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Zachary Reese

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Zachary Reese
BornZachary Patrick Reese[1]
(1994-03-24) March 24, 1994 (age 32)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Other namesSavage
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Reach77 in (196 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofShiner, Texas, U.S.
TeamWAR Training Center
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins10
By knockout5
By submission3
By decision2
Losses4
By knockout3
By decision1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Zachary Patrick Reese (born March 24, 1994) is an American mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

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Reese was born in Houston, Texas before he moved to Shiner. He worked in the oil fields as a well tester, juggling punishing 90-hour shifts away from home with early-morning and late-night training to keep his dream alive.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Reese started his amateur career during 2012–2021, he amassed a 4–1 record in amateur. He turned pro in 2021, in an American regional circuit, Perk Fighting and Fury Fighting Championship, where he acquired a 5–0 record before his fight at Dana White's Contender Series.[4][5]

Dana White's Contender Series

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Reese was invited to the Dana White's Contender Series, he faced Eli Aronov at week 3 of DWCS season 7 on August 22, 2023. He won the fight via an armbar in round one and he was awarded a UFC contract.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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In his UFC debut, Reese faced Cody Brundage on December 2, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 52.[7] He lost the fight by first round knockout due to a slam and punches.[8]

Reese faced Julian Marquez on June 8, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 57.[9] He won the fight by technical knockout in 20 seconds into the first round.[10] This fight earned him his first Performance of the Night award.[11]

Reese faced José Medina on August 24, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 62.[12] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[13]

Reese was scheduled to face Sedriques Dumas on January 18, 2025, at UFC 311.[14] However, Dumas pulled out during fight week and was replaced by Azamat Bekoev.[15] He lost the fight via knockout in round one.[16]

Reese faced Duško Todorović on May 31, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 68.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Reese faced Sedriques Dumas on September 13, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 259.[19] The fight ended in no-contest after an unintentional groin kick by Reese rendered Dumas unable to continue.[20]

After Robert Valentin's injured and Donte Johnson was not cleared to compete by the Nevada Athletic Commission, Reese stepped in to face Jackson McVey in a 195 pounds bout on November 8, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 264.[21] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round two.[22] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[23]

Reese faced Michel Pereira on February 21, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 267.[24] He lost the fight by split decision.[25] 9 out of 13 media outlets scored the bout for Reese.[26]

Reese faced Ryan Gandra on July 11, 2026 at UFC 329.[27] He lost the fight by technical knockout in the first round.[28]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
15 matches 10 wins 4 losses
By knockout 5 3
By submission 3 0
By decision 2 1
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 10–4 (1) Ryan Gandra TKO (punches) UFC 329 July 11, 2026 1 1:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 10–3 (1) Michel Pereira Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez February 21, 2026 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 10–2 (1) Jackson McVey Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown November 8, 2025 2 1:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (195 lb) bout. Performance of the Night.
NC 9–2 (1) Sedriques Dumas NC (accidental groin kick) UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva September 13, 2025 1 0:51 San Antonio, Texas, United States Accidental groin strike rendered Dumas unable to continue.
Win 9–2 Duško Todorović Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Gamrot vs. Klein May 31, 2025 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 8–2 Azamat Bekoev KO (punches) UFC 311 January 18, 2025 1 3:04 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 8–1 José Medina Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho August 24, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7–1 Julian Marquez TKO (body kick and punches) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Imavov June 8, 2024 1 0:20 Louisville, Kentucky, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 6–1 Cody Brundage KO (slam and punches) UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan December 2, 2023 1 1:49 Austin, Texas, United States
Win 6–0 Eli Aronov Submission (armbar) Dana White's Contender Series 59 August 22, 2023 1 1:14 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 5–0 Tommie Britton TKO (punches) Fury FC 76 March 24, 2023 1 0:52 San Antonio, Texas, United States Catchweight (192 lb) bout; Britton missed weight.
Win 4–0 Aaron Phillips Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Fury FC 74 February 5, 2023 1 0:35 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 3–0 Shahriar Zolfaghari TKO (elbows and punches) Fury FC 71 November 6, 2022 1 0:50 Houston, Texas, United States Catchweight (200 lb) bout.
Win 2–0 Malik Jahmaze TKO (punches) Peak Fighting 15 August 21, 2021 1 4:13 Texarkana, Arkansas, United States Catchweight (190 lb) bout.
Win 1–0 Fred Zamora KO (elbows) Peak Fighting 10 April 10, 2021 1 1:32 Springdale, Arkansas, United States Middleweight debut.

