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UFC Fight Night 58
''UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 58'') was a mixed martial arts event held at the Ginásio José Corrêa in Barueri, Brazil on December 20, 2014. Background The event was the second that the UFC has hosted in Barueri, following UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields in October 2013. The event was headlined by a middleweight bout between C. B. Dollaway and Lyoto Machida. Rony Jason was expected to face Tom Niinimäki at the event. However, Jason pulled out of the bout on December 10 and was replaced by promotional newcomer Renato Moicano. Dan Miller was expected to face Daniel Sarafian at the event. However, Miller pulled out of the bout on December 11 and was replaced by promotional newcomer Antônio dos Santos Jr. During the main card broadcast, it was announced that former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson had signed a new deal to return to the UFC. Results Bonus awards The following fighters were award ... [...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] |
Mitch Gagnon
Mitch Gagnon (born October 10, 1984) is a Canadians, Canadian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Bantamweight (MMA), Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Mixed martial arts career Early career Gagnon began training in 2006 and made his professional MMA debut in September 2008. He fought exclusively in his native Canada and amassed a record of 8-1 before joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ultimate Fighting Championship Gagnon was expected to make his Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC debut in Chicago, Illinois at UFC on Fox 2 against The Ultimate Fighter 14 alumnus Johnny Bedford. On January 25, 2012, the UFC announced the bout was cancelled due to Gagnon's visa issues. Gagnon faced Bryan Caraway on July 21, 2012 at 2012 in UFC#UFC 149: Faber vs. Barão, UFC 149. He lost the fight via submission in the third round. Despite the loss, Gagnon was given a ''Fight of the Night'' bonus award for his performance. Gagnon next faced Wale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Means
Timothy Carl Means (born February 20, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist from Moriarty, New Mexico currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2004, Means has also formerly competed for King of the Cage and Legacy FC. Means is the former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion and the former King of the Cage Junior Welterweight Champion. Background Born in Wilburton, Oklahoma, and raised in New Mexico, Means began training at the age of 12, as he was a troubled kid and was taken under the wing of a local trainer. In 2004, Means was involved in a shooting incident outside of a bar and suffered a nine-inch gunshot wound in the femoral artery of his thigh. Means was prescribed painkillers and morphine, and developed a morphine dependency. After Means's prescriptions ran out, he began experimenting with methamphetamine. A few years after Means began using meth, he found himself in trouble ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulka Sasaki
Ulka may refer to: * Ulka Gupta (born 1997), Indian film and television actress * Ulka Sasaki (born 1989), Japanese mixed martial artist * DRDO Ulka, Indian air-launched expendable target drone * BNS Ulka, establishment of the Bangladeshi Navy * Ulka (novel) ''Ulka'' () is a Bengali novel by Nihar Ranjan Gupta published in 1959. This is one of the most adapted novel in the Indian film Industry and number of films in various languages were featured based on the plot of ''Ulka''. Synopsis The story ..., Bengali novel by Nihar Ranjan Gupta published in 1959 * Krasnaya Ulka, administrative center of Krasnoulskoye Rural Settlementin Russia {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leandro Issa
Leandro Issa (born September 19, 1983) is a mixed martial artist from Brazil. Issa is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has won numerous BJJ competitions and tournaments including the Mundials and the Brazilian national championships. He is a member of the Evolve MMA fight team and is based in Singapore. Mixed martial arts career Fighting in Brazil Issa made his professional MMA debut in October 2006 submitting Eduardo Felipe in the second round. He was handed the first loss of his MMA career in May 2007 when he was stopped in the third round by Japanese fighter Takafumi Otsuka. In total Issa fought five times in Brazil during this period, winning three fights and losing two. War Gods Issa's first fight outside of Brazil was at War Gods in California. He defeated Ralph Lopez by rear naked choke in the opening round. Art of War Issa moved to Singapore to join the Evolve MMA fight team in January 2009. His first fight in Asia was for the Art of War Fighting Championship pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darren Elkins
Darren Elkins (born May 16, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he fights in the Featherweight division. Elkins is known for his toughness and comeback victories. Background Elkins was born in Hobart, Indiana and competed four years in wrestling for Portage High School. Elkins placed seventh in the state of Indiana as a freshman, qualified for the state competition as a sophomore, placed third as a junior, and was a State Champion as a high school senior. Darren also won multiple freestyle state championships as a youth. Elkins then went to college for two years and wrestled at University of Wisconsin Parkside, but did not finish his education at the university nor earn a degree. Mixed martial arts career Ultimate Fighting Championship Elkins made his UFC debut on the preliminary card of UFC on Versus 1, where he defeated Duane Ludwig via TKO after Ludwig suffered a serious ankle injury after being taken down by Elkins i ... [...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] |
