Next: TBD, Promotion: Bellator champ Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC champion Previous ranking: 7 His next fight was against Mrcio Alexandre Jr., and Costa lost via split decision after three rounds. [15] After the bout Costa signed a new, multi-fight contract. Last: L (UD) Vadim Nemkov, Nov. 18, 2022 Record: 14-6 Record: 22-5 [6] A couple of years later, Costa returned to jiu-jitsu and started competing under the tutelage of his brother who was already a purple belt at the time. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Record: 31-4-1 [24] He was replaced by Ronaldo Souza. Record: 23-8 No charges were filed. Record: 16-1, 1 NC Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC The fight card for Februarys event is yet to be revealed, but White promised it will be significant. Last: W (SD) Danny Sabatello, Dec. 9, 2022 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Last: L (Sub5) Jiri Prochazka, June 11, 2022 Costa was fined a third of his purse of the fights, which were reverted to his opponents. Record: 11-3 Record: 23-7 Privacy. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Absolute nonsense: Fighters react to Paddy Pimbletts UFC 282 decision over Jared Gordon. "I didn't think the stunt double we had looked like me so I wouldn't have him used. UFC 225 - Robert Whittaker vs Yoel Romero 2 - Jun 9, 2018. Record: 23-9 Last: W (KO5) Rafael dos Anjos, July 9, 2022 Record: 20-7-1 Record: 20-5 Last: L (Sub2) Amanda Lemos, July 16 His next fight was against Mrcio Alexandre Jr., 2019 August Fight of the Month vs. Yoel Romero; Sherdog. It's funny how this guy gets a pass for being a huge excuse maker invoking wine intake the night before the Izzy fight as a cause for his performance, and a ridiculously unprofessional showing by refusing the intended weight class Going into Saturday's title fight, he was No. Last: W (Sub1) Kevin Holland, Sept. 10, 2022 [32], On the strength of his five fight win streak in the UFC, Costa faced Israel Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight Championship on 27 September 2020 at UFC 253. [39], Costa faced Marvin Vettori in a light heavyweight bout on 23 October 2021 at UFC Fight Night 196, which was originally scheduled as a middleweight contest and briefly changed to a catchweight bout. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Record: 22-4-1 Fight more often. Record: 49-8-2 Last: W (UD) Adam Borics, Oct. 1, 2022 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "Early 2023 I'm aiming for. Last: L (UD) Calvin Kattar, Jan. 15, 2022 If the way Yoel Romero sent Melvin Manhoef into retirement wasnt already scary enough, a new alternate angle of Romeros handiwork shows just how violent the finish really was. Next: TBD, Promotion: Bellator [14] He won the fight via TKO in the second round. Light Heavyweight debut. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Last: L (SD) Brandon Royval, Jan. 15, 2022 Kane breaks silence over missed penalty as England crash out of World Cup, Southgate's England heroes including Walker, Trippier and Grealish leave Qatar, Arsenal SLAMMED over tweet seconds after England's loss to France, All the reaction after England out of World Cup in heart-breaking loss, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Last: L (TKO2) Aljamain Sterling, Oct. 22, 2022 Last: L (UD) Kai Kara-France, March 26, 2022 Record: 23-4 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC A rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of co Curtis Blaydes | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Last: W (TKO1) Brian Ortega, July 16, 2022 Record: 16-0 Next: Jan. 14 vs. Geoff Neal, Promotion: UFC champion Last: W (UD) Katlyn Chookagian, Oct. 22, 2022 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Last: W (UD) Karol Rosa, March 26, 2022 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Alex Pereira stuns Israel Adesanya to become middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya explains why "Black Panther" means so much to him, Adesanya: 'The universe has presented me' with Pereira fight at UFC 281. 