Sidney Outlaw and Davi Ramos step into this matchup as two of the most dangerous grapplers in the lightweight division, but their approaches could not be more different.
Sidney Outlaw
Last 3 bouts
Win. Dan Moret (submission)
Lose. AJ McKee (decision)
Win. Islam Mamedov (decision)
Fighting style
Wrestling-based fighter who focuses on control, pressure, and positional dominance.
Strengths
Strong wrestling and takedown ability
Effective top control and positional awareness
Experience against high-level competition
Ability to dictate pace and frustrate opponents
Weaknesses
Limited finishing ability
Striking is functional rather than dynamic
Can struggle against high-level submission threats
Keys to victory
Close distance and initiate wrestling exchanges early
Maintain top control and avoid risky scrambles
Keep a steady pace and rack up control time
Stay disciplined and avoid submission traps
Davi Ramos
Last 3 bouts
Lose. Ali Bogov (TKO)
Lose. Mukhamed Kokov (decision)
Lose. Ali Abdulkhalikov (decision)
Fighting style
Grappling-focused fighter with elite submission skills and improving striking.
Strengths
Elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission ability
Dangerous from top and bottom positions
Strong grappling transitions
Finishing instinct on the ground
Weaknesses
Striking remains a work in progress
Can be controlled by strong wrestlers
Cardio can dip in high-paced fights
Keys to victory
Create scrambles and hunt submissions
Capitalize on any positional mistakes
Keep the fight dynamic rather than controlled
Use grappling advantage to threaten constantly
