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A1 Combat 34 Preview
The headlining bout for A1 Combat 34 on March 27, 2026, features a high-stakes Middleweight Championship fight as Chico’s Nick Maximov defends his title against the relentless veteran Buddy “Braveheart” Wallace. Night of Champions features 4 title bouts on the Main Card as well as 2 title fights on the Amateur Prelims. A total of 15 action packed fights at Hard Rock Sacramento, LIVE on UFC Fight Pass.
Urijah Faber Announces Comeback Superfight for A1 Combat on January 30
Urijah Faber will be returning to combat sports early next year.This is according to an announcement at Faber’s A1 Combat event Friday night in Wheatland, Calif., as A1 Combat president, Tom Anderson, took center stage to reveal the promotion’s plan for their upcoming fight card on Jan. 30.
Nick Maximov to Defend Title Against Buddy Wallace | A1 Combat 33
WHEATLAND, CA — The road to the A1 cage runs directly through the San Joaquin Valley this January, as Urijah Faber’s A1 Combat 33 prepares to host a Middleweight collision that is as much a turf war as it is an MMA contest. In the co-main event of the evening, scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, reigning Middleweight Champion Nick Maximov will defend his title against the returning A1 Combat legend and the promotion's first-ever two-division champion, Randall "Buddy" Wallace.The event, taking place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento, will be broadcast live globally on UFC Fight Pass.
Amateur Flyweight Bout: Isaac Garcia vs Thaddeus Stern
The preliminary card for Urijah Faber’s A1 Combat 33: Legends Collide has gained a pivotal Amateur Flyweight matchup, pitting the relentless pressure of California’s Thaddeus Stern against the explosive striking of Nevada’s Isaac Garcia. The bout will take place on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento and will stream live globally on UFC Fight Pass.
Flyweight Bout: Ezekiel Martinez vs Desmond Alvarado
WHEATLAND, CA — A1 Combat has announced a Flyweight matchup between Ezekiel Martinez and Desmond Alvarado for A1 Combat 33, scheduled for January 30, 2026, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in the Sacramento region. The bout brings together two California-developed fighters with contrasting training backgrounds, each representing established gym systems with proven track records at the regional and international levels.
Kenny Howell and Tyler Paolillo to Clash at A1 Combat 33 in Cross Border Showdown
WHEATLAND, CA — The road to the UFC runs through Wheatland this January, as Urijah Faber’s A1 Combat returns to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for A1 Combat 33: Legends Collide. While the marquee features Faber in a grappling super-fight, the preliminary card has ignited a regional firestorm with the announcement of a flyweight showdown between South Lake Tahoe’s Kenny Howell and Reno’s Tyler Paolillo. Set for Friday, January 30, 2026, this bout will be streamed live globally on UFC Fight Pass, offering both prospects the biggest stage of their young careers.
Amateur Women's Bout: Cassidy Roblero vs Victoria Pascual
WHEATLAND, CA — A high-stakes amateur Flyweight matchup is brewing as two of the West Coast's women prospects, Cassidy Roblero and Victoria Pascual, prepare to square off. Both women enter the cage with identical 1-1 records, but their paths to this point represent a classic "styles make fights" narrative that has regional fans buzzing.
Featherweight Clash: Cocores vs Bigelow | A1 Combat 33
WHEATLAND, CA — A1 Combat returns to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento on January 30, 2026, for A1 Combat 33. A highlighted featherweight matchup on the card features regional veteran Diego Bigelow taking on striking specialist Chris Cocores.The bout serves as a pivotal moment for both athletes within the Northern California MMA circuit. Bigelow looks to utilize his pro experience to stop the momentum of Cocores, who makes his professional MMA debut following a successful stint in professional boxing and high-level Muay Thai.
