Andre Fili vs Dennis Bermudez — Fight recap

Andre Fili earned a split decision victory over Dennis Bermudez on January 27, 2018, in a three-round featherweight bout that showcased contrasting fight philosophies. Bermudez landed the more efficient striking, connecting on 103 of 196 significant strikes (52%) compared to Fili's 80 of 229 (34%), and controlled the cage for 3:12 versus Fili's 0:50.

However, Fili's wrestling proved decisive—he landed 4 of 12 takedown attempts (33%) while Bermudez managed just 1 of 11 (9%), allowing Fili to dictate positioning and accumulate control time. The split decision reflected the judges' differing assessments of whether Bermudez's superior striking output outweighed Fili's grappling control and activity on the canvas.

The result positioned Fili as a rising threat in the featherweight division's mid-tier ranks.