At age 14, because I liked to fight; it just came naturally for me, What ranks and titles have you held? ET, then the remaining undercard on ESPN/ESPN+ at 8 p.m. "I was about nine years old riding a bike with some friends when we got stopped by a group of guys who were three or four years older than us," he recalls. He returned to the UFC in 2014, going 6-7 this time around. MMA records below are retrieved from Sherdog's website. American mixed martial arts fighter Mike Rio Born Michael Alexander Rio (1981-07-06) July 6, 1981(age 41) Miami, Florida, United States Other names The Wolverine Residence Miami, Florida, United States Nationality American Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) Division Lightweight Reach 71.0 in (180 cm) Fighting out of OSP brought notoriety to the relatively rare Von Flue choke submission, having 4 of the 6 Von Flue choke submission victories in UFC history. $1000 First-Bet Offer. Kaseya Center (formerly known as Miami-Dade Arena) - Miami. He went 1-1 in The Ultimate Fighter, with both his victory and loss coming via rear-naked choke. UFC 287 is making moves in Miami with a main card heavy on action. "Things that uncivilised street fighters have done, I've never done. Details about UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen including fighter profiles, results, and analysis. Whether thats Miguel Baeza or some prospect in the future, the future of Florida MMA is bright. Alex Volkanovski wants former champion and longtime rival Max Holloway to stop beating up his UFC featherweight contenders so that he can finish cleaning out the division. Although hes fallen on harder times more recently, OSP has had an illustrious UFC career, going 13-11 over 24 bouts. However, the Sunshine State is home to one of the premiere MMA gyms on the planet, American Top Team. 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UFC Fight Night features 14 MMA bouts The event takes place from T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri UFC 287 "Fight Motion" video: Watch slow motion highlights from the "Pereira vs. Adesanya 2" pay-per-view (PPV) event last weekend in Miami, including the middleweight headliner. At five seconds, Jorge Masvidal had delivered the fastest knockout in UFC history. "Once you get that gun out there's no pulling back that bullet - it's done," says Harris. "A professional fight is much safer because your mind is in a totally different place.". . UFC 287 (4/8/23) Masvidal lost a three round unanimous decision to Gilbert Burns, UFC 272 (3/5/22) Masvidal lost a five round unanimous decision to Colby Covington, UFC 261 (4/24/21) Masvidal was knocked out by Kamaru Usman at 1:02 of the second round in a fight for the UFC welterweight title, UFC 251 (7/12/20) Masvidal lost a five round unanimous decision to Kamaru Usman in a fight for the UFC welterweight title, UFC 244 (11/2/19) Masvidal defeated Nate Diaz via TKO (Doctors stoppage) at 5:00 of the third round, UFC 239 (7/6/19) Masvidal knocked out Ben Askren at :05 of the first round, UFC Fight Night (3/16/19) Masvidal knocked out Darren Till at 3:05 of the second round, UFC 217 (11/4/17) Masvidal lost a three round unanimous decision to Stephen Thompson, UFC 211 (5/13/17) Masvidal lost a three round split decision to Demian Maia, UFC on FOX (1/28/17) Masvidal stopped Donald Cerrone via strikes at 1:00 of the second round, TUF 24 Finale (12/3/16) Masvidal stopped Jake Ellenberger via strikes at 4:05 of the first round, UFC 201 (7/30/16) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over Ross Pearson, UFC Fight Night (5/29/16) Masvidal lost a three round split decision to Lorenz Larkin, UFC Fight Night (11/28/15) Masvidal lost a five round split decision to Benson Henderson, TUF 21 Finale (7/12/15) Masvidal knocked out Cezar Ferreira at 4:22 of the first round, UFC Fight Night (4/4/15) Masvidal lost a three round split decision to Al Iaquinta, UFC 178 (9/27/14) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over James Krause, UFC on FOX (7/26/14) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over Daron Cruickshank, UFC on FOX (4/19/14) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over Pat Healy, UFC Fight for the Troops (11/6/13) Masvidal lost a three round unanimous decision to Rustam Khabilov, UFC on FOX (7/27/13) Masvidal submitted Michael Chiesa via DArce choke at 4:59 of the second round, UFC on FOX (4/20/13) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over Tim Means, Rockhold vs. Kennedy (7/14/12) Masvidal won a three round split decision over Justin Wilcox. Rockhold Inspired By Fking Gangster Adesanya. (April 9, 2023) - Medical issue - Out of, (March 31, 2023) Undisclosed weight issue - Out of, 2 year suspension by USADA for testing positive for, (April 9, 2023) - Sherman medical issue - bout cancelled, (March 27, 2023) Jingliang Injury - Out of, (March 29, 2023) Matthews Injury - Out of, (February 13, 2023) - Brady suffered from tore groin - Bout cancelled -, (March 9, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (February 2, 2023) - Neck injury - Out of, (April 15, 2023) - Oliveira injured - Bout cancelled, (February 9, 2023) - Hand injury - Out of, (February 10, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (April 14, 2023) Moicano injured - out of, (February 15, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (January 6, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (January 15, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (April 18, 2023) - Moicano's injured - bout cancelled -, (February 3, 2023) - Ankle injury - out of, (March 24, 2023) - Medical Issues - Out of, (March 15, 2023) Undisclosed reason - Out of, (February 9, 2023) - Eye injury - Bout cancelled, (March 10, 2023) - Ramos missed weight - Bout cancelled - Out of, (February 27, 2023) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of, (February 24, 2023) Medical issue on Johnson's end - Bout cancelled -, (January 31, 2023) - Knee injury - Out of, (March 25, 2023) - Perez Pulls Out - Out of, (April 11, 2023) - Injury - Out of [UFC Fight Night 222]] (Las Vegas) - Rafael Estevam, (February 25, 2023) - Cowan felt ill - Bout cancelled -, (March 23, 2023) - Medical Issues - Bout cancelled -, (March 17, 2023) - Undisclosed Reasons - Out of. The promotion has not been to Miami since UFC 42 in April 2003. section: | slug: ufc-287-israel-adesanya-vs-alex-pereira-2-results-fight-card-highlights-complete-guide | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | In 2003, MMA was a long way from the mainstream exposure it has today. Ranking the 22 Open Cup Third Round contests featuring USL Championship and League One clubs; By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 04/14/2023, 1:35pm EDT ; Team Koschek, Caceres is known for his creative striking and toughness. I've never pulled out of a fight. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Santiago Ponzinibbio via third-round TKO (punches), Christian Rodriguez def. He told Masvidal he should put the street fighting scene behind him and focus solely on being a professional fighter. He has impressive wins over top competitors such as Alonzo Menifield, Corey Anderson, and Shogun Rua. Sign up for the Overeem vs. Werdum (6/18/11) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over KJ Noons, Feijao vs. Henderson (3/5/11) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over Billy Evangelista, At The Dome (2/23/08) Masvidal won a three round unanimous decision over Ryan Healy, Playboy Mansion (9/29/07) Masvidal stopped Matt Lee at 1:33 of the first round, TRAINING: Just grinding. Str. Latest Videos. BetMGM Bonus Code: MCBET. The BBC really needs to up its game with regards to MMA reporting. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | He's built up a fearsome reputation street fighting in this Florida city. He says he fought because it was a way to expend that energy, he loved to compete and it was the only sport he was interested in. Subscribe to Miami FC Email Newsletter List. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. He smiled across at his opponent, calm and quiet. Find the latest Miami FL and national news on professional wresting and mixed marital arts fighting. Kitaoka, by KO, Favorite grappling technique: Punching into submission. ET on ESPN+ PPV. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Stop knocking what you don't like and focus on improving what you do like. He is in a luxurious position now where, to a large extent, he can name the price of his fights and choose the opponents he wants to face. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Fighting as a way out of povert, that time honoured sorry. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 16 wins by knockout, two by submission (DArce, RNC), Win over Askren was the fastest knockout in UFC history, Win over Diaz earned Masvidal the BMF title, Owns wins over Joe Lauzon, Yves Edwards, Naoyuki Kotani, Satoru Kitaoka, Ryan Schultz, Ryan Healy, Keith Wisniewski, and Steve Berger, Has also faced Raphael Assuncao, Rodrigo Damm, and Paul Daley. The atmosphere at UFC 239 in Las Vegas was subdued when the referee called for the welterweight bout between Masvidal and Ben Askren to get under way last July. All Rights Reserved. Mike "The Wolverine" Rio is the first of many UFC fighters from Miami to make our list. If you have to defend yourself in the street it won't be queensbury rules. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Max Holloway at UFC 251 on Jul 12, 2020 Known for his striking, Baeza turned a victory on Dana Whites Contenders Series into a UFC contract. UFC Fight Night Betting Promos. That sound was Masvidal's flying knee knocking Askren out, sending him falling to the canvas as stiff and motionless as a toppled statue. UFC Fighter Jorge Masvidal Takes His Beef With Colby Covington To The Streets March 22, 2022 / 9:10 PM / CBS Miami SOUTH BEACH (CBSMiami) - Former street fighter Jorge Masvidal went back to. 4. def. which Masvidal won, pocketing a reported $500,000 (405,000). Looking for a restaurant & bar to watch the ufc fight in Miami? He's currently on a three-fight win streak which started with another stunning knockout victory over Britain's Darren Till in London in March 2019. The Top 7 Best UFC Fighters From Louisiana, The Top 10 Best UFC Fighters From Florida. It was a career-defining moment which has elevated the 35-year-old from Miami to the height of his sport. UFC Fight Night Betting Promos. : Steve Garcia vs. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke115 lbs. More than 18,000 spectators erupted, united in an outpouring of deafening roars and expressions of shock. FIU Stadium, Miami, Florida Team Website. No sport is without fault. He was more than aware, however, of its unpredictable nature. Alex Pereira @stylebender Amazing fight and great story finisher. : Christian Rodriguez vs. Raul Rosas Jr. 185 lbs. Remember that MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 287 fight card right here, starting with the early ESPN+ Prelims matches online, which are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. "There's a new sheriff in town, ladies and gentlemen," UFC president Dana White said at the UFC 287 post-fight press conference. The level of competition is higher than ever. Staff predictions and expert picks for the main card, Adesanya must exorcise demons of Pereira losses, Yanez motivated by admiration from Adesanya, Masvidal, Masvidal looking to recapture 2019 magic against Burns, Top undercard fights to watch on Saturday, Burns says it's a bad look for Masvidal to hint at retirement, Five biggest storylines to watch in Miami, Barboza brutally stops Quarantillo with knee, Oliveira vs. Dariush scrapped from UFC 288, UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen odds, expert bets, Rob Font def. AWAY. Israel Adesanya def. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Miami, Fla., for the first time in almost 20 years on Sat., April 8, 2023, with a blockbuster Middleweight championship rematch that will see. A post shared by Nina Ansarova Nunes (@ninaansaroff). Can't get enough boxing and MMA? Alex Nicholson is a heavyweight from Apopka, Florida, who trains out of American Top Team Orlando. Megan Anderson at UFC 259 on Mar 6, 2021. Masvidal started competing in mutual combat street fights from the age of 14. He joined the UFC in 2012 where he has a record of 12 wins and six defeats. The UFC's return to Miami was one to remember. Masvidal was hyperactive as a child and so full of energy that his mother banned him from attending his cousins' birthday parties because he caused too much trouble. Masvidal is now one of the biggest MMA stars in the world. 305-225-4610. info@ffagyms.com. He has notable wins over Sergio Pettis, Chase Hooper, and Austin Springer. Pereira beat Adesanya to win the title in New York this past November. Note: Fight records calculation: (1) Plus one point of the total wins for fighters have not loss a fight; (2) Negative points of total loses for fighters have not won a fight; (3) Add number of wins to the winning percentage; (4) A draw counts as 0.5 (5) No contest does not factor as one of the variables of the calculation. 