MMA Match Preview: Zachary Reese (9-2-0) vs. Sedriques Dumas (10-3-0)

Event & Venue Details

Event: UFC Fight Night 259 — Noche UFC: Lopes vs. Silva

Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA

Expected Walkout Time: ~7:30 PM CT (Prelims)

Broadcast: ESPN+ (U.S.), TNT Sports (UK), UFC Fight Pass (international)

Bout Billing: Preliminary card — pivotal fight for both men’s UFC standing

Injury & Availability Report

Zachary Reese: No reported injuries; enters fight week healthy. Coming off a unanimous decision win over Duško Todorović in May 2025.

Sedriques Dumas: No reported injuries; last fought in April 2025, losing via first-round KO to Michał Oleksiejczuk. Full camp completed.

Recent Form & Fight History

Zachary Reese

Last 5: W-L-W-W-L

Most Recent: UD win over Duško Todorović (May 31, 2025)

Notable Wins: Julian Marquez (KO, 0:20 R1), Jose Daniel Medina (UD)

Losses: Azamat Bekoev (KO, R1), Cody Brundage (slam KO, R1)

Style: Aggressive finisher with a multi-layered attack — sharp boxing, opportunistic submissions, and strong offensive wrestling.

Strengths: Fast starter (7 first-round finishes in 9 wins), high striking accuracy, strong top control.

Concerns: Vulnerable to early blitzes; cardio fades if forced into deep waters.

Sedriques Dumas

Last 5: L-W-L-W-W

Most Recent: KO loss to Michał Oleksiejczuk (Apr 2025)

Notable Wins: Denis Tiuliulin (UD), Cody Brundage (UD)

Losses: Nursulton Ruziboev (KO, R1), Josh Fremd (SUB, R2)

Style: Rangy striker with a dangerous kicking game; prefers to work from the outside and counter.

Strengths: 79” reach, solid counterpunching, accurate body/head kicks, patient approach.

Concerns: Poor takedown defense (40%), slow starter, all three UFC losses by finish.

Matchup Analysis

Striking:

Reese throws more volume and lands at a higher clip.

Dumas has the reach advantage and a more diverse kicking arsenal.

Grappling:

Reese has a clear edge in offensive wrestling and submissions.

Dumas’ defensive grappling is a known liability.

Pace & Cardio:

Reese is explosive early but can slow down.

Dumas is more measured but risks giving away early rounds.

Intangibles:

Reese fights in Texas — potential crowd boost.

Dumas needs to avoid another early finish loss to keep his UFC record above .500.

Betting Trends

Line Movement: Reese opened around -240; steady action on him has pushed the line toward -300.

Public Action: Heavy public backing for Reese ML; sharp bettors targeting Under 1.5 rounds.

Prop Interest: Reese by KO/TKO (-110 to +100) is the most popular method bet; Dumas by KO/TKO (+500 to +550) is the underdog flier.

Historical Trends:

Reese: 7 of 9 wins inside R1.

Dumas: All 3 UFC losses by finish, 2 in R1.