Gabriel BonfimvsRandy Brown

Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown headline UFC Vegas in a welterweight clash that's got people talking. Bonfim's riding high after a split decision win over Stephen Thompson in July, while Brown bounced back from a split loss to Bryan Battle with a knockout of Nicolas Dalby in April. Both guys are hunting for momentum in a crowded division. This matchup is all about contrasts.

Bonfim's a submission specialist who's finished fights with guillotines and D'Arce chokes, showing an 80% takedown rate against Khaos Williams. Brown's more of a striker who's landed knockouts in his last two wins, keeping fights standing and working at distance. When Bonfim gets his hands locked, things end quickly—he submitted Trevin Giles in just 73 seconds back in 2023. The key question is whether Brown can keep this fight on the feet or if Bonfim can drag him into deep water.

Brown's shown solid takedown defense in recent outings, but Bonfim's relentless when he smells a finish. Interestingly, they share a common opponent in Nicolas Dalby—Bonfim lost to him by knockout in 2023, while Brown just knocked Dalby out this year. That tells you how much both fighters have evolved.