The UFC is making its return to Las Vegas this week for UFC Fight Night 289 at the Meta APEX, showcasing a bantamweight showdown between Raul Rosas Jr. and Raoni Barcelos. Meanwhile, several former UFC fighters are actively competing across different combat sports on the regional circuits. Below, you’ll find last week’s performances of these UFC veterans as well as details on their upcoming bouts.
Last Week’s Results:
- Will Chope fought Mostafa Ashouri in bareknuckle boxing at ZFC 2 on September 18; official results are still pending.
- Don’Tale Mayes experienced a unanimous decision loss to Jake Craig at Unified MMA 69.
- Darian Weeks earned a split decision victory over Hunter Lee at the same event.
- Andre Fialho suffered a unanimous decision loss to Brayan Aspegren at ICF 8.
James Llontop (18-9 MMA, 0-3 UFC)
- Next fight: September 23 vs. Ricardo Romero at Inka 61.
- Last MMA bout: TKO loss to Magomed Saliva at JSC 4 on April 18, 2026.
- Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision loss to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 309 on November 16, 2024.
- Record since leaving UFC: 4 wins and 4 losses.
Salim Touahri (11-4 MMA, 0-3 UFC)
- Next matchup: September 25 vs. Daniel Rutkowski at MMA Attack 7 (caged boxing).
- Last MMA win: Knockout over Gracjan Szadzinski at Clout MMA 5 on June 8, 2024.
- Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision loss to Mickey Gall at UFC on ESPN 5 on August 3, 2019.
- Post-UFC record: 1-0 MMA, 0-0-1 exhibition MMA, and 0-1 exhibition boxing.
Alex Oliveira (26-19-1 MMA, 11-10 UFC)
- Upcoming fight: September 25 vs. Juan Pablo Varela at LMC 3.
- Last MMA bout: TKO loss to Omar Tuareg at Beazt Fight Night on June 13, 2026.
- Last UFC appearance: TKO loss to Kevin Holland at UFC 272 on March 5, 2022.
- Record since leaving UFC includes 4-6 MMA and 0-1 karate.
Karlos Vemola (38-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC)
- Next fight: September 26 vs. Frederic Vosgrone at OKTAGON 94.
- Latest MMA result: Unanimous decision win over Attila Vegh at OKTAGON 72 on June 14, 2025.
- Last UFC fight: Submission loss to Caio Magalhaes at UFC on FUEL TV 10 on June 8, 2013.
- Since UFC, his record stands at 29-5 MMA with 1-0 exhibition boxing.
Yoel Romero (16-7 MMA, 9-4 UFC)
- Upcoming bout: September 26 vs. Darren Till at BKFC 94 (bareknuckle boxing).
- Last MMA contest: Unanimous decision win over Thiago Santos at PFL vs. Bellator on February 24, 2024.
- Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 248 on March 7, 2020.
- Post-UFC record includes 3-2 MMA, 1-0 bareknuckle MMA, 1-0 bareknuckle boxing, and 2-0 in custom rules matches.
Darren Till (18-5-1 MMA, 6-5-1 UFC)
- Next fight: September 26 vs. Yoel Romero at BKFC 94 (bareknuckle boxing).
- Last MMA and UFC fight: Submission loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 282 on December 10, 2022.
- Record since UFC: 1-0 in boxing, 1-0 in bareknuckle boxing, and 2-0 in exhibition boxing.
Braxton Smith (5-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
- Next fight: September 26 vs. Khetag Sabeev at Peak Fighting 54.
- Last MMA bout: TKO loss to Lucas Armand at War at the Wex 7 on November 22, 2025.
- Last UFC fight: TKO loss to Parker Porter at UFC 288 on May 6, 2023.
- Record since UFC: 0-1 MMA, 1-1 bareknuckle boxing, 0-1 kickboxing, 0-1 karate, and 0-1 in custom rules.
Tony Ferguson (25-11 MMA, 15-9 UFC)
- Next bout: September 26 against Mahmoud Fawzy Sebie at Cejudo vs. Walton (boxing).
- Last MMA and UFC appearance: Submission loss to Michael Chiesa on August 3, 2024.
- Post-UFC record: 1-0 boxing and 1-0 exhibition boxing.
Henry Cejudo (16-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC)
- Next fight: September 26 vs. Javon Walton at Cejudo vs. Walton (boxing).
- Last MMA and UFC fight: Unanimous decision loss to Payton Talbott at UFC 323 on December 6, 2025.
- No recorded fights since leaving the UFC.
This report was originally published by MMA Junkie under the title: UFC Veterans in Combat Sports Action Sept. 23-26.
Fan Take:
This update highlights how former UFC fighters continue to impact various combat sports beyond the Octagon, showcasing their versatility and hunger for competition. For fight fans, tracking these veterans’ journeys offers insight into the evolving landscape of combat sports and the enduring influence of UFC alumni across multiple fighting disciplines.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
