And people forget that. Like Holland, Holmes was also a part of XKO before joining UFC. A post shared by Chas Skelly (@chasskelly). The best UFC fighters all have dreams of being considered the best overall MMA fighter in the world. In 2019, Romero concluded an impressive stint in KOTC. In college, however, he went a different route. The former XKO fighter is reported to have had an altercation with current UFC middleweight Joseph 'Ugly Man' Holmes. He had a lot of decisions that were just dominant decisions. The panel votes for the top active fighters in the UFC by both weight class and pound-for-pound. After winning the Fury FC light heavyweight championship, Villanueva joined the UFC in 2020. Heath "The Texas Crazy Horse" Herring. If you train with Petr Yan on a day-in, day-out basis, you have to be pretty damn good. I feel like a lot of people, they really put decisions down. Whats really impressive, is that hes won Performance of the Night or Fight of the Night bonuses in each of these fights. Felicia Spencer at UFC 250 on June 6, 2020 Some of them do and some of them dont. In recent years, hes erased any doubt about his consistency, winning eight of nine fights entering Fury FC 48. 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. Light Heavyweight. . 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Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Alex Pereira. So without further ado, lets highlight the best MMA fighters from Texas. Megan Anderson at UFC 259 on Mar 6, 2021. All fighters' MMA records are listed are retrieved from Sherdog's website. The Skinny: Romero was a talented, exciting, young, smart, high-potential-ceiling fighter which makes it all the more mind-boggling that he was passed over by White. Rangel de Sa (10-1) July 16 vs. Ismael Bonfim (14-3) at LFA 111 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (, Gabriel Marretinha (10-0) July 18 vs. Brenner Alberth (8-0) at LFA 112 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (, Brenner Alberth (8-0) July 18 vs. Gabriel Marretinha (10-0) at LFA 112 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil(. But in many ways, it feels like Morono is just entering his prime. Houston's Roberto Sanchez celebrates after defeating Joby Sanchez by rear naked choke submission in their flyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Frank Erwin Center on February 18, 2018 in Austin, Texas. She beat Angela Hill, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, and Claudia Gadelha. In his own words: I fight with a lot of rhythm and I talk a lot. Katy's Sage Northcutt celebrates defeating Zak Ottow by TKO in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside CenturyLink Arena on July 14, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. The most popular UFC fighters today include famousfighters like Kamaru Usman,Israel Adesanya, Dustin Poirrier and Conor McGregor, who all stand up well against the rising stars of the MMA world. UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili: The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, NV. Updated as of March 4, 2023 after UFC 285. Northcutt went 6-2 in the UFC and currently is fighting for ONE Championship. UFC Schedule 2023: Upcoming UFC Fights UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili March 11, 2023 Preliminary Card UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 March 18,. Islam Makhachev. Phillips made a return appearance for a 2020 fight, but lost that one, too. He has huge wins over Francis NGannou, Curtis Blaydes, Alexander Volkov, Travis Browne, and many more. Garcia, a professional mixed martial artist, presented with a chance to secure an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract. Tested positive for adderall in a urine test collected at the day of UFC Fight Night 200 - six-month suspension, along with a $3,450. Ive started talking a lot while Im in there. Petr Yan at UFC 273 on Apr 9, 2022 2. def. His personality is very likable, too, which goes a long way in todays age of popularity importance. He got his nickname, Mike Quick Swick, due to his fast finishes including a 22-second KO in the UFC over Gideon Ray. Ive been through a lot of things. Giles was a Houston police officer before resigning in February 2022. Before we get started, I must say this list is purely my own opinion. Please logout and login again. Im fast. The promotion was granted a license Wednesday by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to hold the card in that city. His trash talking and cocky attitude have made him a somewhat polarizing figure. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate, Israel Mobolaji Adesanya (born 22 July 1989) is a Nigerian-New Zealander professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and boxer. Swick, who went to Katy High School, made it to the UFC after appearing on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter in 2005. If he continues to build and improve his ground game, hell be a tough outing for anyone at 185 pounds. Training out of Fitness Fight Factory, Levi Mowles has competed against some of Texas top competition since his pro debut in 2014. Less damage is always, always on the body. Fighting out of Beijing, China, Xiaonan already has some great wins to her name. The Skinny: Onyenegecha has lengthy, speed, and athleticism. A post shared by Andrea Lee (@andreakgblee). Houston's Alex Morono punches Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on May 08, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. His UFC record is 17-7, but everybody loves Lewis fighting style because he possesses the power to knock anybody out with one punch and often does. Birthplace:Canada I know where my stats and everything match up in that regard, and its comforting knowing that, like I said, if I do get that call, its like Im going to be busting into the scene making a lot of noise., I take pride of myself knowing that I dont take easy fights. 5. def. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC) Max Holloway at UFC 251 on Jul 12, 2020 On November 2, 2019, Jorge Masvidal captured the BMF title with a TKO win over Nate Diaz. UFC Fight Night scheduled for June 18 will take place in Austin, Texas. UFC Fighters, Bios, Event History, Pictures & Video | UFC.com 0 Filters 2798 Athletes Asjabharan _ Bantamweight 0-0-0 (W-L-D) Asjabharan _ Athlete Profile Angga - Featherweight 0-1-0 (W-L-D). Age:27 Throughout his career in the UFC, Morono has amassed a record of 10-4-1. But with all the talent showcased in this top 10, I have no doubt that a gold belt is coming to Texas very soon. He has sharp technique and is still pretty young despite his long layoff. Brian Ortega at UFC 266 on Sep 25, 2021 A lot rides on his LFA 110 fight, however, as perhaps he can push the promotion in a direction to sign him sooner rather than later. Please check your email for a confirmation. A lot of fighters have a lot of adversities that they fight through. Hes gone 1-5 in the UFC, including a first-round knockout loss to Tyson Pedro on April 23, 2022. The roster boasts fighters across 65 different countries, perhaps the only area not covered by the UFC machine is the North and South Poles. Edwards fought professionally for 17 years before retiring in 2014. The 19 fighters from Houston who have been in the UFC. Mar 18: 1:00 PM: PPV. His overall record is 19-3-1 and in the UFC hes amassed a record of 8-3-1. Jackson fought three times in the UFC losing to Mickey Gall by submission in 2016, but coming back to beat Phil Brooks better known as CM Punk by decision in 2018, but that bout was later declared a no contest after Jackson tested positive for marijuana on fight night. Jones is a two-time UFC light heavyweight champion with a career record of 26-1 with one no-contest. Nolan King. The Skinny: Mota is a small, compact ball of energy and power. Pretty Ricky jumped into the UFC by winning The Ultimate Fighter in 2021. I should be able to hold my own with a lot of people in the UFC right now, at least I think. Giles, who was born in San Antonio but grew up in Alief, has been fighting in the UFC since 2017. I have Jiu-jitsu, wrestling, boxing, muay thai. Theres an interesting mix of UFC fighters from Texas. The MMA world has already said goodbye to many retiring fighters in 2023, from former UFC champions to icons of the sport. 45 fights; 22517 . Lauren Murphy at UFC 266 on Sep 25, 2021 Like if someone is giving them recognition, I knew by going into that fight already it wasnt going to be something that was just a cakewalk at all. Fighters; Events; Organizations; Shop; #UFC 285 #Jon Jones #UFC 284 #Ciryl Gane #UFC Fight Night 220 #Valentina Shevchenko #UFC Fight Night 219 #Bo Nickal #Alexa Grasso #Daniel Cormier #UFC 283 #UFC Fight Night 221 #EFC 101 #Conor McGregor . Craig, who went to Stratford High School, won the Legacy FC middleweight title and went on to join the UFC in 2012. Complete MMA fighter list, profiles, roster, and records for . After the UFC 285 official weigh-ins, Henry Cejudo was awarded the first award for 75 clean USADA tests. They get in there and they forget there is a fight. In March, the UFC returned to live crowds for televised cards with an event in London and Columbus, Ohio. Endeavor records below are based on the combination of total fights which fighters fought under UFC, Strikeforce and WEC. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Jon Jones, the former UFC light heavyweight champion, is not so light anymore as he prepares to make his heavyweight debut at UFC 285. Edwards grew up in the Bahamas but he moved to the Houston area as a teenager, fighting out of Conroe. The Welterweight division is extremely competitive, but Geoff Neal firmly holds his spot and has a bright future ahead. His finishing abilities, stamina, and finishes would bring a lot of fun to the UFCs flyweight division. Texas is synonymous with toughness, so its no surprise there are so many great fighters coming from this state. Fighters' age and height are based on information obtained from Sherdog's website. I based it off the quality of opponents and tenure in the UFC. Ive been training a lot, so my main thing is consciousness being present. I do really well against those guys. Alphabetical list of Mixed Martial Arts Fighters from UFC, Strikeforce and more on ESPN.com. Im a very relatable person, man. His record in the UFC is not all that impressive at 6-4. 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One thing that has eluded the great fighters of Texas is a UFC championship. Which UFC fighters do you love? 4. But what some may have forgotten, is that he has wins over Derrick Lewis, Jared Cannonier, and Pat Barry. Loss - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) - Ricky Simn. I just need that platform for me to showcase how I can talk and how I can fight. Garcia was selected to participate in 'Dana White's Contender Series' Tuesday night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, [] Noons. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Born in Austin Geoff Neal looks like a future title contender. Northcutt, who grew up in Katy, entered the UFC to much acclaim at just 19 years old. 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Many will try, few will succeed. The list below is based on fighters suspended either by (1) United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) or World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for violation of taking prohibited substances or non-analytical incidents, (2) by local commissions on misconduct during the fights or at event venues, or (3) by UFC. The promotion revealed that International Fight Week will take place from Monday, July 3 through Sunday, July 9. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. All three events were held at Frank Irwin Center.