|
Rodrigo Damm
Rodrigo Damm (; born 3 February 1980) is a Brazilian retired professional mixed martial artist who last competed in the Lightweight division of the UFC. A professional since 2004, he also competed for World Victory Road, Strikeforce, Jungle Fight, Shooto, and was a competitor on '' The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil''. Background Damm began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu when he was 16 years old, and also competed in wrestling. He is a seven-time national champion in both sports as well as a world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Mixed martial arts career Early career Damm made his professional mixed martial arts debut in October 2004, losing via split decision to Luciano Azevedo. In the years following that loss, he went on an 8 fight win streak while fighting all over the world including Japan, Russia and South Korea. Strikeforce Damm made his United States MMA debut at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz against Gilbert Melendez for the Strikeforce Interim Lightweight Championship. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afonso Cláudio, Espírito Santo
Afonso Cláudio is a municipality in east central Espírito Santo, Brazil, founded in 1963. The town, at a height of 610m above sea level, has a population of approximately 30,455 and an area of 361.7 km2, and a population density of 32,53 inhabitants/km2. Its borders include: (E) Domingos Martins, Santa Maria de Jetibá and Itarana (N) Laranja da Terra and the neighbouring state of Minas Gerais, (W) Brejetuba (S) Conceição do Castelo and Venda Nova do Imigrante. History Afonso Cláudio first began to be populated in 1885, when Valentim Perozzini, an Italian immigrant, moved there. Now that place is called São Luis de Miranda. The mainly Italian immigration which took place in this area was indirect, in that people usually first came from the neighbouring localities of Alfredo Chaves, Castelo and Itaguaçu. The name of the municipality was given in honour of Afonso Cláudio de Freitas Rosa (born in Santa Leopoldina, Espírito Santo Santa Leopoldina is a municipality in ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrestling
Wrestling is a series of combat sports involving grappling-type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into martial arts, combat sports and military systems. The sport can either be genuinely competitive or sportive entertainment (see professional wrestling). Wrestling comes in different forms such as freestyle, Greco-Roman, judo, sambo, folkstyle, catch, submission, sumo, pehlwani, shuai jiao and others. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two (sometimes more) competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position. There are a wide range of styles with varying rules, with both traditional historic and modern styles. The term ''wrestling'' is attested in late Old English, as ''wræstlunge'' (glossing ''palestram''). History Wrestling represents one of the oldest forms of combat. The origins of wrestl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFC Fight Night 29
''UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 29'') was a mixed martial arts event held on October 9, 2013, at the Ginásio José Corrêa in Barueri, Brazil. The event was broadcast live on Fox Sports 1. Background The event was headlined by a welterweight bout between Demian Maia and Jake Shields, with the main card broadcast on Fox Sports 1. Rony Jason was expected to face Jeremy Stephens at this event. However, Jason and Stephens both pulled out due to injuries and the bout was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 32. Rodrigo Damm was expected to face Hacran Dias at the event. However, the bout was scrapped just days prior to the event after Damm was sidelined due to a kidney stone attack. Thiago Silva came in 2 lb over the 206 lb weight limit and therefore Matt Hamill received 25% of Silva's purse. Their bout took place at a catchweight of 208 lb. Dana White stated Silva would be ineligible for any finishing bonuses, no matter the outcome of the fight, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hacran Dias
Hacran Dias (born 16 May 1984) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is ranked #5 in the ACA lightweight rankings. In 2015, Dias was the #9 featherweight in the world by Sherdog. Mixed martial arts career Background and training Hacran Dias is a part of the Nova Uniao fight team. Over his career Dias has fought in the lightweight division primarily in Shooto Brazil and M-1 Challenge. During this span, Dias amassed a record of 20 wins, one loss, and one draw. Noted primarily for his methodical approach to grappling, Dias also trains with noted fighters José Aldo, Renan Barão and Marlon Sandro. The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil In January 2012 it was revealed Dias was one of 300 first-stage applicants for '' The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil''. Ultimate Fighting Championship In April, it was announced that Dias had skipped over the show and signed a three-fight deal with the UFC. In h ... [...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] |
Mizuto Hirota
is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Rizin Fighting Federation. A professional competitor since 2005, he appeared in the Japanese MMA event Dynamite!! 2009 event and has also competed for Ultimate Fighting Championship, Shooto, and Strikeforce. Background Born and raised in Japan, Hirota experienced success as an amateur boxer and sumo, winning All-Japan titles in both disciplines. Mixed martial arts career Early career Hirota made his professional debut for Shooto, winning his first two fights by TKO and then won his next four fights all by unanimous decision to reach an undefeated professional record of 6–0. Hirota then faced Takashi Nakakura for the newly vacated Shooto Pacific Rim Welterweight Championship. Hirota was handed his first professional loss via unanimous decision and then lost his next fight, also by unanimous decision. Hirota then signed with Cage Force, and in his debut, knocked out his opponent 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFC 154
''UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit'' was a mixed martial arts pay-per-view event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 17, 2012, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Background Parent company Zuffa, LLC produced a UFC Primetime special to promote the title unification match main event. In addition, ''UFC 154'' was shown in more than 350 movie theaters in the United States. Fabio Maldonado was briefly linked to a bout with Cyrille Diabaté at the event. However, Maldonado was moved to UFC 153 to face Glover Teixeira.Chad Griggs ended up replacing Maldonado to face Diabaté. Stephen Thompson was expected to face Besam Yousef at the event. However, Thompson was forced out of the bout with a knee injury and was replaced by Matthew Riddle. Yousef was then forced out with injury, and replaced by John Maguire. A bout between Nick Ring and Costas Philippou was expected to take place at this event. However, the fight was scrapped when Ring fell ill the day of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonio Carvalho
Antonio Carvalho (born May 30, 1979) is a retired Canadian mixed martial artist. A professional from 2002 until 2013, he fought in the UFC and Shooto. Mixed martial arts career Early career Carvalho made his professional MMA debut in September 2002. Over the next ten years, he fought in his native Canada and in Japan. He amassed a record of 13 wins and 4 losses before joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ultimate Fighting Championship In 2011, Antonio signed a multi-fight contract with the UFC and was expected to make his debut at UFC 134 against newcomer Yuri Alcantara. However an injury during training forced him out of his planned UFC debut. Carvalho made his promotional debut against Felipe Arantes on January 14, 2012 at UFC 142, losing by unanimous decision. Carvalho was expected to face George Roop on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149. However, Roop was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Daniel Pineda. Carvalho defeated Pineda via KO in 71 seconds. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFC 147
''UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II'' was a mixed martial arts pay-per-view event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 23, 2012 at Mineirinho Arena in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Background The finals in the featherweight and middleweight tournaments of '' The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil'' were held on this card. Daniel Sarafian was originally scheduled to compete in the Middleweight finals, but pulled out due to injury. He was replaced by semifinalist Sérgio Moraes. Renee Forte, a Middleweight for Team Wanderlei, was scheduled to fight Moraes, but was removed from the card when Moraes was enlisted to fill in for Sarafian. UFC Officials have promised Forte a fight on a future UFC card. This event also saw other significant changes to its original card. The expected rematch between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen was moved to UFC 148 on July 7, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada and the expected co-feature of the Brazilian event, a rematch between Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Teixeira
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vitor Belfort
Vítor Vieira Belfort (; born 1 April 1977) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions. Belfort previously competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he fought in the Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions. He is the UFC 12 Heavyweight Tournament Champion, as well as the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and Cage Rage World Light Heavyweight Champion. Known for his explosive knockout power, Belfort is tied for third for the most finishes in UFC history with 14. Belfort has also competed for MMA promotions Pride FC, Strikeforce, Affliction, and Cage Rage. Background Born and raised in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Belfort began training in boxing at the age of 12 under Claudio Coelho. Belfort later studied Brazilian jiu-jitsu with Carlson Gracie, who gave him his black belt. Gracie scouted Belfort at the Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championships, where he won the Absolute and Heavyweight t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fabrício Guerreiro
Fabrício de Assis Costa da Silva (born July 24, 1990), better known as Fabrício Guerreiro, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who is known to have competed in Bellator's Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2009, Guerreiro was also a contestant on '' The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.'' Mixed martial arts career Early career Guerreiro started his professional career in 2009. Until 2012, he fought only in promotions within his home state of Amapá. The Ultimate Fighter In March 2012, Guerreiro was announced as a cast member of '' The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil''. Guerreiro was defeated by Rodrigo Damm during the entry round via submission due to a rear-naked choke in round two. Bellator MMA In November 2012, it was announced that Guerreiro had signed with Bellator. Guerreiro made his debut against Magomedrasul Khasbulaev on February 7, 2013 at Bellator 88 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season eight featherweight tournament. He lost via submission due t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