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The latest ESPN divisional rankings reflect that there are new names at the top. Last: W (TKO3) Kai Kara-France, July 30, 2022 Record: 14-3, 1 NC Last: W (UD) Brandon Moreno, Jan. 22, 2022 [16] However, Costa pulled out of the fight in mid-March with an arm injury. Last: W (Sub3) Michael Chandler, Nov. 12, 2022 Raimondi's Legitimate Questions: Can the UFC produce another megastar like Rousey or McGregor? Next: Feb. 25 vs. Logan Storley, Promotion: UFC Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Add that to the rest of my accolades.. Next: TBD vs. Patchy Mix, Promotion: UFC champion Next: TBD, Promotion: One Championship Record: 17-1 Last: W (KO5) Kamaru Usman, Aug. 20, 2022 Alex Pereira became UFC middleweight champion at last weekend's UFC 281, and Zhang Weili regained the strawweight title that same night at Madison Square Garden. Last: W (UD) Julianna Pea, July 30, 2022 Record: 21-2, 1 NC Next: Feb. 11 vs. Islam Makhachev, Promotion: UFC Previous ranking: 2 To my detriment. Last: W (TKO2) Matt Schnell, Dec. 3, 2022 Big anyway. [21] However, Romero indicated in mid-August that, while he had been cleared to fight, his medics had recommended that he wait another four to five months to allow facial injuries incurred during his most recent fight to fully heal. Next: Dec. 31 vs. Kleber Koike Erbst, Promotion: UFC Ultimate was slated to serve as a backup fighter for the UFC Middleweight Championship fight between Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero at UFC 248 on March 7, 2020, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 212. Last: L (UD) Mateusz Gamrot, June 25, 2022 Record: 12-3 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Previous ranking: 3 Joanna Jdrzejczyk (Polish: [janna jndjtk] (); born August 18, 1987) is a Polish former professional mixed martial artist and Muay Thai kickboxer.She has been called the greatest female strawweight mixed martial artist of all time, including by Daniel Cormier, who credited her with putting the weight class "on the map". Yoel Romero continues to build momentum under the Bellator banner.. Last: W (UD) Aspen Ladd, April 9, 2022 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Record: 16-2, 1 NC Record: 12-0 To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. CONOR MCGREGOR has claimed he's "the highest paid first-time actor of all time" following his movie debut. Next: TBD, Promotion: Bellator champion 7 in the ESPN rankings. Record: 17-3 Now he's No. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. The UFC is targeting a return to Australia in early 2023, with things expected to be made official this week. Last: W (UD) Volkan Oezdemir, Oct. 22, 2022 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Next Last Bellator Yoel Romero defeats Melvin Manhoef via KO/TKO, Elbows from Mount 3:34 Round 3 of 3, 13:34 Total Bout Page: UFC Fight Night : 12.17.2022, 4:00 PM ET RIZIN 40 : 12.30.2022, 8:00 PM ET Cage Warriors 148 : 12.31.2022, 12:00 Up Next. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Yoel Romero: UFC Fight Night 70 - Machida vs. Romero Jun / 27 / 2015 2022. [48], On May 31, 2022, Costa was questioned by the police in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, Brazil regarding an incident in which he allegedly assaulted a nurse with an elbow during a dispute over a COVID-19 vaccination card. Last: W (MD) Mackenzie Dern, Oct. 1, 2022 Railway, Gold Rush locked in for Cup Night, Junior Rioli posts emotional West Coast farewell, UFC boss Dana White has revealed Perth will host a championship fight in February. [26], It was revealed that Costa had been suspended for six months by USADA and Comisso Atltica Brasileira de MMA (CABMMA) for receiving prohibited intravenous infusions (IV) more than 100 mL in 12 hours after the weigh-ins in June 2017 at UFC 212 against Oluwale Bamgbose and November 2017 at UFC 217 against Johny Hendricks. Last: L (TKO1) Irene Aldana, July 10, 2021 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Kara-France started 2022 with a great performance against Askar Askarov at UFC Columbus in March. Previous ranking: 2 [6] As a teenager, Paulo joined a jiu-jitsu gym with his brother only to quit the sport after their father died of throat cancer when Paulo was 17. This is an unofficial list of guests scheduled to appear on the JRE Podcast. Record: 25-1 Sometime in that first quarter. Last: W (UD) Douglas Lima, June 11, 2021 Cuba. Next: Feb. 4 vs. Fedor Emelianenko, Promotion: UFC Record: 15-3, 1 NC Record: 23-7 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC 4 years ago. