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UFC Welterweight

Theodor Berggren VS Rodrigo Sezinando

Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

8-5-0 Record 9-2-0
26 Age 28
182 cm Height 175 cm
190 cm Reach 180 cm
switch Stance orthodox
100% Finish rate 78%
63% KO rate 56%
38% Sub rate 22%

Result Summary

Rodrigo Sezinando def. Theodor Berggren TKO · R2 5:00

Rodrigo Sezinando defeated Theodor Berggren by TKO (doctor stoppage) at the end of round 2 in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Nolan in Las Vegas on October 31, 2026. The first round was competitive, with Berggren defending multiple takedowns and working effectively in the clinch, though all three Sherdog ringside scorers had it 10-9 for Sezinando. In round 2, Sezinando secured a takedown, took the back, transitioned to mount, and landed elbows and hammerfists that opened a severe cut on Berggren's lip. Berggren returned to his corner at the round's end, and the cageside physician advised referee Kerry Hatley to stop the contest. The result improved Sezinando to 9-2 overall while Berggren dropped to 8-5, suffering stoppage losses in each of his last two UFC appearances.

Fight Overview

A welterweight preliminary bout with an unusual shared narrative: TUF 33 finalist Rodrigo Sezinando and Swedish prospect Theodor Berggren have both previously suffered losses to the same opponent in Daniil Donchenko, and now face each other as each seeks to prove that defeat was a blip and not a pattern. Sezinando enters as a sizable betting favorite but Berggren's reach and technical striking give him a viable path.

Keys to Victory

Theodor Berggren

  1. Use his 5'11" frame and 75-inch reach to control distance and prevent Sezinando from working inside his preferred striking range.
  2. Apply lessons from his previous loss by staying disciplined defensively and not overcommitting to power exchanges.
  3. Maintain takedown defense to keep the fight standing where his size and technical tools give him the best chance to win.

Rodrigo Sezinando

  1. Capitalize on his TUF 33 experience and mental toughness to impose his game plan early before Berggren can establish distance.
  2. Use wrestling and forward pressure to negate Berggren's reach advantage and take the fight into the clinch or to the canvas.
  3. Stay sharp in the exchanges and avoid any costly disengagement moments — short prelim fights reward the fighter who imposes pace.

Last 5 fights

Theodor Berggren

  1. L Daniil Donchenko TKO · R2 1:35 · 27 JUN 2026
  2. W Abdulatip Samedov TKO · R3 2:20 · 7 FEB 2026
  3. W Daniele Battaglia TKO · R2 4:44 · 4 OCT 2025
  4. L Leonardo Damiani Decision · R3 5:00 · 29 MAR 2025
  5. L Justin Burlinson Submission · R3 2:44 · 23 NOV 2024

Rodrigo Sezinando

  1. L Daniil Donchenko TKO · R1 4:27 · 13 SEPT 2025
  2. W Jonathan Ramsay KO · R1 3:06 · 15 NOV 2024
  3. W Dario Sinagoga KO · R2 2:03 · 9 MAY 2024
  4. W Scottie Stockman Submission · 3:04 · 8 FEB 2024
  5. W Saeid Mirzaei KO · R2 3:21 · 30 MAR 2023

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