Location: T‑Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, Nevada

Start Time: Early prelims 3:00 PM PT, main card 7:00 PM PT

Bout Placement: Expected mid‑prelim or featured prelim slot

INJURY REPORT & CAMP NOTES

King Green

No reported injuries entering fight week

Camp focus: footwork, counter‑striking, and defensive grappling

Added emphasis on avoiding pocket brawls — Stephens’ wheelhouse

Jeremy Stephens

No reported injuries

Camp focus: pressure boxing, calf kicks, and power combinations

Increased conditioning to maintain pace against a younger, faster opponent

FIGHTER PROFILES & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN

King Green

Style: Fast, athletic striker with sharp counters

Strengths:

Speed advantage

Clean straight punches

Strong lateral movement

Solid takedown defense

Weaknesses:

Can be drawn into unnecessary exchanges

Still developing defensive discipline

Limited experience against elite veterans

Jeremy Stephens

Style: Pressure striker with legendary knockout power

Strengths:

Devastating right hand and left hook

Heavy leg kicks

Durable, experienced, and dangerous in the pocket

Excellent ability to force brawls

Weaknesses:

Slower footwork at this stage of career

Susceptible to speed and movement

Defensive lapses in extended exchanges

RECENT FORM

King Green — Last 5

4–1 in last five

Wins via speed, volume, and counter‑striking

Only loss came via late submission

Trending: Fast, improving, and confident

Jeremy Stephens — Last 5

2–3 in last five

Wins via KO/TKO

Losses came against faster, more technical strikers

Trending: Still dangerous, but inconsistent

FIGHT HISTORY & CONTEXT

First meeting between the two

Green is the rising prospect looking for a signature win

Stephens is the veteran gatekeeper with over 30 UFC fights

Stylistically, this is a speed‑vs‑power matchup:

Green = movement, counters, angles

Stephens = pressure, power, attrition

This fight likely hinges on whether Green can avoid Stephens’ pocket traps.

BETTING TRENDS

King Green

6 of last 8 fights have gone to decision

Wins when he maintains range and avoids brawls

Struggles when pressured into pocket exchanges

Jeremy Stephens

8 of last 10 wins have come via KO/TKO

Most dangerous in the first 7 minutes

Struggles against fast, technical strikers

Matchup Trend

Veterans with power often trouble prospects early

But prospects with speed historically outpoint aging brawlers

FIGHT ODDS

King Green                         – 420

Jeremy Stephens             + 300

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 8, 2026

Location: T‑Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, Nevada

Start Time: Early prelims 3:00 PM PT, main card 7:00 PM PT

Bout Placement: Expected early‑prelim or mid‑prelim slot

INJURY REPORT & CAMP NOTES

Clayton Carpenter

No reported injuries entering fight week

Camp focus: high‑pace scrambling, chain wrestling, and pressure striking

Added emphasis on defensive responsibility during entries

Jose Ochoa

No reported injuries

Camp focus: counter‑striking, takedown defense, and pocket exchanges

Increased conditioning to handle Carpenter’s pace

FIGHTER PROFILES & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN

Clayton Carpenter

Style: High‑pace pressure fighter with strong scrambling and grappling

Strengths:

Relentless pace

Strong transitions and back‑takes

Solid boxing combinations

Excellent cardio

Weaknesses:

Can be hit clean entering range

Sometimes overextends in scrambles

Defense can break down in prolonged striking exchanges

Jose Ochoa

Style: Technical counter‑striker with sharp timing

Strengths:

Clean, accurate boxing

Strong counter right hand

Good takedown defense in open space

Dangerous in pocket exchanges

Weaknesses:

Can be backed up to the fence

Less effective off his back

Cardio dips in high‑scramble fights

RECENT FORM

Clayton Carpenter — Last 5

4–1 in last five

Wins via high‑pace pressure and grappling control

Only loss came via late submission after early dominance

Trending: Fast, aggressive, and improving

Jose Ochoa — Last 5

3–2 in last five

Wins via sharp striking and counters

Losses came against strong wrestlers who forced grappling exchanges

Trending: Dangerous early, technical, but vulnerable to pressure

FIGHT HISTORY & CONTEXT

First meeting between the two

Carpenter has faced more grapplers and scramblers

Ochoa has faced a mix of strikers and wrestlers, with his best wins coming via clean counter‑shots

Stylistically, this is a pace‑and‑pressure vs. timing‑and‑precision matchup:

Carpenter = volume, scrambles, pressure

Ochoa = counters, accuracy, timing

This fight likely hinges on whether Carpenter can force Ochoa backward and into grappling exchanges.

