A Dana Whites Contender Series winner who didnt earn a contract in 2018 competes in his first fight since his lights out fight. Garcia, a professional mixed martial artist, presented with a chance to secure an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract. The UFC is headed back to Texas - but this time it's for a Fight Night event in a different city. Age:24 Endeavor records below are based on the combination of total fights which fighters fought under UFC, Strikeforce and WEC. It is hard to compare fighters of different weight classes and divisions, but some talents just stand out above the rest. 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. Since Day 1, hes fought the whos who of Lone Star State talent. The most recent Austin card to date was UFC Fight Night 126 with Donald Cerrone vs. Yancy Medeiros atop the bill. 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All of the top current UFC fighters active right now with an impressive record and maybe a belt or two in the bag are featured below. Natalia Silva of Brazil kicks Jasmine Jasudavicius of Canada in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Moody Center on June 18, 2022 in Austin, Texas. No doubt, (I should get the UFC call-up after this. 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. Chase Hooper is the youngest fighter signed by the UFC in its history. When researching this list, Chas Kelly kind of surprised me. . If you had between 6-10 fights, you got $5,000. Birthplace:Para, Brazil Adrian Yanez earned a spot in the UFC by TKO victory on Dana Whites Contender Series. 2. def. 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". Who is the best UFC fighter right now? By . In his own words: Im here fully renewed. Age:27 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. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. He had a lot of decisions that were just dominant decisions. 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. All of these fighters, from Marion Reneau to Nathan Coy, have shown the discipline and reslienece necessary to . Derrick Lewis (left), Adrian Yanez (midde) and Alex Morono (right) are some of the fighters from Houston who are in the UFC. Training out of Fitness Fight Factory, Levi Mowles has competed against some of Texas top competition since his pro debut in 2014. Fighting for an LFA title will certainly do just that. 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. 205 lb (93.18 kg) "Sweet Dreams". Fighters' age and height are based on information obtained from Sherdog's website. Phillips made a return appearance for a 2020 fight, but lost that one, too. After a stellar 8-1 amateur career, Romero turned pro in 2017. 1. In his own words: Im kind of Orthodox. His last LFA fight was a close one, but Romero is confident that whoever he fights for Fury FC will walk away on the losing end of a finish. Your login session has expired. The roster boasts fighters across 65 different countries, perhaps the only area not covered by the UFC machine is the North and South Poles. But Im obviously trying to get the finish. 2022) - Undisclosed injury - Out of, (February 25, 2023) - Cowan felt ill - Bout cancelled -, (December 2, 2022) - Cortez's medical issue - Bout cancelled - -. But, for me, Im like, What do I have to do? Like I know I need to get to finish and stuff. Alex Morono has fought for quite some time in the UFC enough to be considered a veteran at this point. 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. Get the complete list of current top UFC fighters (Women & Men) and their nick names across all weight classes. And so on up the line. In his own words: Im not going I dont like to get too excited for things because theyve had it many times before where you get excited and then it doesnt happen or come to fruition. 7-1-0 (W-L-D) Last Fight: Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira. Weight class:Flyweight 4. Before long, Johnson was training for a fight of his own. He started off at Heavyweight in the UFC going 1-1. This is a humble game, yes, but when youre out there, you dont have any choice. The week-long celebration and fan experience will culminate with UFC 290, which is . The UFC rankings are rated by a panel made up of MMA media members. Kde, kdy a proti komu? Age:26 Max Holloway at UFC 276 on Jul 2, 2022, 1. def. Other notable wins included David Loiseau, Marcus Davis, Joe Riggs, and Josh Burkman. While not originally from Texas, Derrick Lewis has called Houston home for most of his life and proudly represents H-Town.. 5. def. Norma Dumont enfrenta Karol Rosa em abril - Ag. Hes gone 6-2 in the UFC thus far with wins over Nico Price, Belal Muhammed, and Santiago Ponzinibbio. The toughest UFC fighters can fight standing up or grapple, until they find themselves with the opportunity for a ground-and-pound. Early life [ edit] Lingo began training in martial arts at a young age after his father found out he'd been involved in a street fight. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. This one may come as a surprise to some, but when you look at the quality of opponents, its no surprise to see the El Paso native on this list. Derrick Lewis poses for photos during the UFC 271 press conference at George R. Brown Convention Center on February 10, 2022 in Houston. In 2019, Romero concluded an impressive stint in KOTC. His UFC record is 17-7, but everybody loves Lewis fighting style because he possesses the power to knock anybody out with one punch and often does. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Jordan fought the most dangerous guys in the Heavyweight division and pulled off a number of very impressive wins. Below is the list of all the well-known fighters of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, along with their nicknames and country of origin. Here's a look at all the Houston fighters who have been in the UFC Lewis, who holds the UFC record for most career knockouts, was born in Louisiana, but moved to Houston when he was 13 and still lives and trains here. Im pretty explosive. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Linked to the investigation that began as a result of suspicious betting activity ahead of the Nov. 5 UFC fight between, To be determined by NYAC and NSAC / temporary barred from UFC, 2 year suspension by USADA for testing positive for, (February 13, 2023) - Brady suffered from tore groin - Bout cancelled -, (February 24, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (February 2, 2023) - Neck injury - Out of, (February 9, 2023) - Hand injury - Out of, (February 10, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (January 6, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (January 15, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (January 6, 2022) - Unknown reasons - Out of, (February 3, 2023) - Ankle injury - out of, (February 9, 2023) - Eye injury - Bout cancelled, (February 27, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (February 12, 2023 ) - Fili's eye issues - Bout cancelled, (February 24, 2023) Medical issue on Johnson's end - Bout cancelled -, (January 31, 2023) - Knee injury - Out of, (February 11, 2023 - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (December 23. We kick things off with a major prospect. The Skinny: If youve watched an LFA or other high-level regional event in Texas, theres a good chance youve seen Mowles fight. 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. Fighters; Events; Organizations; Shop; #UFC 285 #Jon Jones #UFC 284 #Ciryl Gane #UFC Fight Night 220 #Valentina Shevchenko #UFC Fight Night 219 #Bo Nickal #Alexa Grasso #Daniel Cormier #UFC 283 #UFC Fight Night 221 #EFC 101 #Conor McGregor . Weight class:Middleweight One thing is for sure, Texas has brought us some great athletes and amazing fights. Islam Makhachev. Then he dropped down to Light-Heavyweight where he went 2-3. But with all the talent showcased in this top 10, I have no doubt that a gold belt is coming to Texas very soon. Hes been retired for many years now, but his contribution to the sport cannot be forgotten. Before he fought for money, Onyenegecha fell in love with MMA through watching reruns of UFC Undisputed on television. 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. Like many other DWCS winners who dont earn contracts on fight night, Onyenegecha is likely already on the UFCs radar for a short-notice opportunity. In his own words: I fight with a lot of rhythm and I talk a lot. So if Mota gets his visa figured out, perhaps a title fight could be next or he could enter into the UFC because its unlikely there will be many other challenges waiting for him outside it. But theres always growing pains as a developing fighter, and Chas has continued to put on great performances. My only criticism is that his level of opponents have not been very elite yet. I just control what I can to get the knockout or even if its a decision. If he continues to build and improve his ground game, hell be a tough outing for anyone at 185 pounds. Ive started talking a lot while Im in there. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. In his own words: I dont think anyone in the regional circuit is really in my way at this point. Im kind of Orthodox. Taila Santos at UFC 275 on Jun 11, 2022, 1. def. I just need that platform for me to showcase how I can talk and how I can fight. I kind of always do that, but knowing that past opponents got the call or they have been recognized on a show like the UFC or just around the community in general. Heath "The Texas Crazy Horse" Herring. She's been in the promotion since 2017 and quickly made a name for herself. Hes had notable wins over Donald Cerrone, Max Griffin, Mickey Gall, and Josh Burkman. If not that hopefully, I get a call for the title either-or., Record:8-2 Im a new version. Born in Austin Geoff Neal looks like a future title contender. I have