Mike Rio is currently retired from MMA, having last competed in 2014. Dhafir Harris, known as Dada 5000, was a kingpin of Miami's underground street fighting scene and set up hundreds of mutual combat fights in his back yard. Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. Join us for UFC, and all of the biggest UFC fight night fights on our 70+ big screen TVs. Nicholson had a stint in the Professional Fighters League before finding a home in the new promotion, Gamebred Fighting Championship. The rankings for the UFC's fighters are both recorded and updated when information has been obtained from the UFC's website. I knew how to throw punches by watching kung-fu movies, and I landed a flurry, plus a head butt which busted his nose.". Note: Fight records calculation: (1) Plus one point of the total wins for fighters have not loss a fight; (2) Negative points of total loses for fighters have not won a fight; (3) Add number of wins to the winning percentage; (4) A draw counts as 0.5 (5) No contest does not factor as one of the variables of the calculation. "Paulino told me 'this street fighting, it can only take you so far and I don't want to take part in that journey'," says Masvidal. Former President Donald Trump attends UFC 287 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday, April 8, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com READ MORE: UFC 287 numbers. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for UFC 287. "Things that uncivilised street fighters have done, I've never done. Kitaoka, by KO, Favorite grappling technique: Punching into submission. Jorge Masvidal relaxed and leaned back against the cage wall, his hands placed nonchalantly behind him. "One of the guys leans over, grabs my shirt, pulls out a knife and tells me to give him my bike. UFC 287 is making moves in Miami with a main card heavy on action. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Miami, Fla., for the first time in almost 20 years on Sat., April 8, 2023, with a blockbuster Middleweight championship rematch that will seeAlex Pereiraattempt his first successful title defense against former titleholder and No. He was also attending karate classes and wrestling at high school. Mike "The Wolverine" Rio is the first of many UFC fighters from Miami to make our list. UFC Fight Night Betting Promos. Working my cardio, wrestling, jiu-jitsu and striking, When and why did you start training for fighting? To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. "They'd seen Kimbo Slice do it, so my motto was 'Hey, if he can do it, you can do it. Thanks for stopping by and we'll see you at UFC 288 in Newark, New Jersey. Each fight record has four categories: wins, losses, Rankings are based on information obtained from the UFC's website and updated when information has been obtained from the UFC's website (. 185 lbs. : Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal135 lbs. Chris Curtis via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27), Luana Pinheiro def. Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will have one final attempt to slay his Brazilian boogeyman and recapture the 185-pound crown when he collides with longtime kickboxing nemesis Alex Pereira atop the UFC 287 pay-per-view (PPV) card this Sat. I had a blast growing up.". 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. Miami's best bar to watch UFC fights is Grails. UFC 287 Fight Card, PPV Lineup, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, Four More APEX Shows Booked Leading Into July, Predictions! : Jaqueline Amorim vs. Sam Hughes, *Fight card, bout order and number of fights remain subject to change.*. This list is purely opinion, so feel free to comment if you think someone should be higher or lower on the list, or if theres any UFC fighters from Florida we forgot to include! He is in a luxurious position now where, to a large extent, he can name the price of his fights and choose the opponents he wants to face. However, the Sunshine State is home to one of the premiere MMA gyms on the planet, American Top Team. 2:14 am ET. "Once you get that gun out there's no pulling back that bullet - it's done," says Harris. 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. Although UFC 287 is a return to downtown Miami for the first time since 2003, the promotion has been in the area six other times since then with four visits to Hollywood, Fla., about 20 miles from Miami-Dade Arena and a pair of shows in Sunrise, Fla., about 30 minutes from central Maimi, most recently in 2019. Felicia Spencer at UFC 250 on June 6, 2020 One of the most promising MMA fighters from Florida in years, Miguel Baeza is a native of Davie, Florida who competes in the UFCs welterweight division. UFC 287 went down last night (Sat., April 8, 2023) in Miami, Fla., providing fight fans with a stacked card full of action. He went undefeated in his first 10 professional MMA fights, including victories over Matt Brown and Takashi Sato. MMA today is far stricter than ever before, on substances, making weight, and what you can do in the ring. Maybe he'll miss weight. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 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His most recent fight was a headline bout at UFC 244 in New York against Nate Diaz in November for the inaugural. Current champions, weight classes and status, Unless otherwise cited, all fighters listed are retrieved from, All names presented are in accordance with, Unless otherwise cited, all records are retrieved from. Killa B is notable for being a particularly tall welterweight, standing at 6 3 in a division where the average is 5 11. STREAK. Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya 2 Full Fight UFC 287 Miami Part A 17 hours ago 88979 views Gilbert Burns vs Jorge Masvidal Full Fight UFC 287 Miami Part A 19 hours ago 54105 views Kevin Holland vs Santiago Ponzinibbio Full Fight UFC 287 Miami Part A 19 hours ago 24825 views Raul Rosas Jr vs Christian Rodriguez Full Fight UFC 287 Miami Part A ET on ESPN+ PPV. That states value.". 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Courtesy of Combate Global. "When I started fighting professionals, there was always 'oh he's a street fighter, will he be late for the weigh-in? "There's a new sheriff in town, ladies and gentlemen," UFC president Dana White said at the UFC 287 post-fight press conference. : Chase Sherman vs. Karl Williams CANCELED (details here)185 lbs. The UFC rankings are rated by a panel made up of MMA media members. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Kasanganay currently fights out of Deerfield Beach, Florida at Sanford MMA. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Melendez vs. Masvidal (12/17/11) Masvidal lost a five round unanimous decision to Gilbet Melendez in a Strikeforce lightweight championship bout. This list provides an up-to-date roster of all fighters currently competing under the UFC promotional banner. Originally a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. "He'd already seen me working out and we built up a little bit of a connection after talking a couple of times. Oranges, Disney World, and beautiful beaches are probably the first things that come to mind for most people when they think of Florida. Football, head issues, rugby/gridiron encephalopathy, tennis/swimming joint replacement, etc. Miami, FL. 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Its simple. Norma Dumont enfrenta Karol Rosa em abril - Ag. "A professional fight is much safer because your mind is in a totally different place.". "It was fun man, I had a great childhood," he says. More than 18,000 spectators erupted, united in an outpouring of deafening roars and expressions of shock. If you have to defend yourself in the street it won't be queensbury rules. 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Midnight Mania! Saunders was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter Season 6 before earning a contract with the UFC. "And that's what we focused on - being a solution to people's problems. Impa Kasanganay was once considered an exciting prospect in the UFCs stacked welterweight division. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. (April 9, 2023) - Medical issue - Out of, (March 31, 2023) Undisclosed weight issue - Out of, 2 year suspension by USADA for testing positive for, (April 9, 2023) - Sherman medical issue - bout cancelled, (March 27, 2023) Jingliang Injury - Out of, (March 29, 2023) Matthews Injury - Out of, (February 13, 2023) - Brady suffered from tore groin - Bout cancelled -, (March 9, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (February 2, 2023) - Neck injury - Out of, (April 15, 2023) - Oliveira injured - Bout cancelled, (February 9, 2023) - Hand injury - Out of, (February 10, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (April 14, 2023) Moicano injured - out of, (February 15, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (January 6, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (January 15, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (April 18, 2023) - Moicano's injured - bout cancelled -, (February 3, 2023) - Ankle injury - out of, (March 24, 2023) - Medical Issues - Out of, (March 15, 2023) Undisclosed reason - Out of, (February 9, 2023) - Eye injury - Bout cancelled, (March 10, 2023) - Ramos missed weight - Bout cancelled - Out of, (February 27, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (February 24, 2023) Medical issue on Johnson's end - Bout cancelled -, (January 31, 2023) - Knee injury - Out of, (March 25, 2023) - Perez Pulls Out - Out of, (April 11, 2023) - Injury - Out of [UFC Fight Night 222]] (Las Vegas) - Rafael Estevam, (February 25, 2023) - Cowan felt ill - Bout cancelled -, (March 23, 2023) - Medical Issues - Bout cancelled -, (March 17, 2023) - Undisclosed Reasons - Out of. In this article, were going to list the top 10 UFC fighters from Florida. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. A post shared by Ben Saunders (@bensaundersmma). Find the latest Miami FL and national news on professional wresting and mixed marital arts fighting. Im always talking about big destination (events), and we are going back to Miami at the Miami-Dade Arena. Sponsors. ', "It was one of the most important days of my life.". Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. $1000 First-Bet Offer. The fight gets started, and Ray soon clubs his opponent to the concrete ground with a huge right hand. It does not store any personal data. I fought for so many different organisations and promoters, who never wanted to pay you or give you a chance. Fighting was my first job, Specific accomplishments in pro competition? 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