R. Puga vs T. Trembley Prediction 18 August 2026
🔊 Roman Puga and Taner Tremblay are set to face off in Las Vegas as part of the second episode of Dana White's Contender Series, Season 10. Both fighters have a potential UFC contract on the line. Puga enters the cage with a 5-1 record, while Tremblay remains unbeaten through seven professional bouts. Tremblay is known for his wrestling and jiu-jitsu expertise, whereas Puga boasts four knockout victories and will likely look to keep the fight standing.
Head-to-head statistics R. Puga - T. Trembley
Roman Puga Player Overview
Puga has racked up five wins in his professional career, with four coming by way of knockout or technical knockout. The American’s last three victories have all been stoppages: in February 2026, he halted Hamzeh Trad in the second round, and before that, he scored back-to-back first-round knockouts over Raul Navarrete and Alex Valentino Arteaga. Notably, Puga has yet to go the distance in any of his six pro bouts, with none of his fights reaching the judges’ scorecards.
Match Results: Roman Puga
Taner Trembley Player Overview
Tremblay enters the bout boasting a flawless 7-0 record. He has secured two wins by knockout and five by submission, with none of his professional fights ever going the distance. In his last four outings, Tremblay has finished three opponents inside the opening round: in April 2025, he knocked out Kyle Zimic in just 3:13; in June, he submitted Gabriel Eurit via choke at 2:45; and in January 2026, he dispatched Shahin Santana with a guillotine at 3:32. His most recent fight saw him stop Corey Taylor in the second round after a barrage of knees and punches forced the referee’s intervention.
Match Results: Taner Trembley
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
Puga and Tremblay are both known for finishing fights early, but in their recent outings, they've shown they can go beyond the opening round. Puga’s last bout ended only in the second round, while Tremblay stopped Corey Taylor at 2:25 of round two back in April. Additionally, Tremblay is likely to look for a takedown and utilize his wrestling and jiu-jitsu, which could make the early stages of the contest more measured. The pick: over 0.5 rounds.
