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UFC Fight Night 185
''UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 185'', ''UFC on ESPN+ 43'' and ''UFC Vegas 19'') was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on February 20, 2021 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. Background A heavyweight bout between Curtis Blaydes and former UFC Heavyweight Championship challenger Derrick Lewis headlined this event. They were initially scheduled to serve as the headliner for UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark in November, but the contest was scrapped due to Blaydes testing positive for COVID-19. A women's bantamweight bout between Ketlen Vieira and former Invicta FC Bantamweight Champion and UFC Women's Featherweight Championship challenger Yana Kunitskaya took place at this event. They were initially scheduled to meet at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan in August 2020, but then moved to UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. It is the largest MMA promotion company in the world as of 2011. It produces events worldwide that showcase 12 weight divisions (eight men's and four women's) and abides by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. , it had held over 600 events. Dana White has been its president since 2001. Under White's stewardship, it has grown into a global multi-billion-dollar enterprise. The UFC was founded by businessman Art Davie and Brazilian martial artist Rorion Gracie, and the first event was held in 1993 at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. The purpose of the early Ultimate Fighting Championship competitions was to identify the most effective martial art in a contest with minimal rules and no weight classes between competitors of different fighting d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Brunson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Alfred Brunson (1793-1882), American politician *Andrew Brunson (born 1968), American Presbyterian pastor in Turkey *Benjamin Wetherill Brunson (1823-1898), American politician *Doyle Brunson (born 1933), American poker player *Jalen Brunson (born 1996), American basketball player (son of Rick) *Michael Brunson (born 1940), political journalist * Ira B. Brunson (1815-1883), American politician *Quinta Brunson (born 1989), American writer, producer, comedian, and actress *Rick Brunson (born 1972), American basketball player and coach *Rebekkah Brunson (born 1981), American basketball player * T. J. Brunson (born 1997), American football player *Todd Brunson (born 1969), American poker player (son of Doyle) *Tyrone Brunson (other) Tyrone Brunson may refer to: *Tyrone Brunson (boxer) (born 1985), American boxer *Tyrone Brunson (musician) Tyrone Brunson (born Calvin Tyrone Brunson; March 22, 1956 – May ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jai Herbert
Jai Herbert (born 13 May 1988) is an English mixed martial artist who currently fights as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the former Cage Warriors lightweight champion and also competed in BAMMA. Background Herbert was born in Wolverhampton, England. He spent 14 years as a scaffolder and worked a full-time job while competing as an amateur and professional. He didn't turn to full-time fighting until signing with the UFC. As an amateur fighter, Herbert competed at welterweight and didn't consider the strain of a weight cut to be worthwhile at such a level. In August 2020, Herbert was part of Wolverhampton Wanderers' kit launch. Mixed martial arts career Early career After going 9–1 as an amateur, Herbert made his professional MMA debut in 2015. He recorded consecutive second-round knockouts with Full Contact Contender and later signed a four-fight contract with BAMMA. On 14 November 2015, Herbert made his promotional debut at BAMMA 23 and beat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Sabatini
Patrick Daniel Sabatini (born November 9, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Background Born and raised in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Sabatini initially played ice hockey at his father's behest. After a school bully stuck Pat’s head in a urinal, he started training karate which led to Brazilian jiu-jitsu a couple of years later. Afterwards he picked up wrestling, mixed martial arts and combat sambo. He has a younger sister. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rider University. Mixed martial arts career Early career In his MMA debut for Cage Fury Fighting Championships at CFFC 35, he submitted Jacob Bohn via rear naked choke in the first round, before beating his next opponent Shelby Graham in the same manner. After suffering his first loss via unanimous decision to Robert Watley at CFFC 45, he rebounded at CFFC 52, where he submitted Tony Gravely in the first round via rear naked choke. Sab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Trizano
Michael Charles Trizano (born December 31, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight (MMA), Featherweight division of Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2016, Trizano was the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated season 27 (TUF 27). Background Trizano grew up in Ramsey, New Jersey with two younger brothers. Mike joined Tiger Schulmann's martial arts academy at the age of 17. Trizano graduated high school and attended college. It was during this time he realized mixed martial arts was his passion and decided to pursue it full time. Mike Trizano is Italian American. Mixed martial arts career Early career Trizano took his first professional mixed martial arts fight on March 4, 2016. He fought James Gonzalez, and won the fight via unanimous decision. He went on, winning the next five fights before joining TUF 27. The Ultimate Fighter Trizano competed for Team Miocic on The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holloway Vs
A hollow way is a sunken lane. Holloway may refer to: People *Holloway (surname) *Holloway Halstead Frost (1889–1935), American World War I Navy officer Place names ;United Kingdom *Holloway, London, inner-city district in the London Borough of Islington **Holloway Road, a road that bisects the district **HM Prison Holloway, originally a mixed population prison, but later a female-only prison. Closed in 2016 **Holloway (ward), an electoral division of the London Borough of Islington **Lower Holloway, place in the London Borough of Islington **Upper Holloway, place in the London Borough of Islington * Holloway, Berkshire, a location *Holloway, Derbyshire, village in Derbyshire close to Crich * Holloway, Wiltshire ;United States * Holloway, Michigan, former settlement in Lenawee County *Holloway, Minnesota, in Swift County *Holloway, Ohio, in Belmont County Other uses *Holloway Press, New Zealand fine press publisher *The Holloways, London-based indie rock band *Holloway Field, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nassourdine Imavov
