Charles Radtke Looks to Bounce Back at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates

Charles “Chuck Buffalo” Radtke is set to face Matthew “Semi the Jedi” Semelsberger in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates, taking place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on November 9, 2024. Radtke, who is currently 9-4 in his MMA career, is looking to bounce back from a recent loss to Carlos Prates in June. In that fight, Radtke suffered a first-round knockout via a body shot.

Radtke is known for his grind-it-out style, often closing the distance and engaging in the clinch to wear out his opponents. He has a history of performing well as an underdog, with nine of his 22 UFC wins coming in such situations. However, his recent loss to Prates was a setback, and he aims to regain momentum against Semelsberger.

Semelsberger, with a record of 11-7, poses a significant threat with his powerful right hand, but he has been vulnerable to pressure and grappling in the past. Radtke, who trains with welterweight champion Belal Muhammad‘s team, has improved his boxing and is expected to leverage his well-rounded skills to outmaneuver Semelsberger.

Analysts and experts, including SportsLine‘s Daniel Vithlani, are backing Radtke to win this matchup. Vithlani highlights Radtke’s ability to win in multiple ways and his improved boxing skills as key factors in his prediction.