Stephen Thompson

Bonfim’s speed and activity shaped a close contest, though both men had striking success. Bonfim mixed in effective grappling and earned a split decision.

Key moments

• Bonfim was quicker and more active in the exchanges.
• Both fighters landed cleanly on the feet.
• Bonfim added effective grappling in the split-decision fight.

Thompson's counter-striking kept the first two rounds competitive as Buckley hunted power shots and mixed in takedowns. Buckley then surged forward with a right hand in the third, knocking Thompson out at 2:17.

Key moments

• Thompson countered effectively during the competitive opening two rounds.
• Buckley mixed takedowns with his search for heavier strikes.
• Buckley's lunging right hand ended the fight at 2:17 of round three.

Rakhmonov’s first-round takedown attempts did not land, but he brought Thompson down in the second. After an initial choke attempt failed, Rakhmonov secured a rear-naked choke late in the round.

Key moments

• Thompson defended Rakhmonov’s takedown attempts in round one.
• Rakhmonov completed a takedown in round two.
• After missing his first choke attempt, he secured a rear-naked choke at 4:56.

Holland hurt Thompson with a right hand in the opening round, but Thompson rallied in the second and increasingly controlled the exchanges. After a punishing fourth round, Holland's corner stopped the fight, giving Thompson the TKO victory.

Key moments

• Holland landed a clean right hand that hurt Thompson in round one.
• Thompson rallied in the second round and widened his advantage as the fight continued.
• Holland spent much of the fourth round under sustained pressure.
• Holland's coach stopped the fight when he returned to the corner after round four.

Thompson had an early striking moment and initially defended Muhammad’s wrestling, but Muhammad’s repeated takedowns and top control became the defining pattern. Muhammad dropped Thompson in the third and won a wide decision.

Key moments

• Thompson turned away Muhammad’s first takedown attempt and landed a 1-2.
• Muhammad later secured repeated takedowns and back control.
• Muhammad floored Thompson in round three and controlled him on the canvas.