UFC veterans in MMA, boxing and bareknuckle action Oct. 17-21

This week, the UFC is heading to Abu Dhabi for UFC 294, a highly-anticipated pay-per-view event happening at the Etihad Arena. The main event will feature a lightweight title bout between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski 2, while the co-feature will showcase a fight between Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev. Fans can expect an action-packed night of fights, and there are several other combat sports events happening around the same time that include notable veterans from the UFC roster. If you’re looking to catch up on who’s competing in the world of MMA from October 17 to 22, read on for all the important details.

Here’s a list of fighters and their upcoming bouts:

– Ali Alqaisi: Record – 15-6 MMA, 0-2 UFC. Next Fight – October 20 against Tony Soto at BKFC 52 (bareknuckle boxing). Alqaisi’s last MMA fight was a majority decision win against Brad Robison at Synergy FC 1 on September 10, 2022. His last UFC fight was a TKO loss against Alatengheili at UFC on ESPN 34 on April 16, 2022. Since leaving the UFC, Alqaisi has a 1-0 MMA record and a 2-0 record in bareknuckle boxing.

– Cameron VanCamp: Record – 15-7-1 MMA, 0-2 UFC. Next Fight – October 20 against Jeremie Holloway at BKFC 52 (bareknuckle boxing). VanCamp’s last MMA fight was a TKO loss against Nikolas Motta at UFC Fight Night 210 on September 17, 2022. Since leaving the UFC, VanCamp hasn’t fought in any other professional bouts.

– Charles Rosa: Record – 14-8 MMA, 5-8 UFC. Next Fight – TBA. Rosa’s last MMA fight was a TKO loss against Justin Jaynes at UFC Fight Night 191 on September 18, 2021. He doesn’t have any upcoming fights scheduled.

– Don Shainis: Record – 13-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC. Next Fight – TBA. Shainis hasn’t fought since his unanimous decision loss against AJ McKee at Bellator 205 on September 21, 2018. He doesn’t have any upcoming fights scheduled.

– Eric Spicely: Record – 13-8 MMA, 2-5 UFC. Next Fight – TBA. Spicely’s last MMA fight was a submission win against Marcelo Nunes at CES 54 on January 19, 2019. He doesn’t have any upcoming fights scheduled.

– Anthony Ivy: Record – 12-7 MMA, 0-2 UFC. Next Fight – October 20 against Justin Patterson at XKO 64. Ivy’s last MMA fight was a unanimous decision loss against Bryan Barberena at UFC Fight Night 177 on September 12, 2020. Since leaving the UFC, Ivy has a 4-3 record.

– George Sotiropoulos: Record – 14-7 MMA, 7-4 UFC. Next Fight – October 21 against Laban Stringer at Ultimate Legends (boxing). Sotiropoulos’s last MMA fight was a unanimous decision loss against Mike Ricci at Titan FC 29 on August 22, 2014. His last UFC fight was a unanimous decision loss against KJ Noons at UFC 166 on October 19, 2013. Since leaving the UFC, Sotiropoulos has a 0-1, 1 NC record in MMA and a 0-1 record in boxing.

– Viviane Pereira: Record – 14-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC. Next Fight – TBA. Pereira’s last MMA fight was a unanimous decision win against Aline Nery at Samurai FC 15 on June 8, 2019. She doesn’t have any upcoming fights scheduled.

– Dakota Bush: Record – 10-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC. Next Fight – TBA. Bush’s last MMA fight was a unanimous decision loss against Austin Hubbard at UFC Fight Night 193 on October 23, 2021. He doesn’t have any upcoming fights scheduled.

– Rashad Coulter: Record – 9-5 MMA, 1-3 UFC. Next Fight – TBA. Coulter’s last MMA fight was a knockout win against Chad Curry at SFC 12 on February 9, 2019. He doesn’t have any upcoming fights scheduled.

Stay tuned for more updates on these fighters and their upcoming bouts. For more information, visit Tapology. And if you missed last week’s fights, you can check out the results on MMA Junkie.

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