The UFC continues to stack its calendar with thrilling matchups, and a fresh wave of fight announcements has fight fans buzzing. From rising prospects to seasoned veterans, these newly booked contests promise high-stakes action across multiple weight classes in the coming months.
Flyweight Fireworks in July
Kicking off the action on July 11th, we have a compelling flyweight clash between Alessandro Costa and Cody Durden. Costa, known as “Nono,” brings a professional record of 16-5-0, with a significant finishing rate including 7 knockouts and 6 submissions. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Costa has shown impressive power, with all four of his UFC victories coming by TKO. He’s coming off a TKO win in June 2026. Facing him is Cody “Custom Made” Durden, who holds an 18-10-1 record. Durden, a southpaw, is recognized for his strong wrestling game, averaging nearly four takedowns per 15 minutes. This bout pits Costa's striking and submission threat against Durden's relentless grappling.
Welterweight Warriors and Lightweight Prospects
July 18th features a welterweight encounter as Jean-Paul “Mufasa” Lebosnoyani (10-2-0) takes on Seokhyeon “The Korean Tyson” Ko (13-2-0). Lebosnoyani, a Gracie-trained black belt in BJJ, boasts a highly efficient finishing record with 3 KOs and 5 submissions, and is currently undefeated in the UFC with a 2-0 record. Ko, a southpaw with a background in Sambo, is a powerful boxer-grappler with 6 KOs and 7 decisions, also holding a perfect 2-0 UFC record. This fight is a classic grappler-versus-grappler-with-power matchup.
On July 25th, the lightweight division takes center stage with two intriguing bouts. Mike “Beast Boy” Davis (12-3-0), a powerful striker with 8 knockouts to his name, faces the undefeated Nurullo “Tajik Eagle” Aliev (11-0-0). Davis is known for his knockout power and adaptability, while Aliev, a grappling-heavy fighter and former Gorilla Fighting Lightweight world champion, has secured 9 of his 11 wins by decision. This promises a clash of styles. Also on July 25th, the undefeated Magomed “Wild Chanco” Zaynukov (8-0-0), a former Muay Thai world champion with 5 KOs, meets Damian “The Butcher” Rzepecki (10-0-0). Rzepecki, a former FEN Lightweight Champion, is a formidable finisher with 4 KOs and 5 submissions. Both fighters enter the Octagon with spotless professional records, guaranteeing a high-stakes affair.
August Action Heats Up
August 8th brings a lightweight battle between Mateusz “Gamer” Gamrot (26-4-0, 1 NC) and Quillan Salkilld (12-1-0). Gamrot, ranked #6 in the lightweight division, is a highly accomplished grappler and black belt in BJJ with a balanced attack of 8 KOs and 6 submissions. He will face the rising Australian prospect Salkilld, an orthodox fighter and BJJ black belt who holds a perfect 5-0 UFC record with 5 KOs and 4 submissions, and is currently ranked #8 in the Meta UFC lightweight rankings. This is a significant test for Salkilld against a top-tier opponent.
The action continues on August 15th with a loaded card. Geoff “Handz of Steel” Neal (16-8-0), ranked #15 at welterweight, known for his striking power with 10 KOs, faces Chidi “Bang Bang” Njokuani (25-12-0, 1 NC), a Muay Thai specialist with 15 KOs. This welterweight clash is set to be a stand-up war. Neil “The Haitian Sensation” Magny (31-14-0), who holds the record for most wins in UFC welterweight history with 24, will test his veteran prowess against submission specialist Ramiz Brahimaj (13-6-0), who has 12 submission victories. Lightweight Jalin “The Tarantula” Turner (15-9-0), a brown belt in BJJ with 11 KOs, takes on Kaue Fernandes (11-2-0), a dangerous finisher with 6 KOs and 7 first-round finishes. In the middleweight division, Mansur Abdul-Malik (9-1-1), a wrestling standout with 7 KOs, meets Dustin Stoltzfus (16-8-0), an orthodox fighter with a balanced skillset. Finally, welterweights Jeremiah Wells (13-4-1), known for his finishing ability with 5 KOs and 4 submissions, clashes with Myktybek Orolbai (16-2-1), a Kyrgyz wrestling phenom who holds the UFC welterweight record for takedowns in a single bout.
These newly announced fights promise an exciting stretch for MMA fans, showcasing a blend of striking power, grappling expertise, and undefeated streaks across various divisions.
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