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Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Each fight record has four categories: wins, losses, Rankings are based on information obtained from the UFC's website and updated when information has been obtained from the UFC's website (. Craig, who went to Stratford High School, won the Legacy FC middleweight title and went on to join the UFC in 2012. A Dana Whites Contender Series winner who didnt earn a contract in 2018 competes in his first fight since his lights out fight. We kick things off with a major prospect. The UFC currently uses nine different weight classes. UFC Fighters List 2023 | UFC Roster | UFC Fighter Names - Sportskeeda A post shared by James Vick (@jamesvickmma). In 2014, it returned for UFC Fight Night 57, which featured a main event between Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson. I just control what I can to get the knockout or even if its a decision. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/04/ufc-news-austin-texas-june-18-2022-fight-night, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In 2019, Romero concluded an impressive stint in KOTC. UFC Fight Night 215 (Las Vegas) - Natlia Silva: 6-0: September 29, 2022: Hes currently fighting in the Professional Fighters League. I've been a die-hard MMA fan for the last 15 years. Edwards grew up in the Bahamas but he moved to the Houston area as a teenager, fighting out of Conroe. After the UFC 285 official weigh-ins, Henry Cejudo was awarded the first award for 75 clean USADA tests. So I get in there and Im really in the moment now and Im really in the fight and Im talking to the person Im with and Im really enjoying this now. 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. Yves Edwards throws a kick at Tony Ferguson during The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale at the Pearl Theatre at the Palms Hotel and Casino on December 3, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The win over Platinum Mike Perry is one of the most vicious knockouts Ive ever seen, breaking his nose with a head kick and punches TKO. 10 Best Asian UFC Fighters (Now & Of All Time!) - Way of Martial Arts Win - UFC Fight Night 207 (Las Vegas) - Johnny Muoz Jr. Loss - UFC on ESPN 38 (Las Vegas) - Umar Nurmagomedov, Loss - UFC Fight Night 207 (Las Vegas) - Tony Gravely, Win - UFC on ESPN 37 (Austin) - Tony Kelley, Win - UFC on ESPN 38 (Las Vegas) - Nate Maness, Win - UFC on ESPN 38 (Las Vegas) - Raulian Paiva, Loss - UFC on ESPN 39 (Las Vegas) Saidyokub Kakhramonov, Win - UFC on ESPN 39 (Las Vegas) Ronnie Lawrence, Loss - UFC on ESPN 39 (Las Vegas) - Aiemann Zahabi, Loss - UFC 274 (Phoenix) Journey Newson, UFC on ESPN 39 (Las Vegas)- TBD / Moving to Bantamweight, Win - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) - Su Mudaerji, Loss - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) - Matt Schnell, (June 10, 2022) -- Tagir injured - Out of UFC on ESPN 38 (Las Vegas) - Tagir Ulanbekov, Win - UFC Fight Night 207 (Las Vegas) Zarrukh Adashev, Loss - UFC Fight Night 207 (Las Vegas) Jeff Molina, UFC on ESPN 41 (San Diego)) - Allan Nascimento, UFC 278 (Salt Lake City) - Francisco Figueiredo, Win - UFC on ESPN 38 (Las Vegas) - JP Buys, (June 11, 2022) - Bout cancelled UFC 275 (Singapore) - Rogrio Bontorin, Loss - UFC on ESPN 38 (Las Vegas) - Cody Durden, Win - UFC Fight Night 207 (Las Vegas) Zhalgas Zhumagulov, UFC on ESPN 41 (San Diego)) - Malcolm Gordon, Win - UFC 274 (Phoenix) Kleydson Rodrigues, UFC 279 (Salt Lake City) - Daniel da Silva, UFC Fight Night 208 (London) Charles Johnson, Loss - UFC on ESPN 36 (Las Vegas) Tatsuro Taira, Win - UFC on ESPN 36 (Las Vegas) Carlos Candelario, (June 16, 2022) Out of UFC 278 (TBD) - Victor Altamirano, Loss - UFC Fight Night 208 (London) Muhammad Mokaev, UFC Fight Night 217 (Las Vegas) Jeff Molina, UFC 279 (TBD) Irene Aldana/ Moving to Bantamweight, UFC Fight Night 211 (TBD) - Chelsea Chandler / Moving to Bantamweight, UFC Fight Night 209 (Paris) - Ailin Perez, UFC 277 (Dallas) - Ji Yeon Kim / Move to Flyweight, Loss - UFC 275 (Singapore) - Joselyne Edwards. UFC 285: Jon Jones up 44 pounds from last fight ahead of heavyweight The card marks the fourth time the UFC has brought an event to Austin. The Welterweight division is extremely competitive, but Geoff Neal firmly holds his spot and has a bright future ahead. 3. def. Issues on the scales have been seemingly the only thing holding him back, but hes confident he can fix them and then get a UFC contract. Shes faced a few setbacks over her eight fights thus far in the UFC, but has continued to show improvement while fighting the highest levels in the Flyweight division. The Black Beast is a one-of-a-kind fighter and a great representation of Texas toughness. Next Fight: July 16 vs. Rodrigo Roldan (4-3) at LFA 111 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (UFC Fight Pass), Background: Growing up in the streets of Brazil, Carlos Mota wasnt given a choice. I just need to keep working and things will come together., Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Jake Gyllenhaal is RIPPED as he slaps a former UFC fighter while But in many ways, it feels like Morono is just entering his prime. Northcutt, who grew up in Katy, entered the UFC to much acclaim at just 19 years old. As reported by 'MMA Mania', "UFC fighter Joseph Holmes says he got jumped by Kevin Holland and his crew at XKO 60 tonight in Texas". While hes currently number ten on this list due to his newness, one day he may become number one. When I say that