Main Event — Featherweight: Steve Garcia (18-5) vs. David Onama (14-2)

Tonight’s headliner brings two featherweight contenders on winning streaks into the cage at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Garcia enters riding six straight wins, including notable knockout power, and looks to continue his ascent. Onama, meanwhile, is unbeaten in his last four and eager to crack the top 15 in this ultra-competitive division.

Key angles:

Garcia must rely on his aggressive striking and finish rate to keep Onama from settling into rhythm.

Onama’s strength lies in his slick striking and ability to mix in grappling when needed. If he can dictate range and pace, he may frustrate Garcia’s power game.

A win for either massively boosts their ranking trajectory; for Garcia it reaffirms his status, for Onama it could be a breakout moment.

Conversely, a loss here could stall momentum and delay title contention.

Co-Main Event — Heavyweight: Waldo Cortes‑Acosta (14-2) vs. Ante Delija (26-6)

As a heavyweight clash with real playoff implications, Cortes-Acosta looks to rebound from his first UFC loss, while Delija brings momentum from a dominant debut win and a PFL championship background.

Key angles:

Cortes-Acosta must stay sharp defensively—heavyweights live by one shot, so avoiding reckless openings is vital.

Delija’s conditioning and PFL-tournament seasoning could allow him to exploit later rounds if Cortes-Acosta starts slow.

If Delija can stay active and avoid being pinned against the fence, he may outwork the opponent; if Cortes-Acosta catches a clean shot early, he can end it.

The winner here jumps into serious heavyweight relevance; the loser may need a couple wins to rebuild.

Notable Undercard Bouts

Women’s Bantamweight: Ketlen Vieira (15-4) vs. Norma Dumont (12-2) — Both fighters are in must-win territory in a division that’s shifting quickly. Vieira will aim to use her clinch & judo to control Dumont, who counters with heavy power and volume striking.

Welterweight: Phil Rowe vs. Seok Hyeon Ko — Rowe, known for his strike heavy style and high pace, faces Ko, a rising Korean prospect dubbed "The Korean Tyson." Expect a contrast of aggression vs. youthful momentum.

Strawweight: Talita Alencar vs. Ariane Carnelossi — Alencar’s grappling pedigree meets the finishing power of Carnelossi. A win here puts the victor in early contention for bigger fights; a loss may set one back.

Overall Outlook

This night isn’t about title fights—it’s about momentum, positioning, and making the leap to being “on the radar.” With both main card and undercard bouts featuring fighters who either need a statement win or to halt a slide, expect performances with higher urgency than their non-championship slot might suggest.

Stylistically, the card offers diversity: featherweight speed and tactical striking, heavyweight power and endurance, women’s grappling vs. power, and rising prospect matchups across divisions. That mix means tonight could deliver both highlight finishes and tactical chess matches.

For fans, keep an eye on:

Who lands the first significant strike—particularly at featherweight and straight-away power divisions.

Which fighters show improved cardio past round two; late-round wins often signal readiness for step-ups.

How the unbeaten or near-unbeaten contenders handle adversity—early going, unexpected takedown, or clinch pressure can derail momentum fast.

If everything clicks, this can be a turning point for two or three careers. On the flip side, tonight’s losers may slide into the “rebuild” bracket faster than expected. Either way, the stakes are real.

Enjoy the show—this one’s got serious implications.