Nasourdin Abdoulazimovitch Imavov (born March 1, 1995) is a French mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of April 11, 2023, he is #12 in the UFC middleweight rankings. Background At the age of 9, Imavov started boxing when he arrived in France from Dagestan, Russia with his family in Salon-de-Provence. After that, he discovered MMA and at 19, he moved to Paris with his older brother Daguir, where they joined Fernand Lopez's MMA Factory. Mixed martial arts career Early career Starting his professional career in 2016, Imavov compiled an 8–2 record. He was riding a 5 bout win streak before signing with the UFC, during which time he picked up the Thunderstrike Fight League Welterweight Championship and a first-round beat down of former UFC welterweight Jonathan Meunier at ARES FC 1 on December 14, 2019. Ultimate Fighting Championship Imavov made his UFC debut against Jordan Williams on October 4, 2020 at UF ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Hawes
Phillip Nicholas Fitzgerald Hawes (born January 8, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Background Hawes started out as a standout wrestler, winning a national 197 lb junior-college wrestling title at Iowa Central Community College, then moving onto Division I Iowa State, where he graduated with a degree in sociology. Mixed martial arts career The Ultimate Fighter After going 3–0 on the regional scene, Hawes was invited as one of the 16 Light Heavyweight fighters invited to the cast The Ultimate Fighter 23. He lost his entry fight against Andrew Sanchez via unanimous decision. World Series of Fighting/Contender Series Hawes signed with World Series of Fighting, debuting at WSOF 31 against Joshua Kay. He won the bout via TKO in the first round. Hawes would then face future PFL champion Louis Taylor, on short notice as a replacement for Shamil Gamzatov, at WSOF 32. He lost the bout via gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Thompson may refer to: People * Thompson (surname) * Thompson M. Scoon (1888–1953), New York politician Places Australia *Thompson Beach, South Australia, a locality Bulgaria * Thompson, Bulgaria, a village in Sofia Province Canada * Thompson, Manitoba * Thompson (electoral district), an electoral district in the above location * Rural Municipality of Thompson, Manitoba * Thompson River, a river in British Columbia ** Thompson Country, a region within the basin of the Thompson River ** Thompson Plateau, a landform in the Interior of British Columbia named for the Thompson River ** Thompson-Nicola Regional District, a regional district in British Columbia * Thompson Sound (British Columbia), a sound in the area of the Broughton Archipelago * Thompson Sound, British Columbia, an unincorporated locality at Thompson Sound * Thompson Station, Nova Scotia England * Thompson, Norfolk New Zealand * Thompson Sound (New Zealand), one of the indentations in the coast of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aiemann Zahabi
Aiemann Zahabi (born November 19, 1987) is a Canadian mixed martial artist. He competes in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Aiemann is the younger brother of Tristar Gym head trainer Firas Zahabi. Mixed martial arts career Early career Before joining the UFC, Zahabi amassed a record of 6–0 with all of his wins coming by first round stoppages. Ultimate Fighting Championship Zahabi debuted at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne against Reginaldo Vieira. He won the fight by unanimous decision. In his second fight for the promotion, Zahabi faced Ricardo Ramos on November 4, 2017, at UFC 217. He lost the fight by knockout in the third round. Zahabi faced Vince Morales on May 4, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 151. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Zahabi was expected to face promotional newcomer Drako Rodriguez on December 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 183. However Zahabi tested positive for COVID-19 and the bout was scratched, with no replac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFC 256
''UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno'' was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on December 12, 2020 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. Background The promotion was initially targeting a UFC Welterweight Championship bout between current champion Kamaru Usman (also The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians welterweight winner) and Gilbert Burns to serve as the event headliner. The pairing was previously scheduled to meet in July at UFC 251. However, Burns was pulled from the contest after he and his coach, Greg Jones, tested positive for COVID-19. In turn, Usman faced, and defeated Jorge Masvidal at that event. On October 5, it was reported Usman pulled out from this bout, citing more time needed to recover from undisclosed injuries and the bout was postponed. While not officially announced by the organization, the promotion was also targeting a U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jared Vanderaa
Jared Vanderaa (born May 12, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Background Vanderaa was born in Washington but moved around a lot with his mother in pursuit of opportunities, eventually settling in California. Vanderaa started training MMA in February 2010, right after wrestling season, and had his amateur first fight in October 2010. He started wrestling at 15, a sophomore in high school and then dislocated his shoulder right at the end of the season. He got it fixed and joined an MMA gym immediately after, beginning his MMA journey. He attended California Baptist University but dropped out after a couple of days. Mixed martial arts career Early career Vanderaa competed as an amateur from 2012 to 2015, in the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions. He compiled a record of 5–4. In his professional debut, he submitted John Rizzo via rear-naked choke in the first round. Vanderaa defeated hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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