing.

Lee thrives on forward pressure and knockout power, mixing in takedowns to keep opponents guessing.

Expect Cuamba to use his reach and jab to control distance, while Lee looks to close range and land power shots.

Betting Trends

Cuamba: 2-2 in UFC, both wins by KO; tends to go Over 2.5 rounds in decision losses.

Lee: 2-0 in UFC, one KO and one split decision; 6 of 11 career wins by KO.

Totals: Cuamba fights often end inside the distance when he wins; Lee’s pressure style also leans toward finishes.

FIGHT ODDS

Timmy Cuamba                – 130

Chang Ho Lee                    + 110

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

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