Zachary Reese

Zachary Reese
BornZachary Patrick Reese[1]
(1994-03-24) March 24, 1994
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
Total14
Wins10
By knockout5
By submission3
By decision2
Losses3
By knockout2
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

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

Early career

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

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

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]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches 10 wins 3 losses
By knockout 5 2
By submission 3 0
By decision 2 1
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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

References

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  2. ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Archived from the original on 2025-11-12. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
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  4. ^ a b Sherdog.com. "Zachary Reese MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
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  10. ^ Dewar, Val (2024-06-09). "UFC Louisville: Zach Reece Earns First UFC Win, Stops Julian Marquez in 20 Seconds". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  11. ^ a b Erickson, Matt. "UFC on ESPN 57 bonuses: 19-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. gets third extra $50,000 check". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  12. ^ King, Nolan. "UFC summer schedule mapped out with 11 events in five cities". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
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  14. ^ "Закари Рийс срещу Седрик Дюма на UFC 311". MMA Bulgaria (in Bulgarian). 2024-10-31. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  15. ^ King, Nolan. "However, Dumas pulled out during fight week and was replaced by the current". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
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  17. ^ Anderson, Jay (2025-02-28). "Zachary Reese vs. Dusko Todorovic Set for May 31 UFC Event". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  18. ^ Law, Eddie (2025-05-31). "Zach Reese Goes Distance With Tough Todorovic, Takes Decision". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
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  20. ^ Law, Eddie (2025-09-13). "Low Blow Ends Zachary Reese vs. Sedriques Dumas In No Contest". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  21. ^ Mike, Heck (2025-11-06). "Jackson McVey now meets Zach Reese in last-minute shakeup at UFC Vegas 111". MMA Fighting: UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) News, Results. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  22. ^ Law, Eddie (2025-11-08). "Zach Reese Submits Jackson McVey in Second Round Thriller". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  23. ^ a b Erickson, Matt. "UFC Vegas 111 bonuses: Big favorite's rehearsed cheese gets $50K, heartfelt plea snubbed". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  24. ^ Gaspar Bruno (2025-12-11). "UFC encaminha Michel Pereira vs Zach Reese para fevereiro de 2026". agfight.com. Retrieved 2025-12-11. (in Brazilian Portuguese)
  25. ^ Jay Anderson (2026-02-21). "UFC Houston: Michel Pereira snaps skid in scrappy affair with Zach Reese". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  26. ^ MMA Decisions (2026-02-22). "Michel Pereira defeats Zach Reese". mmadecisions.com. Retrieved 2026-02-22. {{cite web}}: horizontal tab character in |title= at position 23 (help)
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