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New massive UFC fights announced: Undefeated prospect returns!
Muhammad Mokaev will fight at UFC 286. Photo via Instagram: (@mokaev_muhammad)
Seasoned champions and undefeated prospects – UFC recently booked a bunch of interesting fighters for their upcoming events!
Muhammad Mokaev vs. Jafel Filho
Muhammad Mokaev. Photo via Instagram (@mokaev_muhammad)
Undefeated prospect Muhammad Mokaev is booked for a new fight.
At UFC 286 in London, the 22-year-old will face fellow flyweight Jafel Filho. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was first to report the news of the matchup.
Mokaev recovered from his recent shoulder surgery to face Contender Series fighter Jafel Filho, who will make his promotional debut in London on March 18.
Michelle ”Karate Hottie” Waterson Gomez vs. Luana Pinheiro
Michelle Waterson. Photo: USA Today Sports
Strawweight veteran Michelle Waterson-Gomez will return to action at UFC 287 against Brazilian prospect Luana Pinheiro. The event is scheduled for April 8 but has so far no venue or location.
ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was first to report the news of the matchup.
No. 11 ranked ”Karate Hottie” is 1-4 in her last five bouts, that includes former champions Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Carla Esparza.
Pinheiro holds the No. 13 spot on the rankings and is undefeated in the UFC with a promotional record of 2-0.
Karol Rosa vs. Norma Dumont
Norma Dumont. Photo via Instagram (@norma_dumont_mma)
Bantamweight Karol Rosa will move up to featherweight to clash with Norma Dumont at a UFC Fight Night event on April 22. The news of the matchup was first reported by Ag. Fight.
Rosa is 5-1 in the promotion, and comes from a win against Sweden’s Lina Länsberg at UFC 280 in October, while Dumont defeated Danyelle Wolf in September.
Justin Gaethje vs. Rafel Fiziev
Rafael Fiziev. Photo via Instagram: (@rafael_ataman_fiziev)
Top ranked lighweights Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev will clash at UFC 286. The matchup was first reported by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, and later confirmed by Dana White.
Read more: Massive lightweight fight: Justin Gaethje to clash with Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286
Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3
Leon Edwards defeated Kamaru Usman. Photo: Viaplay
Welterweight champion Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman will fight for a third time in a headline bout at UFC 286 on March 18.
Dana White announced the news at a recent press conference.
Read more: Champion Leon Edwards takes on big-time rival Kamaru Usman at UFC 286
Jon Jones vs. Cyril Gane
Jon Jones. Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie – USA TODAY Sports
Former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is set for his heavyweight debut as he will clash with former heavyweight interim champion Cyril Gane on March 4.
Read more: Jon Jones CONFIRMS heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285!