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2024 In UFC
The year 2024 is the 32nd year in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. UFC in 2024 Class action: anti-trust lawsuit On August 9, 2023, U.S. District Judge Richard Boulware granted class action status to more than 1,200 former UFC fighters who competed between December 2010 and June 2017 and are suing for $800 million upward to $1.6 billion in wages, as the lawsuit claims Zuffa had abused its power to suppress UFC fighters' wages. The anti-trust law also permits private plaintiffs to be able to recover three times the damages suffered, meaning the UFC may ultimately pay several billions of dollars worth of damages. The case has a scheduled April 8, 2024 trial date. On March 20, 2024, TKO, UFC parent company reached an agreement to settle all claims in the class action lawsuits for $335 million where the settlement amount will be deductible for tax purposes. Drug Free Sport International partners ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 In UFC
The year 2023 is the 30th year in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Releases and retirements These fighters have either been released from their UFC contracts, announced their retirement or joined other promotions: Debut UFC fighters The following fighters fought their first UFC fight in 2022: Suspended fighters 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 the UFC for reasons also stated below. The Ultimate Fighter The following The Ultimate Fighter seasons are scheduled for broadcast in 2023: Title fights Events list Scheduled events See also * List of UFC champions * List of UFC events * List of cur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Dvorak
David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the third king of the United Kingdom of Israel. In the Books of Samuel, he is described as a young shepherd and harpist who gains fame by slaying Goliath, a champion of the Philistines, in southern Canaan. David becomes a favourite of Saul, the first king of Israel; he also forges a notably close friendship with Jonathan, a son of Saul. However, under the paranoia that David is seeking to usurp the throne, Saul attempts to kill David, forcing the latter to go into hiding and effectively operate as a fugitive for several years. After Saul and Jonathan are both killed in battle against the Philistines, a 30-year-old David is anointed king over all of Israel and Judah. Following his rise to power, David c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miguel Baeza
Miguel Baeza (born August 23, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Background Baeza was born in Davie, Florida to a Puerto Rican family. Baeza grew up a boxing fan, and he lists Félix Trinidad as one of his all-time favorites. Baeza first dabbled in mixed martial arts in 2011 as an amateur, compiling a record of 4–0 before turning professional in 2015. Baeza holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Mixed martial arts career Dana White's Contender Series After going 6–0 on the regional circuit, Baeza was invited to compete on Dana White's Contender Series 18. He faced Victor Reyna and won the bout via unanimous decision, a victory that earned him a UFC contract. Ultimate Fighting Championship Baeza made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 161 on October 12, 2019, facing Hector Aldana. Baeza was victorious via second-round technical knockout. Baeza then faced veteran Matt Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
Michelle Waterson-Gomez (born January 6, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist, actress, stuntwoman, and former model who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She is the former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion. Between 2013 and 2014, she was ranked the No. 1 women's atomweight fighter in the world. As of January 23, 2024, she is #14 in the UFC women's strawweight rankings. Early life Born in Colorado Springs and raised in Aurora, Waterson is of European and Thai descent: her father is American and mother Thai. She began her modeling career in 2004 after she graduated from Aurora Central High School. She then attended the University of Denver, also working as a waitress at Hooters, until she realized she wanted to pursue a career in fighting. Early martial arts career Her early interest in gymnastics, and inability to pay for classes, led her to karate at the age of ten. Waterson holds a black belt in American freestyle karate and has also trained in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Brown (fighter)
Matthew Burton Brown (born January 10, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2004, Brown was a contestant on the seventh season of ''The Ultimate Fighter'' television series and holds the current record for most knockouts in UFC Welterweight history. Background Brown was born and raised in Jamestown, Ohio. After being home schooled for two years, he attended Greeneview High School, where he struggled to fit in. Living in a small town with no foreseeable future outside of a low paying factory job as a machinist, Brown grew frustrated and turned to drugs and alcohol. For a period, he was addicted to meth, regularly used cocaine and would often get into fights at parties. By his early twenties he had survived a heroin overdose (which led to his nickname "The Immortal"), had been homeless and had been to prison. Brown's interest in MMA started with drunkenly prac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc Diakiese
