| Zachary Reese | |
|---|---|
| Born | Zachary Patrick Reese [1] March 24, 1994 Houston, Texas, United States |
| Other names | Savage |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Reach | 77 in (196 cm) [2] |
| Fighting out of | Shiner, Texas, United States |
| Team | WAR Training Center |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| No contests | 1 |
| 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).
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]
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]
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]
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 lost 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 is scheduled to face Michel Pereira on February 21, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 268. [24]
| 13 matches | 10 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 2 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | November 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. |