All of the top current UFC fighters active right now with an impressive record and maybe a belt or two in the bag are featured below. Chase Hooper is the youngest fighter signed by the UFC in its history. Some of them, Im like, OK, congratulations. Ive seen them in the regional circuit. And the few times hes fought a higher level of competition, hes lost. Here's a look at all the Houston fighters who have been in the UFC Lewis, who holds the UFC record for most career knockouts, was born in Louisiana, but moved to Houston when he was 13 and still lives and trains here. Birthplace:Richmond, Calif. UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com Athlete Rankings Women's Featherweight Amanda Nunes Champion How are rankings determined? 6. def. UFC Fight Night scheduled for June 18 will take place in Austin, Texas. After the UFC 285 official weigh-ins, Henry Cejudo was awarded the first award for 75 clean USADA tests. A fighter can be ranked in multiple divisions at the same time in divisions they have competed. Theres an interesting mix of UFC fighters from Texas. If it feels like fighters such as Anderson Silva and CM Punk have been around forever, that's because they have been. The Skinny: Mota is a small, compact ball of energy and power. This is a humble game, yes, but when youre out there, you dont have any choice. Weight class:Bantamweight Islam Makhachev. Well see Friday and well work from there. An interim title will be huge for Johnson, who has done an excellent job of amassing as much mixed martial arts knowledge as possible. In his own words: I fight with a lot of rhythm and I talk a lot. Background: It was a natural progression thatLevi Mowles went down the MMA path considering the battles he engaged in with his younger brother while growing up. The rankings for the UFC's fighters are both recorded and updated when information has been obtained from the UFC's website. Loss - UFC Fight Night 206 (Las Vegas) Ketlen Vieira, Win - UFC Fight Night 206 (Las Vegas) Holly Holm, UFC on ESPN 41 (San Diego)) - Sara McMann, Loss - UFC 276 (Las Vegas) - Julija Stoliarenko, UFC 278 (Salt Lake City) - Lucie Pudilova, UFC on ESPN 40 (Las Vegas) - Stephanie Egger, Win - UFC 276 (Las Vegas) - Jessica-Rose Clark, UFC on ESPN 40 (Las Vegas) - Mayra Bueno Silva, Loss - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) Lauren Murphy, Win - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) Miesha Tate, UFC Fight Night 210 (TBD) - Sijara Eubanks, Loss - UFC on ESPN 39 (Las Vegas) Antonina Shevchenko, Win - UFC 275 (Singapore)) Taila Santos, UFC Fight Night 210 (Paris) - Manon Fiorot, UFC on ESPN 41 (San Diego) - Viviane Arajo, Loss - UFC Fight Night 207 (Las Vegas) - Erin Blanchfield, (July 9, 2022) Nina Illness - Out of UFC on ESPN 39 (Las Vegas) - Nina Nunes, UFC Fight Night 210 (TBD) - Melissa Gatto, UFC on ESPN 40 (Las Vegas) - Ariane Lipski, Loss - UFC on ESPN 36 (Las Vegas) Viviane Arajo, UFC Fight Night 208 (London) - Hannah Goldy, Win - UFC on ESPN 39 (Las Vegas) Cortney Casey, Loss - UFC 275 (Singapore) Valentina Shevchenko, UFC on ESPN 41 (San Diego)) - Viviane Arajo, Loss - UFC on ESPN 36 (TBD) - Katlyn Chookagian, UFC Fight Night 208 (London) - Molly McCann, UFC 278 (Salt Lake City) - Miranda Maverick, (July 14, 2022) - Knee injury - Out of UFC 277 (Dallas) - Ji Yeon Kim, UFC Fight Night 208 (London) - Mandy Bhm, UFC Fight Night 209 (Paris) - Katlyn Chookagian, UFC Fight Night 210 (TBD) - Gillian Robertson, Win - UFC Fight Night 207 (Las Vegas) - JJ Aldrich, UFC Fight Night 208 (London) - Victoria Leonardo, Loss - UFC on ESPN 37 (Austin) Natlia Silva, Win - UFC Fight Night 207 (Las Vegas) Poliana Botelho, Win - UFC on ESPN 37 (Austin) Jasmine Jasudavicius, UFC Fight Night 215 (Las Vegas) Natlia Silva, (July 19, 2022) - Undisclosed reasons - Out of UFC Fight Night 209 (Paris) - Manon Fiorot, (July 9, 2022) Nina Illness - Out of UFC on ESPN 39 (Las Vegas) - Cynthia Calvillo / Moving to Flyweight, Loss - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) - Emily Ducote, UFC Fight Night 212 (TBD) Lupita Godinez, Loss - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) - Amanda Lemos, Win - UFC Fight Night 207 (Las Vegas) - Felice Herrig, Win - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) - Michelle Waterson, UFC Fight Night 211 (TBD) - Mackenzie Dern, Loss - UFC Fight Night 206 (Las Vegas) Tabatha Ricci, Win - UFC 275 (Singapore) -Joanna Jdrzejczyk, (June 3, 20220) - Unknown Reasons - Out of UFC on ABC 3 (Las Vegas) - Jessica Penne, UFC on ESPN 40 (Las Vegas) - Cory McKenna, Loss - UFC 274 (Phoenix) Lupita Godinez, UFC Fight Night 210 (TBD) - Loma Lookboonmee, UFC Fight Night 210 (TBD) - Diana Belbi, Loss - UFC on ESPN 38 (Las Vegas) Vanessa Demopoulos, UFC on ESPN 40 (Las Vegas) - Miranda Granger, UFC Fight Night 212 (TBD) ) - Piera Rodrguez, UFC Fight Night 211 (TBD) - Tabatha Ricci, Loss - UFC 275 (Singapore) - Silvana Gmez Jurez, UFC Fight Night 211 (TBD) - Cheyanne Vlismas<, Win - UFC on ESPN 38 (Las Vegas) Jinh Yu Frey, (July 17, 2022) - Unknown reasons - Out of UFC on ESPN 40 (Las Vegas) - Yazmin Jauregui, Win -UFC on ESPN 37 (Austin) - Gloria de Paula, UFC Fight Night 212 (TBD) ) - Sam Hughes (fighter), Win - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) - Jessica Penne, UFC Fight Night 217 (Las Vegas) - Mateusz Rbecki, UFC Fight Night 215 (Las Vegas) - Vince Morales, UFC Fight Night 214 (Las Vegas) - Ramona Pascual, UFC Fight Night 216 (Las Vegas) - Tafon Nchukwi, UFC Fight Night 213 (Las Vegas) - Jared Vanderaa, (August 12, 2022) - due to French MMA Federation rules - bout cancelled UFC Fight Night 209 (Paris) - Darian Weeks, (August 25, 2022) - Inured - Out of UFC Fight Night 209 (Paris) - Khalid Taha. Sanchez went 1-2 in his three fights in the UFC before being let go in 2018. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Im ready for that now., Record:5-0 (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC) With LFA flyweight champion Victor Altamirano set to compete on DWCS, this Michigan-based, Thailand-trained fighter hopes an interim belt will propel him to the UFC. Adrian Yanez earned a spot in the UFC by TKO victory on Dana Whites Contender Series. Ive been doing a lot of training in breathing, the nervous system, and consciousness all the background that people dont realize a fighter has to have is what Im doing right now., The public can see five fights (on my record), but every day has been an incredible fight for me since I was 18 years old. Background: For those who follow the regional scene, Anthony Romero was highlighted on prospect lists everywhere he just needed the experience. The only female MMA fighter on this list, Angela Lee has earned her spot with a few impressive wins including Cynthia Calvillo and Antonina Schevchenko. Other notable wins included David Loiseau, Marcus Davis, Joe Riggs, and Josh Burkman. Ive been through a lot of things. Before long, he was a high school standout. Four fighters to consider for current UFC BMF. Birthplace:Venus, Texas (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC). If I was to sign with the UFC today, I think Im knocking on the door, the top 15. Mayor: HISD has two optionsclose school or be taken over, Rare photos show 2 ocelots crossing South Texas road, Willie Nelson pays lovely tribute to another country legend, Eric Gordon trade looking better and better for Houston Rockets. My management is trying Fury because theyre on Fight Pass and will get exposure. Current UFC fighters/Roster: List of Male & Female Fighters By Mohit Raghuwanshi February 27, 2023 Check out the complete list of current & active UFC Fighters- male & female and complete UFC roster from different weight categories (Welterweight, Bantamweight, Featherweight, Flyweight, Lightweight, Middleweight, Heavyweight, Strawweight). Derrick Lewis poses for photos during the UFC 271 press conference at George R. Brown Convention