Manolo Zecchini

Manolo Zecchini is a 29-year-old Italian featherweight striker trained out of MMA Atletica Boxe Milano, carrying an 11-4 professional record that speaks to a devastating striking arsenal at the regional level. Over his amateur and early pro career, he compiled an 82% knockout-to-win ratio, proving lethal with his hands and knees in fights across European promotions like Venator FC and Cage Warriors. His striking credentials earned him entry into the UFC, but his move to the highest level has proven difficult: he debuted in September 2023 against Morgan Charriere, losing to a first-round body kick and punches, and followed that loss with another early exit in April 2026 when Tommy McMillen caught him with a first-round knee to the body and punches.

Zecchini fights as an aggressive, forward-moving striker with heavy hands and the timing to land early finishes. His record shows he either wins explosively or gets caught by opponents with better positioning and timing at the elite level. The UFC stint has exposed gaps in his game against world-class featherweights, but his knockout power keeps him dangerous on any given night. As an active fighter still in the UFC roster, he remains a prospect trying to turn his regional success into wins at 145 pounds in mixed company.