Bruno Lopes vs Mikheil Sazhiniani — Fight recap

Bruno Lopes stopped Mikheil Sazhiniani via KO/TKO in the second round at 4:14 on August 13, 2024, with referee Herb Dean officiating. Lopes controlled the striking exchanges throughout, landing 28 of 59 significant strikes (47%) while Sazhiniani managed only 21 of 75 (28%), a stark efficiency gap that dictated the fight's trajectory.

Despite neither fighter securing takedowns—Lopes went 0 for 1 and Sazhiniani 0 for 6—Lopes' superior striking accuracy, particularly with his leg kicks (7 of 7) and head strikes (16 of 45), created the opening for the finish. Sazhiniani absorbed a knockdown but could not recover before the stoppage.

The victory showcases Lopes' striking precision and timing in a decisive performance that should elevate his standing in the division.