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Carlos Prates
Carlos Augusto Monteiro Prates (born August 17, 1993) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai fighter. He currently competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of November 12, 2024, he is #13 in the UFC welterweight rankings. Background Prates was born August 17, 1993 in Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil to a single mother. During his teenage years he started Muay Thai at Vale Top Team and after four years started his mixed martial arts career. After his fourth loss Prates would move to Thailand to learn Muay Thai and compete before switching back to MMA in 2016. Muay Thai and kickboxing career On April 2, 2016, Prates faced future Lethwei World Champion Dave Leduc at Rawai Boxing Stadium in Phuket, Thailand. He lost the fight by decision. On April 7, 2018, Prates faced Wu Sihan in Weifang, China. He won the fight by unanimous decision. On April 28, 2018, Prates faced Jacob Ginter at Phoenix 7 in Phuket, Thail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taubaté
Taubaté is a medium-sized city in the state of São Paulo, in southeastern Brazil. History Taubaté was part of the ancient Tupinambá Territory, along the Paraíba do Sul River. The Tupinambá Territory in the 16th century, stretched from the Juqueriquerê River on the shores of Caraguatatuba to the Cape of Saint Thomas (Cabo de São Tomé) in the State of Rio de Janeiro. The first village was created in 1640 being proclaimed as an autonomous locality on December 5, 1645, by a pioneer named Jacques Felix. It was the first location in the Vale do Paraíba region to obtain autonomy. The locality got its current city status in 1842, by which time it was a coffee production center. It hosted Taubaté's Agreement in 1906. In 1908 the city was made the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Taubaté. In 1900 it was the largest city in the interior of São Paulo. The county name comes from the Guarani language and means village (taba) high (ybaté). Geography Location Its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dmitry Menshikov
Dmitriy Menshikov (born December 1, 1997) is a Russian kickboxer who is currently signed to ONE Championship and has competed in the Glory Welterweight division. Kickboxing career Early years Menshikov participated in the 2017 Tatneft Cup 80 kg tournament. In the first, quarterfinal, bout of the tournament, Menshikov was scheduled to fight Constantin Rusu. Dmitry won the fight by a second-round TKO. In the semifinals he fought Surik Magakyan, and won by a first-round TKO. In the tournament final, Menshikov fought Sher Mamazulunov. The fight went into an extra fourth round, after which Mamazulunov won a decision. In his next fight, Menshikov won an extra round decision against Ljubo Jalovi. He won his next two fights against Vasiliy Semenov and Аli Al Ameri by KO. Glory He made his Glory debut at Glory 60: Lyon on October 20, 2018, when he was scheduled to fight Samuel Dbili. Menshikov won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. He next appeared during Glory 62, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Li Jingliang
Li Jingliang ( Chinese: 李景亮; pinyin: Lǐ Jǐngliàng; born March 20, 1988) is a Chinese mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Background Originally from a small town near Tacheng in the Xinjiang UAR of Northwest China, Li competed in Chinese wrestling and trained in Sanda before moving to Beijing in 2008 in order to pursue a career in professional mixed martial arts. Li began training under the tutelage of former UFC Lightweight Zhang Tiequan. Mixed martial arts career Early career Li made his professional debut in 2007, winning via submission due to punches in the second round. He would go on to compile a record of 8–2, capturing the Legend FC Welterweight Championship in the process, before being granted his release and signed by the UFC. Ultimate Fighting Championship Li made his promotional debut on May 24, 2014, at UFC 173 against David Michaud, who had an undefeated record of 7–0. Li def ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFC 305
''UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya'' was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 18, 2024, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Background The event marked the promotion's third visit to Perth and first since UFC 284 in February 2023, as well as the beginning of a multiyear deal for twice-annual events in the city. A UFC Middleweight Championship bout between current champion (also former KSW Welterweight Champion) Dricus du Plessis and former two-time champion Israel Adesanya headlined the event. It marked the first time two African-born athletes met for a title in the organization. A featherweight bout between Gavin Tucker and Jack Jenkins was scheduled for this event. However, Tucker withdrew from the fight due to injury and was replaced by Herbert Burns. A women's flyweight bout between Casey O'Neill and Tereza Bledá was scheduled for this event. However, Bledá withdrew from the fight for unknown reasons and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pay-per-view
Pay-per-view (PPV) is a type of pay television or webcast service that enables a viewer to pay to watch individual events via private telecast. Events can be purchased through a multichannel television platform using their electronic program guide, an automated telephone system, or through a live customer service representative. There has been an increasing number of PPVs distributed via streaming video online, either alongside or in lieu of carriage through television providers. In 2012, the popular video sharing platform YouTube began to allow partners to host live PPV events on the platform. Events distributed through PPV typically include boxing, mixed martial arts, professional wrestling, and concerts. In the past, PPV was often used to distribute telecasts of feature films, as well as adult content such as pornographic films, but the growth of digital cable and streaming media caused these uses to be subsumed by video on demand systems (which allow viewers to purchas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cannonier Vs
Cannonier is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Colin Cannonier (born 1973), economics professor, cricketer, and footballer from Saint Kitts *Craig Cannonier (born 1963), Bermudian politician *Jared Cannonier Jared Christopher Cannonier (born March 16, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of February 4, 2025, he is #7 in the UFC midd ... (born 1984), American professional mixed martial artist * Oakley Cannonier (born 2004), English footballer {{surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of UFC Bonus Award Recipients
Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC Bonus Awards are three separate cash bonuses usually awarded to four fighters after each UFC event, based on internal decisions by UFC management. More/fewer bonuses have been awarded at some events, especially when no knockouts or submissions occurred. * Fight of the Night: Awarded to the two fighters who delivered the most impressive fight on the card. * Knockout of the Night: Awarded to the fighter with the most impressive knockout/technical knockout. * Submission of the Night: Awarded to the fighter with the most impressive submission. * Performance of the Night: On February 11, 2014, the UFC announced a modification to its live event bonuses. Since UFC Fight Night 36, UFC has awarded Fight of the Night Bonuses to each of the fighters in the best fight of the night, as well as additional Performance of the Night Bonuses. The Performance of the Night bonuses are awarded to the athletes who put on the best and most exciting individual performanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trevin Giles
Trevin Dewayne Giles (born August 6, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist. Giles currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Background Giles was born in San Antonio, Texas, and was a football defensive player at Alief Taylor High School in Houston, Texas. Giles started martial arts training when he was 20 years old. Mixed martial arts career Early career Giles started his professional MMA career in 2014, with a triangle choke submission of Angelus Raymond McFarlane. He would go on to amass a 4–0 record fighting in the Texas circuit. He fought outside of Texas for the first time on March 25, 2015, when he was scheduled to fight Brendan Allen at Legacy FC 52. Giles beat the future UFC middleweight by rear-naked choke. After a first-round TKO of Robert McCarthy at Caribbean UFF 10, Giles was scheduled to fight Robert McCarthy at RFA 41. Giles submitted McCarthy with a rear-naked choke in the second round. At Legacy FC 5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hermansson Vs
Hermansson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Alexander Hermansson (ice hockey) (born 1988), professional Swedish ice hockey goaltender * Alexander Hermansson (entertainer), (born 1992), Swedish YouTube and television presenter * Andreas Hermansson (born 1973), Swedish football player * Ann-Sofie Hermansson (born 1964), Swedish politician of the Social Democrats *Bo Hermansson (born 1937), Swedish film director and screenwriter * C.-H. Hermansson (1917–2016), former Swedish politician * Daniel Hermansson (born 1982), Swedish professional ice hockey player * Fredrik Hermansson (born 1976), Swedish musician * Hanna Hermansson (born 1989), Swedish runner * Herbert Hermansson (1906–1984), Swedish politician *Jack Hermansson (born 1988), Swedish professional mixed martial artist * Jan Hermansson (1942–2019), one of the first aikido pioneers in Sweden * Kakan Hermansson (born 1981), Swedish television presenter, radio host, comedian and artist * Kevin Hermansso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dana White's Contender Series
Dana White's Contender Series, formerly named Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series, is an American mixed martial arts promotion. In May 2017, the UFC announced White would hold the competition weekly on UFC Fight Pass (It has since been moved to ESPN+). As with the earlier web series ''Looking for a Fight'', the goal of the series is for White to scout talent for the UFC. Similar to The Ultimate Fighter none of the fighters involved will have existing UFC contracts. Licensed separately from the UFC with Dana White applying for a promoter's license, it was stated ahead of the license being approved that "this is not the UFC, this is not the UFC brand, but instead a promotion that will allow up and coming fighters the chance to showcase their talents in hopes that one day they may compete in the UFC." The inaugural event took place on July 11, 2017. All events have been held at the UFC's home base of Las Vegas. List of seasons List of contract winners References {{Ul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phuket, Thailand
Phuket (; , , or ''Tongkah'') is one of the southern provinces (''changwat'') of Thailand. It consists of the island of Phuket, the country's largest island, and another 32 smaller islands off its coast. Phuket lies off the west coast of mainland Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Phuket Island is connected by the Sarasin Bridge to Phang Nga province to the north. The next nearest province is Krabi, to the east across Phang Nga Bay. Phuket province, encompassing an area of , ranks as the second-smallest province in Thailand. Its size is about two-thirds the size of Singapore. Historically, Phuket Island was situated on a major trading route between India and China. This strategic location led to its frequent mention of foreign ships in the logs, including those from Portugal, France, the Netherlands, and England. Despite this attention from various European powers, Phuket was never colonized by any European nation. Economically, the province's wealth was initially derived fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Full Metal Dojo
Full Metal Dojo (FMD) is a Thai combat sports and entertainment promotion based in Thailand. The promotion is considered Thailand's top mixed martial arts promotion. It is the first mixed martial arts promotion to host an event in Phuket and is credited for pioneering MMA in Thailand. Full Metal Dojo runs the regular Fight Circus which has developed a cult following. Full Metal Dojo's Fight Circus is famous for breaking the mold of traditional combat sports and has been described by the Spanish newspaper MARCA as the "mad scientists" of the fighting world. The show has been referred as '' wacky'', ''bizarre'', ''unconventional'', ''outrageous'' as well as hosting '' freakshow fights''. The types of matches at Fight Circus include inter-gender grappling matches, kicking-only bouts, 2 versus 1 fights, dwarf fighting, Lethwei fights, fighting inside telephone booths, Indian leg wrestling with ''Siamese twins boxing'' being a regular type of match at these events. Originally focuse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