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC UFC Fight Night 214 featured an exceptionally unusual maneuver at an odd angle, a brutal body shot knockout and the new winningest welterweight in the organization. [20], Costa was scheduled to face Yoel Romero on 3 November 2018, at UFC 230. Record: 11-5 Win more fights. Next: Feb. 11 vs. Yair Rodriguez, Promotion: UFC Record: 19-7 The multiple-time UFC title challenger defeated Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator 285. Last: W (Sub5) Glover Teixeira, June 11, 2022 Last: L (Sub2) Islam Makhachev, Oct. 22, 2022 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Some guests make their own social media announcements and others have expressed mutual interest with Joe on Twitter. newsletter, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, UFC 282 live blog: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev, Manny Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo: Live round-by-round updates, UFC 282 live blog: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon. Last: W (KO4) Adriano Moraes, Aug. 26, 2022 Record: 36-17 Record: 7-1 UFC president Dana White has promised to stage a Championship fight in Perth next year, guaranteeing a return of the sport to the Western Australian capital city. Last: L (UD) Khamzat Chimaev, April 9, 2022 Record: 14-3 The Dubliner has to be enrolled in the anti-doping programme for a minimum of six months before he can fight again. Costa was deducted 1 point in round 2 due to an eye poke. Romero won the bout with a powerful uppercut, but he had already been ruled ineligible for the interim middleweight belt after failing to make weight the previous day. The Irishman recently revealed plans to return to training after finishing his filming commitments in the Dominican Republic. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Mike Platinum Black Perry. JL backs street fighter Warner despite worrying form slump, Behrendorff primed for BBL assault in World Cup pursuit, Steinem a confirmed Ted Van Heemst starter, Dashing Protea de Bruyn set for first Test since 2019, Kane will bounce back despite England heartache, Jay Rooneys hits and misses of The Pinnacles carnival. Last: L (KO1) Sergei Pavlovich, Dec. 3, 2022 In a since-deleted tweet, The Notorious wrote: "Im the highest-paid first-time actor of all time. Last: L (UD) Alexa Grasso, Oct. 15, 2022 Record: 14-2 Record: 14-8 Nigeria-300 odds +280. [13], Costa was expected to face Uriah Hall on 21 April 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128. Next: Dec. 31 vs. Roberto de Souza, Promotion: UFC Defended the Jungle Fight Middleweight Championship. Record: 18-1-1 Israel Adesanya of Nigeria enters the Octagon in the UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 276 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nemkov will face Yoel Romero in Bellators recently confirmed return to CBS at Bellator 290 on Feb. 4, Bellator commentator John McCarthy announced in the cage after the light heavyweight headliner. Please enter a valid email and try again. Last: W (KO3) Macy Chiasson, Sept. 10, 2022 Record: 15-4 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC And he recently claimed he's bulked up to UFC's heavyweight limit. Next: TBD, Promotion: Bellator champion Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) put on a dominant showing, stopping Manhoef (32-16-1 MMA, 4-5 BMMA) with brutal ground-and-pound in the third round of their light heavyweight contest. RAC Arena will host UFC 284 on February 12 in the sports first appearance in Perth since 2018. Last: W (TKO3) Marina Rodriguez, Nov. 5, 2022 [34], Costa was scheduled to face Robert Whittaker on 17 April 2021 at UFC on ESPN 22. Last: L (UD) Marlon Vera, April 30, 