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UFC veterans in MMA action Dec. 13-15

matthew wells
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This week, the UFC travels to Florida for its final event of the year.

UFC on ESPN 63 takes place at Amalie Arena in Tampa, and it features a welterweight bout between former interim champion Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley.

Elsewhere, many other combat sports events are taking place, featuring several familiar names who have competed under the UFC banner.

Check out which veterans of the global MMA leader are competing Dec. 13-15.

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.

Last week's results

  • Jarred Brooks: Split decision loss vs. Reece McLaren at ONE Fight Night 26

  • Braxton Smith: TKO win vs. Alex Davis at BKFC 69 (bareknuckle boxing)

  • Nate Maness: TKO win vs. Nick Burgos at BKFC 69 (bareknuckle boxing)

  • Makhmud Muradov: Dec. 7 vs. Norman Parke at Fame 23 (boxing) – official results pending

  • Norman Parke: Dec. 7 vs. Makhmud Muradov at Fame 23 (boxing) – official results pending

  • Leonardo Guimaraes: Dec. 7 vs. Vladimir Seliverstov at Open Fighting Championship 49 – official results pending

  • Jin Soo Son: Submission win vs. Kosuke Terashima at DEEP 123 Impact

Muhammad Mokaev (12-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC)

Mixed Martial Arts - UFC 304 - Manchester - Co-op Live, Manchester, Britain - July 28, 2024. Muhammad Mokaev celebrates after winning his fight against Manel Kape. REUTERS/John Sibley
Mixed Martial Arts - UFC 304 - Manchester - Co-op Live, Manchester, Britain - July 28, 2024. Muhammad Mokaev celebrates after winning his fight against Manel Kape. REUTERS/John Sibley

  • Next fight: Dec. 13 vs. Joevincent So at Brave CF 91

  • Last MMA fight (also last UFC bout): Unanimous decision win vs. Manel Cape at UFC 304 on July 27, 2024

  • Record since UFC exit: 0-0

Hunter Azure (11-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC)

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  • Next fight: Dec. 13 vs. Joel Haro at Fierce FC 36

  • Last MMA fight: Submission loss vs. Vince Morales at UFL 5

  • Last UFC fight: Split decision loss vs. Jack Shore at UFC on ABC 2 on April 10, 2021

  • Record since UFC exit: 2-2

Jennifer Maia (22-10-1 MMA, 6-6 UFC)

Jennifer Maia Invicta FC 56 weigh-ins
Jennifer Maia Invicta FC 56 weigh-ins

  • Next fight: Dec. 13 vs. Talita Bernardo at Invicta FC 59

  • Last MMA fight: Unanimous decision win vs. Mayra Cantuaria at Invicta FC 56 on August. 9, 2024

  • Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision loss vs. Viviane Araujo at UFC Fight Night 230 on Oct. 14, 2023

  • Record since UFC exit: 1-0

Talita Bernardo (11-4 MMA, 1-3 UFC)

Talita Bernardo Invicta FC 55 weigh-ins
Talita Bernardo Invicta FC 55 weigh-ins

  • Next fight: Dec. 13 vs. Jennifer Maia at Invicta FC 59

  • Last MMA fight: Submission win vs. Olga Rubin at Invicta FC 55 on June 28, 2024

  • Last UFC fight: Knockout loss vs. Viviane Araujo at UFC 237 on May 11, 2019

  • Record since UFC exit: 5-0

Takashi Sato (16-7 MMA, 2-5 UFC)

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  • Next fight: Dec. 14 vs. Yoon Sung Jang at ZFN 02

  • Last MMA fight (also last UFC bout): Unanimous decision loss vs. Themba Gorimbo at UFC Fight Night 223 on May 20, 2023

  • Record since UFC exit: 0-0

Laureano Staropoli (13-6 MMA, 2-4 UFC)

  • Next fight: Dec. 14 vs. Abdoul Abdouraguimov at 2024 PFL Europe Championship

  • Last MMA fight: Submission loss vs. Murad Ramazanov at 2024 PFL 3 on April 19, 2024

  • Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision loss vs. Jamie Pickett at UFC Fight Night 196 on Oct. 23, 2021

  • Record since UFC exit: 4-1

Leonardo Guimaraes (13-9-1 MMA, 0-2 UFC)

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  • Next fight: Dec. 14 vs. Magomed Saidov at MMA Series

  • Last MMA fight: Unanimous decision loss vs. Geronimo dos Santos at Premier Fight League on Feb. 11, 2023

  • Last UFC fight: Submission loss vs. Antonio Carlos Junior at UFC Fight Night 94 on Sept. 17, 2016

  • Record since UFC exit: 2-6-1 MMA, 0-2 boxing

Maxim Grishin (32-10-2 MMA, 2-3 UFC)

Maxim Grishin
Maxim Grishin

  • Next fight: Dec. 15 vs. Oleg Olenichev at ACA 182

  • Last MMA fight: No contest vs. Asylzhan Bakhytzhanuly at RCC 17 on Dec. 15, 2023

  • Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision loss vs. Philipe Lins at UFC on ESPN 46 on June 3, 2023

  • Record since UFC exit: 0-0 (1 NC)

Klidson Abreu (16-5 MMA, 1-2 UFC)

Klidson Abreu
Klidson Abreu

  • Next fight: Dec. 15 vs. Muhammad Vakhaev at ACA 182

  • Last MMA fight: No contest vs. Renan Ferreira at 2022 PFL 5 on June 24, 2022

  • Last UFC fight: No contest vs. Jamahal Hill at UFC on ESPN 9 on May 30, 2020

  • Record since UFC exit: 1-1 (1 NC)

Mana Martinez (10-5 MMA, 2-2 UFC)

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  • Next fight: Dec. 15 vs. Reyes Cortez at Fury FC 99

  • Last MMA fight: TKO loss vs. Felipe Efrain at Fury FC 80 on June 25, 2023

  • Last UFC fight: Majority decision loss vs. Cameron Saaiman at UFC 285 on March 4, 2023

  • Record since UFC exit: 0-1

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC veterans in MMA action Dec. 13-15