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UFC On ESPN 66
''UFC on ESPN: Machado Garry vs. Prates'' (also known as ''UFC on ESPN 66'') was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took on April 26, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Background The event marked the promotion's third visit to Kansas City and first since UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen in April 2023. The event was held as part of "TKO Takeover", a series of three consecutive events held by TKO Group Holdings' main divisions Professional Bull Riders (PBR), UFC, and WWE, held on April 24, 26, and 28 (the last of which being a WWE Raw, ''WWE Raw'' taping). A light heavyweight bout between former UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jamahal Hill and former title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. was scheduled to headline the event. The pairing was previously expected to co-headline UFC 303 in last June, but it was scrapped as Rountree withdrew from the event after unintentionall ... [...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] |
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] |
Michel Pereira
Michel Fagner Lima Pereira (born 6 October 1993) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2011, he formerly competed for 300 Sparta, Akhmat Fight Club, Serbian Battle Championship, Jungle Fight, Xtreme Fighting Championships and Road Fighting Championship. He is a former Serbian Battle Championship welterweight champion. Background Pereira was born in Tucumã, Pará, Brazil. He started training karate at the age of 12, complementing his skillset with Brazilian jiu-jitsu from the age of 16 onwards. Mixed martial arts career Early career Michel Pereira began his professional mixed martial arts career fighting in regional promotions of his native state of Brazil, Pará, as well as 300 Sparta, amassing a professional record of 9–3 with notable wins over the veterans Daziel da Silva Jr. and Silmar Nunes. These early wins earned a chance to fight with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Onama
David Aliga Onama (born June 7, 1994) is a Ugandan professional mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of July 1, 2025, he is ranked #13 in the UFC featherweight rankings. Early life According to his fighter profile, Onama was born in the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in Uganda. He eventually moved to Kansas City, Missouri to pursue MMA. Mixed martial arts career Early career As an amateur, Onama amassed a record of 10–0. Before signing with the UFC, Onama had an undefeated record of 8–0. Ultimate Fighting Championship Onama made his debut against Mason Jones on short notice at UFC Fight Night 196 as a replacement for Alan Patrick after he withdrew. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Onama faced Gabriel Benitez on February 19, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 201 on 18 days notice. He won the fight via first round knockout. This win earned him a Performance of the Night award. Onama was s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Smith (fighter)
Anthony J. Smith (born July 26, 1988) is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was a challenger for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in March 2019. As a professional from 2008 to 2025, Smith also competed for Strikeforce and Bellator. Background Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Smith grew up in Nebraska City. He was raised by his single mother and grandfather, as his dad was absent. He has stated that he is biracial (half-black and half-white). Smith dropped out of high school in the middle of his senior year. He started working full-time as a concrete finisher, which he continued until 2016. Mixed martial arts career Early career Smith started his career in 2008 and fought mainly for local promotions in the midwestern United States. He compiled a professional record of 13–7, with wins against WEC veterans Logan Clark, Eric Schambari and losses to UFC veteran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhang Mingyang
Zhang Mingyang (Standard Chinese, Chinese: ; born August 16, 1998) is a Chinese mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Light heavyweight (MMA), Light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of June 17, 2025, he is #14 in the List of current UFC fighters#Rankings, UFC light heavyweight rankings. Background Zhang was born in Taihe County, Anhui, Taihe County in Fuyang city of Anhui province in 1998. The nickname 'Mountain Tiger' was given to him by his father since he was born in the year of the Tiger (zodiac), Tiger and also because his father hoped he would become brave like one. When Zhang was seven, he met his uncle who finished his training Shaolin Monastery and trained Zhang in martial arts. At age twelve, Zhang's parents sent Zhang to the Shaolin Monastery to train after a strong request from him. He then started practicing sanda becoming the Henan Province Youth Sanda Champion and the National Youth Sanda Champi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
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] |
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] |
Adesanya Vs
Adésànyà is a Yoruba surname originating from the phrase ''adé san ìyà'' meaning "the crown or royalty avenges my suffering". Notable people with the surname include: * Abraham Adesanya (1922–2008), Nigerian politician * Ayo Adesanya (born 1969), Nigerian actress, film director and producer * Solomon Adesanya (born 1985), American politician & business man, Georgia House of Representatives * Israel Adesanya (born 1989), Nigerian-born New Zealand mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and boxer * Jason Adesanya Jason Adesanya (born 26 May 1993) is a Belgium, Belgian footballer who currently plays for K Lyra-Lierse Berlaar. Career On 17 May 2019 K Lyra-Lierse Berlaar announced, that Adesanya would join the club for the 2019/20 season. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
André Muniz
André Muniz de Aguiar (born February 17, 1990) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Background Born in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Muniz was a very active teenager, which made his mother sign him up for Jiu-Jitsu classes to see if he could get calmer and more disciplined. It worked, Muniz fell in love with martial arts, and started practicing Muay Thai too. His first competition happened when he was 15 years old, a white belt championship in Montes Claros. He began practicing MMA at the age of 19, when he asked his teacher at the time to schedule a fight for him. Muniz attended Faculdades Unidas do Norte de Minas, from where he graduated with bachelor's degree in physical education with honors. Mixed martial arts career Early career Muniz started his career travelling back and forth between his hometown and Rio de Janeiro, training with the likes of Thiago Santos and Luis Henriq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
