Wallid IsmailWallid Farid Ismail (Arabic: وليد فريد إسماعيل, born February 23, 1968) is a Brazilian former mixed martial artist, promoter and fighter manager. Ismail holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) under Carlson Gracie, and is an IVC mixed martial arts world champion and BJJ Champion.
Fabrício WerdumBrazilian mixed martial artist and Jiu-Jitsu practitioner Fabrício WerdumWerdum in 2023Born (1977-07-30) 30 July 1977 (age 49)Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilOther namesVai Cavalo (Go Horse)Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)Weight246 lb (112 kg; 17 st 8 lb)DivisionHeavyweightReach77 in (196 cm)StyleBrazilian Jiu-JitsuFighting out ofLos Angeles, California, U.S.TeamKings MMAWerdum Combat Team Akhmat Fight ClubRank2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Octávio "Ratinho" CoutoBlack belt in JudoBlack prajied in Muay Thai under Rafael CordeiroYears active2002–present (MMA)Mixed martial arts recordTotal35Wins24By knockout6By submission12By decision6Losses9By knockout3By decision6Draws1No contests1 Other informationMixed martial arts record from Sherdog Medal record Representing Brazil Submission Wrestling ADCC World Championships 2011 Nottingham +99 kg 2009 Barcelona +99 kg 2007 New Jersey +99 kg 2005 Long Beach +99 kg 2003 São Paulo Open 2003 São Paulo +99 kg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Jiu-Jitsu Championships 2004 Rio de Janeiro +100 kg (Black) 2004 Rio de Janeiro Open (Black) 2003 Rio de Janeiro +100 kg (Black) 2002 Rio de Janeiro -100 kg (Brown) 2001 Rio de Janeiro Open (Purple) 2000 Rio de Janeiro Open (Blue) 2000 Rio de Janeiro -100 kg (Blue) CBJJO World Jiu-Jitsu Cup 2003 Rio de Janeiro +100 kg (Black) Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championships 2003 Open (Black) 2003 +100 kg (Black) 2002 -100 kg (Brown) 2001 Open kg (Purple) 2001 -100 kg (Purple) 2000 -100 kg (Blue) Fabrício Werdum (Portuguese pronunciation: [faˈbɾisju veʁˈdũ]; born 30 July 1977) is a Spanish-Brazilian mixed martial artist and former UFC Heavyweight Champion who competes in the Heavyweight division.
Antonio InokiJapanese wrestler and politician (1943–2022)Antonio Inoki (アントニオ猪木, Antonio Inoki) (born Kanji Inoki (Japanese: 猪木寛至, Hepburn: Inoki Kanji); 20 February 1943 – 1 October 2022) was a Japanese professional wrestler, professional wrestling trainer, martial artist, politician, and promoter of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA). He is best known as the founder and 33-year owner of New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW).
Mixed martial artsFull-contact combat sportMixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport based on striking and grappling, incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world. The precursors of modern MMA existed in various parts of the world since the ancient period to the 20th century in different forms. Prior to 1970s, various inter-stylistic contests and/or no-holds-barred bouts took place throughout different countries in East Asia.
Erick SilvaErick 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.
Johnny Walker (fighter)Walker Johnny Silva Barra Souza (born March 30, 1992), known as Johnny Walker, is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2013, Walker gained entrance into the UFC by competing on Dana White's Contender Series at Light Heavyweight and also previously competed for Jungle Fight in his native Brazil.
Amazonas (Brazilian state)Amazonas (, ; pronounced) is a state of Brazil, located in the North Region in the north-western corner of the country. It is the largest Brazilian state by area and the ninth-largest country subdivision in the world with an area of 1,570,745.7 square kilometers. It is the largest country subdivision in South America, being greater than the areas of Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay combined.
ManausManaus (Portuguese:) is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas. It is the seventh-largest city in Brazil, with an estimated 2024 population of 2,279,686 distributed over a land area of about 11,401 km (4,402 sq mi). Located at the east centre of the state, the city is the centre of the Manaus metropolitan area and the largest metropolitan area in the North Region of Brazil by urban landmass.
Lyoto MachidaLyoto Carvalho Machida (Brazilian Portuguese: [liˈotu maˈʃidɐ]; Japanese: 町田龍太, romanized: Machida Ryōto; born 30 May 1978) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, as well as a UFC Middleweight Championship title challenger. He most recently competed in Bellator MMA in the Light Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions.
Antônio Rogério NogueiraAntônio Rogério Nogueira (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation:; born 2 June 1976), also known as Minotouro or Lil Nog, is a Brazilian former mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the UFC. He is the twin brother of Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, the "Minotauro" (lit. Minotaur), earning Rogério the nickname "Minotouro" (lit. mini bull). A proficient amateur boxer, he was the 2006 and 2007 Brazilian Super Heavyweight Champion.
Ariau TowersThe Ariau Towers is an abandoned boutique hotel in Brazil. It is located 60 km northwest of Manaus on the Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon River. The concept for the property was that of Dr. Francisco Ritta Bernardino. The property featured 6 towers, with all 291 rooms elevated from the rain forest floor by approximately 10-20m and connected by approximates 5 miles (8.0 km) of catwalks. Amenities included two restaurants and three swimming pools.
José AldoBrazilian mixed martial artist (born 1986)*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.