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Undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov Set for February Showdown

1/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Usman Nurmagomedov, undefeated at 20-0, will face Alfie Davis on February 7, 2026.
Reinier de Ridder, who lost to Brendan Allen, will compete against Caio Borralho on March 7, 2026.
Steve Garcia, with a 19-5 record, has a fight scheduled but the date has not been announced.
Rafael Fiziev, Brendan Allen, and Josh Emmett are noted for recent performances and forthcoming bouts.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural UFC event on November 12, 1993, in Denver, Colorado, transformed mixed martial arts by featuring an eight-man tournament with minimal rules. Royce Gracie emerged victorious, defeating Gerard Gordeau. This groundbreaking format paved the way for the sport's evolution, leading to the establishment of weight classes and regulations, significantly shaping the modern MMA landscape and its global popularity.

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Story summary

Usman Nurmagomedov, undefeated at 20-0, will face Alfie Davis on February 7, 2026.
Reinier de Ridder, who lost to Brendan Allen, will compete against Caio Borralho on March 7, 2026.
Steve Garcia, with a 19-5 record, has a fight scheduled but the date has not been announced.
Rafael Fiziev, Brendan Allen, and Josh Emmett are noted for recent performances and forthcoming bouts.

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