An interim title will be huge for Johnson, who has done an excellent job of amassing as much mixed martial arts knowledge as possible. I feel like Im at the top of my game at this moment. In 2010, the promotion held its first with UFC Fight Night 22headlined by Nate Marquardt vs. Rousimar Palhares. Well see what God has in store for me., Record:14-4 Hes gone 1-5 in the UFC, including a first-round knockout loss to Tyson Pedro on April 23, 2022. Ranked by All voters. The rankings for the UFC's fighters are both recorded and updated when information has been obtained from the UFC's website. Sanchez went 1-2 in his three fights in the UFC before being let go in 2018. If I was to sign with the UFC today, I think Im knocking on the door, the top 15. Houston's Mike Swick lands a punch on Damarques Johnson in the first round of their welterweight bout during UFC on FOX at Staples Center on August 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Im not the boss or the one who calls the shots. 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. Even most of the guys in the UFC at the lower level. Made it to the UFC after an impressive win on Dana Whites Tuesday Night Contender Series in 2018. Then he dropped down to Light-Heavyweight where he went 2-3. Derrick Lewis (left), Adrian Yanez (midde) and Alex Morono (right) are some of the fighters from Houston who are in the UFC. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Max Holloway at UFC 251 on Jul 12, 2020 Like if someone is giving them recognition, I knew by going into that fight already it wasnt going to be something that was just a cakewalk at all. After the UFC 285 official weigh-ins, Henry Cejudo was awarded the first award for 75 clean USADA tests. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. UFC star Jon Jones has given his updated thoughts on the current state of fighter pay in the promotion and mixed martial arts. After being passed over on DWCS, a rising Canadian lightweight is still hungry for a finish and his UFC contract. Nicknamed The Genius, Romero is a smart fighter. Please logout and login again. 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. He's been retired for many years now, but his contribution to the sport cannot be forgotten. In 2012, Schnell was featured on MTVs reality show Caged, and then competed on the UFCs The Ultimate Fighter in 2016. Norma Dumont enfrenta Karol Rosa em abril - Ag. Just look at one of the best in the world, Khabib Nurmagomedov. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. 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. On November 2, 2019, Jorge Masvidal captured the BMF title with a TKO win over Nate Diaz. 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). Like Holland, Holmes was also a part of XKO before joining UFC. 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) 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. 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. The Skinny: The UFC can always use flyweights and while Johnson hasnt been the most active in the past couple of years, hes been crafting his skills to prove hes ready for the big show. Juan Adams (right) punches Chris De La Rocha in their heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Fiserv Forum on December 15, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Recent Fights: DEC 2023 Hunter Fink Am 0-1-0 Recent Fights: DEC 2022 vs James Radovich Scheduled for Apr 7 Destiny Oldenkamp Am 2-3-0 Recent Fights: DEC 2021 DEC 2020 DEC 2019 DEC 2019 TKO 2019 TKO 2018 vs Caution Davis Scheduled for Apr 7 Gilberto Melara Am 3-3-0 Recent Fights: SUB 2022 TKO 2022 TKO 2022 DEC 2022 DEC 2022 TKO 2021 DEC 2021 By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of all cookies. Hes gone 5-4 in the UFC, losing his most recent fight to Michael Morales at UFC 270 in January 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. When researching this list, Chas Kelly kind of surprised me. 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. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You see a lot of ways he can lose, but he wins. While not originally from Texas, Derrick Lewis has called Houston home for most of his life and proudly represents H-Town.. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Background: It was never in the plans for Chibwikem Onyenegecha to become a martial artist, but somehow MMA found him. Birthplace:Canada Get the complete list of current top UFC fighters (Women & Men) and their nick names across all weight classes. 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. His trash talking and cocky attitude have made him a somewhat polarizing figure. Which UFC fighters do you love? This list of current UFC fightersrecords current Ultimate Fighting Championship(UFC) fighters' information, country origins, recent fighter signings and departures, fight schedules and results and the champion of each division. The list excluded fighters who have not fought for more than two years and are not subjected to suspension. Chase Hooper is the youngest fighter signed by the UFC in its history. My only criticism is that his level of opponents have not been very elite yet. I have cardio. Jackson got his first official UFC victory when Dean Barry was disqualified after kicking Jackson below the belt and poking his eye in the first round on April 23, 2022. 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. A post shared by Alex Morono (@alexmoronomma). Age:30 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. Loss - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) - Ricky Simn. I personally believe Yanez has a very bright future in the UFC. Endeavor records below are based on the combination of total fights which fighters fought under UFC, Strikeforce and WEC. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Jones is a two-time UFC light heavyweight champion with a career record of 26-1 with one no-contest. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Houston has produced the fifth-most UFC fighters of any city in the world - behind just Rio De Janeiro, Brazil; Dagestan, Russia; Los Angeles, California and Sao Paulo, Brazil - according to a recent study by BetUS. His only two losses are to high-level competitors, Stephen Wonderboy Thompson and Neil Magny. I've been a die-hard MMA fan for the last 15 years. Mowles is exciting and a threat no matter where the fight ends up. 105 votes. As of 13September2022[update], the UFC roster consisted of fighters from 71 countries. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The promotion revealed that International Fight Week will take place from Monday, July 3 through Sunday, July 9. He started off 3-1 in the UFC, including a win over Chris Leben, but finished 3-4 before before being released in 2015. I feel like I can be entertaining. Well see Friday and well work from there. And the few times hes fought a higher level of competition, hes lost. The Skinny: If youve watched an LFA or other high-level regional event in Texas, theres a good chance youve seen Mowles fight. But theres always growing pains as a developing fighter, and Chas has continued to put on great performances. I know where my stats and everything match up in that regard, and its comforting knowing that, like I said, if I do get that call, its like Im going to be busting into the scene making a lot of noise., I take pride of myself knowing that I dont take easy fights. Mar 18: 1:00 PM: PPV. 4. def. Adrian Yanez earned a spot in the UFC by TKO victory on Dana Whites Contender Series. A post shared by Chas Skelly (@chasskelly). Height:63 Hes gained the proper experience on the regional scene to make it to the big show and holds an undefeated record. Shes currently the UFCs third-ranked womens flyweight after losing to Valentina Shevchenko in 2021. Derrick Lewis poses for photos during the UFC 271 press conference at George R. Brown Convention Center on February 10, 2022 in Houston. I have Jiu-jitsu, wrestling, boxing, muay thai. I dont know if they can really last. Bueno crafted Mota into the martial artist he is today, serving as a mentor and father figure for the Brazilian fighter. 4. def. Its not really talking sh*t. I just feel like its a fight, man. 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. Whats really impressive, is that hes won Performance of the Night or Fight of the Night bonuses in each of these fights. The 19 fighters from Houston who have been in the UFC. The week-long celebration and fan experience will culminate with UFC 290, which is . As an honorary Texan, hes had an amazing career, fighting for the Heavyweight and Interim Heavyweight UFC championships. The panel votes for the top active fighters in the UFC by both weight class and pound-for-pound. After he turned pro, Onyenegecha kept winning and has still yet to lose as it stands. His skills are advanced well past that of a normal 5-0 fighter. But, for me, Im like, What do I have to do? Like I know I need to get to finish and stuff. However, unsurprisingly, over 40% of the roster. 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. MMA records below are retrieved from Sherdog's website. And people forget that. Roger Clemens makes surprise appearance at Astros' Spring Training, Hiker captures 'once-in-a-lifetime' photo of wildlife at Brazos Bend State Park. Im kind of Orthodox. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. And so on up the line. Birthplace:Venus, Texas Taila Santos at UFC 275 on Jun 11, 2022, 1. def. In recent years, hes erased any doubt about his consistency, winning eight of nine fights entering Fury FC 48. The Skinny: Romero was a talented, exciting, young, smart, high-potential-ceiling fighter which makes it all the more mind-boggling that he was passed over by White. Allen.[47]. Kde, kdy a proti komu? Schnell currently is 5-4 in the UFC with his most recent fight resulting in a loss to Rogerio Bontorin at UFC 262 in 2021. UFC Fight Night scheduled for June 18 will take place in Austin, Texas. All names presented are in accordance with Sherdog website profiles and may include common nicknames or alternative spellings rather than birth names. This is a fight. This is thanks to wins over Anderson Silva, Kelvin Gastelum, Derek Brunson, and Jack Hermansson. My management is trying Fury because theyre on Fight Pass and will get exposure. Weight class:Middleweight Before long, Johnson was training for a fight of his own. T.J. Dillashaw at UFC 280 on Oct 22, 2022, 1. def. Alex Morono has fought for quite some time in the UFC enough to be considered a veteran at this point. I just control what I can to get the knockout or even if its a decision. Next Fight: July 25 vs. TBA at Fury FC 48 in Houston (UFC Fight Pass). Age:24 Before we get started, I must say this list is purely my own opinion. [citation needed] Notes/key[edit] The Skinny: Mota is a small, compact ball of energy and power. Truthfully, I jumped to conclusions based on some of her earlier performances. Born in Dallas Jared Cannonier has an incredible story. 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Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. 2. def. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Throughout his career in the UFC, Morono has amassed a record of 10-4-1. Age:26 Height:58 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. 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. At age 18, he met his coach Francisco Bueno and the rest is history. All three events were held at Frank Irwin Center. 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