Check out the new additions to the UFC roster in October 2023. These talented fighters bring knockout power, slick submissions, and undefeated records to the Octagon.
| Fighter | Record | Weight Class | Debut Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodolfo Bellato | 11-2 | Light heavyweight | Dec. 2 | Ihor Potieria |
| Magomed Gadzhiyasulov | 8-0 | Light heavyweight | TBA | TBA |
| Victor Hugo | 24-4 | Bantamweight | Saturday | Daniel Marcos |
| Andre Lima | 7-0 | Flyweight | TBA | TBA |
| Connor Matthews | 7-1 | Featherweight | TBA | TBA |
| Marquel Mederos | 8-1 | Lightweight | TBA | TBA |
| Jose Medina | 11-3 | Light heavyweight | TBA | TBA |
| Lucas Rocha | 17-1 | Bantamweight | TBA | TBA |
| Mauricio Ruffy | 9-1 | Welterweight | TBA | TBA |
| Ramon Taveras | 9-2 | Bantamweight | Jan. 20 | Serhiy Sidey |
These fighters have joined the UFC roster in October 2023. Stay tuned for their upcoming fights and watch out for their impressive skills.
New Additions to the UFC Roster
The UFC roster is constantly growing, with new fighters joining the promotion every month. In October 2023, several talented fighters earned their spot in the UFC. Let’s take a closer look at these exciting additions.
Rodolfo Bellato
Rodolfo Bellato made an impressive debut on Dana White’s Contender Series, knocking out Murtaza Talha in a thrilling battle. With 10 finishes in 11 wins, Bellato brings explosive power to the UFC light heavyweight division.
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov earned his UFC contract with a unanimous decision win over Jose Medina. Undefeated in his career, Gadzhiyasulov has competed for various promotions including Brave CF and Eagle FC.
Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo showcased his skills on Dana White’s Contender Series with a slick submission victory. Now, he is set to make his promotional debut against Daniel Marcos in his home country of Brazil.
Andre Lima
Andre Lima secured a UFC deal after defeating Rickson Zenidim by unanimous decision. Lima’s undefeated professional career includes five knockout victories.
Connor Matthews
Connor Matthews, representing the New England Cartel, earned his UFC contract with a unanimous decision win over Jair Farias. This was Matthews’ third appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series.
Marquel Mederos
Marquel Mederos impressed with a knockout knee against Issa Isakov, earning him a UFC contract. With six knockouts in eight wins, Mederos is a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division.
Jose Medina
Despite a loss on Dana White’s Contender Series, Jose Medina caught the attention of UFC CEO Dana White and secured a contract. He is the first Bolivia-born fighter in UFC history.
Lucas Rocha
Lucas Rocha, with 17 wins in 18 fights, secured his spot in the UFC with a lights-out knee finish against Davi Bittencourt. Rocha looks to extend his winning streak to seven in his UFC debut.
Mauricio Ruffy
Mauricio Ruffy, part of the Fighting Nerds team, finished Raimond Magomedaliev in the final seconds of their DWCS bout. With a four-fight winning streak, Ruffy is ready to make an impact in the welterweight division.
Ramon Taveras
Ramon Taveras made the most of his second chance on Dana White’s Contender Series, knocking out Cortavious Romious in just 29 seconds. He will now have the opportunity to rematch Serhiy Sidey.
These new additions to the UFC roster bring a mix of knockout power, slick submissions, and undefeated records. Keep an eye on these fighters as they make their mark in the Octagon.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie.
