Some of them, Im like, OK, congratulations. Ive seen them in the regional circuit. Houston's Adrian Yanez punches Davey Grant of England in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on November 20, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Next Fight: July 25 vs. Teruto Ishihara (10-8-2) at Fury FC 48 in Houston (UFC Fight Pass). He was a Division I All-American cross-country and track runner at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff. In his own words: I fight with a lot of rhythm and I talk a lot. Houston has produced the fifth-most UFC fighters of any city in the world Matt Young Feb. 11, 2022 Updated: June 25, 2022 11:28 p.m. Derrick Lewis (left), Adrian Yanez (midde) and Alex Morono. The most recent Austin card to date was UFC Fight Night 126 with Donald Cerrone vs. Yancy Medeiros atop the bill. Im not the boss or the one who calls the shots. In 2019, Romero concluded an impressive stint in KOTC. In March, the UFC returned to live crowds for televised cards with an event in London and Columbus, Ohio. 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Complete MMA fighter list, profiles, roster, and records for . The MMA world has already said goodbye to many retiring fighters in 2023, from former UFC champions to icons of the sport. It does not store any personal data. Background: It was never in the plans for Chibwikem Onyenegecha to become a martial artist, but somehow MMA found him. He started off 3-1 in the UFC, including a win over Chris Leben, but finished 3-4 before before being released in 2015. Since then, Johnson has compiled a solid record. I based it off the quality of opponents and tenure in the UFC. Jssica Andrade at UFC 261 on Apr 24, 2021 Im going to be the difference in the flyweight division in the UFC. Hes gone 1-1 in his return with his last fight against Andre Fili ending in a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke in 2021. His fight against Gane for the vacant heavyweight title is the headline event of UFC 285. Houston's Alex Morono punches Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on May 08, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Felicia Spencer at UFC 250 on June 6, 2020 https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-bellator-on-the-doorstep-july-2021-mma-prospects. Four fighters to consider for current UFC BMF. For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey begins long before they strap on UFC or Bellator gloves. Hes gone 1-5 in the UFC, including a first-round knockout loss to Tyson Pedro on April 23, 2022. Houston's Mike Jackson lands an elbow on CM Punk in the second round in their welterweight bout during UFC 225 at the United Center on June 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Weight class:Flyweight The list below is based on fighters suspended either by (1) United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) or World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for violation of taking prohibited substances or non-analytical incidents, (2) by local commissions on misconduct during the fights or at event venues, or (3) by UFC. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Birthplace:Canada The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. 7-1-0 (W-L-D) Last Fight: Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira. Get live play-by-play and official results from Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso at UFC 285 in Las Vegas. In 2014, it returned for UFC Fight Night 57, which featured a main event between Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson. A post shared by Andrea Lee (@andreakgblee). If not that hopefully, I get a call for the title either-or., Record:8-2 Just look at one of the best in the world, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Rooted in wrestling, Johnson began his combat sports journey in the eighth grade. While not originally from Texas, Derrick Lewis has called Houston home for most of his life and proudly represents H-Town.. If he continues to build and improve his ground game, hell be a tough outing for anyone at 185 pounds. The UFCs third-ranked heavyweight twice fought for the heavyweight championship, losing to Daniel Cormier at UFC 230 in 2018 and to Ciryl Gane at UFC 265 in 2021. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Im doing things differently in my background. 