UFC Fight Night: New Bouts Announced

The UFC has been busy adding exciting matchups to upcoming fight cards. Here's a look at some of the newly announced bouts:

August 22, 2026

The first of these new bookings sees an intriguing clash between Anthony Wint (7-0) and Terrance Chatman (5-1). Wint, a former NFL linebacker, has been dominant, with six of his seven wins coming by finish. Chatman, a heavyweight with a 5-1 record, also boasts significant finishing power, with four knockouts to his name.

August 29, 2026

Flyweights Bilal Hasan (9-0, 1 NC) and Nilson Rojas (9-0) are set to face off. Hasan, an undefeated fighter with eight finishes, makes his UFC debut. Rojas, also undefeated, has finished seven of his nine opponents, showcasing his dangerous striking.

September 26, 2026

Young phenom Raul Rosas Jr. will take on the experienced Raoni Barcelos. Rosas Jr. has been steadily building his record, while Barcelos brings a wealth of experience into this bantamweight contest.

October 3, 2026

A stacked card on October 3rd features several new additions:

In the middleweight division, Marvin Vettori (25-8-0) is slated to meet Ismail Naurdiev (25-8-0). Vettori, a seasoned contender, will look to overcome Naurdiev, who has a high finish rate with 13 knockouts and 6 submissions.

Light heavyweights Johnny Walker (21-8-0) and Mick Parkin (8-1-0) are set to collide. Walker is known for his dynamic striking and unpredictable style, while Parkin will be looking to make a statement against a veteran.

A flyweight bout will see Deiveson Figueiredo (23-3-1) face Payton Talbott (11-1-0). Figueiredo, a former champion, brings championship pedigree, while Talbott has shown impressive power with seven knockouts.

In another flyweight matchup, the undefeated Imanol Rodriguez (7-0) will face Alden Coria (13-3-0, 1 NC). Rodriguez has finished six of his seven wins, and Coria will be looking to test his finishing ability.

Middleweights Damian Pinas (10-5-0) and Andrey Pulyaev (10-5-0) are scheduled to compete. Pulyaev, with six knockouts, will be looking to add to his finish count.

Veteran Court McGee (22-11-0) will meet Eric Nolan (8-5-0) in a welterweight bout. McGee brings a wealth of experience, while Nolan will be looking to utilize his power, with four of his wins coming by knockout.

Finally, a middleweight clash will feature the powerful Ateba Gautier against the dangerous Roman Kopylov (12-2-0). Kopylov has a significant knockout percentage, making this a potentially explosive fight.

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