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Matthew Wells

UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle boxing action Nov. 30-Dec. 2

This week, the UFC returns to The Lone Star State’s capitol.

UFC on ESPN 52 takes place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas is headlined by a lightweight bout between Beneil Dariush and Arman Tsarukyan.

Elsewhere, many other combat sports events are taking place that feature a number of familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner.

Check out which veterans of the global MMA leader are competing Nov. 30-Dec. 2.

Scroll below to see how the UFC veterans fared last week, and see the names and details of this weekend’s competitors.

Upcoming event information from Tapology.

Next fight: Dec. 1 vs. Josh Weston at JW Fights 6
Last MMA fight: TKO win vs. Wesley Martins at Peak Fighting 28 on May 6, 2023
Last UFC fight: TKO loss vs. Curtis Blaydes at UFC Fight Night 96 on Oct. 1, 2016
Record since UFC exit: 2-4 MMA, 1-0 boxing, 1-0 kickboxing, 0-1 muay Thai

Next fight: Dec. 2 vs. Jae Young Kim at Shooto: MOBSTYLES presents FIGHT&MOSH
Last MMA fight: TKO loss vs. Aung La N Sang at ONE Championship 163 on Nov. 19, 2022
Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision loss vs. Alexey Kunchenko at UFC Fight Night 142 on Dec. 1, 2018
Record since UFC exit: 1-3

Next fight: Dec. 2 vs. Jay Fish at BYB 22 (bareknuckle boxing)
Last MMA fight (also last UFC bout): TKO loss vs. Tyson Pedro at UFC Fight Night 205 on April 23, 2022
Record since UFC exit: 1-0 bareknuckle boxing

Next fight: Dec. 2 vs. Christine Ferea at BKFC 56 (bareknuckle boxing)
Last MMA fight: Unanimous decision win vs. Elina Kallionidou at Bellator 240 on Feb. 22, 2020
Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision loss vs. Ashlee Evans-Smith at UFC 223 on April 7, 2018
Record since UFC exit: 1-1 MMA, 3-2 bareknuckle boxing, 0-1 boxing

Next fight: Dec. 2 vs. Jimmie Rivera at BKFC 56 (bareknuckle boxing)
Last MMA fight: Submission loss vs. Natan Schulte at 2022 PFL Championships on Nov. 25, 2022
Last UFC fight: Submission loss vs. Mateusz Gamrot at UFC on July 17, 2021
Record since UFC exit: 1-2 MMA, 0-1-1 boxing

Next fight: Dec. 2 vs. Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 56 (bareknuckle boxing)
Last MMA fight (also last UFC bout): Unanimous decision loss vs. Pedro Munhoz at UFC Fight Night 186 on Feb. 27, 2021
Record since UFC exit: 1-0-1 bareknuckle boxing

Next fight: Dec. 2 vs. Ben Rothwell at BKFC 56 (bareknuckle boxing)
Last MMA fight: TKO loss vs. Phil De Fries at KSW 79 on Feb. 25, 2023
Last UFC fight: TKO loss vs. Frank Mir at UFC Fight Night 71 on July 15, 2015 (Fight vs. Jeff Huhges on Sept. 14, 2019 overturned to no contest)
Record since UFC exit: 0-1

Next fight: Dec. 2 vs. Todd Duffee at BKFC 56 (bareknuckle boxing)
Last MMA fight (also last UFC bout): TKO loss vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima at UFC Fight Night 197 on Nov. 13, 2021
Record since UFC exit: 2-0 bareknuckle boxing

Next fight: Dec. 2 vs. Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 56 (bareknuckle boxing)
Last MMA fight (also last UFC bout): Unanimous decision loss vs. Daniel Rodriguez at UFC on ABC 2 on April 10, 2021
Record since UFC exit: 3-0 bareknuckle boxing, 1-0 custom rules

Next fight: Dec. 2 vs. Mike Perry at BKFC 56 (bareknuckle boxing)
Last MMA fight: Unanimous decision loss vs. Re Yoon Ok at ONE on TNT 4 on April 28, 2021
Last UFC fight: TKO loss vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC on FOX 30 on July 28, 2018
Record since UFC exit: 1-2 (1 NC) MMA, 1-0 bareknuckle boxing

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