4. def. However, unsurprisingly, over 40% of the roster. I just control what I can to get the knockout or even if its a decision. This month, five fighters on the verge of achieving major promotion notoriety return to the cage for what could be their stepping stone fight. After the UFC 285 official weigh-ins, Henry Cejudo was awarded the first award for 75 clean USADA tests. The 28-year-old Yanez made his UFC debut in 2020, but hes a fast-riser, winning all five of his fights in the UFC. Weight class:Flyweight Shes currently the UFCs third-ranked womens flyweight after losing to Valentina Shevchenko in 2021. Fighting out of Beijing, China, Xiaonan already has some great wins to her name. I bring a different timing and tempo to the game. He made his UFC debut in 2012 and went 3-4 before going back to fight in Legacy. Edwards, who once was regarded as one of the top lightweights in the world, went 10-10 in his UFC career, fighting the likes of Tony Ferguson, Matt Serra, Jorge Masvidal, Josh Thomson and K.J. The study breaks down the birthplace of every fighter who has ever been in the UFC, which means fighters like Derrick Lewis and Lauren Murphy, who were born elsewhere but live here now, aren't included. I had that output and that calm and everything. The UFC currently uses nine different weight classes. As an honorary Texan, hes had an amazing career, fighting for the Heavyweight and Interim Heavyweight UFC championships. Get live play-by-play and official results from Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso at UFC 285 in Las Vegas. Truthfully, I jumped to conclusions based on some of her earlier performances. The 31-year-old Morono has been fighting in the UFC since 2016 and is 10-4 since then. Find out when the next UFC event is and see specifics about individual fights. Weight class:Middleweight So many different styles with a variety of grizzled veterans and upcoming prospects. 6. def. All my fights have been pretty, Put your head down, get the grind, and get the win. But I take a lot of pride in knowing that. If I was to sign with the UFC today, I think Im knocking on the door, the top 15. I bring a different timing and tempo to the game. Before long, he was a high school standout. I know that. 2. def. It can give you a better career. Jordan fought the most dangerous guys in the Heavyweight division and pulled off a number of very impressive wins. In 2012, Schnell was featured on MTVs reality show Caged, and then competed on the UFCs The Ultimate Fighter in 2016. Mowles is exciting and a threat no matter where the fight ends up. Are ticket costs pricing Houston Astros fans out of Opening Day? Houston's Charlie Ontiveros (right) punches Kevin Holland in a middleweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 31, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ontiveros - who grew up in Cleveland, about 50 miles northwest of downtown Houston - stepped up to fight contender Kevin Holland on short notice and got stopped in the first round of his UFC debut. The 28-year-old hasnt fought since beating Brady Hiestand for that crown in August 2021. She will be eligible to fight again on March 3, 2023. Hes gone 6-2 in the UFC thus far with wins over Nico Price, Belal Muhammed, and Santiago Ponzinibbio. Loss - UFC Fight Night 206 (Las Vegas) Ketlen Vieira, Win - UFC Fight Night 206 (Las Vegas) Holly Holm, UFC on ESPN 41 (San Diego)) - Sara McMann, Loss - UFC 276 (Las Vegas) - Julija Stoliarenko, UFC 278 (Salt Lake City) - Lucie Pudilova, UFC on ESPN 40 (Las Vegas) - Stephanie Egger, Win - UFC 276 (Las Vegas) - Jessica-Rose Clark, UFC on ESPN 40 (Las Vegas) - Mayra Bueno Silva, Loss - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) Lauren Murphy, Win - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) Miesha Tate, UFC Fight Night 210 (TBD) - Sijara Eubanks, Loss - UFC on ESPN 39 (Las Vegas) Antonina Shevchenko, Win - UFC 275 (Singapore)) Taila Santos, UFC Fight Night 210 (Paris) - Manon Fiorot, UFC on ESPN 41 (San Diego) - Viviane Arajo, Loss - UFC Fight Night 207 (Las Vegas) - Erin Blanchfield, (July 9, 2022) Nina Illness - Out of UFC on ESPN 39 (Las Vegas) - Nina Nunes, UFC Fight Night 210 (TBD) - Melissa Gatto, UFC on ESPN 40 (Las Vegas) - Ariane Lipski, Loss - UFC on ESPN 36 (Las Vegas) Viviane Arajo, UFC Fight Night 208 (London) - Hannah Goldy, Win - UFC on ESPN 39 (Las Vegas) Cortney Casey, Loss - UFC 275 (Singapore) Valentina Shevchenko, UFC on ESPN 41 (San Diego)) - Viviane Arajo, Loss - UFC on ESPN 36 (TBD) - Katlyn Chookagian, UFC Fight Night 208 (London) - Molly McCann, UFC 278 (Salt Lake City) - Miranda Maverick, (July 14, 2022) - Knee injury - Out of UFC 277 (Dallas) - Ji