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Losing streak hits three Turcios lost to Alberto Montes via technical submission (anaconda choke) at 0:40 of Round 2 at UFC 326 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact The winner of Season 29 of The Ultimate Fighter, Turcios has had a disastrous run since officially joining the company and this figures to be the final straw. He was battered on the feet by Montes throughout Round 1 before getting caught in the choke and going to sleep early in Round 2. Ricky has simply displayed no consistency in any facet of the game. Set to turn 33 years of age in early June, the Houston native has lost three straight and four of five dating back July 2022. A release is by far the most likely outcome here.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Booked against debutant Turcios will fight Alberto Montes at UFC 326 on March 7, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Turcios has dropped each of his last two fights to fall to 2-3 in the UFC, and he remains in search of his first win since November 2022. His next chance to right the ship will come against Montes, who hasn't fought since signing a contract with the promotion back in October 2024.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gaethje upsets Pimblett to win interim lightweight title at UFC 324

Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision to win the interim lightweight title at UFC 324

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Cameron Smotherman collapses after weighing in for UFC 324, fight with Ricky Turcios canceled

Bantamweight fighter Cameron Smotherman collapsed Friday afternoon immediately after weighing in and his bout with Ricky Turcios at UFC 324 was canceled

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Pay-per-view fight canceled Turcios will not fight Cameron Smotherman at UFC 324 on Saturday, according to Aaron Bronsteter of Sportsnet.

Impact The cancellation comes from Smotherman's side, as he fainted and was stretchered out during weigh-ins. As for Turcios, his 2026 year's first fight will have to be put on hold.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Booked for UFC 324 Turcios will take on Cameron Smotherman in a bantamweight matchup at UFC 324 on Jan. 24, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Turcios has lost three of his last four and hasn't competed since losing a decision to Bernardo Sopaj in January of 2025. He now draws another struggling fighter in Smotherman, who has eerily similar striking marks. Turcios does have a slight wrestling threat to his game that Smotherman does not. He'll also sport a two-inch edge in reach.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Turcios casts doubt on quick UFC rebooking with 'unprofessional' Raul Rosas Jr., who 'disrespected the Bushido code' Ricky Turcios reacts to Raul Rosas Jr.’s withdrawal from UFC Fight Night 237 in Mexico City.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ricky Turcios casts doubt on quick UFC rebooking with 'unprofessional' Raul Rosas Jr., who 'disrespected the Bushido code' Ricky Turcios reacts to Raul Rosas Jr.’s withdrawal from UFC Fight Night 237 in Mexico City.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Raul Rosas Jr. illness cancels UFC Fight Night 237 bout vs. Ricky Turcios moments before walkout Just moments before he was scheduled to walk to the cage, 19-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. pulled out of his fight vs. Ricky Turcios in Mexico.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Raul Rosas Jr. illness cancels UFC Fight Night 237 bout vs. Ricky Turcios moments before walkout Just moments before he was scheduled to walk to the cage, 19-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. pulled out of his fight vs. Ricky Turcios in Mexico.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

19-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. meets 'TUF 29' winner Ricky Turcios at UFC Fight Night in Mexico City UFC’s return to Mexico City continues to take shape with the addition of a bantamweight bout between Raul Rosas Jr. and Ricky Turcios.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Ricky Turcios: Rematching Brady Hiestand would be 'Forrest Griffin-Stephan Bonnar type legend stuff' Ricky Turcios thinks he and fellow UFC Fight Night 215 winner Brady Hiestand would deliver another memorable fight if they rematched.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Ricky Turcios: Rematching Brady Hiestand would be 'Forrest Griffin-Stephan Bonnar type legend stuff' Ricky Turcios thinks he and fellow UFC Fight Night 215 winner Brady Hiestand would deliver another memorable fight if they rematched.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM