"Once you get that gun out there's no pulling back that bullet - it's done," says Harris. It was around this time that he met one of the most influential people in his life, Paulino Hernandez. Team Stats. Alana McLaughlin, right, became just the second transgender woman ever to fight in MMA. He was 18 when he took that fight with Ray, in 2004, and he beat him again in a rematch around a year later. All Rights Reserved. However, he has the distinction of being the only man to ever knock out Tim Means. He's yet to win the UFC welterweight title, but has the swagger of a champion. One of the more interesting characters currently competing, probably only on the radar of the more hardcore fans only a year or so ago. I started this site to share my knowledge and help MMA fans learn new and interesting things about this sport. Not bad for a kid from the Miami streets who got his start fighting in backyards, famously beating a Kimbo Slice prospect named Ray. Read about our approach to external linking. There has been a critical error on this website. : Christian Rodriguez vs. Raul Rosas Jr. 185 lbs. : Luana Pinheiro vs. Michelle Waterson265 lbs. I fought for so many different organisations and promoters, who never wanted to pay you or give you a chance. He's currently on a three-fight win streak which started with another stunning knockout victory over Britain's Darren Till in London in March 2019. Something went wrong. UFC on ESPN 44 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Details about UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen including fighter profiles, results, and analysis. Alex Pereira @stylebender Amazing fight and great story finisher. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Courtesy of Combate Global. Jaqueline Amorim via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. [citation needed]. White vowed not to return. Masvidal believes he might have got here sooner. The biggest-selling UFC pay-per-view that year was UFC 44, where 90,000 people paid to watch Tito Ortiz against Randy Couture. He's six feet tall and weighs around 200 pounds. It's a shame the BBC doesn't support British MMA fighters :(. Jorge Gamebred Masvidal is one of the most popular fighters on the UFC roster with an impressive ledger that spans an MMA career that began all the way back in 2003. UFC 287 results: Full fight coverage of the Welterweight pay-per-view (PPV) co-main event match tonight (Sat., April 8, 2023) between Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal from inside Miami-Dade Arena . American mixed martial arts fighter Mike Rio Born Michael Alexander Rio (1981-07-06) July 6, 1981(age 41) Miami, Florida, United States Other names The Wolverine Residence Miami, Florida, United States Nationality American Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) Division Lightweight Reach 71.0 in (180 cm) Fighting out of UFC 287 went down last night (Sat., April 8, 2023) in Miami, Fla., providing fight fans with a stacked card full of action. The backyard was an environment we could work in.". You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. His most recent fight was a headline bout at UFC 244 in New York against Nate Diaz in November for the inaugural. Everybody has problems but not all of us have problem-solving skills.". UFC Vegas 71 Prelims Preview - Pt. Harris argues that despite the dangers involved in mutual combat fights, like serious injury or going to jail, reward outweighed risk because lives were being saved. Rockhold Inspired By Fking Gangster Adesanya. Megan Anderson at UFC 259 on Mar 6, 2021. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. After 20 years away from the Magic City, UFC brought back a massive event with some big names ready to deliver when the lights were brightest at UFC 287. He had a knife. Harris takes pride in Masvidal's success in the UFC. Niko Price is a UFC welterweight from Cape Coral, Florida. Football, head issues, rugby/gridiron encephalopathy, tennis/swimming joint replacement, etc. The promo, one of the most famous in WWE . UFC 287 will be headlined by a middleweight title rematch between champion Alex Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) and former champ Israel Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC). 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. It's not the kind of smile that says "you got me there" its a smile of "you hurt me and i'm loving it" without being sexual ofc (although tbf what do we know he's into) Its a terrifying mentality because if you think about it, he can't actually be "hurt" he responds the opposite way! All asterisked fighters are listed by a combination of their UFC, Strikeforce and WEC records. Name: MMA MASTERS; Location: Miami, Florida; Address: 6440 W 20TH AVE HIALEAH FL, 33016; Phone: 305-394-9696; Email: info@mmamasters.com; Founded: 2009; Gym Links: Staff Cesar Carneiro . And yet, up until that night in Vegas his life and career had largely been defined by a very different type of fighting, in a vastly distant scene. UFC president Dana White revealed the news Saturday. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The last of our UFC fighters from Miami should come as no surprise for UFC fans. By clicking subscribe, you are agreeing to the USL privacy policy and agree to receive emails from USL. "Now the UFC is all over me but let's be honest, they were promoting nothing of me when I first joined. The welterweights had to be separated by security at the host hotel. MMA records below are retrieved from Sherdog's website. Miami FC Takes on Detroit City FC at FIU Stadium on April 15th. Staff predictions and expert picks for the main card, Adesanya must exorcise demons of Pereira losses, Yanez motivated by admiration from Adesanya, Masvidal, Masvidal looking to recapture 2019 magic against Burns, Top undercard fights to watch on Saturday, Burns says it's a bad look for Masvidal to hint at retirement, Five biggest storylines to watch in Miami, Barboza brutally stops Quarantillo with knee, Oliveira vs. Dariush scrapped from UFC 288, UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen odds, expert bets, Rob Font def. 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. $4,200 fine and $489 in prosecution fees. What gets me is he smiles when hurt. I've never pulled out of a fight. 2. def. Mike Rio is currently retired from MMA, having last competed in 2014. Caesars Promo Code: MCBETFULL. 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The UFC currently uses nine different weight classes. It was a niche sport, often perceived as 'too violent' for people outside of its fan base. Gerald Meerschaert via first-round TKO (punches), Loopy Godinez def. His first stint with the promotion saw him go 4-3, before jumping ship to Bellator in 2011. Bonuses. At five seconds, Jorge Masvidal had delivered the fastest knockout in UFC history. A post shared by Ben Saunders (@bensaundersmma). The list excluded fighters who have not fought for more than two years and are not subjected to suspension. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". His father arrived from Cuba at the age of 14, travelling 90 miles at sea over five days on a makeshift raft made out of a tractor tyre. That's when he asked if I'd like to fight in his backyard. Felicia Spencer at UFC 250 on June 6, 2020 Petr Yan at UFC 273 on Apr 9, 2022 2. def. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Only fighters who have fought in the UFC will be included, so honorable mentions to Charles Krazy Horse Bennett and Seth Petruzelli, two legendary MMA fighters from Florida. His lone victory came against Devin Clark via KO in the first round. The event marks the promotion's first trip back to Miami since 2003, and promises to deliver a . 2:14 am ET. Raul Rosas Jr. via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), Kelvin Gastelum def. Ovince Saint Preux is also the first fighter on our list to have fought for a championship, losing to Jon Jones at UFC 197. MMA today is far stricter than ever before, on substances, making weight, and what you can do in the ring. He told Masvidal he should put the street fighting scene behind him and focus solely on being a professional fighter. Join us for UFC, and all of the biggest UFC fight night fights on our 70+ big screen TVs. Ranking is based on information obtained from the UFC's website. Seventeen years later, Masvidal is a veteran of nearly 50 professional fights in countless promotions. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. Fighting was my first job, Specific accomplishments in pro competition? The Sunshine State will continue to be a hub for MMA, housing top gyms American Top Team and Sanford MMA. With a sold-out crowd of 19,032 for UFC 287 on Saturday, UFC President Dana White was much happier than he was 20 years ago for UFC 42 in Miami at the same venue. UFC 287 undercard preview: Complete online breakdown, predictions for first four (of eight) "Prelims" matches on ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., April 8, 2023) in Miami: Calvillo vs. Godinez, Bahamondes . His mother told him he was away in the army and for nine years their only contact was over the phone. Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland aren't fighting each other, but they nearly got UFC 287 started a few days early in Miami. A native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Ben Saunders is a grizzled MMA veteran who has competed in Bellator and the UFC. Its simple. UFC 287 Fight Card, PPV Lineup, Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts T-Shirt, Four More APEX Shows Booked Leading Into July, Predictions! Luke Rockhold will show off a new side of himself at BKFC 41 next weekend (Sat., April 29, 2023). If you have to defend yourself in the street it won't be queensbury rules. Player Stats. Hailing from Weston, Florida, Nina Nunes is the wife of the greatest female UFC fighter of all time, Amanda Nunes. 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. 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! On Saturday night, Israel Adesanya will attempt to avenge his loss to Alex Pereira in the first UFC fight card in Miami in nearly 20 years. Overeem vs. Werdum (6/18/11) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over KJ Noons, Feijao vs. Henderson (3/5/11) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over Billy Evangelista, At The Dome (2/23/08) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over Ryan Healy, Playboy Mansion (9/29/07) Masvidal stopped Matt Lee at 1:33 of the first round, TRAINING: Just grinding. OSP brought notoriety to the relatively rare Von Flue choke submission, having 4 of the 6 Von Flue choke submission victories in UFC history. After 20 years away from the Magic City, UFC brought back a massive event with some big names ready to deliver when the lights were brightest at UFC 287. To use comments you will need to have JavaScript enabled. Santiago Ponzinibbio via third-round TKO (punches), Christian Rodriguez def. In this article, were going to list the top 10 UFC fighters from Florida. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. UFC 287 "Fight Motion" video: Watch slow motion highlights from the "Pereira vs. Adesanya 2" pay-per-view (PPV) event last weekend in Miami, including the middleweight headliner. "It was just fierce competition and two guys going at it. I've been a die-hard MMA fan for the last 15 years. This list of current UFC fighters records current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters' information, country origins, . ET on ESPN+ PPV. A UFC middleweight title tilt between career-long rivals Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya headlines the card, but everything. Sign up for the Str. He later had a short 4-fight stint in the UFC, going 1-4 in the promotion. : Chase Sherman vs. Karl Williams CANCELED (details here)185 lbs. Whether thats Miguel Baeza or some prospect in the future, the future of Florida MMA is bright. MIAMI - Israel Adesanya tweeted a pro wrestling promo from 2001 on April 1, one week before his UFC middleweight title main event against Alex Pereira. You will get to learn from our curriculum that we have developed over 20 years that has helped create top fighters like UFC Star Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal and TitanFC Champion Jason "the Specimen" Soares. He also holds two wins over him in kickboxing. More than 18,000 spectators erupted, united in an outpouring of deafening roars and expressions of shock. Endeavor records below are based on the combination of total fights which fighters fought under UFC, Strikeforce and WEC. Only murmurs of conversation and the odd whistle of support for the two American fighters could be heard from fans watching at ringside. A prolific high school wrestler turned MMA fighter, Rio amassed two Florida State wrestling championships before graduating, going 147-10 during that time. The BBC really needs to up its game with regards to MMA reporting. 16 wins by knockout, two by submission (DArce, RNC), Win over Askren was the fastest knockout in UFC history, Win over Diaz earned Masvidal the BMF title, Owns wins over Joe Lauzon, Yves Edwards, Naoyuki Kotani, Satoru Kitaoka, Ryan Schultz, Ryan Healy, Keith Wisniewski, and Steve Berger, Has also faced Raphael Assuncao, Rodrigo Damm, and Paul Daley. Max Holloway at UFC 276 on Jul 2, 2022, 1. def. Dont miss a single second of EPIC face-punching action! 4. def. Gastelum vs. Curtis. Known to UFC fans as OSP, Ovince Saint Preux is a UFC veteran who hails from Immokalee, Florida. Impa Kasanganay was once considered an exciting prospect in the UFCs stacked welterweight division. 30 Days Of Group Classes. Learn more about Jorge Masvidal's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. Sig. In a fight for instance, I've never committed a foul that meant I had to get a point taken away from me.". Sponsors. Tweets by TheMiamiFC. I've never missed weight. CBS Sports was with you throughout fight week with the latest news, in-depth features and betting advice to consider. All fight records in this article are displayed in that order, with fights resulting in a no-contest listed in parentheses. There's an eager crowd gathered around two shirtless men about to engage in a mutual combat bare-knuckle fight. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting. It was. I was scared. Masvidal was sat in a McDonalds drive-through when he got the phone call asking if he wanted to fight Ray. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. ', "It was one of the most important days of my life.". That gun out there 's no pulling back that bullet - it 's done, '' Harris... 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