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Rafael Fiziev
Rafael Fiziev (born March 5, 1993) is an Azerbaijani professional mixed martial artist and Muay Thai fighter, who currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of October 24, 2022, he is #6 in the UFC lightweight rankings. Early life Fiziev was born in Korday, Kazakhstan, to an Azerbaijani father and a Russian mother. When he was a child, Fiziev's family moved to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. When he was a child, Fiziev's dad bought him and his cousins boxing gloves and told them to spar. Getting beat up by his cousins, Fiziev didn't enjoy fighting and soon gave it up. It wasn't until he changed schools as a teenager that Fiziev took up Muay Thai at the age of 11 due to being bullied. While he concentrated on Muay Thai growing up, he also took up several other combat sports including combat sambo, boxing, Jiu Jitsu, and wrestling. When switching from Thai boxing to MMA, he says learning the grappling was the toughest part but his strikin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Current UFC Fighters
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. , the UFC roster consisted of fighters from 71 countries. Notes/key # This list provides an up-to-date roster of all fighters currently competing under the UFC promotional banner. The list excluded fighters who have not fought for more than two years and are not subjected to suspension.Unless otherwise cited, all fighters listed are retrieved froufc.com # All names presented are in accordance with Sherdog website profiles and may include common nicknames or alternative spellings rather than birth names.All names presented are in accordance witprofiles and may include common nicknames or alternative spellings rather than birth names. # Fighters are organized by mixed martial arts weight classes, weight class and within their weight class by their date o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFC On ESPN+ 20
''UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 162'' or '' UFC on ESPN+ 20'') was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on October 26, 2019 at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. Background A welterweight bout between former UFC Welterweight and Middleweight Championship challenger Demian Maia and former Bellator Welterweight Champion and former ONE Welterweight Champion, Ben Askren headlined the event. A heavyweight bout between Greg Hardy and Jarjis Danho was scheduled for the event. However, Danho was pulled from the event for an undisclosed reason. He was replaced by Ben Sosoli on September 19 and the bout moved to UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman a week earlier. Yan Xiaonan was scheduled to face Ashley Yoder at the event. However, Yan pulled out of the fight in late-September citing a foot injury. She was replaced by Randa Markos. Ian Heinisch was scheduled to face Brad Tavares at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex White (fighter)
Alexander Randle White (born October 22, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist who competed as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Background Born and raised Tuscumbia, Missouri, White was critically injured as a toddler when he mistakenly drank gasoline placed in a milk jug near other jugs that were filled with lemonade. The gasoline accident burned his vocal cords, damaged his hearing and contributed to a minor speech impediment. As a young adult, White was in and out of homelessness for a time before discovering combat sports: First, boxing, then mixed martial arts. Mixed martial arts career Early career White began his mixed martial arts career in 2009, compiling a 3-0 amateur record before turning professional the following year. Along the way he compiled an undefeated record on the regional circuit, competing mostly in his native Missouri before signing with the UFC in March 2014. Ultimate Fighting Championship White made his promotional debut o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFC Fight Night 149
''UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 149'' or '' UFC on ESPN+ 7'') was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on April 20, 2019 at Yubileyny Sports Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Background The event marked the promotion's first visit to Saint Petersburg and the second in Russia, after UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oleinik in September 2018. A heavyweight bout between former Bellator Heavyweight Champion Alexander Volkov and the 2010 K-1 World Grand Prix Champion and former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem was planned to serve as the event headliner. However, Volkov pulled out of the bout due to health issues and was replaced by Aleksei Oleinik. Emil Weber Meek was briefly connected to a welterweight bout against Sultan Aliev at the event. However, Meek withdrew from the card for an undisclosed reason and was replaced by Keita Nakamura. Promotional newcomer Roman Dolidze was bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magomed Mustafaev
Magomed Mustafaev (born August 2, 1988 in Dagestan) is a Russian mixed martial artist, who competed in the Lightweight division of the UFC. A professional competitor since 2011, he has also competed for M-1 Global. Background Magomed Mustafaev was born on February 8, 1988, in the village of Aimaki in modern-day Dagestan. He began training in freestyle wrestling while in elementary school. After high school, he moved to Sochi and started training MMA. He is the winner of the Pankration Black Sea Cup. Mixed martial arts career Early career Mustafaev made his professional mixed martial arts debut on April 29, 2011, defeating fellow Russian Marat Medzhidov by TKO in the first round. The first loss on his professional record came in his next fight less than three months later against Dagestani Arsen Ubaidulaev due to a rear-naked choke. Mustafaev faced to Russian MMA prospect Andrei Koshkin on March 14, 2014 at M-1 Challenge 46. He won via submission in the second round. On Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Titan FC