2022 Record: 17-3, 1 NC UFC president Dana White has promised to stage a Championship fight in Perth next year, guaranteeing a return of the sport to the Western Australian capital city. Costa claims he was already vaccinated but had not had it recorded on his vaccination card, and that he asked the nurse to sign his card. He has been awarded Performance of the Night on five occasions and Fight of the Night twice, resulting in $350,000 of additional income. [18] Costa won the fight via technical knockout in round two. Last: L (KO3) Irene Aldana, Sept. 10, 2022 Last: W (TKO4) Song Yadong, Sept. 17, 2022 To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Lightweight - Men's featherweight - Men's bantamweight Last: L (SD) Sean O'Malley, Oct. 22, 2022 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC UFC acts fast, sets Teixeira-Hill title bout in Jan. Rosas, 18, victorious as UFC's youngest fighter, White calls fight fixing 'huge concern' for UFC, 'Wonderboy' broke 2 bones in hand vs. Holland, Stots taunts Sabatello after retaining Bellator title, UFC 286 announced for London in March '23, UFC's Adesanya could have charge dismissed, Raul Rosas Jr. becomes youngest UFC fighter to win in their debut. Last: L (UD) Alexander Volkanovski, July 2, 2022 Previous ranking: 5 Last: W (UD) Luke Rockhold, Aug. 20, 2022 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Record: 26-0 Last: L (TKO1) Curtis Blaydes, July 23, 2022 Record: 20-6-2 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Last: L (KO2) Francis Ngannou, March 27, 2021 Former two-division UFC champion McGregor is targeting an early 2023 return to the octagon, recently saying: "I'm going to be back soon, hopefully. Something went wrong. Record: 12-3 During a recent Instagram Live, Mystic Mac responded to a question about his weight from former UFC star Yoel Romero by saying: I dont know, mate. Previous ranking: 6 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Australian fans are some of the best in the world and theyve had to wait a long time for this. Last: L (UD) Israel Adesanya, July 2, 2022 Last: W (KO3) Vicente Luque, Aug. 6, 2022 Record: 23-3 Record: 14-6, 1 NC Last: W (SD) Holly Holm, May 21, 2022 Record: 18-7 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Last: L (SD) Katlyn Chookagian, May 14, 2022 Record: 14-3 Yoel Romero vs. Vadim Nemkov officiel pour le Bellator 290. par Paul Abraham - le 19 Nov 2022 12:11. Im so pumped we are returning to Perth for UFC 284, White told the UFC website. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Record: 13-6 Perth Now was first to report the news. Unbelievable. View our online Press Pack. Make your intended weight class. I cant wait to put on another massive show for them. Yoel Romero. In the opening elimination round, he defeated Jos Roberto via submission (guillotine choke) in the second round. It was an amazing host city in 2018 and this February were bringing a stacked card headlined with a championship fight. Record: 18-10 I done all my stunts for this. Record: 12-6 Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) November 13, 2022 Then you can renegotiate your contract that you signed. Please note Previous ranking: 6 Last: D (SD) Jan Blachowicz, Dec. 10, 2022 Next: Dec. 3 vs. Tracy Cortez, Promotion: UFC In the bank, Im heavy in the bank I am.. Record: 26-6 Last: W (TKO2) Calvin Kattar, Oct. 29, 2022 Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) November 13, 2022. Previous ranking: 1 Last: W (Sub1) Amanda Lemos, April 23, 2022 Last: W (Sub2) Bryan Barberena, Dec. 3, 2022 Record: 16-6 Previous ranking: 4 Last: L (MD) Yan Xiaonan, Oct. 1, 2022 Record: 32-14 A UFC event that was scheduled for Perth in 2020 had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [27][28] On 23 March 2020, Lucas Penchel MSc, who provided the infusions in question, accepted a two-year ban from USADA, starting on 13 March 2020. As of August 1, 2022, he is #6 in the UFC middleweight rankings. Next: Dec. 17 vs. Damir Ismagulov, Promotion: UFC champion Record: 23-2 Record: 34/-5 Last: W (UD) Lina Lansberg, April 16, 2022 Seeking talented athletes and footballers aged 15-30 years. [12], After the fight with Bamgbose, UFC offered a new contract but the parties did not come to an agreement with the financial terms. 