Sedriques Dumas, a UFC middleweight known as “The Reaper,” is scheduled to face Texan opponent Zachary Reese on September 14, 2025. This fight will take place at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, as part of the Noche UFC 3 event. The highly anticipated matchup brings attention to Dumas’s challenging year inside and outside the cage.
Background on Sedriques Dumas’s Difficult Year
Dumas, whose professional MMA record stands at 10 wins and 3 losses, faced legal troubles earlier this year. In April, he was arrested on serious charges including felony home invasion robbery without a firearm, misdemeanor battery, and felony possession of a weapon as a convicted felon. These events impacted his fighting schedule, as he was initially booked to compete at UFC 317 against Jackson McVey but was removed just days before the event due to restrictive court-ordered conditions that limited his travel radius.
In addition to legal issues, Dumas suffered a first-round knockout defeat to Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC 314, bringing his UFC record to an even 3-3. This upcoming fight presents an opportunity for Dumas to prove resilience and mount a comeback in the sport.
Zachary Reese’s Performance and Home Advantage
Zachary Reese, who trains and fights out of Texas, will enjoy competing on home ground at the Frost Bank Center. He carries a professional record of 9 wins and 2 losses and holds an 82 percent finish rate, including five knockouts. This year, Reese has gone 1-1, experiencing a knockout loss to UFC newcomer Azamat Bekoev before bouncing back with a unanimous decision victory against Dusko Todorovic. His current UFC record stands at 3 wins and 2 losses.
Expanded Fight Card for Noche UFC 3
With the addition of the Reese-Dumas fight, Noche UFC 3’s lineup includes several notable bouts: Diego Lopes versus Jean Silva, Tatiana Suarez against Amanda Lemos, Jared Gordon meeting Rafa Garcia, Édgar Chairez facing Alessandro Costa, Raquel Pennington versus Norma Dumont, Alice Pereira competing with Montserrat Rendon, Jesus Santos Aguilar battling Luis Gurule, Joaquim Silva against Claudio Puelles, and Dusko Todorovic meeting José Medina.
What This Fight Means for Sedriques Dumas’s Future
After a turbulent period marked by legal problems and mixed fight results, Dumas’s bout against Reese is more than just another fight—it is an essential step toward reclaiming his place in the UFC middleweight division. Success in San Antonio could restore momentum for “The Reaper,” while a loss might further complicate his path forward. For Reese, this is a chance to solidify his standing in the promotion with a victory in front of a home crowd.
“The Reaper has another fight.”
— Octagon Update