This week, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heads to Australia for its February pay-per-view event, UFC 312, held at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The event showcases two title bouts: Dricus Du Plessis versus Sean Strickland and Zhang Weili against Tatiana Suarez. Alongside this major event, numerous other combat sports events feature former UFC fighters. This article highlights the upcoming matches involving these seasoned veterans and reviews their recent performances.

Upcoming Battles: Former UFC Fighters Face Off

In the coming days, several ex-UFC athletes will step into various octagons and rings. Notable among them is Tom Breese, who boasts a record of 19-5 in mixed martial arts (MMA) with a 5-3 mark during his UFC tenure. Breese is set to compete on February 15 against Cezary Oleksiejczuk at FNC 21. Since leaving the UFC, he has maintained an impressive 7-2 record. Similarly, Jeremy Kimball, with a career MMA record of 19-11, including a 1-3 stint in the UFC, prepares for his next bout on the same date against Benjamin Sehic at FNC 21. Kimball's post-UFC record stands at 4-3.

Additionally, Johnny Case, a veteran with a 28-10-1 MMA record and a 4-2 UFC history, will transition to boxing for his next fight on February 15 at Valentine Massacre. His last MMA appearance resulted in a unanimous decision loss at Rizin 47. Meanwhile, Jarno Errens, who holds a 14-6-1 MMA record and a 1-3 UFC history, will face Caio Machado at Levels Fight League 16 on February 16. Errens' most recent fight was a submission loss at UFC on ESPN 61.

Reviewing Recent Performances: Insights into Fighter Readiness

Reflecting on the past week, several former UFC fighters have already tested their skills in different competitions. Austin Lingo secured a victory over Pena Alamos at Fury FC 101, while Victoria Leonardo faced a unanimous decision loss against Rayla Nascimento at Invicta FC 60. Shanna Young also encountered a split decision loss to Katharina Lehner at the same event. Lipeng Zhang emerged victorious with a TKO win over Hiroyuki Tetsuka at ONE Fight Night 28, showcasing his resilience and skill.

Nick Maximov claimed a unanimous decision win against Said-Magomed Abdulgaziev at Urijah Faber’s A1 Combat 26, proving his continued prowess in the sport. Conversely, John Teixeira suffered a unanimous decision loss to Khasan Dadalov at ACA 183, while Ramazan Emeev secured a unanimous decision win over Abdul-Rakhman Dzhanaev at the same event. Albert Tumenov faced a unanimous decision loss to Abubakar Vagaev at ACA 183, and Nick Fiore achieved a submission win over Olivier Murad at Combat Zone 87. These outcomes provide valuable insights into the readiness and current form of these seasoned fighters as they prepare for their upcoming challenges.