2019 Round of the Year vs. Yoel Romero (round 1) Controversies Alleged assault on a nurse. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC The longer this goes the better for Izzy IMO #UFC281 Stephen Wonderboy Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) November 13, 2022. [33] He lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round, making this his first professional loss. UFC Fight Night 214 featured an exceptionally unusual maneuver at an odd angle, a brutal body shot knockout and the new winningest welterweight in the organization. [29], Costa finally faced Romero on 17 August 2019, at UFC 241. [6], Costa made his professional MMA debut in his native country of Brazil in February 2012. Record: 24-6 The UFC has confirmed its return to Australia for the first time since 2019, with the promotion heading back to Perth, Western Australia, in February next year. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Fighters had a lot to say about Paddy Pimbletts win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. Last: W (UD) Viviane Araujo, Oct. 15, 2022 Record: 19-1 Record: 18-3 Last: W (SD) Petr Yan, Oct. 22, 2022 [40][41] Costa lost the fight via unanimous decision. For a list of current UFC champions in all weight classes, click here. [11] He won the fight via TKO in the second round. Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki was created by two men - Martin Lewandowski and Maciej Kawulski (commonly known as K&L to the fans) back in 2004 and started up as a fascination with the early Gracie Challenge, style vs. style competition, early UFC 8 man tournaments and PRIDE FC. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC I will see you there.. Next: Dec. 17 vs. Jared Cannonier, Promotion: Bellator Last: W (SD) Calvin Kattar, June 18, 2022 Last: L (Sub2) Liz Carmouche, Dec. 9, 2022 Last: W (UD) Corey Anderson, Nov. 18, 2022 Last: W (TKO4) Kevin Holland, Dec. 3, 2022, Promotion: UFC [6] Over the next five years, he amassed a record of 80 with 7 knockouts and 1 submission. Oops. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Curti MMA fighter & boxer Anthony Taylor lands a right hand on Dil MMA Fighter and professional boxer Anthony Taylor got to do something many have lo MMA fighter and boxer Anthony Taylor made headlines after punchi Scott Coker isnt a fan of Dillon Danis recent antics at last weeks DAZN event.& Grappling Report: Danielle Kelly earns big win over Sambo world champion, Morning Report: Curtis Blaydes prefers title shot over ultimate consolation fight with Jon Jones, We should never resort to violence - Taylor on slugging Danis, Anthony Taylor details punching bully Dillon Danis; You want to fight YouTubers and boxers, fight me, Anthony Taylor explains punching bully Dillon Danis in the face: Hes gotten away with it for so many years, Bellator President Scott Coker reveals frustration towards Dillon Danis: He got sidetracked, Joanna Jdrzejczyk vs. Cludia Gadelha II. Last: W (TKO1) Tom Aspinall, July 23, 2022 In 2018, more than 12,437 fans attended UFC 221 at RAC Arena to watch Cuban Yoel Romero knock out American Luke Rockhold in the third round. Last: W (TKO2) TJ Dillashaw, Oct. 22, 2022 Last: W (UD) Marvin Vettori, Sept. 3, 2022 Record: 35-10 8 years ago. Record: 10-1 So is Zhang, who moved up from No. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC champion Paulo Henrique Costa (born 21 April 1991) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. West Australian Newspapers Limited 2022. UFC's Adesanya could have charge dismissed, Pereira: Had injured finger in Adesanya title fight. Previous ranking: 6 [19] The win earned him his second Performance of the Night award. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Last: L (TKO5) Alex Pereira, Nov. 12, 2022 Bellator 285 - Yoel Romero vs Melvin Manhoef - Sep 23, 2022. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC champion Last: L (SD) Mackenzie Dern, April 9, 2022 Note: Results are current; rankings as of Nov. 17. Next: TBD, Promotion: Bellator champion Last: W (UD) Jose Aldo, Aug. 20, 2022 Record: 23-2 2 years ago. Last: W (UD) Gegard Mousasi, June 24, 2022 Record: 29-7, 1 NC The Russian fighter is expected to take on Yoel Romero on Feb. 4 at Bellator 290 in California.. Nemkov very much likes the matchup. Record: 17-4, 1 NC Record: 15-3 Next: Jan. 21 vs. Jessica Andrade, Promotion: UFC If youre fast, agile, athletic, WCE want to meet you. Next: May 5 vs. Demetrious Johnson, Promotion: UFC Reliable. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC [10], Costa faced Oluwale Bamgbose on 3 June 2017, at UFC 212. Last: W (TKO5) Israel Adesanya, Nov. 12, 2022 He fought sporadically over the next five years, amassing a record of 70. The UFC then proposed a fight with former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks, with a promise to renegotiate after the bout. Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jan Blachowicz 210, Magomed Ankalaev 133 Previous Match-up Record: Yoel Romero: Last Fight Date: 11/18/2022 [BellatorFC] Last Opponent: users can take their enjoyment to the next level and get the most out of playing exciting online casino games. [17] In turn, promotion officials elected to pull Hall from that event entirely and reschedule the pairing for 7 July 2018, at UFC 226. Next: May 5 vs. Adriano Moraes, Promotion: UFC [43], Costa was scheduled to face former UFC Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold on July 30, 2022, at UFC 277. Last: L (TKO3) Amanda Lemos, Nov. 5, 2022 [45] Costa won the fight via unanimous decision. McGregor, 33, took the opportunity to enter the acting world as he continued his recovery from the horrific broken leg he suffered in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. 7 middleweight before UFC 281 changed everything, UFC 282 takeaways: Blachowicz-Ankalaev leaves 205-pound title picture in a lurch, Blachowicz, Ankalaev leave title vacant in draw. Next: Jan. 25 vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov, Promotion: UFC Last: L (UD) Johnny Eblen, June 24, 2022 Last: L (SD) Ketlen Vieira, May 21, 2022 [25] Romero then pulled out of the fight due to pneumonia, and Costa was scheduled to face Souza, but a United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) investigation prevented Costa from participating, so neither Romero nor Costa competed in the event. [56], Brazilian mixed martial artist (born 1991). Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC champion Multiple people with knowledge of the promotions plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that UFC 284 is expected to take place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia on Feb. 11. Record: 12-2-1 Record: 15-4 UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski was on hand in Perth to unveil the news on Tuesday, but its unclear if he will appear on the card. Next: Jan. 21 vs. Lauren Murphy, Promotion: UFC In the nights co-main event, Yoel Romero (15-6) gave Melvin Manhoef (32-16-1) a brutal MMA sendoff, retiring the 28-year veteran with a devastating third-round knockout. Last: L (SD) Valentina Shevchenko, June 11, 2022 Previous ranking: 5 Previous ranking: 7 Updated December 8, 2022. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Record: 25-4 Last: L (TKO1) Sergei Pavlovich, July 30, 2022 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Yoel Romero takes on veteran Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event in Dublin. Last: W (TKO2) Sean Brady, Oct. 22, 2022 Record: 22-3 Last: W (TKO1) Jairzinho Rozenstruik, June 4, 2022 Till just freaking gave up there: Fighters react to Dricus Du Plessis UFC 282 win over Darren Till. She went on to say that in a measure to prevent him from leaving, she grabbed Costa by the arm and she was hit with an elbow, which caused her lips to become swollen. MMA's Top 25 Under 25 Who are the future stars of the sport? 