Marc Diakiese (born 16 March 1993) is a Congolese-born English professional mixed martial artist who competes as a lightweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has also competed for Caged Steel and BAMMA. Background Aged 17, Diakiese began training in mixed martial arts to keep fit and stay out of trouble. Before turning professional, he worked as a railway engineer. Diakiese was also a promising footballer before committing to mixed martial arts. Mixed martial arts career Early career As an amateur, Diakiese went 9–0 and simultaneously held three different titles. He turned professional in 2013 after struggling to find willing opponents. BAMMA After four wins in under a year in regional promotions, Diakiese joined BAMMA on a five-fight contract in 2014. In September, he made his promotional debut against Jefferson George at BAMMA 16 and won the fight by unanimous decision. In December, he beat Vernon O'Neill via unanimous decision at BAMMA 17. In March 2015, Dia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Madsen (fighter)
Mark Madsen (born 23 September 1984) is a Danish professional mixed martial artist and former Greco-Roman wrestler. As a mixed martial artist, he currently competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As a wrestler, Madsen won the 2016 Summer Olympic Games silver medal in the 75 kg class and was a five-time World Championship medalist. Wrestling career Madsen, who started wrestling at age of six, made his official debut at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he lost to Russia's Varteres Samurgashev in the first preliminary round of men's Greco-Roman 74 kg, with a technical score of 1–7, and a classification score of 1–3. At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England, Madsen was defeated by another Russian wrestler Roman Vlasov, in the second round of the men's Greco-Roman 74 kg category. Because his opponent advanced further until the final round, Madsen qualified for the repechage bout, where he scored four points and def ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malcolm Gordon (fighter)
Malcolm Silvera Gordon (born May 19, 1990) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the former TKO, WXC and HFC Flyweight Champion as well as the former PMMA Bantamweight Champion Background Gordon started in martial arts with Brazilian jiu-jitsu and kickboxing in Calgary, Alberta. At 19, he started spending time training in Las Vegas under the late Shawn Tompkins, a Canadian coach who had also worked with Sam Stout, Mark Hominick and Chris Horodecki. Mixed martial arts career Early career After starting his professional career by winning his first four bouts, all by finish, Gordon made his Bellator debut at Bellator 119 where he defeated Chris Kelades via unanimous decision. After going 5–0 to start his career, Gordon lost his next two bouts via KO/TKO. Gordon would bounce back at the end of 2015 with a unanimous decision victory at WXC 59 over Shawn Mack . Winning his next two bouts via first r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makhmud Muradov
Makhmud Muradov (born 8 February 1990) is a Tajik-born Uzbek"Muradov má novou smlouvu v UFC, českou vlajku ale zvedat nebude" '' TN.cz'', 2021/05/07. Retrieved on 29 July 2021."Muradov před bitvou: Miluju Česko a fanoušky, ale stát mě nerespektuje" '' |
Luis Saldaña
Luis Saldaña (born January 27, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Background Having his first boxing match at eight years old, he was introduced to the sport by his father. He won the 2009 Iowa Golden Gloves and won the silver three times. Mixed martial arts career Early career Saldaña compiled a 14–6 record on the regional scene, with some highlights being capturing the Ascendancy FC Featherweight Title after anocking out Will Shutt with a high kick in the first round and winning the TFS Featherweight title vagainst Ramiro Hernandez via doctor stoppage. His regional career culminated in a rear-naked choke victory in the second round against Carl Wittstock at LFA 60. Saldaña was invited to compete at Dana White's Contender Series 34 against Vince Murdock on November 4, 2020. He won the bout via third-round technical knockout and was awarded a contract with the UFC. Ultimate Fighting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucie Pudilová
Lucie Pudilová (born June 13, 1994) is a Czech female mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She was the Gladiator Championship Fighting Bantamweight female champion in Czech Republic. Background Pudilová started training MMA when she was 16 years old. She worked with her coach, Ladislav Erdélyi, to achieve her goal of fighting in the UFC. Mixed martial arts career Early career Pudilová fought most of her early MMA career in Europe. Her win over Melinda Fábián, an The Ultimate Fighter 26 contestant, earned her the title of Bantamweight Champion for the Gladiator Championship Fighting promotion in Czech Republic. Pudilová amassed a record of 6-1 prior to being signed by UFC, with the one loss to Lina Länsberg. Pudilová is the third Czech to be signed by UFC. Ultimate Fighting Championship Pudilová made her promotion debut on March 18, 2017, replacing injured Veronica Macedo, at UFC Fight Night: Manu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joanne Wood
Joanne Wood (; born 23 December 1986) is a Scottish professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai champion who competed in the Women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Biography Wood first started Muay Thai training by accident. When she was 13, her younger brother was meant to go to a class with his friend, who did not turn up. Her mother asked her to go to keep him company. She fell in love with it and begged her mother to allow her to give up competitive swimming to do the two classes each week. This led to doing two sessions a day and spending all of her time training on her own between these sessions. She worked several jobs growing up, including one after secondary school that involved her helping children and people who were on ventilation machines, monitoring them in the hospital and assisting them when needed. But those were 12-hour shifts, which drained energy and made training difficult. She eventually found another gym, left that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
