The UFC will be making its way to Florida this week for their final event of the year. UFC on ESPN 63 is set to take place at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, featuring a compelling welterweight bout between former interim champion Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley. Additionally, various other combat sports events will showcase numerous familiar names who have previously competed under the UFC banner. You can find out which veterans of the global MMA leader are set to compete from December 13th to 15th.
Below, we provide a detailed summary of how the UFC veterans performed last week, along with information about the upcoming weekend’s competitors. This comprehensive coverage is largely derived from upcoming event details on Tapology.
Here’s a recap of last week’s results: Jarred Brooks faced a split decision loss against Reece McLaren at ONE Fight Night 26. In bareknuckle boxing at BKFC 69, Braxton Smith achieved a TKO win over Alex Davis, and Nate Maness earned a TKO victory against Nick Burgos. Makhmud Muradov was scheduled to compete on December 7th against Norman Parke at Fame 23 (boxing), but the official results are still pending. Similarly, Leonardo Guimaraes was set to fight Vladimir Seliverstov at Open Fighting Championship 49 on December 7th, with official decisions awaited. Meanwhile, Jin Soo Son secured a submission win over Kosuke Terashima at DEEP 123 Impact.
Muhammad Mokaev, boasting a record of 12-0 in MMA and 7-0 in UFC, will face Joevincent So on December 13th at Brave CF 91. His last MMA fight was a unanimous decision win against Manel Cape at UFC 304 on July 27, 2024, with no fights recorded since his UFC departure.
Hunter Azure, with an MMA record of 11-4 and a UFC record of 2-2, is set to confront Joel Haro on December 13 at Fierce FC 36. Azure’s latest MMA engagement resulted in a submission loss to Vince Morales at UFL 5 and his last UFC fight was a split decision loss to Jack Shore at UFC on ABC 2. Post-UFC, his record stands at 2-2.
Jennifer Maia, standing at 22-10-1 in MMA and having a UFC record of 6-6, will fight Talita Bernardo on December 13 at Invicta FC 59. She last emerged victorious over Mayra Cantuaria via unanimous decision at Invicta FC 56 and incurred a UFC defeat by unanimous decision to Viviane Araujo at UFC Fight Night 230, with a post-UFC record of 1-0.
Talita Bernardo, with a 11-4 record in MMA and 1-3 in UFC, will also take on Jennifer Maia at Invicta FC 59 on December 13. Her last action in MMA was a submission victory against Olga Rubin at Invicta FC 55; her last UFC endeavor ended in a knockout loss to Viviane Araujo at UFC 237. Since exiting UFC, Bernardo maintains an undefeated streak of 5-0.
Takashi Sato, holding a 16-7 record in MMA and 2-5 in UFC, is slated to go against Yoon Sung Jang on December 14 at ZFN 02. Sato’s last MMA appearance was a unanimous decision loss to Themba Gorimbo at UFC Fight Night 223. He hasn’t competed since leaving the UFC.
Laureano Staropoli, showing a record of 13-6 in MMA and 2-4 in UFC, is localized to confront Abdoul Abdouraguimov on December 14 at the 2024 PFL Europe Championship. His last bout resulted in a submission loss to Murad Ramazanov at the 2024 PFL 3, while his final UFC encounter saw a unanimous decision defeat to Jamie Pickett at UFC Fight Night 196. Since his UFC exit, Staropoli holds a 4-1 record.
Leonardo Guimaraes, with a 13-9-1 MMA record and 0-2 in UFC, is to face Magomed Saidov on December 14 at MMA Series. Guimaraes last experienced a unanimous decision defeat by Geronimo dos Santos at Premier Fight League, with his final UFC fight ending in a submission loss to Antonio Carlos Junior. He has scored a post-UFC record of 2-6-1 in MMA and 0-2 in boxing.
Maxim Grishin, possessing a 32-10-2 MMA record and 2-3 in UFC, is linked to compete against Oleg Olenichev on December 15 at ACA 182. His prior MMA match was declared a no contest against Asylzhan Bakhytzhanuly at RCC 17, while his concluding UFC fight saw a unanimous decision loss to Philipe Lins at UFC on ESPN 46. Post-UFC, Grishin’s record reflects 0-0 with one no contest.
Klidson Abreu, bearing a 16-5 MMA record and 1-2 in UFC, is scheduled for a December 15 showdown with Muhammad Vakhaev at ACA 182. His recent MMA contest was a no contest against Renan Ferreira at 2022 PFL 5, with his last UFC clash resulting in a no contest vs. Jamahal Hill at UFC on ESPN 9. His record since the UFC exit stands at 1-1 with one no contest.
Mana Martinez, having a 10-5 record in MMA and 2-2 in UFC, is to take on Reyes Cortez on December 15 at Fury FC 99. He last experienced a TKO loss against Felipe Efrain at Fury FC 80, and his final UFC fight ended in a majority decision loss to Cameron Saaiman at UFC 285. Post-UFC, Martinez remains 0-1.
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