Center on February 10, 2022 in Houston. But dont get it twisted, his skills are there, too. UFC Fighters, Bios, Event History, Pictures & Video | UFC.com 0 Filters 2798 Athletes Asjabharan _ Bantamweight 0-0-0 (W-L-D) Asjabharan _ Athlete Profile Angga - Featherweight 0-1-0 (W-L-D). Juan Adams (right) punches Chris De La Rocha in their heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Fiserv Forum on December 15, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Current champions, weight classes and status, Unless otherwise cited, all fighters listed are retrieved from, All names presented are in accordance with, Unless otherwise cited, all records are retrieved from. Loss - UFC on ABC 3 (Elmont) - Ricky Simn. MMA records below are retrieved from Sherdog's website. UFC January 12 Suspended UFC coach was a middleman for . Hes gone 6-2 in the UFC thus far with wins over Nico Price, Belal Muhammed, and Santiago Ponzinibbio. Despite only being 25, Mowles seems like hes been around forever. The MMA world has already said goodbye to many retiring fighters in 2023, from former UFC champions to icons of the sport. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Houston is ugly, and I've never felt more at home, Astros GM Dana Brown has more praise team's top prospect, holds the UFC record for most career knockouts, Turner: TEA is giving Houston ISD two optionsclose school or be taken over, Two ocelots were photographed crossing a road in rare South Texas sighting, Willie Nelson's new album is a lovely tribute to a fellow country legend, Houston Rockets poised to reap benefits from Eric Gordon trade. This month, five fighters on the verge of achieving major promotion notoriety return to the cage for what could be their stepping stone fight. His only two losses are to high-level competitors, Stephen Wonderboy Thompson and Neil Magny. It can give you a better career. Seven years later, Tizil.. Weight class:Middleweight Im pretty explosive. Kamaru Usman (UFC, 20-1) After 19 straight wins, most recently a five-round unanimous decision win over Colby Covington at UFC 268 in November, the talk. Matt Schnell punches Rogerio Bontorin of Brazil in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 262 event at Toyota Center on May 15, 2021 in Houston. The promotion was granted a license Wednesday by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to hold the card in that city. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-bellator-on-the-doorstep-july-2021-mma-prospects. Houston's Isaac Villanueva enters the cage prior the fight against Chase Sherman of the United States in their Heavyweight bout during UFC Fight Night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 13, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. Next Fight: July 25 vs. TBA at Fury FC 48 in Houston (UFC Fight Pass). Well see what God has in store for me., Record:14-4 Ive seen several of his fights, but he hasnt been on my radar, until now. But she still remains a true contender in the division and has some of the best transitions between striking and grappling Ive seen in female MMA. All asterisked fighters are listed by a combination of their UFC, Strikeforce and WEC records. He fought on The Ultimate Fighter season one against future legend Stephan Bonnar. His only loss was a disqualification for illegal elbows against Matt Hamill in 2009. All names presented are in accordance with Sherdog website profiles and may include common nicknames or alternative spellings rather than birth names. His biggest win is probably the TKO over legendary fighter Donald Cerrone in 2021. Derrick Lewis (left), Adrian Yanez (midde) and Alex Morono (right) are some of the fighters from Houston who are in the UFC. Get live play-by-play and official results from Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso at UFC 285 in Las Vegas. Even most of the guys in the UFC at the lower level. 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