Yeon Kim, UFC Fight Night 208 (London) - Mandy Bhm, UFC Fight Night 209 (Paris) - Katlyn Chookagian, UFC Fight Night 210 (TBD) - Gillian Robertson, Win - UFC Fight Night 207 (Las Vegas) - JJ Aldrich, UFC Fight Night 208 (London) - Victoria Leonardo, Loss - UFC on ESPN 37 (Austin) Natlia Silva, Win - UFC Fight Night 207 (Las Vegas) Poliana Botelho, Win - UFC on ESPN 37 (Austin) Jasmine Jasudavicius, UFC Fight Night 215 (Las Vegas) Natlia Silva, (July 19, 2022) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of UFC Fight Night 209 (Paris) - Manon Fiorot, (July 9, 2022) Nina Illness - Out of UFC on ESPN 39 (Las Vegas) - Cynthia Calvillo / Moving to Flyweight, Loss - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) - Emily Ducote, UFC Fight Night 212 (TBD) Lupita Godinez, Loss - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) - Amanda Lemos, Win - UFC Fight Night 207 (Las Vegas) - Felice Herrig, Win - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) - Michelle Waterson, UFC Fight Night 211 (TBD) - Mackenzie Dern, Loss - UFC Fight Night 206 (Las Vegas) Tabatha Ricci, Win - UFC 275 (Singapore) -Joanna Jdrzejczyk, (June 3, 20220) - Unknown Reasons - Out of UFC on ABC 3 (Las Vegas) - Jessica Penne, UFC on ESPN 40 (Las Vegas) - Cory McKenna, Loss - UFC 274 (Phoenix) Lupita Godinez, UFC Fight Night 210 (TBD) - Loma Lookboonmee, UFC Fight Night 210 (TBD) - Diana Belbi, Loss - UFC on ESPN 38 (Las Vegas) Vanessa Demopoulos, UFC on ESPN 40 (Las Vegas) - Miranda Granger, UFC Fight Night 212 (TBD) ) - Piera Rodrguez, UFC Fight Night 211 (TBD) - Tabatha Ricci, Loss - UFC 275 (Singapore) - Silvana Gmez Jurez, UFC Fight Night 211 (TBD) - Cheyanne Vlismas<, Win - UFC on ESPN 38 (Las Vegas) Jinh Yu Frey, (July 17, 2022) - Unknown reasons - Out of UFC on ESPN 40 (Las Vegas) - Yazmin Jauregui, Win -UFC on ESPN 37 (Austin) - Gloria de Paula, UFC Fight Night 212 (TBD) ) - Sam Hughes (fighter), Win - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) - Jessica Penne, UFC Fight Night 217 (Las Vegas) - Mateusz Rbecki, UFC Fight Night 215 (Las Vegas) - Vince Morales, UFC Fight Night 214 (Las Vegas) - Ramona Pascual, UFC Fight Night 216 (Las Vegas) - Tafon Nchukwi, UFC Fight Night 213 (Las Vegas) - Jared Vanderaa, (August 12, 2022) - due to French MMA Federation rules - bout cancelled UFC Fight Night 209 (Paris) - Darian Weeks, (August 25, 2022) - Inured - Out of UFC Fight Night 209 (Paris) - Khalid Taha. But dont get it twisted, his skills are there, too. The Skinny: Mota is a small, compact ball of energy and power. The panel votes for the top active fighters in the UFC by both weight class and pound-for-pound. Ive been training a lot, so my main thing is consciousness being present. Like Holland, Holmes was also a part of XKO before joining UFC. Phillips made a return appearance for a 2020 fight, but lost that one, too. 4. Hell throw switch kicks out of nowhere and will rush his opponents with terrifying speed. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Despite only being 25, Mowles seems like hes been around forever. Trevin Giles punches Roman Dolidze of Georgia in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on March 20, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ontiveros also lost a 2021 bout to Steve Garcia. 2. def. 45 fights; 22517 . Riding a nice win-streak, I look forward to seeing whats next for Morono. His overall record is 19-3-1 and in the UFC hes amassed a record of 8-3-1. Jon Jones, the former UFC light heavyweight champion, is not so light anymore as he prepares to make his heavyweight debut at UFC 285. Garcia was selected to participate in 'Dana White's Contender Series' Tuesday night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, [] Daniel Pineda reacts after his TKO victory over Herbert Burns in their featherweight bout during the UFC 252 event at UFC APEX on August 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. I've been a die-hard MMA fan for the last 15 years. Some of them do and some of them dont. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". It took some time, but Cannonier has found the right weight class and is looking better than ever. Despite a dominant unanimous decision over Mike Breeden, Romero was passed over by UFC president Dana White when it came time to hand out UFC contracts a controversial decision in the eyes of many. The last UFC event, UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall, was held on July 23, 2022, and there are 1404 MMA fighters in the organization. All asterisked fighters are listed by a combination of their UFC, Strikeforce and WEC records. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . The promotion was granted a license Wednesday by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to hold the card in that city. In his own words: I dont think anyone in the regional circuit is really in my way at this point. I have Jiu-jitsu, wrestling, boxing, muay thai. At one point, Vick was 9-1 in the UFC with wins over Francisco Trinaldo, Joseph Duffy, Abel Trujillo, and many more. Hes currently fighting in the Professional Fighters League. Houston's Andrew Craig enters the Octagon before facing Lyman Good in their middleweight bout during the UFC event at the Valley View Casino Center on July 15, 2015 in San Diego, California. This list of current UFC fighters records current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters' information, country origins, recent fighter signings and departures, fight schedules and results and the champion of each division. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Your login session has expired. This list provides an up-to-date roster of all fighters currently competing under the UFC promotional banner. Many will try, few will succeed. He had a lot of decisions that were just dominant decisions. The flags listed in these tables are in accordance with the Sherdog's website and may not fully or accurately represent the full citizenship of the peoples listed. Taila Santos at UFC 275 on Jun 11, 2022, 1. def. Mar 18: 1:00 PM: PPV. A post shared by Alex Morono (@alexmoronomma). Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Theres an interesting mix of UFC fighters from Texas. Max Holloway at UFC 251 on Jul 12, 2020 Jones weighed in at 248 pounds in Las Vegas on Friday ahead . UFC Fighters, Bios, Event History, Pictures & Video | UFC.com 0 Filters 2798 Athletes Asjabharan _ Bantamweight 0-0-0 (W-L-D) Asjabharan _ Athlete Profile Angga - Featherweight 0-1-0 (W-L-D). Kamaru Usman (UFC, 20-1) After 19 straight wins, most recently a five-round unanimous decision win over Colby Covington at UFC 268 in November, the talk. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. And so on up the line. Whats really impressive, is that hes won Performance of the Night or Fight of the Night bonuses in each of these fights. Weight class:Bantamweight Northcutt, who grew up in Katy, entered the UFC to much acclaim at just 19 years old. This weekend at UFC 285, Jon Jones will return to the Octagon to take on Ciryl Gane.In doing so, he will attempt to capture the UFC heavyweight championship for the first time. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. When I say that Im different, Im 59 fighting at flyweight. He got his nickname, Mike Quick Swick, due to his fast finishes including a 22-second KO in the UFC over Gideon Ray. Even most of the guys in the UFC at the lower level. Well see what God has in store for me., Record:14-4 One thing that has eluded the great fighters of Texas is a UFC championship. Note: Fight records calculation: (1) Plus one point of the total wins for fighters have not loss a fight; (2) Negative points of total loses for fighters have not won a fight; (3) Add number of wins to the winning percentage; (4) A draw counts as 0.5 (5) No contest does not factor as one of the variables of the calculation. Allen.[47]. I do a lot of things great. Hes been retired for many years now, but his contribution to the sport cannot be forgotten. After the Contender Series, I felt like I was pretty entertaining. Murphy and Shevchenko will face each other at UFC 266 on Saturday. Birthplace:Para, Brazil 105 votes. UFC 285 in Las Vegas will have an epic main event between a returning Jon Jones and a rising star in Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title. Background: For those who follow the regional scene, Anthony Romero was highlighted on prospect lists everywhere he just needed the experience. $2,400 fine and $448.25 in prosecution fees. Fighting for an LFA title will certainly do just that. After winning his first two fights, he was submitted by Bryan Barbarena in 2016. Jones is a two-time UFC light heavyweight champion with a career record of 26-1 with one no-contest. Background: Charles Johnson has been around the world and hes crafted his MMA skills along his journey. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate, Israel Mobolaji Adesanya (born 22 July 1989) is a Nigerian-New Zealander professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and boxer.