9 former UFC fighters, former Bellator and PFL champs added to XMMA 5 in South Carolina

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9 former UFC fighters, former Bellator and PFL champs added to XMMA 5 in South Carolina

XMMA is back and bringing another event filled with notable names to South Carolina.

This time, nine UFC alumni, a former WSOF champion, and two Bellator veterans are on tap for the July 23 event. XMMA 5 will take place at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., and streams free on YouTube.

The promotion launched in January 2021 with XMMA 1 in West Palm Beach, Fla., and was headlined by Andre Fialho vs. James Vick. XMMA 2 took place in July 2021 with a Ben Saunders vs. Ramsey Nijem main event. XMMA 3 followed shortly thereafter in October, headlined by Cody Gibson vs. John Dodson. XMMA 4 took place on April 2, headlined by John Dodson vs. Francisco Rivera.

Keeping with notable names as top-billing, XMMA 5 features 14 fighters who made at least one appearance in the UFC. Scroll below to see which UFC alums and other notables are currently scheduled to compete.

9 former UFC fighters, former Bellator and PFL champs added to XMMA 5 in South Carolina