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UFC 313
''UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev '' was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 8, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Valley, United States. Background A UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between current champion (also former List of UFC champions#Middleweight Championship, UFC Middleweight Champion and former Glory (kickboxing)#Glory Middleweight Championship, Glory Middleweight and Glory (kickboxing)#Glory Light Heavyweight Championship, Light Heavyweight Champion) Alex Pereira and former title challenger Magomed Ankalaev headlined the event. A five-round lightweight bout between former interim UFC Lightweight Championship, UFC Lightweight Champion (also former WSOF Lightweight Championship, WSOF Lightweight Champion) Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker was expected to serve as the co-headliner. However, Hooker had to withdraw from the bout due to a hand injury. He was replaced by Rafael F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promoter (entertainment), promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, a majority owned subsidiary of Endeavor (company), Endeavor Group Holdings. The largest MMA promotion in the world, the UFC has over List of current UFC fighters, 578 fighters contracted that fight across 11 Weight class, weight divisions (eight men's and three women's). The organization produces events worldwide and abides by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. , it had held List of UFC events, over 700 events. Dana White has been its president since 2001 and CEO since 2023. Under White's stewardship, it has grown into a global multi-billion-dollar enterprise. The UFC was founded by businessman Art Davie and Brazilian martial artist Rorion Gracie, and the UFC 1, first event was held in 1993 at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. The purpose of the UFC's early compet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFC 286
''UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3'' was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 18, 2023, at The O2 Arena in London, England. Background A UFC Welterweight Championship trilogy bout between current champion Leon Edwards and former champion (also The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians welterweight winner) Kamaru Usman headlined the event. The pairing first met at UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 in December 2015, where Usman won by unanimous decision. Their second meeting took place at UFC 278 in August 2022, where Edwards won the title by knockout in the fifth round. Former interim champion Colby Covington served as back up and potential replacement for this fight. A lightweight bout between Michał Figlak and Chris Duncan was scheduled for the event. However, Figlak was forced to withdraw from the event citing injury and was replaced by Omar Morales. A featherweight bout between Nathaniel Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Road To UFC Season 2
Road to UFC Season 2 is the 2023 cycle of Road to UFC, a mixed martial arts (MMA) event series in which top Asian MMA prospects compete to win contracts with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Background The event series features four divisions— flyweight, bantamweight, featherweight and lightweight—each for which eight fighters compete in a "win-and-advance" tournament format. The tournament winner for each division is awarded a UFC contract. Each event in the series is to feature five bouts including one non-tournament bout. The opening quarterfinal round of the tournament was held across two days, May 27-28, 2023 at the UFC Performance Institute Shanghai, with two five-bout events for each day for a total of 10 bouts per day. The semifinals took place on August 27, 2023 – a day after UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie – at Singapore Indoor Stadium. The finals were held at the UFC Apex facility on February 3, 2024. Episode 1 Episode 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Van
Joshua Van (born October 10, 2001), is a Burmese and American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the first Burmese fighter to sign with the promotion. As of July 1, 2025, he is #1 in the UFC flyweight rankings. Background Van was born in Hakha, Chin State, Myanmar to a family of five siblings. Due to a country ridden with military and political conflict, his family decided moved to Malaysia at the age of ten in search of better opportunities. In 2013, at the age of twelve, Van and his family migrated to Houston, Texas, where they began building a new life. Mixed martial arts career Early career Van made his professional MMA debut in 2021, He fought exclusively for Fury Fighting Championship, where he acquired a 7-1 recording including in the main event of Fury FC 72 on December 18, 2022, where he submitted Cleveland McLean in the second round to win the promotion's Flyweight title. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruno Gustavo Da Silva
Bruno Gustavo Aparecido da Silva (born 16 March 1990) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of 1 July 2025, he is #14 in the UFC flyweight rankings. Background Silva was born and grew up in the neighborhoods of Piracicaba, Brazil, with one sister and one brother. Playing various sports in his childhood, Silva dabbled into martial arts by training capoeira around the age of ten. Eventually at the age of 19, he started training mixed martial arts. Mixed martial arts career Early career Starting his career in 2011, Silva racked up a 7–2–1 record in his native Brazil before trying out for The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 in late 2014. TUF Brazil 4 In the preliminary bout for the season, Silva faced Gustavo Sedório. Silva won the fight via first-round technical knockout due to a jaw injury Sedório suffered. In the quarterfinals Silva faced Dileno Lopes. Silva lost the bout via first-rou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Castañeda
