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Anthony Smith (fighter)
Anthony Jay Smith (born July 26, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2008, Smith has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and Bellator. As of December 6, 2022, he is #6 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings. 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. 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 veterans Jake Hecht and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi (; Ecclesiastical Latin: "'' Body of Christ"'') is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat and largest city of Nueces County, it also extends into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio Counties. It is southeast of San Antonio. Its political boundaries encompass Nueces Bay and Corpus Christi Bay. Its zoned boundaries include small land parcels or water inlets of three neighboring counties. The city's population was 317,863 in 2020, making it the eighth-most populous city in Texas. The Corpus Christi metropolitan area had an estimated population of 442,600. It is also the hub of the six-county Corpus Christi-Kingsville Combined Statistical Area, with a 2013 estimated population of 516,793. The Port of Corpus Christi is the fifth-largest in the United States. The region is served by the Corpus Christi International Airport. The city's name means body of Christ in Ecclesiastical Latin, in reference to the Christian sac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jake Hecht
Jake Hecht (born ) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Hecht fought mostly in regional promotions across the midwestern and southeastern United States before signing with the UFC in 2011. Career Background After finishing at the University of Missouri in 2006, Hecht began his mixed martial arts career in regional promotions, before going on the international scene in 2010. Hecht compiled an impressive 10-2 professional record including notable wins over ''The Ultimate Fighter 13'' alum Charlie Rader and future UFC Light Heavyweight Championship challenger Anthony Smith. Ultimate Fighting Championship Hecht made his promotional debut against Rich Attonito on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Hecht won the fight in the second round by way of TKO due to elbows and strikes from top position. Hecht next faced TJ Waldburger on March 3, 2012 at UFC on FX 2. He lost the fight via submission in the fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFC Fight Night 83
''UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 83'') was a mixed martial arts event held on February 21, 2016, at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Background This was the second event that the UFC hosted in Pittsburgh, and first since UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry in June 2011. It was originally expected to be headlined by a welterweight bout between former UFC Lightweight Championship challenger Donald Cerrone and Tim Means. On February 3, it was announced that Means was informed of a potential USADA anti-doping policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collection. Because there was insufficient time for a full review and proper promotion before the scheduled bout, Means was pulled from the fight by the UFC. The following day, Alex Oliveira was announced as his replacement. Sam Alvey was expected to face Daniel Sarafian at the event. However, Alvey pulled out of the bout in late December after sustaining a broken jaw an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 In Bellator MMA
2014 in Bellator MMA was the tenth season for Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion. It began on February 28, 2014 and aired on Spike TV. The season included tournaments for the Heavyweight, Welterweight, Featherweight, Light Heavyweight, and Lightweight Mixed martial arts weight classes, weight classes. At the end of the season, Bellator held its first pay-per-view event, Bellator_MMA:_Season_Ten#Bellator_120, Bellator 120, on May 17, 2014. Bellator 110 Bellator 110 took place on February 28, 2014 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV. Background Bellator 110 featured the opening round of the Light Heavyweight and Featherweight tournament. A bout between Josh Diekmann and Chris Birchler was initially planned for this card, but later cancelled. Pat Schultz was scheduled to face Dave Roberts in a Light Heavyweight bout on this card. However, on the day of the weigh ins, Roberts came in overweight at 212 pounds an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nogueira Vs
Nogueira, Galician and Portuguese for walnut tree, may refer to: People with the surname * Antônio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira (born 1976), Brazilian MMA fighter * Antônio ''Rogério'' Nogueira, the "Minotouro" (born 1976), Brazilian MMA fighter, twin brother of Antônio ''Rodrigo'' Nogueira * Bernardo de Sá Nogueira de Figueiredo (1795–1876), Portuguese politician * Camilo Nogueira Román (born 1936), Spanish politician * Fernando Nogueira (born 1950), Portuguese politician * Fabricio Nogueira Nascimento (born 1976), Brazilian footballer * Fernando António Nogueira Pessoa (1888–1935), Portuguese poet * Lucas Nogueira (born 1992), Brazilian basketball player * Mikayla Nogueira, American social media influencer and make-up artist * Patrick Nogueira (born 1996), Brazilian murderer * Paulinho Nogueira (1929–2003), Brazilian musician * Paulo Nogueira Neto (born 1922), Brazilian environmentalist * Victor Nogueira (born 1959), Mozambique-born American soccer goalkeeper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antônio Braga Neto
Antônio Braga Neto (born October 29, 1987) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and grappler. He competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a gold medalist in both the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship and Pan American Championship. Mixed martial arts career A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt World Champion under Roberto "Gordo" Correa, Neto currently trains out of Evolve MMA in Brazil and Singapore. Early career Neto made his professional MMA debut in October 2006 in his native Brazil. He was undefeated for the first five fights of his career, with only one fight going to a decision. In 2008, Neto made his debut in Japan when he signed with the Sengoku promotion. He faced Ryo Kawamura and lost by decision, the first loss of his professional career. In 2009, Neto signed with the Chinese organization Art of War Fighting Championship. He made his debut against Dutch fighter Rodney Glunder; the fight was cut short when a takedown from Neto sent Glunder through ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marquardt Vs
