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UFC books Mickey Gall vs. Zach Reese

The UFC has solidified a highly anticipated lightweight showdown for its final event of 2026, announcing that Mickey Gall will face Zach Reese at UFC 335. The bout is set to take place on December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, adding another marquee matchup to the organization’s landmark card.

Meanwhile, the UFC continues to reshape its lineup, with Bo Nickal’s previously scheduled fight against Joe Pyfer now slated to headline a return to Cleveland in February 2027, marking the promotion’s first event in the city in over a decade. Other notable developments include the signing of rising Russian heavyweight Ivan Gnizditskiy, who joins the UFC’s growing roster of international talent, and the confirmation of Israel Adesanya’s return to the octagon for a potential farewell bout against Shara Magomedov at UFC Saudi Arabia on December 5 in Riyadh.

The event will also feature a trilogy clash between bantamweight contenders Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan at UFC 333, with Dvalishvili already eyeing his next title defense if successful.

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