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Zach Reese ("Savage") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Zachary Reese: From oil fields to the UFC". fightomic.con. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Sherdog.com. "Zachary Reese MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Across The Pond Profile: UFC fighter Zachary Reese". MMA UK. August 24, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  6. ↑ King, Nolan; Hathaway, Ken. "Dana White's Contender Series 59 results: Three winners receive UFC deals; one does not". MMA Junkie. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  7. ↑ Martin, Damon (October 30, 2023). "Cody Brundage vs. Zachary Breese booked for UFC Austin card on Dec. 2". MMA Fighting: UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) News, Results. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  8. ↑ Bitter, Shawn (December 2, 2023). "Cody Brundage Slams Zach Reese for KO Win at UFC Austin". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  9. ↑ King, Nolan; Hannoun, Farah. "UFC books Julian Marquez vs. Zach Reese for June". MMA Junkie. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  10. ↑ Dewar, Val (June 9, 2024). "UFC Louisville: Zach Reece Earns First UFC Win, Stops Julian Marquez in 20 Seconds". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  11. 1 2 Erickson, Matt. "UFC on ESPN 57 bonuses: 19-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. gets third extra $50,000 check". MMA Junkie. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  12. ↑ King, Nolan. "UFC summer schedule mapped out with 11 events in five cities". MMA Junkie. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  13. ↑ Bitter, Shawn (August 24, 2024). "UFC Vegas 96: Zachary Reese Dominates Durable Jose Medina". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Закари Рийс срещу Седрик Дюма на UFC 311". MMA Bulgaria (in Bulgarian). October 31, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  15. ↑ King, Nolan. "However, Dumas pulled out during fight week and was replaced by the current". MMA Junkie. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  16. ↑ Bitter, Shawn (January 18, 2025). "UFC 311: Azamat Bekoev Makes Explosive Debut Against Zachary Reese". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  17. ↑ Anderson, Jay (February 28, 2025). "Zachary Reese vs. Dusko Todorovic Set for May 31 UFC Event". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  18. ↑ Law, Eddie (May 31, 2025). "Zach Reese Goes Distance With Tough Todorovic, Takes Decision". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  19. ↑ Behunin, Alexander (July 24, 2025). "Zachary Reese vs. Dusko Todorovic Set for May 31 UFC Event". MMA Mania: UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  20. ↑ Law, Eddie (September 13, 2025). "Low Blow Ends Zachary Reese vs. Sedriques Dumas In No Contest". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  21. ↑ Mike, Heck (November 6, 2025). "Jackson McVey now meets Zach Reese in last-minute shakeup at UFC Vegas 111". MMA Fighting: UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) News, Results. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  22. ↑ Law, Eddie (November 8, 2025). "Zach Reese Submits Jackson McVey in Second Round Thriller". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  23. 1 2 Erickson, Matt. "UFC Vegas 111 bonuses: Big favorite's rehearsed cheese gets $50K, heartfelt plea snubbed". MMA Junkie. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
  24. ↑ Gaspar Bruno (December 11, 2025). "UFC encaminha Michel Pereira vs Zach Reese para fevereiro de 2026". agfight.com. Retrieved December 11, 2025. (in Brazilian Portuguese)
  25. ↑ Jay Anderson (February 21, 2026). "UFC Houston: Michel Pereira snaps skid in scrappy affair with Zach Reese". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
  26. ↑ MMA Decisions (February 22, 2026). "Michel Pereira defeats Zach Reese". mmadecisions.com. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
  27. ↑ Nolan King (April 30, 2026). "UFC 329 adds middleweight fight to International Fight Week lineup". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  28. ↑ Nick Holt (July 11, 2026). "UFC 329: Ryan Gandra Puts Away Zach Reese Early, Violently". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
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