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UFC 329's Biggest Names: Harrison, Nunes, O'Malley & More

Oscar Nascimento, MMA News Editor at AgentMMABy Oscar Nascimento
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ESPN’s UFC Fightcenter page highlights several high-profile names currently attached to the UFC 329 landscape, including Kayla Harrison, Amanda Nunes, Sean O'Malley, Natalia Silva, Rose Namajunas, Umar Nurmagomedov, Charles Johnson, Michael Johnson, Alexander Hernandez, Ricky Turcios and others. While the page is not a breaking-news article, it shows how the division picture is being framed around major title and contender matchups. That context matters because it reflects which fighters are positioned in the promotion’s near-term plans. Because the page is continuously updated rather than a dated article, it is best treated as a reference rather than a fresh standalone news report.

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UFC 329 is taking shape as one of the promotion's more star-studded cards, with ESPN's UFC Fightcenter page listing a notable collection of fighters currently attached to the event's landscape — among them Kayla Harrison, Amanda Nunes, Sean O'Malley, Natalia Silva, Rose Namajunas, Umar Nurmagomedov, Charles Johnson, Michael Johnson, Alexander Hernandez, and Ricky Turcios.

Alexander Hernandez
Alexander Hernandez

Because the Fightcenter page is a living reference that updates continuously rather than a timestamped news report, the grouping reflects where the promotion's near-term planning appears to be focused rather than a formal announcement of finalized bouts.

Natalia Silva
Natalia Silva

Among the names drawing attention, Umar Nurmagomedov enters the picture as one of the bantamweight division's most complete fighters. The 30-year-old Russian, ranked second at 135 pounds, carries a 20-1 record and works out of Eagles MMA. His striking accuracy sits at a remarkable 56 percent, and he averages more than four takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a persistent threat on the ground.

Umar Nurmagomedov
Umar Nurmagomedov

Natalia Silva, the fifth-ranked women's flyweight, brings a 20-5-1 record to the conversation. The 29-year-old Brazilian southpaw is one of the division's busiest strikers, landing 4.81 significant strikes per minute at 45 percent accuracy.

Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas

Lightweight Alexander Hernandez, 33, rounds out some of the lower-profile intrigue. The American from Factory X holds an 18-9 record, stands five-foot-nine with a 72-inch reach, and averages 4.31 significant strikes per minute.

Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson

Why it matters

  • Multiple title contenders and former champions appearing on the same card signals a marquee pay-per-view positioning for UFC 329.
  • Nurmagomedov's presence at bantamweight keeps the division's title picture in sharp focus.
  • Silva's inclusion adds weight to what figures to be a competitive women's flyweight slate.
  • Bouts remain unconfirmed, and the card's shape could shift as official matchmaking progresses.
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