BETTING TRENDS

Clayton Carpenter

6 of last 9 wins have come inside the distance

Wins when he maintains pace and pressure

Struggles when opponents can time his entries

Jose Ochoa

7 of last 10 fights have gone to decision

Wins when he controls range and counters effectively

Struggles when forced to grapple or fight off the fence

Matchup Trend

Pressure fighters with strong scrambling historically beat counter‑strikers

But counter‑strikers often win early if they time the first few entries

FIGHT ODDS

Clayton Carpenter           + 150

Jose Ochoa                         – 175

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 8, 2026

Location: T‑Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, Nevada

Start Time: Early prelims 3:00 PM PT, main card 7:00 PM PT

Bout Placement: Expected early‑prelim opener or mid‑prelim slot

INJURY REPORT & CAMP NOTES

Baisangur Susurkaev

No reported injuries entering fight week

Camp focus: chain wrestling, cage pressure, and top‑control transitions

Added emphasis on striking entries to disguise takedowns

Djorden Santos

No reported injuries

Camp focus: counter‑striking, takedown defense, and explosive combinations

Increased conditioning to handle extended grappling sequences

FIGHTER PROFILES & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN

Baisangur Susurkaev

Style: Pressure wrestler with suffocating top control

Strengths:

Relentless takedown chains

Strong positional grappling

Excellent cardio and pace

Effective ground‑and‑pound

Weaknesses:

Striking is functional but not dangerous

Can be hit clean entering range

Vulnerable to explosive counters early

Djorden Santos

Style: Fast, explosive striker with KO power

Strengths:

Sharp counter‑punching

Fast hands and feet

Dangerous flying knees and kicks

Strong finishing instinct

Weaknesses:

Takedown defense inconsistent

Can be controlled on the mat

Cardio fades if forced to grapple for long stretches

RECENT FORM

Baisangur Susurkaev — Last 5

4–1 in last five

Wins via dominant wrestling and decisions

Only loss came via early KO against a heavy hitter

Trending: Consistent, grinding, and durable

Djorden Santos — Last 5

3–2 in last five

All wins via KO/TKO

Losses came against strong wrestlers who neutralized his movement

Trending: Dangerous early, volatile late

FIGHT HISTORY & CONTEXT

First meeting between the two

Susurkaev has faced more grapplers and pressure fighters

Santos has faced a mix of strikers and wrestlers, with his best wins coming via explosive finishes

Stylistically, this is a grappler vs. striker matchup:

Susurkaev = pressure, takedowns, control

Santos = speed, power, chaos

This fight likely hinges on whether Susurkaev can avoid Santos’ early knockout threats.

BETTING TRENDS

Baisangur Susurkaev

6 of last 9 wins have come via decision

Wins when he establishes takedowns early

Rarely loses rounds once he gets top control

Djorden Santos

8 of last 10 wins have come inside the distance

Most dangerous in the first 5 minutes

Struggles when forced to fight off his back

Matchup Trend

Wrestlers with strong cage‑cutting historically beat explosive strikers

But explosive strikers often win early if they land clean counters

FIGHT ODDS

Baisangur Susurkaev      – 700

Djorden Santos                 + 500

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 8, 2026

Location: T‑Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, Nevada

Start Time: Early prelims 3:00 PM PT, main card 7:00 PM PT

Bout Placement: Expected early‑prelim or mid‑prelim slot

INJURY REPORT & CAMP NOTES

Pat Sabatini

No reported injuries entering fight week

Camp focus: chain wrestling, back‑take sequences, and top‑pressure control

Added emphasis on cutting off lateral movement — crucial vs. Gomis

William Gomis

No reported injuries

Camp focus: footwork, anti‑wrestling frames, and long‑range kicking

Increased strength work to improve balance during takedown defense

FIGHTER PROFILES & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN

Pat Sabatini

Style: Elite grappler, relentless wrestler, submission specialist

Strengths:

Exceptional back control

Strong single‑leg and body‑lock takedowns

Suffocating top pressure

Excellent positional awareness

Weaknesses:

Striking is functional but limited

Can be hit clean entering range

Vulnerable to rangy kickers early

William Gomis

Style: Long, evasive striker with high‑volume kicks

Strengths:

Excellent footwork and distance management

Sharp body and leg kicks

Strong counter‑knee game

Good defensive grappling in open space

Weaknesses:

Takedown defense weakens near the fence

Limited power

Can be controlled on the mat by strong wrestlers

RECENT FORM

Pat Sabatini — Last 5

3–2 in last five

Wins via grappling dominance and submissions

Losses came via early striking finishes

Trending: Elite when he gets takedowns, vulnerable when forced to strike

William Gomis — Last 5

4–1 in last five

Wins via movement, volume, and decisions

Only loss came via late submission

Trending: Elusive, consistent, and improving defensively

FIGHT HISTORY & CONTEXT

First meeting between the two

Sabatini has fought higher‑level grapplers and pressure fighters

Gomis has faced a mix of wrestlers and strikers, with his best wins coming via evasive movement and point‑fighting

Stylistically, this is a grappler vs. mover matchup:

Sabatini = pressure, takedowns, control

Gomis = range, kicks, evasion

This fight likely hinges on whether Sabatini can consistently cut off the cage.

BETTING TRENDS

Pat Sabatini

6 of last 9 wins have come via submission

Wins when he gets early takedowns

Struggles vs. long, evasive strikers

William Gomis

7 of last 10 fights have gone to decision

Wins when he maintains distance and avoids grappling exchanges

Rarely finishes opponents but consistently wins rounds with movement

Matchup Trend

Grapplers with strong cage‑cutting historically beat evasive kickers

But evasive strikers often win early rounds before takedowns accumulate

FIGHT ODDS

Pat Sabatini                        – 220

William Gomis                  + 185

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 8, 2026

Location: T‑Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, Nevada

Start Time: Early prelims 3:00 PM PT, main card 7:00 PM PT

Bout Placement: Expected mid‑prelim or early‑main‑card opener

INJURY REPORT & CAMP NOTES

Roman Kopylov

No reported injuries entering fight week

Camp focus: counter‑striking, body‑kick setups, and defensive footwork

Noted emphasis on early reads and timing Tulio’s entries

Marco Tulio

No reported injuries

Camp focus: pressure combinations, clinch entries, and power striking

Added wrestling defense to avoid being stalled against the fence

FIGHTER PROFILES & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN

Roman Kopylov

Style: Precision southpaw striker with elite timing

Strengths:

Devastating body kicks

Clean counter‑boxing

Excellent distance management

High finishing accuracy

Weaknesses:

Can be pressured backward

Slow starter at times

Susceptible to heavy punchers early

Marco Tulio

Style: Explosive pressure striker with knockout power

Strengths:

Heavy hands, especially in pocket exchanges

Strong clinch striking

Aggressive forward movement

Excellent finishing instinct

Weaknesses:

Defensive gaps in exchanges

Can be countered cleanly

Cardio fades in extended striking battles

RECENT FORM

Roman Kopylov — Last 5

3–2 in last five

Wins via KO/TKO and technical striking

Losses came against elite grapplers and pressure fighters

Trending: Sharp, dangerous, and consistent when he controls range

Marco Tulio — Last 5

4–1 in last five

Three wins via KO/TKO

Only loss came via late submission after early dominance

Trending: Explosive, aggressive, and improving rapidly

FIGHT HISTORY & CONTEXT

First meeting between the two

Kopylov has fought higher‑level UFC competition and owns wins over ranked opponents

Tulio is the surging newcomer with momentum and knockout power

Stylistically, this is a range technician vs. pressure brawler matchup:

Kopylov = precision, timing, body attacks

Tulio = aggression, power, chaos

This fight likely hinges on whether Tulio can close distance without eating clean counters.

BETTING TRENDS

Roman Kopylov

6 of last 8 wins have come via KO/TKO

Strong when he establishes range early

Body‑kick finishes are a recurring weapon

Marco Tulio

7 of last 9 wins have come inside the distance

Most dangerous in the first 6–7 minutes

Struggles when forced into long, technical striking battles

Matchup Trend

Precision strikers historically beat pressure brawlers if they survive the early storm

FIGHT ODDS

Roman Kopylov                + 165

Marco Tulio                        – 190

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Location: T‑Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, Nevada

Start Time: Early prelims 3:00 PM PT, main card 7:00 PM PT

Bout Placement: Expected early prelim headliner

INJURY REPORT & CAMP NOTES

Jim Miller

No reported injuries entering fight week

Camp focus: durability, grappling transitions, and early‑round explosiveness

Noted emphasis on fast starts — Miller’s historical strength

Jared Gordon

No reported injuries

Camp focus: cardio, pressure boxing, and anti‑grappling

Added work on clinch escapes and defensive wrestling

FIGHTER PROFILES & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN

Jim Miller

Style: Veteran grappler with dangerous submissions and underrated power

Strengths:

Elite guillotine and back‑take sequences

Strong low‑kick game

Fast starter with finishing instincts

Massive experience edge

Weaknesses:

