Shes currently the UFCs third-ranked womens flyweight after losing to Valentina Shevchenko in 2021. While not all win streaks are created equal in the Australia and New Zealand regions, Erceg has competed against solid competition on his rise, including current UFC fighter Shannon Ross, who. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC). Austin Lingo (born July 10, 1994) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship . Brian Ortega at UFC 266 on Sep 25, 2021 I should be able to hold my own with a lot of people in the UFC right now, at least I think. 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. Katlyn Chookagian at UFC 247 on Feb 8, 2020 His record in the UFC is not all that impressive at 6-4. Riding a nice win-streak, I look forward to seeing whats next for Morono. Its not really talking sh*t. I just feel like its a fight, man. For years one of the best fighters in the Texas regional circuit, a surging lightweight hopes to prove his weight issues are under control and that hes ready for the big leagues. You see a lot of ways he can lose, but he wins. Islam Ramazanovich Makhachev (born September 27, 1991) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former Sambo competitor. However, unsurprisingly, over 40% of the roster. 2. def. The UFC is headed back to Texas but this time its for a Fight Night event in a different city. Derrick Lewis (left), Adrian Yanez (midde) and Alex Morono (right) are some of the fighters from Houston who are in the UFC. While hes currently number ten on this list due to his newness, one day he may become number one. Weight class:Lightweight If it feels like fighters such as Anderson Silva and CM Punk have been around forever, that's because they have been. 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. 4. def. If you were a fighter with fewer than five fights, you received $2,500. The Skinny: If youve watched an LFA or other high-level regional event in Texas, theres a good chance youve seen Mowles fight. Next Fight: July 25 vs. TBA at Fury FC 48 in Houston (UFC Fight Pass). It is an anomaly in the fact that Im not signed yet, but it is comforting knowing that those guys are also on that level because it just proves and validates me more., LAS VEGAS, NEVADA AUGUST 25: (R-L) Anthony Romero kicks Mike Breeden in a lightweight bout during week four of Dana Whites Contender Series season four at UFC APEX on August 25, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC Fight Night scheduled for June 18 will take place in Austin, Texas. Im going to be the difference in the flyweight division in the UFC. All names presented are in accordance with Sherdog website profiles and may include common nicknames or alternative spellings rather than birth names. Murphy and Shevchenko will face each other at UFC 266 on Saturday. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-bellator-on-the-doorstep-july-2021-mma-prospects. If he continues to build and improve his ground game, hell be a tough outing for anyone at 185 pounds. The 25-year-old Martinez won his UFC debut in August 2021, but lost a decision to Ronnie Lawrence at UFC 271 on Feb. 12, 2022 in Houston. His personality is very likable, too, which goes a long way in todays age of popularity importance. Since then, Johnson has compiled a solid record. 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. Ranking is based on information obtained from the UFC's website. Whats really impressive, is that hes won Performance of the Night or Fight of the Night bonuses in each of these fights. 45 . The most recent Austin card to date was UFC Fight Night 126 with Donald Cerrone vs. Yancy Medeiros atop the bill. 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 is a fight. 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 (. Modern-era fighters progress through the regional ranks with hopes of accomplishing the highest accolades. 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 Please check your email for a confirmation. Chase Hooper is the youngest fighter signed by the UFC in its history. 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. Alex Morono has fought for quite some time in the UFC enough to be considered a veteran at this point. 7-1-0 (W-L-D) Last Fight: Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira. 5. def. 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. 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. 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. 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. Theres an interesting mix of UFC fighters from Texas. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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. 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. 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. 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. In recent years, hes erased any doubt about his consistency, winning eight of nine fights entering Fury FC 48. MLB legend makes surprise appearance at Astros' Spring Training, Hiker takes 'once-in-a-lifetime' photo at Brazos Bend State Park, This Texas Hill Country town is the new, cooler Fredericksburg, This is what Houston looks like from space, Oops! Texas is synonymous with toughness, so its no surprise there are so many great fighters coming from this state. An interim title will be huge for Johnson, who has done an excellent job of amassing as much mixed martial arts knowledge as possible. Please logout and login again. 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Jordan fought the most dangerous guys in the Heavyweight division and pulled off a number of very impressive wins. His finishing abilities, stamina, and finishes would bring a lot of fun to the UFCs flyweight division. 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. If I was to sign with the UFC today, I think Im knocking on the door, the top 15. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 1. . Hes been retired for many years now, but his contribution to the sport cannot be forgotten. Despite only being 25, Mowles seems like hes been around forever. Height:511 For me, I think what people can attest to the most is just, Im not a perfect fighter by any means. Birthplace:Canada 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. They get in there and they forget there is a fight. The UFC rankings are rated by a panel made up of MMA media members. Before long, he was a high school standout. I personally believe Yanez has a very bright future in the UFC. 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Israel Adesanya II Set To Headline UFC 287 On April 8. His overall record is 19-3-1 and in the UFC hes amassed a record of 8-3-1. All fight records in this article are displayed in that order, with fights resulting in a no-contest listed in parentheses. 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. Im fast. In 2012, Schnell was featured on MTVs reality show Caged, and then competed on the UFCs The Ultimate Fighter in 2016. After the Contender Series, I felt like I was pretty entertaining. Im not the boss or the one who calls the shots. 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 . Hes gained the proper experience on the regional scene to make it to the big show and holds an undefeated record. His only loss was a disqualification for illegal elbows against Matt Hamill in 2009. Number of fighters in each division is counted as per date indicated only for the number could change week by week. 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) Ive rolled with a couple of guys in the past and I trained with multiple guys that are in the U.S. now, like Chris Gutierrez just a bunch of other Texas guys that came up and maybe they moved away but had trained with me prior.