Im different, I really believe have everything that it takes to win when I hit the UFC on three flights away from a title. The 28-year-old hasnt fought since beating Brady Hiestand for that crown in August 2021. These fighters have either been released from their UFC contracts, or announced their retirement, over the course of the last month. Mar 18: 1:00 PM: PPV. Texas is synonymous with toughness, so its no surprise there are so many great fighters coming from this state. Im pretty explosive. Houston's Mana Martinez poses on the scale during the UFC 271 ceremonial weigh-in at Toyota Center on February 11, 2022 in Houston, Texas. He started off at Heavyweight in the UFC going 1-1. I do a lot of things great. Ive been through a fight since I was born so Im 100 percent ready., I know my career in the UFC is going to be a statement. Before he fought for money, Onyenegecha fell in love with MMA through watching reruns of UFC Undisputed on television. UFC Schedule 2023 | ESPN UFC: UFC 290 date confirmed as UFC announce International Fight Week Ive been doing a lot of training in breathing, the nervous system, and consciousness all the background that people dont realize a fighter has to have is what Im doing right now., The public can see five fights (on my record), but every day has been an incredible fight for me since I was 18 years old. April 27, 2022 1:42 pm ET. Record:7-0 Current UFC fighters/Roster: List of Male & Female Fighters By Mohit Raghuwanshi February 27, 2023 Check out the complete list of current & active UFC Fighters- male & female and complete UFC roster from different weight categories (Welterweight, Bantamweight, Featherweight, Flyweight, Lightweight, Middleweight, Heavyweight, Strawweight). They get in there and they forget there is a fight. His finishing abilities, stamina, and finishes would bring a lot of fun to the UFCs flyweight division. Vote up the best current UFC fighters, and help decidejust which of these famous fighters currently rules the octagon. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. After he turned pro, Onyenegecha kept winning and has still yet to lose as it stands. The only female MMA fighter on this list, Angela Lee has earned her spot with a few impressive wins including Cynthia Calvillo and Antonina Schevchenko. Vote up the best current UFC fighters, and help decide just which of these famous fighters currently rules the octagon. I based it off the quality of opponents and tenure in the UFC. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The week-long celebration and fan experience will culminate with UFC 290, which is . However, unsurprisingly, over 40% of the roster. All asterisked fighters are listed by a combination of their UFC, Strikeforce and WEC records. Second UFC wardrobe malfunction in a week has fighter asking for Its just me. He most recently was knocked out by Tai Tuivasa at UFC 271 on Feb. 12, 2022. Derrick Lewis (left), Adrian Yanez (midde) and Alex Morono (right) are some of the fighters from Houston who are in the UFC. Finally, he dropped down to Middleweight where he amassed a record of 5-1. A fighter can be ranked in multiple divisions at the same time in divisions they have competed. The UFC is headed back to Texas but this time its for a Fight Night event in a different city. Who's the current BMF in the UFC? Because it's not Jorge Masvidal Height:63 He is the former Glory middleweight contender winner and King in the. The panel votes for the top active fighters in the UFC by both weight class and pound-for-pound. Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev (born September 27, 1991) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former Sambo competitor. As an honorary Texan, hes had an amazing career, fighting for the Heavyweight and Interim Heavyweight UFC championships. I feel like a lot of people, they really put decisions down. Loss - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) - Ricky Simn. If their release has not been announced, then they have been listed here based upon their removal from the UFC's rosters. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Its not really talking sh*t. I just feel like its a fight, man. On November 2, 2019, Jorge Masvidal captured the BMF title with a TKO win over Nate Diaz. All of these fighters, from Marion Reneau to Nathan Coy, have shown the discipline and reslienece necessary to . Alphabetical list of Mixed Martial Arts Fighters from UFC, Strikeforce and more on ESPN.com. Endeavor records below are based on the combination of total fights which fighters fought under UFC, Strikeforce and WEC. With so many fight styles in today's UFClike kickboxing, wrestling, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and even karate. Height:55 I feel like a lot of people put it down. His skills are advanced well past that of a normal 5-0 fighter. Though he won, Onyenegecha didnt get a contract offer. Background: It was a natural progression thatLevi Mowles went down the MMA path considering the battles he engaged in with his younger brother while growing up. If you were a fighter with fewer than five fights, you received $2,500. This month, five fighters on the verge of achieving major promotion notoriety return to the cage for what could be their stepping stone fight. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Next Fight: July 25 vs. Teruto Ishihara (10-8-2) at Fury FC 48 in Houston (UFC Fight Pass). A post shared by Alex Morono (@alexmoronomma). You see a lot of ways he can lose, but he wins. Texas MMA Fighters | Tapology 2. def. Ive been through a lot of things. Every champion in MMA history started out somewhere. 