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Taking on Schultz McVey will face Wes Schultz at UFC Vegas 121 on August 22, Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports reports.

Impact The start to McVey's UFC career wasn't ideal, as he was submitted in his first two fights. The middleweight soon turned the tables in April, submitting Sedriques Dumas to secure his first UFC win. Both fighters are looking to earn a statement win and continue to fight in the promotion.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first UFC victory in style McVey defeated Sedriques Dumas via submission (Brabo Choke) at 2:14 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact McVey was submitted in each of his first two UFC appearances and was almost certainly fighting for his job here. The company gave him a softer matchup against Dumas, and to his credit, he took full advantage. McVey starched his opponent with an uppercut along the fence before following Dumas to the mat and clamping on the choke which forced referee Chris Tognoni to step in. It was a thing of beauty, one which ensure McVey gets another opportunity with the company in the future.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Fighting Dumas in Vegas McVey will face Sedriques Dumas at a UFC event in Las Vegas on April 25, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact McVey will head into the bout looking for his first UFC win following a pair of losses to begin his career with the promotion. The 26-year-old American will give up a disadvantage in reach but will own a height advantage compared to the older Floridian fighter. With a perfect 3-0 professional record in KO/TKO finishes, McVey will be looking to use his stopping power to end this one early.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

UFC Fight Night 264: Zach Reese full post-fight interview UFC Fight Night 264 winner Zach Reese talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his second-round submission of Jackson McVey...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Still searching for first UFC win McVey lost to Zachary Reese via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:38 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact It's a low bar, but McVey looked considerably better here than in his first-round submission defeat to Brunno Ferreira in his company debut this past July. He controlled Reese for a good portion of Round 1 by staying aggressive and dominating from the clinch position. Yet once Reese when to his grappling late in the opening frame, McVey was done. He can't defend a takedown and seemingly has zero awareness in terms of submission defense. Should McVey get another shot with the company, which is far from guaranteed, he'll be fighting for his job his next time out.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets new opponent McVey will now take on Zachary Reese in a middleweight bout at UFC Vegas 111 on Nov. 8, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact McVey was initially scheduled to face Robert Valentin, but the latter has pulled out for currently undisclosed reasons. Now, he'll get a new opponent on extremely short notice. Reese is 3-2 in the UFC and is coming off a no contest caused by an accidental foul in his last bout against Sedriques Dumas.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Booked against Valentin McVey will fight Robert Valentin at UFC Vegas 111 on Nov. 8, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact McVey was quickly defeated during his UFC debut against Brunno Ferreira in July, but he'll now receive a chance to bounce back against an opponent who has lost each of his first three UFC fights.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC 318: Brunno Ferreira post-fight interview UFC 318 winner Brunno Ferreira spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters post-fight after his first-round submission of Jackson McVey in New Orleans...

JULY 20, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Overwhelmed in UFC debut McVey lost to Brunno Ferreira via submission (armbar) at 3:35 of Round 1 at UFC 318 on Saturday in New Orleans.

Impact Finally getting to make his UFC debut after two prior matchups were cancelled, McVey didn't show much, albeit it as a +440 underdog. He gave up an easy takedown and allowed Ferreira to step into full mount before grabbing ahold of his arm. The 26-year-old Minnesota native had won each of his previously six professional bouts, all via first-round stoppage. Ferreira is an awful tough opponent to face in a late-notice debut, however. It will be interesting to see how McVey fares his next time out, presumably with a full training camp under his belt.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in as replacement McVey will face off against Brunno Ferreira at UFC 318 on July 19, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact McVey will fill in against Brunno Ferreira after Ikram Aliskerov pulled out of the fight with an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old American is set to make his UFC debut and is currently 6-0 in his professional career.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ewert fight off McVey will not fight Christopher Ewert at UFC 317 on Saturday, according to Aaron Bronsteter of TSN.ca.

Impact Unfortunately for McVey, the fight cancellation has to do with his opponent. Ewert weighed several pounds over the UFC's middleweight limit and was subsequently cut. It is too late for the UFC to find McVey a new opponent, leaving his next fight without a date.

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets new opponent McVey will now take on Christopher Ewert in a middleweight bout at UFC 317 in Las Vegas, per Nolan King of USA Today.

Impact McVey was initially scheduled to take on Sedriques Dumas in his UFC debut, a fighter who's already fought in six bouts with the promotion and emerged with a 3-3 record. Now, he'll take on a fellow UFC debutant in Ewert, who boasts a 7-0 professional MMA record but accepts the fight with four days' notice.

JUNE 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE