Home / Sports / UFC Rookies Shine: Two Debuts, Two Finishes
UFC Rookies Shine: Two Debuts, Two Finishes
2 Nov
Summary
- Two UFC debutants achieved perfect 2-0 records with finishes.
- Lucia Szabova dominated Tainara Lisboa with ground-and-pound.
- Joe Kropschot secured a submission win against Nick Klein.
Two newcomers made an immediate impact at UFC Vegas 123 on October 31, 2026, inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both rookies achieved a perfect 2-0 record in their initial Octagon appearances, securing impressive finishes. Lucia Szabova, a highly anticipated prospect, faced veteran Tainara Lisboa. Szabova controlled the fight with sharp striking and effective grappling, ultimately securing a TKO victory in the third round.
Joe Kropschot, the first fighter from Season 10 of Contender Series to earn a UFC contract, debuted against Nick Klein. Kropschot displayed slick submission skills, forcing Klein to tap out via an inverted triangle choke in the second round. Both fighters demonstrated composure and a strong finishing instinct, adding significant excitement to their respective divisions.
