The best UFC fighters all have dreams of being considered the best overall MMA fighter in the world. And his losses include Matt Mitrione, Gabriel Gonzaga, and Chieck Kongo. After he turned pro, Onyenegecha kept winning and has still yet to lose as it stands. All of these fighters, from Marion Reneau to Nathan Coy, have shown the discipline and reslienece necessary to . Mar 18: 1:00 PM: PPV. Im ready for that now., Record:5-0 This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Ive seen several of his fights, but he hasnt been on my radar, until now. The UFC is headed back to Texas - but this time it's for a Fight Night event in a different city. Before we get started, I must say this list is purely my own opinion. Four fighters to consider for current UFC BMF. Before long, Johnson was training for a fight of his own. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Im very Diaz-esque. 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Israel Adesanya II Set To Headline UFC 287 On April 8. He trained in Thailand and the famous Tiger Muay Thai alongside current UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan. The boys were quickly introduced to jiu-jitsu by their parents, and they havent looked back since. 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,. 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. Height:58 UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili: The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, NV. MMA: The Best Fighter from Each of the 50 States Sean Smith November 24, 2012 Jon Jones, Benson Henderson, Dominick Cruz, Demetrious Johnson and Ronda Rousey all hail from the United States and. She's been in the promotion since 2017 and quickly made a name for herself. His only loss was a disqualification for illegal elbows against Matt Hamill in 2009. 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. A post shared by Alex Morono (@alexmoronomma). 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. Every champion in MMA history started out somewhere. Before long, he was a high school standout. T.J. Dillashaw at UFC 280 on Oct 22, 2022, 1. def. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. A fighter can be ranked in multiple divisions at the same time in divisions they have competed. Austin Lingo (born July 10, 1994) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship . 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. Born in Austin Geoff Neal looks like a future title contender. After the UFC 285 official weigh-ins, Henry Cejudo was awarded the first award for 75 clean USADA tests. Right now, Im the best version of myself. Birthplace:St. Louis Weight class:Middleweight 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. The MMA world has already said goodbye to many retiring fighters in 2023, from former UFC champions to icons of the sport. The most popular UFC fighters today include famousfighters like Kamaru Usman,Israel Adesanya, Dustin Poirrier and Conor McGregor, who all stand up well against the rising stars of the MMA world. Riding a nice win-streak, I look forward to seeing whats next for Morono. 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. 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. Made it to the UFC after an impressive win on Dana Whites Tuesday Night Contender Series in 2018. 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. When the pandemic hit, Johnson returned home where he trains alongside UFC welterweight Khaos Williams. 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. The panel votes for the top active fighters in the UFC by both weight class and pound-for-pound. James Vick has received a significant amount of criticism throughout his career. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. She will be eligible to fight again on March 3, 2023. Second UFC wardrobe malfunction in a week has fighter asking for changes to be made Montana De La Rosa is the second woman in a week to condemn the bra component of the current UFC fight kit. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/04/ufc-news-austin-texas-june-18-2022-fight-night, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. 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. It is hard to compare fighters of different weight classes and divisions, but some talents just stand out above the rest. Norma Dumont enfrenta Karol Rosa em abril - Ag. Record:7-0 Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Well see Friday and well work from there. Updated as of February 28, 2023, after UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. After winning the Fury FC light heavyweight championship, Villanueva joined the UFC in 2020. Ive been through a lot of things. Ranked by All voters. I feel like I can be entertaining. 45 . 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. Nearly three years later, hes set to return to competition after taking some time to work on his jiu-jitsu and becoming a father. In 2019, Romero concluded an impressive stint in KOTC. Katy's Sage Northcutt celebrates defeating Zak Ottow by TKO in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside CenturyLink Arena on July 14, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. The champions and interim champions are placed in the top positions of their respective weight classes and only the champions are eligible to be voted for in the pound-for-pound rankings. Ranking is based on information obtained from the UFC's website. Hes like one of the most favorite fighters in the world. At one point, Vick was 9-1 in the UFC with wins over Francisco Trinaldo, Joseph Duffy, Abel Trujillo, and many more. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. This is a humble game, yes, but when youre out there, you dont have any choice. Im going to be the difference in the flyweight division in the UFC. 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. And so on up the line. Age:30 Lauren Murphy at UFC 266 on Sep 25, 2021 When researching this list, Chas Kelly kind of surprised me. 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. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". After a stellar 8-1 amateur career, Romero turned pro in 2017. Adrian Yanez earned a spot in the UFC by TKO victory on Dana Whites Contender Series. 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. While hes currently number ten on this list due to his newness, one day he may become number one. In recent years, hes erased any doubt about his consistency, winning eight of nine fights entering Fury FC 48. Like Holland, Holmes was also a part of XKO before joining UFC. In his own words: Im kind of Orthodox. Birthplace:Richmond, Calif. Finally, he dropped down to Middleweight where he amassed a record of 5-1. Next Fight: July 25 vs. Teruto Ishihara (10-8-2) at Fury FC 48 in Houston (UFC Fight Pass). This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. UFC Fight Night 215 (Las Vegas) - Natlia Silva: 6-0: September 29, 2022: When I say that Im different, Im 59 fighting at flyweight. So either way, Im happy its going to be a dominant fighter all around., I see some of the guys that have been getting in the UFC on short-notice and stuff. 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. Lauren Murphy poses for photos after her staredown with flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko on Sept. 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Weight class:Flyweight There are dozens of fighters close to making the jump in the coming weeks, but these five are particularly exemplary. In 2010, the promotion held its first with UFC Fight Night 22headlined by Nate Marquardt vs. Rousimar Palhares. Please logout and login again. A post shared by Chas Skelly (@chasskelly). Some of them do and some of them dont. Derrick Lewis (left), Adrian Yanez (midde) and Alex Morono (right) are some of the fighters from Houston who are in the UFC. 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. Im a very relatable person, man. 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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. Shawn Jordan Giles, who was born in San Antonio but grew up in Alief, has been fighting in the UFC since 2017. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". An interim title will be huge for Johnson, who has done an excellent job of amassing as much mixed martial arts knowledge as possible. Training out of Fitness Fight Factory, Levi Mowles has competed against some of Texas top competition since his pro debut in 2014. 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. Swick, who went to Katy High School, made it to the UFC after appearing on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter in 2005. 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. Height:511 I feel like a lot of people put it down. While not originally from Texas, Derrick Lewis has called Houston home for most of his life and proudly represents H-Town.. Height:55 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Chase Hooper is the youngest fighter signed by the UFC in its history. 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