2. def. However, it seems only a matter of time before a UFC fighter from Florida wins the title. Harris argues that despite the dangers involved in mutual combat fights, like serious injury or going to jail, reward outweighed risk because lives were being saved. STREAK. Growing up, Masvidal lived and moved around a lot with his mother, but he spent most of his youth in Miami. Apart from groin strikes and eye gouging pretty much anything goes which is what combat is about. Although UFC 287 is a return to downtown Miami for the first time since 2003, the promotion has been in the area six other times since then with four visits to Hollywood, Fla., about 20 miles from Miami-Dade Arena and a pair of shows in Sunrise, Fla., about 30 minutes from central Maimi, most recently in 2019. Adrian Yanez via first-round TKO (punches), Kevin Holland def. Adesanya, who had lost three previous encounters with Pereira across both kickboxing and MMA, unleashed a vicious right hand that dropped the Brazilian before followup shots put him away for good. The UFC will finally make its return to Miami for the first time in two decades for the rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya for the middleweight championship . : Gerald Meerschaert vs. Joe Pyfer, 115 lbs. [43][44] This list of champions is updated as of March 5, 2023 after UFC 285. "Maybe we didn't have as much money as the other kids at my schools, but it didn't matter. By clicking subscribe, you are agreeing to the USL privacy policy and agree to receive emails from USL. 0-2-4. Everything evolves. Krazy Horse made a name for himself during the PRIDE FC days, while Petruzelli is the man famous for knocking out popular street fighter Kimbo Slice in a sanctioned MMA bout. His first stint with the promotion saw him go 4-3, before jumping ship to Bellator in 2011. The panel votes for the top active fighters in the UFC by both weight class and pound-for-pound. Join us for UFC, and all of the biggest UFC fight night fights on our 70+ big screen TVs. As of 13September2022[update], the UFC roster consisted of fighters from 71 countries. 2:14 am ET. Looking back, he remembers the incident that led to his first fight. : Chase Sherman vs. Karl Williams CANCELED (details here)185 lbs. Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone's fight in January had more than one million pay-per-views. : Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Trey Ogden145 lbs. The city of Miami proper finally is getting a UFC event. More like one year. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Im always talking about big destination (events), and we are going back to Miami at the Miami-Dade Arena. That solid show in 2003 -- with Matt Hughes, Sean Sherk, Robbie Lawler, Rich Franklin and more -- drew just 6,700. One of the more interesting characters currently competing, probably only on the radar of the more hardcore fans only a year or so ago. I mean this article came out today but theirs no report on last nights fights. The champions and interim champions are placed in the top positions of their respective weight classes and only the champions are eligible to be voted for in the pound-for-pound rankings. Gastelum vs. Curtis. Miami, FL. White vowed not to return. In wrestling, Masvidal was good enough for the starting spot on his school team, but he didn't achieve the grades needed to qualify. Like many other MMA fighters from Florida, he trains out of American Top Team. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbellfor the best analysis and in-depth news, including instant analysis of UFC 287 at the conclusion of the PPV. Miami, we are back, White said in a video post on social media. $1,250 First-Bet Insurance. The welterweights had to be separated by security at the host hotel. Cynthia Calvillo via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27), Ignacio Bahamondes def. Miamis own Jorge Masvidal (35-16 MMA, 12-9 UFC) also will return to the cage when he takes on Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) in the welterweight co-main event. "One of the guys leans over, grabs my shirt, pulls out a knife and tells me to give him my bike. 185 lbs. night (April 8) in Miami. UFC 287 went down last night (Sat., April 8, 2023) in Miami, Fla., providing fight fans with a stacked card full of action. He appears confident, but not arrogant. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". I Can Make 170 No Problem!, Im 100 Percent Confident That I Will Beat Him. Oranges, Disney World, and beautiful beaches are probably the first things that come to mind for most people when they think of Florida. 