Titan Fighting Championship (Titan FC) is an American mixed martial arts promotion based out of Pompano Beach, Florida. Their shows were originally run in and near Kansas City and have since expanded to include venues all over North America and eventually, international locations. Since July 2015, Titan FC events are broadcast on the UFC online streaming service UFC Fight Pass, which also showcases a library of the organization's previous events. History Founding Titan Fighting Championships was founded in 2005 by veteran fight promoter and, at the time, Bellator Fighting Championships' director of operations, Joe Kelly. The organization was originally based in Kansas City and was headquartered in the city's historic Memorial Hall, where the organization held the majority of their early events. Memorial Hall was exclusively leased to Kelly's sports and entertainment promotion company Titan Entertainment, from which the MMA organization took its name. Broadcast deal with HDNet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ROAD FC
Road Fighting Championship (Road FC; ) is a South Korean-based mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion which was officially launched in 2010. Prior to December 2016, Road FC had held 52 events in three countries - South Korea, Japan, and China. About Road FC was established in 2010 to promote the sport of MMA which embodies the Asian spirit of martial arts. Over 300 athletes from South Korea, Brazil, North America, Europe, Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East have signed agreements with Road FC. Events are being broadcast in more than 50 countries around the world, on dozens of television stations and internet platforms. Road FC initiated its global strategy in 2015. Road FC recognizes Asia as the global center of martial arts. In Asia, many combat sports have been born and become world-famous, such as Korea's Olympic sport Taekwondo and China's mammoth national Sanda competition. In the past, Asia was also the global center of MMA and kickboxing, where notable promot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yodpayak Sitsongpeenong
Yodpayak Sitsongpeenong ( Thai: ยอดพยัคฆ์ ศิษย์สองพี่น้อง, ; born February 25, 1993) is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer. As of June 2016, he is ranked the #3 Middleweight by Rajadamnern Stadium, #3 Super Welterweight by Thailand PAT, and #5 Super Welterweight by World Boxing Council Muaythai. Biography and career Yodpayak Sitsongpeenong was born as ''Woranat Ponnikom'' in Maha Sarakham in Northeastern (Isan) region of Thailand on February 25, 1993. He had his first fight at the age of 11 in 2004. On 11 January, he won against Jaenrop Pumphanmuang via third-round technical knock out in a bout at 159 lb. On 26 July 2014, he beat Peemai Jitmuangnon in a five-round decision to win the vacant Omnoi Stadium super welterweight title at 154 lb. On 18 July 2015, he defended his Omnoi Stadium title against Fahmongkol SJ Danrayong. On 20 October 2015, he fought Sirimongkol Sitanupap for both the vacant Thailand PAT super welterweight title and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detrit Sathian Gym
Detrit Sathian Gym (also spelled Dechrid, Dejrit; th, เดชฤทธิ์ เสถียรมวยไทยยิม) is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer from the Khon Kaen province in Thailand. He is the IMC World Super Welterweight 154lbs. Champion. Detrit is also a former WPMF World 147lbs. Champion and interim WPMF World 160lbs. Champion. As of November 2020, Detrit is ranked the No. 11 super welterweight by WBC Muaythai. Titles and accomplishments * International Muaythai Council ** 2020 IMC World Super Welterweight 154lbs. Champion * IKC K9 Championship ** 2019 IKC K9 World Middleweight 159lbs. Champion * International Professional Combat Council ** 2019 IPCC Asian Champion Combat Council 154lbs. 4-Man Tournament Champion * World Professional Muaythai Federation ** 2016 Interim WPMF World Middleweight 160lbs. Champion ** 2014 WPMF World Welterweight 147lbs. Champion *Siam Omnoi Stadium ** 2015 Isuzu Cup Tournament Runner-up Muay Thai record , - style="back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sorgraw Petchyindee Academy
Sorgraw Petchyindee Academy ( th, เซราะกราว เพชรยินดีอคาดีมี่) is a Muay Thai fighter. He is the current 160 lb and former 147 lb Lumpinee Stadium champion and two time Toyota Marathon tournament winner. Muay Thai career He won both the Lumpini Stadium and Thailand 147 lb title in December 2015, with a decision win over Manaowan Sitsongpeenong. In his next fight, he fought a rematch with Manaowan, and once again won by decision. He then entered the 2016 Toyota Marathon 154 lb tournament. Winning decisions against Francisco Salen in the quarterfinal, Phakhow Darbphong 191 in the semifinal and Rafael Fiziev in the final. After winning two more fights against Carlos Alberto and Mohamed Souane with Top King World Series, he entered the organizations 2016 tournament, and suffered his first loss of 2016, losing a decision to Yodwicha Por Boonsit. Sorgraw entered the 2017 Toyota Marathon 154 lb tournament as well, facing Chamuaktong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan,, pronounced or the Kyrgyz Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the south, and the People's Republic of China to the east. Its capital and largest city is Bishkek. Ethnic Kyrgyz make up the majority of the country's seven million people, followed by significant minorities of Uzbeks and Russians. The Kyrgyz language is closely related to other Turkic languages. Kyrgyzstan's history spans a variety of cultures and empires. Although geographically isolated by its highly mountainous terrain, Kyrgyzstan has been at the crossroads of several great civilizations as part of the Silk Road along with other commercial routes. Inhabited by a succession of tribes and clans, Kyrgyzstan has periodically fallen under larger domination. Turkic nomads, who trace their ancestry to many Turkic states. It was first established as the Yenisei Kyrgyz Khaganate later in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |