LONE

Lone is an American middleweight competitor who trains with the American Top Team. Fighting from an orthodox stance, he has earned a reputation in the mixed martial arts community for his aggressive style, which blends forceful grappling with powerful striking. Prior to his upcoming matchup, he secured significant victories against several highly-ranked contenders.

Entering UFC Fight Night: du Plessis vs. Usman with a 6-2-0 record, Lone recently submitted Mike Smith using a rear-naked choke in May 2026. This victory followed a split decision defeat against John Johnson in March. Prior to that loss, Lone earned consecutive stoppage wins, defeating Seth Parker via TKO from punches in January 2026 and Caleb Smith by knockout in November 2025, which helped him rebound from an armbar submission loss to Leon Harris in September 2025.