John Castañeda (born December 18, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2012, he formerly competed for Combate Global. Background Castañeda was born in Dallas, Texas. At four, he relocated to Minnesota, where he currently resides. During his freshman year of college, he wrestled for the Minnesota State Mavericks. In 2013, Castañeda graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He double-majored in criminal justice and Spanish with a minor in social work. Professional mixed martial arts career Early career Castañeda went 15–1 in amateur competition, and racked a professional record of 7–2 in the regional circuit of Minnesota before signing with Combate Americas. In Combate Americas, Castañeda amassed four straight victories which led to a shot at the inaugural Combate Americas Bantamweight Championship. Castañeda faced Gustavo Lopez at Combate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Font
Robert Spencer Font (born June 25, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2011, Font formerly competed for CES MMA, where he was the Featherweight Champion. As of February 25, 2025, he is #8 in the UFC bantamweight rankings. Background Font was born in Massachusetts, both parents were in the army, which led to Font moving around the world frequently due to their duties. He has an older sister and a younger brother. Around the age of 21, Font was delivering pizzas for work, happening to make a delivery to fighters training in a garage. Their garage practice piqued Font's interest and he was enrolled for a free week of mixed martial arts training at a local gym soon after. Mixed martial arts career Early career A native of Central Massachusetts, Font began training as an amateur in 2009 and compiled a record of 3–1 before making his professional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Gutiérrez
Christopher Gutiérrez (born April 22, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Background Gutiérrez is an American born to a Guatemalan mother and a Colombian father. He started training in mixed martial arts in Greenville, Texas under Chop Shop MMA trained by Robert Stucker at the age of 16. Mixed martial arts career Early career Gutiérrez started fighting MMA professionally in 2013. He has fought under numerous organizations, notably World Series of Fighting and Legacy Fighting Alliance. Ultimate Fighting Championship Gutiérrez made his UFC debut on November 30, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale against Raoni Barcelos. He lost the fight via a submission. Gutiérrez's second fight came on March 23, 2019, facing Ryan MacDonald, at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Gutiérrez faced Geraldo de Freitas on Aug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cejudo Vs
Cejudo is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: People * Álvaro Cejudo (born 1984), Spanish footballer * Angel Cejudo, American freestyle wrestler * Henry Cejudo (born 1987), American mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler * Vanesa Cejudo Vanesa Cejudo Mejías is a Spanish sociologist, and a researcher and critic of contemporary visual culture. She advocates for the use of art in education, having worked both as an artist and as a professor at the Pontifical University of Salamanc ..., Spanish sociologist Fictional characters * Don Cejudo, one of the main characters of the 1987 Mexican sitcom television series '' ¡Ah qué Kiko!'' {{surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rizvan Kuniev
Rizvan Kuniev (born March 10, 1992) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist competing in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of June 24, 2025, he is #15 in the UFC Heavyweight rankings. Mixed martial arts career Early career Kuniev would start his career on a 9-2-1 run with his only losses coming to Darko Stošić and Justin Willis. Kuniev would then compete for the Eagle FC Heavyweight title against Vladimir Dainenko at Eagle FC 31 winning the fight by corner stoppage. Kuniev then made his Contender Series debut against Edivan Santos on September 28, 2021. He won via third round stoppage, but didn't get a contract with the UFC After competing on Contender Series, Kuniev would defend his Eagle FC Heavyweight title against UFC veteran Anthony Hamilton at Eagle FC 46 on March 11, 2022. He would win the fight via guillotine choke in the first round. Kuniev would then sign for the Professional Fighters League for their 2023 seaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Lionell Blaydes (born February 18, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2014, Blaydes formerly competed for the Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA). As of July 30, 2024, he is #5 in the UFC heavyweight rankings. Background Blaydes was born in Naperville, Illinois, and raised in nearby Chicago along with his four other siblings. He began wrestling for the De La Salle Institute, winning a state title his senior year while also compiling an undefeated 44–0 record. During his four years, Blaydes compiled an overall record of 95–18 with 121 takedowns. Blaydes also played American football for De La Salle as a defensive end. He later earned a full wrestling scholarship to Northern Illinois University. After going 9–2 as a redshirt freshman at NIU, he transferred to Harper College. At Harper, Blaydes won the NJCAA National Championship as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFC Heavyweight Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champions are fighters who have won UFC championships. Historical notes At the time of the UFC's inception in 1993, mixed martial arts was not sanctioned in the United States, and did not include weight classes. Instead of the traditional championship model, the UFC held tournaments with the winner receiving a permanent appellation. In response to criticism from Senator John McCain that saw the loss of its television deal and the banning of the sport in thirty-six states, the UFC increased its cooperation with state athletic commissions and introduced weight classes in 1997, starting with UFC 12, and began introducing weight-specific titles. The original codification for weight classes introduced only two divisions: heavyweight, which grouped together all competitors above , and lightweight, which encompassed all competitors 199 pounds (90 kg) and under. At UFC 14 the lightweight division would be renamed to middleweight, though it wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
