Manolo “Angelo Veneziano”Zecchini

Manolo Zecchini, known as “Angelo Veneziano,” is an Italian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s featherweight division. As of September 24, 2026, the UFC lists him as active. Born in Italy on October 22, 1996, Zecchini is listed at 5 feet 8 inches and competes around the featherweight limit. He has trained at Jackson Wink MMA Academy in New Mexico, while his UFC biography also identifies Venice as his home and Fighters Angels as the gym he runs with family when in Italy.

Zecchini began his professional MMA career in 2013 and built his résumé in European promotions before reaching the UFC. His Octagon debut came against Morgan Charrière at UFC Paris on September 2, 2023. After a lengthy absence that the UFC attributes to shoulder injuries, he returned on April 4, 2026, meeting Tommy McMillen at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan. Zecchini’s UFC profile characterizes him as a striker, and his listed preferred techniques—such as the flying knee and triangle choke—reflect an aggressive, finish-oriented approach developed across karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA training.