UFC veterans compete in various combat sports this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
This weekend features several UFC veterans participating in various combat sports events worldwide, including UFC Fight Night 290 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday. Key matchups include Brendan Allen facing Christian Leroy Duncan. Notable appearances from last week include Jose Torres and Kurt Holobaugh securing TKO victories in bareknuckle MMA, while Anthony Smith and Brok Weaver suffered TKO losses. Upcoming fights for UFC veterans include Nick Maximov vs. Wildemar Santos and Kazula Vargas vs. Kristjan Toniste.
- •UFC Fight Night 290 takes place on Saturday in Las Vegas.
- •Brendan Allen faces Christian Leroy Duncan in the main event.
- •Jose Torres and Kurt Holobaugh won TKO victories last weekend.
- •Anthony Smith lost by TKO and Brok Weaver by TKO.
- •Nick Maximov and Kazula Vargas are scheduled to fight this week.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle action Oct. 9-10
"Check out which veterans of the UFC are competing around the globe this weekend.
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