Nowicki Eyes UFC Deal After LFA Debut Friday

Prospect Zoe Nowicki, a 25-year-old with 16 amateur wins and a 3-0 pro record, debuts in LFA against Mariana Piccolo on Friday in Ventura, CA. She signed with LFA for 2026, planning to stay active, finish strong, possibly win a title, and impress for Dana White's Contender Series or a UFC contract by late 2027. Nowicki emphasizes preparation over rushing, calling it 'a marathon, not a sprint.' This matters for the flyweight division as she represents emerging talent aiming to break into UFC's competitive 125-pound ranks. Expect her to target multiple LFA wins this year to build momentum toward the big leagues.