Marquardt is a surname of German origin. Notable people with the surname include: * August F. Marquardt (1850–1925), American politician *Bridget Marquardt (born 1973), American television personality, glamour model, and actress *Christel Marquardt, judge on the Kansas Court of Appeals * Christiane Marquardt (born 1958), retired East German sprinter * Darcy Marquardt (born 1979), Canadian rower * David Marquardt, co-founder of venture capital firm August Capital *Donald Marquardt (1929–1997), American statistician *Elizabeth Marquardt, author of ''Between Two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce'' * Joachim Marquardt (1812–1882), German historian and writer on Roman antiquities *Lewis Marquardt (1936-2010), American politician and educator *Markus Marquardt (born 1970), German operatic baritone *Mike Marquardt (born 1982), American football defensive tackle * Nate Marquardt (born 1979), American mixed martial artist *Patrick Marquardt (born 1979), Swedish music produce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger Gracie
Roger Gracie (born Roger Gracie Gomes; 26 September, 1981) is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist and former professional Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) competitor. The son of coral belt Mauricio Gomes and grandson of BJJ founder Carlos Gracie, Roger Gracie is one of jiu-jitsu's most decorated and accomplished athletes and considered by many as the greatest competitor in jiu-jitsu history.* * * * * * * * * * * A member of both IBJJF Hall of Fame and ADCC Hall of Fame, Gracie won 10 IBJJF world championship titles across multiple weight classes, every year from 2004 to 2010, becoming the first competitor to win the open weight division 3 times. He is also a two-time European Champion, and a Pan Champion. Gracie is an ADCC Submission Fighting weight, absolute, and superfight champion, the only athlete to win gold in both his weight class and the open weight division with a 100% submission-rate. Gracie retired in 2017 after defeating then BJJ world champion Marcus Buch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rousey Vs
Ronda Jean Rousey (; born February 1, 1987) is an American professional wrestler, actress, former judoka and mixed martial artist. She is currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the SmackDown brand and is the current SmackDown Women’s Champion in her second reign. She is best known for her time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Her long standing nickname, "Rowdy", was inherited from professional wrestler Roddy Piper.Kurchak, Sarah (January 3, 2014)" 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper Talks About Handing His Nickname Over to Ronda Rousey" ''Vice''. The first American female to earn an Olympic medal in judo by winning bronze at the 2008 Summer Olympics, Rousey began her mixed martial arts (MMA) career with King of the Cage in 2011. She soon joined Strikeforce, becoming their last Women's Bantamweight Champion until its acquisition by UFC. Rousey was part of the company's first ever female fight at UFC 157, was their inaugural Women's Bantamweight Champion, and held the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lumumba Sayers
Patrice Émery Lumumba (; 2 July 1925 – 17 January 1961) was a Congolese politician and independence leader who served as the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (then known as the Republic of the Congo) from June until September 1960. A member of the Congolese National Movement (MNC), he led the MNC from 1958 until his execution in January 1961. Ideologically an African nationalist and pan-Africanist, he played a significant role in the transformation of the Congo from a colony of Belgium into an independent republic. Shortly after Congolese independence in 1960, a mutiny broke out in the army, marking the beginning of the Congo Crisis. Lumumba appealed to the United States and the United Nations for help to suppress the Belgian-supported Katangan secessionists led by Moïse Tshombe. Both refused, due to suspicions among the Western world that Lumumba secretly held pro-communist views. These suspicions deepened when Lumumba turned to the Soviet Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Britt Vs
Britt may refer to: Places * Britt, Iowa, United States * Britt, Minnesota, United States * Britt, Ontario, Canada * Britt Peak, Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica * Britt Township, Hancock County, Iowa, United States Other uses * Britt (actress), Swedish actress, TV producer and author * Britt (name), a list of people and fictional characters with either the given name or surname * Britt Airways, a commuter airline that became Continental Express carrier ExpressJet Airlines * Britt's Department Store, an American store chain from 1962 to 1982 * Britt Festival, a performing arts festival in southern Oregon * SS ''Britt'', a Swedish cargo ship * The Britt, formerly Sutton Place Hotel Toronto See also * Café Britt, a Costa Rican coffee roasting and chocolate manufacturing company * * Brit (other) Brit, Brits or BRIT may refer to: People Nicknames * British people, people of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, its Overseas Territories and the Crown Dependencies, and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adlan Amagov
Chechen Van Damme , image = , image_size = 400px , alt = , caption = , birth_name = , birth_date = , birth_place = Sunzhensky District, Chechen–Ingush ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union , death_date = , death_place = , death_cause = , residence = , nationality = Russian , ethnicity = Chechen , height = , weight = , reach = , trainer = Greg Jackson, Akhmed Musaev , weight_class = Light Heavyweight ''(2007 – 2011)''Middleweight ''(2011 – 2012)''Welterweight ''(2013 – 2014)'' , style = , stance = , fighting_out_of = Fairfield, New Jersey, United StatesAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States , team = Red Fury Fight TeamJackson's MMA AMA Fight Club , rank = ''National Master of Sports in Sambo'' , years_active = 2007–2013, 2016 , mma_kowin = 8 , mma_subwin = 1 , mma_de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
