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UFC Fight Night 263: Garcia vs. Onama Headline Vegas Showdown

10/28/2025

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Summary

Garcia vs. Onama Showdown

UFC Fight Night 263 is set for November 1 at the Apex in Las Vegas, headlined by featherweights Steve Garcia and David Onama.
The undercard features Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Ante Delija and Jeremiah Wells vs. Themba Gorimbo.
Prelims start at 4 p.m. ET, with the main card at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Betting odds favor Garcia and Onama slightly, signaling a competitive night with potential upsets.

Summary

Dumas vs. Johnson Bout

UFC Fight Night 263 on November 1 in Las Vegas features Sedriques Dumas (10-3, 3-3 UFC) against Johnson, a newcomer with six first-round knockouts.
Johnson earned his UFC contract with a 64-second knockout and will drop from heavyweight to middleweight for the bout.
Light heavyweight Billy Elekana (8-2, 1-1 UFC) debuts against Christian, a 6-foot-7 fighter known for finishing all his fights.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural UFC event, held on November 12, 1993, in Denver, Colorado, was co-founded by Art Davie and Rorion Gracie to showcase various martial arts in a no-holds-barred format. Despite initial criticism and bans in 36 states, the UFC evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry, introducing weight classes and regulations by 1997, which helped legitimize mixed martial arts as a recognized sport.

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Garcia vs. Onama Showdown

UFC Fight Night 263 is set for November 1 at the Apex in Las Vegas, headlined by featherweights Steve Garcia and David Onama.
The undercard features Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Ante Delija and Jeremiah Wells vs. Themba Gorimbo.
Prelims start at 4 p.m. ET, with the main card at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Betting odds favor Garcia and Onama slightly, signaling a competitive night with potential upsets.

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