Sedriques Dumas has announced he will return to competition in September, confirming the fight will take place inside the UFC. An opponent for the middleweight contender has not yet been named.
Sedriques Dumas has announced he is set to return to the octagon in September, confirming the bout will take place under the UFC banner. An opponent has not yet been named for the middleweight contender.
Dumas, known as "The Reaper," carries a professional record of 10 wins and 5 losses and competes at middleweight. The 31-year-old American trains out of Team Remedy BJJ and MMA and brings a well-rounded skill set to the cage. Standing six-foot-two with a 79-inch reach, he presents a long, physical frame for the division. His game leans toward wrestling and control, averaging 1.34 takedowns per 15 minutes, while his striking output sits at 2 significant strikes landed per minute at a 44 percent accuracy rate. He also mixes in submission attempts, averaging 0.2 per 15 minutes, giving him multiple avenues to finish a fight.
Why it matters
- A September return keeps Dumas active in a stacked middleweight division where positioning matters
- His blend of wrestling and submission threats makes him a challenging stylistic opponent for most contenders
- The announcement of an opponent will go a long way in clarifying where this fight sits in the divisional pecking order
