The excitement is palpable as the UFC makes its much-anticipated return to Las Vegas this weekend! UFC Fight Night 278 is set to light up the Meta APEX, featuring a thrilling welterweight clash between former champion Belal Muhammad and rising star Gabriel Bonfim.
But the action doesn’t stop there. Last week, several UFC veterans took to the ring and octagon across various combat sports, showcasing their skills and grit. Let’s dive into how these fighters fared and who’s gearing up for the upcoming weekend.
In the latest results, Xiaocan Feng faced a no contest against Farida Abdueva at Road to UFC, while Yohan Lainesse suffered a TKO loss to Jhonoven Pati at Samourai MMA 19. On a brighter note, Francimar Barroso claimed a split decision victory over Sergey Sengeim at MMA Series 94, and Michal Figlak secured a unanimous decision win against Dorobshokh Nabotov at FNC 31.
However, not all outcomes were favorable. Greg Hardy experienced a knockout loss to Darko Stosic at the same event, while John Phillips and Darren Till celebrated TKO victories in bareknuckle boxing at BKFC 90. Meanwhile, Holly Holm faced a majority decision defeat against Stephanie Han in a boxing match, and Teruto Ishihara also suffered a TKO loss against Yuto Iino at Lemon Shooto 6.
Looking ahead, several fighters are set to step back into action. Daniel Lacerda, with a record of 13-7 in MMA, will face Taron Grigoryan at Tuff-N-Uff 154 on June 5. Diego Brandao, who boasts a 32-22 record, is scheduled to fight Nurbek Kabdrakhmanov at Orda Global Fights 1 on June 6.
Anthony Pettis, known for his dynamic fighting style, is also on the card, taking on Adil Boranbayev at Orda Global Fights 1. Baergeng Jieleyisi and Grigorii Popov are set to clash with Nikolay Samisen and Rizvan Abu, respectively, on June 6, while Martin Buday and Zhalgas Zhumagulov will both be competing at OKTAGON 89.
The weekend promises to be packed with thrilling matchups, including Muhammad Mokaev, who remains undefeated at 15-0, facing Jorge Calvo at WOW 31. Meanwhile, João Zeferino and John Allan are set to meet at LMC 1, with both fighters eager to turn their fortunes around after their UFC stints.
As the combat sports scene heats up, fans are left wondering: which veteran will reclaim their glory, and who will rise to the occasion in this weekend’s bouts?