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Over the course of his decade-long UFC tenure, Caceres has gone 14-11 with one no-contest over 26 bouts. His lone victory came against Devin Clark via KO in the first round. That's when he asked if I'd like to fight in his backyard. If I'd lost, I would have gone over to him, shook his hand and hugged him.". : Kevin Holland vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio135 lbs. Masvidal's striking coach Hernandez trains him to this day and lives with him at his home in Florida. Masivals 21-fight tenure in the UFC has seen him go 13-8. He went undefeated in his first 10 professional MMA fights, including victories over Matt Brown and Takashi Sato. Jorge Gamebred Masvidal is one of the most popular fighters on the UFC roster with an impressive ledger that spans an MMA career that began all the way back in 2003. After 20 years away from the Magic City, UFC brought back a massive event with some big names ready to deliver when the lights were brightest at UFC 287. ', "We weren't born with a silver spoon inside our mouths, we were individuals that didn't have the opportunities that other parts of the US had. Harris says that, for most of those involved, fighting represented a chance to escape the city's poorer neighbourhoods. Jorge Masvidal relaxed and leaned back against the cage wall, his hands placed nonchalantly behind him. Norma Dumont enfrenta Karol Rosa em abril - Ag. 0-1-3. This list of current UFC fighters records current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters' information, country origins, recent fighter signings and departures, fight schedules and results and the champion of each division. LAST 5. Michelle Waterson via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Joe Pyfer def. Endeavor records below are based on the combination of total fights which fighters fought under UFC, Strikeforce and WEC. Mar 25: @Tennisguru, the kind of guy to go to the Dr's and take a week off work for a stubbed toe. Football, head issues, rugby/gridiron encephalopathy, tennis/swimming joint replacement, etc. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. 11). UFC 287 Pereira vs Adesanya 2 Final Results & Winner Interviews Exclusive Adesanya Interview Sat, Apr 8 / 7:00 PM PDT Kaseya Center, Miami United States Main Card Prelims Early Prelims Main. : Cynthia Calvillo vs. Loopy Godinez160 lbs. Find out when the next UFC event is and see specifics about individual fights. Bonuses. It was. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Speaking to BBC Sport now, relaxing outside his sun-drenched home in Florida in a lavish pink gown, you sense that Masvidal is enjoying being in the spotlight. "Now the UFC is all over me but let's be honest, they were promoting nothing of me when I first joined. His most recent fight was a headline bout at UFC 244 in New York against Nate Diaz in November for the inaugural. He also scored an upkick knockout against James Vick. He's currently on a three-fight win streak which started with another stunning knockout victory over Britain's, in London in March 2019. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Trey Ogden via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), Steve Garcia def. Last updated on 14 May 202014 May 2020.From the section Mixed Martial Artscomments53. All asterisked fighters are listed by a combination of their UFC, Strikeforce and WEC records. Miami FC falls to Tampa Bay Rowdies 2-0 but looks to bounce back against Detroit City FC. Mike The Wolverine Rio is the first of many UFC fighters from Miami to make our list. I knew how to throw punches by watching kung-fu movies, and I landed a flurry, plus a head butt which busted his nose.". In that main event, UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes defended his welterweight title against Sean Sherk. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Anybody who follows MMA will know this already and will probably skim read it. "It was a way out for them," he says. Although she hasnt been as successful in the UFC as her significant other, she has notable wins over Claudia Gadelha and Angela Hill. He looks over towards the ponytailed Masvidal and demands for him to step inside the yard. 0-2-3. Luke Rockhold will show off a new side of himself at BKFC 41 next weekend (Sat., April 29, 2023). The backyard was an environment we could work in.". 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