UFC veterans compete in combat sports events from Oct. 2 to 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Several former UFC fighters are scheduled to compete this weekend from October 2 to 4 across various combat sports. The highlights include Natalia Silva and Wang Cong fighting for the vacant women's flyweight title at UFC 322 in Salt Lake City. Notable matchups in bareknuckle MMA are Anthony Smith vs. Jordan Heiderman and Kurt Holobaugh vs. Jhonasky Sojo. Last weekend saw mixed results for UFC veterans, with Tony Ferguson achieving a knockout win while Yoel Romero lost by unanimous decision. As these athletes transition to different formats, their performances may impact future bouts and standings.
- •UFC 322 features a title fight on October 2.
- •Anthony Smith vs. Jordan Heiderman is a highlighted matchup.
- •Tony Ferguson scored a knockout win last weekend.
- •Yoel Romero lost by unanimous decision last weekend.
- •Veterans compete in MMA, boxing, and bareknuckle events.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — UFC veterans in combat sports action Oct. 2-4
"Check out which veterans of the UFC are competing around the globe this weekend.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
UFC•Oct 2, 2026, 2:00 PMUFC 332 fight card -- Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong: Five biggest storylines to follow in Salt Lake City
UFC•Oct 2, 2026, 1:31 PMUFC 332 preview, predictions: Worst main event in history?
UFC•Oct 2, 2026, 12:28 PMCurrent, former and future champions litter the 2026 MMA 30 under 30 list
UFC•Oct 2, 2026, 12:08 PMRaoni Barcelos says he’s ‘really fine’ following frightening UFC stoppage
UFC•Oct 2, 2026, 12:00 PMPaddy Pimblett Pitches Coaching TUF Against Ilia Topuria
MMA•Oct 2, 2026, 11:00 AMUmar Nurmagomedov vs. Urijah Faber set for RAF Abu Dhabi