Igor Pokrajac
Igor Pokrajac (born 2 January 1979) is a Croatian mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in the Light Heavyweight (MMA), Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2003, Pokrajac has also formerly competed for K-1, Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, KSW, It's Showtime (kickboxing), It's Showtime, and Jungle Fight promotions. Mixed martial arts career Early career Pokrajac started his professional MMA career in 2003, primarily competing in his native Croatia. Over the next six years, he compiled an impressive record of 21–5. Ultimate Fighting Championship In August 2009, it was announced he had signed with the UFC, with his first fight taking place against Vladimir Matyushenko on September 19, 2009 at UFC 103. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Pokrajac next faced James Te-Huna on February 21, 2010 at UFC 110. Pokrajac lost again, this time via third-round TKO, due to strikes. This loss was somewhat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcos Rogério De Lima
Marcos Rogério de Lima (born May 25, 1985) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2009, he formerly competed for Strikeforce, Shooto, and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3. Mixed martial arts career Early career Lima made a name for himself fighting on his home country of Brazil. With an undefeated professional record, Lima surprised when defeated the heavy favorite and former WEC middleweight champion Paulo Filho. After his win against Filho, Lima was signed by Strikeforce. He made his debut on September 10, 2011 against Mike Kyle at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov, losing the fight via unanimous decision. Following his debut defeat, Lima was released from Strikeforce. He fought for the Shooto Brazil light heavyweight championship at Shooto Brazil 29 on April 26, 2012 against Carlos Eduardo, losing the fight via knockout in the second round. The Ultima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Rhodes (fighter)
Michael Rhodes (born December 4, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2012, Rhodes has formerly competed for the UFC, Bellator MMA, Absolute Championship Berkut, and RFA. Background Rhodes was born and raised in Waterloo, Iowa. He was a troubled youth who often got into fights and had anger management issues. He competed in basketball and football during high school at Waterloo East High School and Columbus Catholic High School in his senior year. He was talented, later continuing his basketball career in college at Ellsworth Community College. During college, Rhodes began training in cardio kickboxing in order to lose weight, losing 110 lbs before transitioning into a career in mixed martial arts. Mixed martial arts career Early career Rhodes compiled an amateur MMA record of 6-2 and was the Iowa Challenge Amateur Middleweight Champion before making his professional debut i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erick Silva
Erick Vinicius Silva (born June 21, 1984) is a Brazilian former mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division. A professional from 2005 till 2019, he competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Bellator MMA, and Jungle Fight, where he was the inaugural Welterweight Champion. He is also former UFC Bantamweight fighter Gabriel Silva's big brother. Mixed martial arts career Background and early career Silva comes from Vila Velha, Brazil and was an X-Gym training partner for the likes of Anderson Silva, Rafael Feijao and Jacare Souza. Jungle Fight Championship Silva joined Jungle Fight, appearing at Jungle Fight 9 against Carlos Eduardo dos Santos. In the third and final round, Silva defeated dos Santos via rear naked choke. At Jungle Fight 11, he defeated Igor Fernandes via unanimous decision. Silva followed that up with two further victories in the promotion. Silva then competed in a unique fight of his career, at Jungle Fight 17, which was held outdoors. O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elias Silvério
Elias José Silvério de Oliveira (born September 22, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of Absolute Championship Akhmat. A professional since 2011, he has formerly competed for the UFC and Jungle Fight. He is the former Jungle Fight Welterweight Champion. Mixed martial arts career Early career Silvério made his professional mixed martial arts debut on September 17, 2011, when he faced Bruno Tavares at Fight Show: MMA 1. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Following this, Silvério would compile an undefeated record of 8–0, also capturing the Jungle Fight Welterweight Championship from Júnior Orgulho at Jungle Fight 52. Silvério would vacate the title in August 2013, when he signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ultimate Fighting Championship In his debut, Silvério replaced an injured Kenny Robertson and he faced João Zeferino at UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader on September 4, 2013. He won the fig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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