Cardio fades in extended wars

Struggles with high‑volume boxers

Durability inconsistent at this stage of career

Jared Gordon

Style: High‑volume pressure boxer with strong defensive grappling

Strengths:

Relentless pace

Clean boxing combinations

Excellent clinch control

Strong cardio and durability

Weaknesses:

Limited finishing power

Can be hurt early

Vulnerable to slick submission setups in scrambles

RECENT FORM

Jim Miller — Last 5

2–3 in last five

Wins via early finishes

Losses came in extended fights where pace increased

Trending: Dangerous early, vulnerable late

Jared Gordon — Last 5

3–2 in last five

Wins via decision and pressure boxing

Losses came against explosive finishers

Trending: Consistent, durable, high‑output

FIGHT HISTORY & CONTEXT

First meeting between the two

Miller has fought nearly every style in the division across two decades

Gordon has built a reputation as a grinder who outworks opponents

Stylistically, this is a fast‑starter vs. slow‑burn pressure fighter matchup:

Miller = early danger, submissions, explosive moments

Gordon = attrition, pace, volume, late‑fight control

This fight likely hinges on whether Miller can create chaos early.

BETTING TRENDS

Jim Miller

7 of last 10 wins have come inside the first round

Struggles when fights go past 7–8 minutes

Underdog in most recent bouts — cashed multiple times via early finishes

Jared Gordon

8 of last 10 fights have gone to decision

Wins when he maintains pace and pressure

Rarely finishes opponents but consistently wins rounds

Matchup Trend

Veterans with early submission threats often trouble Gordon

But Gordon historically takes over after Round 1

FIGHT ODDS

Jim Miller                           – 290

Jared Gordon                    + 245

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 8, 2026

Location: T‑Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, Nevada

Start Time: Early prelims 3:00 PM PT, main card 7:00 PM PT

Bout Placement: Expected mid‑prelim feature

INJURY REPORT & CAMP NOTES

Grant Dawson

No reported injuries entering fight week

Camp focus: defensive striking, chain wrestling, and back‑take sequences

Noted emphasis on improving round‑to‑round cardio pacing

Mateusz Rebecki

No injuries reported

Camp focus: pressure entries, body‑lock takedowns, and short‑range power

Added conditioning to maintain pace in extended grappling exchanges

FIGHTER PROFILES & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN

Grant Dawson

Style: Control grappler, back‑take specialist, positional suffocation

Strengths:

Elite top control

Strong scrambles and transitions

Excellent submission setups from back mount

High fight IQ

Weaknesses:

Striking remains limited

Can be hittable early

Cardio fades in high‑pressure fights

Mateusz Rebecki

Style: Compact pressure fighter with explosive grappling

Strengths:

Powerful takedowns

Heavy ground‑and‑pound

Strong body‑lock control

Dangerous short‑range boxing

Weaknesses:

Can be reversed in scrambles

Susceptible to back‑takes

Sometimes overextends on entries

RECENT FORM

Grant Dawson — Last 5

3–1–1 in last five

Wins via grappling control and decisions

Loss came via early KO against a pressure striker

Trending: Strong when he dictates pace, vulnerable early

Mateusz Rebecki — Last 5

4–1 in last five

Wins via pressure, takedowns, and ground‑and‑pound

Only loss came via late submission after early dominance

Trending: High‑pressure, high‑impact, dangerous early

FIGHT HISTORY & CONTEXT

First meeting between the two

Dawson has faced higher‑ranked grapplers and submission specialists

Rebecki has faced more pressure wrestlers and brawlers

Stylistically, this is a grappler‑vs‑grappler matchup, but with very different approaches:

Dawson = control, back‑takes, positional dominance

Rebecki = pressure, power, damage‑first grappling

This fight likely comes down to who wins the first scramble.

BETTING TRENDS

Grant Dawson

6 of last 8 fights have gone to decision

Wins when he gets early takedowns

Struggles when forced to strike for long stretches

Mateusz Rebecki

7 of last 9 wins have come inside the distance

Strong early starter

Fades slightly in rounds 3 and beyond

Matchup Trend

Fighters who can take Dawson’s back or reverse him tend to win

Fighters who let Dawson settle into top control tend to lose

FIGHT ODDS

Grant Dawson                   – 170

Mateusz Rebecki             + 145

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 8, 2026

Location: T‑Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, Nevada

Start Time: Early prelims 3:00 PM PT, main card 7:00 PM PT

Bout Placement: Expected prelim feature fight

INJURY REPORT & CAMP NOTES

Yaroslav Amosov

No reported injuries entering fight week

Camp focused heavily on chain wrestling and top‑pressure transitions

Noted increased emphasis on striking entries to disguise takedowns

Joel Álvarez

No injuries reported

Camp centered on defensive grappling, guard retention, and long‑range striking

Added strength work to improve clinch resistance

FIGHTER PROFILES & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN

Yaroslav Amosov

Style: Elite grappler, relentless chain wrestler, top‑pressure specialist

Strengths:

World‑class takedown chains

Suffocating top control

Excellent cardio and pace

Strong ground‑and‑pound

Weaknesses:

Striking is functional but not dangerous

Can be hit clean entering range

Vulnerable to long‑limbed submission threats in scrambles

Joel Álvarez

Style: Long, rangy striker with elite submission finishing ability

Strengths:

Deadly front chokes (guillotine, anaconda)

Sharp knees and elbows at range

Excellent timing on counters

Weaknesses:

Takedown defense remains inconsistent

Can be controlled on bottom by strong wrestlers

Durability questions in extended grappling exchanges

RECENT FORM

Yaroslav Amosov — Last 5

4–1 in last five

Wins via dominant wrestling and decision control

Only loss came to a high‑level striker with strong TDD

Trending: Elite consistency, suffocating pace

Joel Álvarez — Last 5

3–2 in last five

All three wins via submission

Losses came against strong wrestlers who neutralized his guard

Trending: Dangerous early, but vulnerable late

FIGHT HISTORY & CONTEXT

First meeting between the two

Amosov has faced championship‑level grapplers and pressure fighters

Álvarez has faced a mix of wrestlers and strikers, with his best wins coming via opportunistic submissions

Stylistically, this is a grappler‑vs‑submission artist matchup with high‑level scrambles expected

BETTING TRENDS

Yaroslav Amosov

7 of last 10 fights have gone to decision

Wins when he establishes top control early

Rarely loses rounds once he gets takedowns

Joel Álvarez

9 of last 10 wins have come inside the distance

Submissions often come early (Round 1 or 2)

Struggles when forced to fight off his back for long stretches

Matchup Trend

Wrestlers with strong positional control historically beat long‑limbed submission artists if they avoid early guillotines

FIGHT ODDS

Yaroslav Amosov             – 170

Joel Alvarez                        + 145

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 8, 2026

Location: T‑Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, Nevada

Start Time: Early prelims begin 3:00 PM PT, main card 7:00 PM PT

Bout Placement: Expected early prelim or prelim slot

INJURY REPORT & CAMP NOTES

Ateba Gautier

No reported injuries entering fight week

Full camp completed at high altitude

Noted focus on defensive wrestling and counter‑striking

Ozzy Diaz

No injuries reported

Camp emphasis on pressure, clinch entries, and power combinations

Increased strength & conditioning volume for durability

FIGHTER PROFILES & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN

Ateba Gautier

Style: Technical kickboxer, rangy striker, sharp counter‑puncher

Strengths:

Clean straight shots, especially the right hand

Excellent footwork and distance management

Strong defensive instincts

Weaknesses:

Can be low‑volume at times

Susceptible to pressure fighters

Takedown defense is improving but still tested

Ozzy Diaz

Style: Power puncher with aggressive forward pressure

Strengths:

Fight‑ending power in both hands

Strong clinch striking

High finishing instinct once he hurts opponents

Weaknesses:

Defensive lapses during exchanges

Can be countered when entering range

Cardio fades in high‑pace fights

RECENT FORM

Ateba Gautier — Last 5

3–2 in last five

Wins via technical striking and decision control

Losses came against heavy pressure fighters

Trending: Technical, consistent, but not a finisher

Ozzy Diaz — Last 5

2–3 in last five

Both wins via KO/TKO

Losses came via counters or late‑fight fatigue

Trending: Boom‑or‑bust power threat

FIGHT HISTORY & CONTEXT

First meeting between the two

Gautier has faced higher‑level technical strikers

Diaz has faced more brawlers and mid‑tier power punchers

Stylistically, this is a classic distance striker vs. pressure KO artist matchup

BETTING TRENDS

Ateba Gautier

4 of last 6 fights have gone to decision

Wins when he maintains distance and avoids brawls

Struggles when opponents force pocket exchanges

Ozzy Diaz

7 of last 9 fights have ended inside the distance

Wins early or fades late

Underdog in 4 of last 5 — cashed twice via KO

Matchup Trend

Technical strikers historically beat Diaz‑type pressure fighters if they survive the first 7 minutes

FIGHT ODDS

Ateba Gautier                   – 1800

Ozzy Diaz                             + 900

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 8, 2026