Jiu-jitsu, wrestling, boxing, muay thai. Background: It was never in the plans for Chibwikem Onyenegecha to become a martial artist, but somehow MMA found him. MMA records below are retrieved from Sherdog's website. . I've been a die-hard MMA fan for the last 15 years. The flags listed in these tables are in accordance with the UFC's official telecasts and may not fully or accurately represent the full citizenship of the peoples listed. (Photo by Chris Unger/DWCS LLC/Zuffa LLC), Record:9-0 Four years later, UFC 12 introduced weight classes: heavyweight, for fighters 200 pounds and above, and lightweight . The MMA world has already said goodbye to many retiring fighters in 2023, from former UFC champions to icons of the sport. Jung Chan-sung at UFC 273 on Apr 9, 2022 This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Hes currently fighting in the Professional Fighters League. Theres an interesting mix of UFC fighters from Texas. The promotion was granted a license Wednesday by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to hold the card in that city. At one time, Mike was 9-1 in the UFC and had a number one contender fight against Dan Hardy, who went on to fight the champion, George St-Pierre. When he came back home, a friend and fellow wrestler, Kenny Porter, needed a training partner for an upcoming fight. He is the former Glory middleweight contender winner and King in the. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. I feel like a lot of people put it down. Before long, he was a high school standout. After some time at Bellator, Fury FC and Professional Fighters League, Pineda returned to the UFC in 2020. 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. But she still remains a true contender in the division and has some of the best transitions between striking and grappling Ive seen in female MMA. 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. Im going to be the difference in the flyweight division in the UFC. As of 13September2022[update], the UFC roster consisted of fighters from 71 countries. Multiple people with knowledge of the situation tell MMA Junkie the promotion also informed at least a portion of the fighters scheduled to compete on that date of the event location. Fighter Details Name: Domingo Pilarte Pro MMA Record: 8-3-0, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Son Of Fire Current Streak: 2 Losses Age: 33 | Date of Birth: 1990.01.05 Last Fight: August 21, 2021 in UFC Weight Class: Bantamweight | Last Weigh-In: 136.0 lbs Affiliation: Revolution Dojo Height: 6'0" (183cm) | Reach: 74.0" (188cm) Garcia was selected to participate in 'Dana White's Contender Series' Tuesday night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, [] Birthplace:Richmond, Calif. Some of them, Im like, OK, congratulations. Ive seen them in the regional circuit. 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. The boys were quickly introduced to jiu-jitsu by their parents, and they havent looked back since. Right now, Im the best version of myself. He made his UFC debut in 2012 and went 3-4 before going back to fight in Legacy. Lauren Murphy poses for photos after her staredown with flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko on Sept. 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Modern-era fighters progress through the regional ranks with hopes of accomplishing the highest accolades. The "title" was a symbolic one, spoken into existence . In the top undercard match, women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko (23-3) of Kyrgyzstan faces . At one time, Mike was 9-1 in the UFC and had a number one contender fight against Dan Hardy, who went on to fight the champion, George St-Pierre. There are dozens of fighters close to making the jump in the coming weeks, but these five are particularly exemplary. Photo: UFC / YouTube. I bring a different timing and tempo to the game. 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. Alex Pereira. Just look at one of the best in the world, Khabib Nurmagomedov. A post shared by Alex Morono (@alexmoronomma). 14-month suspension by USADA tested positive for dehydroepiandrosterone retroactive from January 3, 2022. 4. def. Last updated:. My emotional body is ready. Max Holloway at UFC 251 on Jul 12, 2020 If you train with Petr Yan on a day-in, day-out basis, you have to be pretty damn good. Ricky Turcios reacts after his victory over Brady Hiestand in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 28, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Four fighters to consider for current UFC BMF. Fighter Details Given Name: Carlos Diego Ferreira Pro MMA Record: 17-5-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: N/A Current Streak: 3 Losses Age: 38 | Date of Birth: 1985.01.18 Last Fight: December 18, 2021 in UFC Weight Class: Lightweight | Last Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs Affiliation: Fortis MMA Height: 5'9" (175cm) | Reach: 74.0" (188cm)