14-month suspension by USADA tested positive for dehydroepiandrosterone retroactive from January 3, 2022. The former XKO fighter is reported to have had an altercation with current UFC middleweight Joseph 'Ugly Man' Holmes. The roster boasts fighters across 65 different countries, perhaps the only area not covered by the UFC machine is the North and South Poles. Who is the best UFC fighter right now? Height:59 UFC Fight Night scheduled for June 18 will take place in Austin, Texas. At age 18, he met his coach Francisco Bueno and the rest is history. If you had between 6-10 fights, you got $5,000. Age:26 As of May 16, 2019, a total of 76 UFC fighters have been sanctioned by USADA since the UFC USADA testing program started.[37]. Photo: UFC / YouTube. One thing is for sure, Texas has brought us some great athletes and amazing fights. The most recent Austin card to date was UFC Fight Night 126 with Donald Cerrone vs. Yancy Medeiros atop the bill. Jennifer Maia at UFC 255 on Nov 21, 2020 Age:26 If you train with Petr Yan on a day-in, day-out basis, you have to be pretty damn good. He trained in Thailand and the famous Tiger Muay Thai alongside current UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan. 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. Weight class:Flyweight I have Jiu-jitsu, wrestling, boxing, muay thai. DALLAS, Texas (105.3 THE FAN) - No one has been more hyped by UFC president Dana White during their time on "The Ultimate Fighter" than UFC middleweight Uriah Hall. Fighting for an LFA title will certainly do just that. Hell throw switch kicks out of nowhere and will rush his opponents with terrifying speed. 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. The 42-year-old leading man - who was recently seen filming his new AppleTV series Presumed Innocent - rocked washboard abs and bulging muscles as he made his way onto a UFC stage. Since then, Johnson has compiled a solid record. With LFA flyweight champion Victor Altamirano set to compete on DWCS, this Michigan-based, Thailand-trained fighter hopes an interim belt will propel him to the UFC. Pretty Ricky jumped into the UFC by winning The Ultimate Fighter in 2021. For me, I think what people can attest to the most is just, Im not a perfect fighter by any means. Phillips, who was born in Houston but trained in Lafayette, La., fought twice in the UFC in 2014, but lost both. He won on Dana Whites Contender Series in 2018 in a fight known for its whacky moment of the lights in the arena going out. Im a new version. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Romero has gone 1-0 for LFA since. Birthplace:St. Louis Murphy and Shevchenko will face each other at UFC 266 on Saturday. Jackson fought three times in the UFC losing to Mickey Gall by submission in 2016, but coming back to beat Phil Brooks better known as CM Punk by decision in 2018, but that bout was later declared a no contest after Jackson tested positive for marijuana on fight night. Fighters' age and height are based on information obtained from Sherdog's website. He got his nickname, Mike Quick Swick, due to his fast finishes including a 22-second KO in the UFC over Gideon Ray. After some time at Bellator, Fury FC and Professional Fighters League, Pineda returned to the UFC in 2020. Mayor: HISD has two optionsclose school or be taken over, Rare photos show 2 ocelots crossing South Texas road, Willie Nelson pays lovely tribute to another country legend, Eric Gordon trade looking better and better for Houston Rockets. In his own words: I fight with a lot of rhythm and I talk a lot. 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). 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. She will be eligible to fight again on March 3, 2023. $4,200 fine and $489 in prosecution fees. Ive started talking a lot while Im in there. And the few times hes fought a higher level of competition, hes lost. Before long, he was a high school standout. UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili: The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, NV. Your login session has expired. His overall record is 19-3-1 and in the UFC hes amassed a record of 8-3-1. Stats Corner: Where in the world do MMA fighters come from? - Bloody Elbow Seven years later, Tizil.. WC = Weight Class; G = Gender; SW = Strawweight; FYW = Flyweight; BW = Bantamweight; FW = Featherweight; LW = Lightweight; WW = Welterweight; MW = Middleweight; LHW = Light heavyweight; HW = Heavyweight; WSW = Women's strawweight; WFYW = Women's flyweight; WBW = Women's bantamweight; and WFW = Women's featherweight. After a stellar 8-1 amateur career, Romero turned pro in 2017. After travel issues prevented an LFA title fight in February, one of Brazils top flyweights welcomes the promotion to his home country with open arms. The UFC rankings are rated by a panel made up of MMA media members. Jordan fought the most dangerous guys in the Heavyweight division and pulled off a number of very impressive wins. I bring a different timing and tempo to the game. A member of Chael Sonnen's team . The victory earned him a spot on Dana Whites Contender Series, Season 4 in August. UFC Schedule 2023: Upcoming UFC Fights UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili March 11, 2023 Preliminary Card UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 March 18,. After winning his first two fights, he was submitted by Bryan Barbarena in 2016. 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