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Featherweight

Taner Trembley VS Roman Puga

Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Tale of the Tape

7-1-0 Record 5-1-0
31 Age —
175 cm Height 173 cm
unknown Stance —
100% Finish rate 80%
29% KO rate 60%
71% Sub rate 20%

Result Summary

Roman Puga def. Taner Trembley Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00

Roman Puga defeated Taner Trembley by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in the featherweight opener at Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 2 on August 18, 2026. Puga controlled three full rounds to claim every judge's card, handing the previously undefeated Trembley the first loss of his professional career. The result was notable for what it lacked: Puga had never previously gone to a decision in MMA, and Trembley entered carrying a 100% finishing rate and had only once gone past the second round across seven fights. Neither man could force a stoppage, and the consistent 29-28 scores across all three cards reflected a close contest that Puga edged on volume and control.

Fight Overview

A featherweight barnburner kicks off the card as two LFA veterans collide in what promises to be an explosive affair. Taner "Killemquick" Trembley lives up to his moniker with an unblemished 7-0 pro record built on early, devastating finishes and raw athleticism. He meets Roman Puga, a tough Mexican-American boxer with serious power and a proven ability to weather early storms. Both men are accustomed to pushing the pace and searching for the knockout, making this an incredibly fan-friendly curtain-jerker that is unlikely to go the distance.

Keys to Victory

Taner Trembley

  1. Swarm early but stay composed; use trademark explosive starts but avoid leaving the chin exposed in wild pocket exchanges
  2. Mix targets fluidly, going from body to head to keep Puga guessing and to systematically break down his defensive guard
  3. Initiate grappling exchanges if Puga finds his boxing rhythm, using well-timed level changes to disrupt the Mexican-American's striking flow

Roman Puga

  1. Weather the early storm; employ a tight high guard, utilize head movement, and let Trembley burn out his initial burst of energy
  2. Establish a stiff jab to disrupt Trembley's forward momentum and create opportunities for powerful right-hand counters
  3. Target Trembley's body early with hooks to slow down his explosive movement and drain his cardio for the later rounds

Last 5 fights

Taner Trembley

  1. W Korey Taylor TKO · R2 2:25 · 17 APR 2026
  2. W Shaheen Santana Submission · R1 3:32 · 16 JAN 2026
  3. W Cole Alaxanian Submission · R3 3:57 · 21 NOV 2025
  4. W Gabriel Eurit Submission · R1 2:45 · 13 JUN 2025
  5. W Kyle Zimick KO · R1 3:13 · 11 APR 2025

Roman Puga

  1. W Raul Navarrette KO · R1 1:10 · 22 AUG 2025
  2. W Alex Valentino Arteaga KO · R1 2:08 · 14 JUN 2025
  3. W Bryen Dao KO · R1 3:57 · 30 NOV 2024
  4. L Ricky Furar TKO · R2 5:00 · 29 MAR 2019
  5. W Jesse Olivares Submission · R1 1:08 · 11 AUG 2018

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