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UFC Fight Night 186
''UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 186'', ''UFC on ESPN+ 44'' and ''UFC Vegas 20'') was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on February 27, 2021, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. Background A light heavyweight bout between former UFC Light Heavyweight Championship challenger Dominick Reyes and former Rizin Light Heavyweight Champion Jiří Procházka was expected to serve as the event headliner. However, it was announced in late January that Reyes had been forced from the contest with an injury. Subsequently, Procházka was also removed from the card and the pairing is expected to be left intact and scheduled for UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka. As a result, a heavyweight bout between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Ciryl Gane (originally scheduled for UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad two weeks later) served as ... [...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] |
Raoni Barcelos
Raoni Mendonça Barcelos (born May 1, 1987) is a Brazilian former amateur wrestler and grappler, and current professional mixed martial artist. He was five-times Brazilian national wrestling champion, and three-time Resurrection Fighting Alliance featherweight champion in MMA. He currently competes in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight division. Background Barcelos was born in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. He started grappling at the age of five under influence of his father, Laerte Barcelos, who was a Freestyle wrestler in the 1980s, competing for the Brazilian National Wrestling Team, as well as holding a 7th degree coral belt in jiu-jitsu. Barcelos won numerous major titles in his youth, including becoming 5-time national wrestling champion of Brazil, 2-time South-American wrestling champion, and winning 4 world titles in jiu-jitsu at the lower belt classes. After competing few years for the Brazilian National Wrestling Team, Barcelos transitioned to mixed martial ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedro Munhoz
Pedro Munhozhttp://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2014_Results/02-22-14MMA.pdf (born September 7, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently fighting in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the former Bantamweight Champion of Resurrection Fighting Alliance. As of December 6, 2022, he is #9 in the UFC bantamweight rankings. Background Munhoz began training Shotokan karate at the age of six, picking up judo a couple of years later before starting to train Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 13. Mixed martial arts career Early career A professional since 2009, Munhoz began his career competing in local promotions in his native São Paulo, Brazil before moving to the United States in 2011. He competed in several regional promotions across the United States, compiling an undefeated record and eventually became Resurrection Fighting Alliance bantamweight champion on August 16, 2013, after defeating notable veteran Jeff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emily Whitmire
Emily Anne Whitmire (born May 24, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA) who currently competes in the Strawweight division of the Invicta FC. She has previously competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Background The daughter of Mitch and Tiffany Whitmire, she was born and grew up in Washougal, Washington. Her father – a Washington state wrestling champion – died in a car accident when she was mere months old. Her family moved to Camas, Washington, and then to Vancouver where she graduated from Skyview High School. Emily grew up barrel racing horses, dreaming of racing in the National Finals Rodeo. Inebriated after sneaking into a bar with a fake ID as an 18-year-old, Whitmire took a grappling match with Lisa Ellis and was inspired about the sport despite losing. After the incident, she started training in a Portland gym and taking amateur matches before being invited to train at Xtreme Couture in 2017. Mixed martial arts career Early career Whitm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hannah Cifers
Hannah Lucinda Cifers (born June 26, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the strawweight division. She formerly fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Mixed martial arts career Early career Cifers made her professional MMA debut in 2013. She fought under various promotions and amassed a record of 8–2 prior to being signed by UFC. Ultimate Fighting Championship Cifers made her promotional debut on November 10, 2018, replacing an injured Maia Stevenson on short notice, at UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez against Maycee Barber. She lost the fight via technical knockout. On March 2, 2019, Cifers faced Polyana Viana at UFC 235. She won the fight via split decision. Cifers faced Jodie Esquibel on August 17, 2019 at UFC 241. She won the fight via unanimous decision. Cifers was scheduled to face Brianna Van Buren on January 25, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 166. However Van Buren was pulled from the event with undisclosed reason and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brunson Vs
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] |
Overeem Vs (born 1976), Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer
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Overeem is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Alistair Overeem (born 1980), Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer, brother of Valentijn *Casper van Overeem (1893–1927), Dutch mycologist *Joris van Overeem (born 1994), Dutch footballer *Valentijn Overeem Valentijn Overeem (; born 17 August 1976) is a retired Dutch professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently signed with United Glory. A professional competitor since 1996, he has previously fought for the PRIDE Fighting Championships, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macy Chiasson
Macy Chiasson (born July 27, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA). She was the Women's Featherweight winner of '' The Ultimate Fighter 28'' and currently competes in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of October 3, 2022, she is #8 in the UFC women's bantamweight rankings. Background Chiasson started mixed martial arts at the age of 19, after being bed-ridden for three and one-half weeks recovering from a car accident to get back the fitness level she once was when she was a softball player in high school. After attending some Krav Maga classes at the martial arts gym, she was attracted to the physical aggressiveness and the tough mental side of the combat sport and started teaching Krav Maga after one year of training. Chiasson transitioned to mixed martial arts, training under Mushin MMA and Mid City MMA, as Krav Maga is not a competition combat sport. Not long after she started training mixed martial arts, she started competin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heavy Hitters
''Heavy Hitters'' is a 2005 album of cover songs by the Michael Schenker Group. Originally planned by Schenker as a collection of covers featuring himself and a "revolving all-star cast of guest musicians," the album was labeled and marketed as an MSG album, with the result that Schenker received only a flat fee. In 2008, it was re-released as a Michael Schenker solo album under the title ''Doctor Doctor: The Kulick Sessions'' and included four additional tracks (1-2 and 13-14). A Deluxe Digital version of this release is available under the "Guitar Masters: The Kulick Sessions" title. This contains instrumental versions of all the songs on the album except 'Save Yourself'. The album was re-issued again in 2011 with the title ''By Invitation Only'' by the Store For Music label, including the song "Run to the Hills", which Schenker and McAuley had recorded for the Iron Maiden tribute album ''Numbers from the Beast''. Track listing and instrumental contributions # "All Shook ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marion Reneau
Marion Elizabeth Reneau-Perez (born June 20, 1977) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist who competed as a Bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Mixed martial arts career Reneau began her professional mixed martial arts career in 2010. After winning several professional fights she attempted to try out for The Ultimate Fighter 18. However, she was allegedly told by UFC brass that she was too old to be a contestant on the show, but to keep pressing on and to win a couple of more fights. On the heels of her submission victory over Maureen Riordan in July 2014 at Resurrection Fighting Alliance 16, she was signed by the UFC. Ultimate Fighting Championship Reneau faced Alexis Dufresne on January 3, 2015 at UFC 182. Reneau won the fight via unanimous decision. At the post fight press conference, Dana White made a point to mention the ''TUF'' snub and publicly praised her performance. Reneau faced Jéssica Andrade on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smith Vs
Smith may refer to: People * Metalsmith, or simply smith, a craftsman fashioning tools or works of art out of various metals * Smith (given name) * Smith (surname), a family name originating in England, Scotland and Ireland ** List of people with surname Smith * Smith (artist) (born 1985), French visual artist Arts and entertainment * Smith (band), an American rock band 1969–1971 * ''Smith'' (EP), by Tokyo Police Club, 2007 * ''Smith'' (play), a 1909 play by W. Somerset Maugham * ''Smith'' (1917 film), a British silent film based on the play * ''Smith'' (1939 film), a short film * ''Smith!'', a 1969 Disney Western film * ''Smith'' (TV series), a 2006 American drama * ''Smith'', a 1932 novel by Warwick Deeping * ''Smith'', a 1967 novel by Leon Garfield and a 1970 TV adaptation Places North America * Smith, Indiana, U.S. * Smith, Kentucky, U.S. * Smith, Nevada, U.S. * Smith, South Carolina, U.S. * Smith Village, Oklahoma, U.S. * Smith Park (Middletown, Connecticut), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Croom
Kevin Michael Croom (born July 15, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division. A professional since 2009, he has fought in the UFC, Bellator, Titan FC, the RFA, the LFA, and CES MMA. Mixed martial arts career Early career Croom has fought for multiple MMA promotions during his professional MMA career, including Legacy Fighting Alliance and Bellator MMA. Croom has 16 stoppages in his total of 21 professional victories. Croom faced Brian Davidson at Bellator 26 on August 26, 2010. Davidson lost via rear-naked choke submission in the second round. In his seventh fight, Croom faced Justin Gaethje in his professional debut on August 20, 2011. Gaethje won the fight in the first round via KO due to a slam after Croom attempted a submission. Croom faced Bryan Goldsby at Titan FC 27 on February 28, 2014. He won by unanimous decision. Croom fought for the CES MMA Featherweight Championship against reigning champion Matt Bessette at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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