Roman Puga is favored to win against Hamzeh Trad with moneyline odds of 1.65, thanks to his superior striking accuracy of 58% and recent knockout victory over a top contender in his last LFA bout on January 24, 2026, while Trad has struggled with a 1-2 record in his past three fights. Puga's takedown defense stands at 82%, neutralizing Trad's grappling attempts effectively. DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports offers the sharpest lines for this matchup.

The LFA match between Roman Puga and Hamzeh Trad starts at 10:30 PM ET on February 27, 2026, which corresponds to 3:30 AM UTC on February 28.

The fight takes place at the Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, Indiana, USA, an intimate venue with a 1,200-capacity event center known for its electric atmosphere in regional MMA events.

Prediction: Roman Puga wins by decision or TKO in round 2, backed by odds of 1.65 moneyline and -150 spread; his 4-fight unbeaten streak since December 2025 and 7 knockdowns in his last 5 bouts give him the edge over Trad's vulnerability to power punches, as seen in his February 2026 loss.

No prior head-to-head meetings exist between Roman Puga and Hamzeh Trad, but Puga holds a 7-2 record in LFA with wins over similar-sized opponents, while Trad is 5-4 with 3 submission losses; recent form favors Puga who submitted his last opponent on January 17, 2026.