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Last: W (UD) Cheick Kongo, May 6, 2022 Alex Pereira claims it in the fifth. Record: 25-5 Last: L (UD) Robert Whittaker, Sept. 3, 2022 "That will give me a good couple of months [to prepare]. Previous ranking: 8 Next: Dec. 17 vs. Amir Albazi, Promotion: Unsigned Previous ranking: 4 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Record: 19-1 Record: 19-6 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Record: 17-5 Last: L (UD) Beneil Dariush, Oct. 22, 2022 Weve included the names of upcoming guests that Joe Rogan has mentioned on the podcast or on social media. [46] The fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Record: 26-10, 1 NC Eventually, his brother convinced their mother to support Paulo monetarily for a year in order to pursue his professional martial arts career. Last: W (KO4) Kyoji Horiguchi, Dec. 3, 2021 [6] Paulo grew up in Contagem playing football and eventually picking up Muay Thai at the age of nine in order to learn discipline and avoid street fights he was constantly getting into. Fighters reacted to the UFC 282 main card fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Darren Till. Previous ranking: 3 McGregor has undergone a dramatic body transformation during his hiatus from the octagon - packing on several pounds of muscle. [37] However, on 4 June, Costa withdrew from the bout due to unknown reasons. 1. Volkanovski has recently recovered from a hand injury and the Australian will fly to Abu Dhabi to serve as the official backup for the lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev on October 23. The UFC does have the power to grant the Irishman an exemption to their anti-doping policy provided he returns to two negative tests beforehand. I could watch those two fight 10 more times. Last: W (Sub2) Carla Esparza, Nov. 12, 2022 [42] In the post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White said that Costa would no longer compete at Middleweight. Next: Jan. 21 vs. Jamahal Hill, Promotion: UFC Kara-France started 2022 with a great performance against Askar Askarov at UFC Columbus in March. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC more than 12,437 fans attended UFC 221 at RAC Arena to watch Cuban Yoel Romero knock out American Luke Rockhold in the third round. 'The stone in his shoe': Inside the rivalry between Israel Adesanya and the only man to knock him out, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. An interim title fight at bantamweight between Juan Archuleta and Raufeon Stots. [53][54][55], In response to a challenge put forth by former UFC fighter Mike Perry, Costa responded via Twitter with a tweet that said "This nigga really wants that smoke. The UFC is targeting a return to Australia in early 2023, with things expected to be made official this week. Record: 33-9, 1 NC Last: L (TKO3) Jan Blachowicz, May 14, 2022 UFC 281 marks the second pay-per-view in a row where it feels like two championship reigns are in jeopardy.. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Israel Adesanya Post-Fight Interview Ceremonial Weigh-In at T-Mobile Arena. The nurse, however, claims that Costa was not vaccinated and he refused the vaccination, and that he attempted to flee with the filled-out vaccination card without the shot being administered. Romero was scheduled to fight Melvin Manhoef on May 6, 2022 at Bellator 280. Next: TBD, Promotion: Bellator Won the vacant Face to Face Middleweight Championship. But the long days on set - which included doing his own stunts - has taken its toll on the UFC's poster boy. UFC on FOX 11 - Yoel Romero vs Brad Tavares - Apr 19, 2014. It was hard work.". Record: 16-2-2 Last: W (UD) Ciryl Gane, Jan. 22, 2022 But big! He currently competes in the Middleweight[4] division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He tweeted: "I'm still recovering. Next: TBD, Promotion: Bellator Record: 11-4 Last: L (Sub2) Zhang Weili, Nov. 12, 2022 Record: 17-6-1 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC It is an honor, Nemkov said regarding a fight with Romero. It will be the first time since UFC 243 headlined by Israel Adesanyas undisputed middleweight title victory over Robert Whittaker in October 2019 that the promotion will hold an event in Australia, and the February pay-per-view event will mark the return to Perth for the first time in five years as UFC 221 was held on the exact same day in 2018 which was capped off by Yoel Romeros knockout of Luke Rockhold in the main event. Last: L (UD) Manon Fiorot, Oct. 22, 2022 Last: D (SD) Magomed Ankalaev, Dec.10, 2022 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Record: 18-6-1 Next: TBD, Promotion: Bellator Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC [30] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Next: Feb. 4 vs. Yoel Romero, Promotion: UFC Last: W (SD) Taila Santos, June 11, 2022 This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Record: 33-8 Won the vacant Jungle Fight Middleweight Championship. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Last: L (SD) Carla Esparza, May 7, 2022 Last: L (KO5) Leon Edwards, Aug. 20, 2022 Record: 29-9 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Record: 29-9-1 Last: W (Sub2) Neil Magny, June 25, 2022 Record: 13-2 Record: 8-3 [35] However, on 16 March Costa withdrew from the fight due to illness. Published: 18:54, 8 Nov 2022 Updated : 19:22, 8 Nov 2022 CONOR MCGREGOR has claimed he's "the highest paid first-time actor of all time" following his movie debut. Last: W (UD) Jorge Masvidal, March 5, 2022 Last: W (KO3) Tai Tuivasa, Sept. 3, 2022 Last: W (KO1) Tai Tuivasa, Dec. 3, 2022 Next: Jan. 21 vs. Neil Magny, Promotion: UFC Romero, 45, is a former UFC middleweight title challenger who made his debut in 2009 following a background in wrestling. [47], Costa is scheduled to face Robert Whittaker on February 12, 2023, at UFC 284. Next: Feb. 12 vs. Paulo Costa, Promotion: UFC Last: W (TKO4) Thiago Santos, Aug. 6, 2022 Record: 16-4 Last: W (Sub1) Alex Perez, July 30, 2022 [22], The bout was rescheduled again, and was expected to take place on 27 April 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 8. Last: W (UD) Max Holloway, July 2, 2022 Costa received widespread criticism for showing up twenty-five pounds over the middleweight limit. (AP PHOTO). McGregor's plans to return to the octagon early next year hinge on when he enters the United States Anti-Doping Agency's testing pool - which he recently left. Next: TBD, Promotion: Bellator champion [13] Costa faced Hendricks on 4 November 2017, at UFC 217. Last: W (Sub2) Charles Oliveira, Oct. 22, 2022 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC champion Costa came under fire from many fans for his use of the racial slur, and has since deleted the tweet, but posted a mock apology, and tweeted a picture of himself in photoshopped blackface. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Last: L (TKO1) Yair Rodriguez, July 16, 2022 Last: W (UD) Mateusz Gamrot, Oct. 22, 2022 [5], Costa, the son of odd-jobber Carlos Roberto and Maria Augusta, was born in 1991. Record: 14-6 Adesanya arrested at JFK, had 'metal knuckles', UFC confidential: Inside the precarious state of betting on MMA for fighters and coaches, Pereira stuns Adesanya by TKO to claim UFC title, UFC 281: Pereira dethrones Adesanya, Zhang regains title, Poirier-Chandler FOTY candidate, UFC 281 takeaways: Pereira is officially Adesanya's boogeyman, Poirier is Mr. Record: 12-2 Last: L (KO4) Demetrious Johnson, Aug. 26, 2022 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC To comment on this story and join the conversation, subscribe to The West Australians Everyday Digital package. Next: Jan. 21 vs. Glover Teixeira, Promotion: Bellator champion McGregor appears to have wrapped up his scenes for the film, which he's claimed earned him a pretty penny. Zhang originally became 115-pound champ in 2019, lost the belt last year and now owns the title once again. Last: L (TKO3) Brandon Moreno, July 30, 2022 Record: 12-4 As of now, no fights have been announced for the card. Heavyweight - Light heavyweight - Middleweight - Welterweight Record: 14-5 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC champion Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Israel Adesanya: Striker: 6' 4" 185 lbs: Alex Pereira: Kick Boxing: 6' 4" 184 lbs JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). Record: 15-4 Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) Romero next faced Israel Adesanya on March 7, 2020 UFC 248 for the UFC middleweight title. T-Mobile Arena Wed, Nov. 9, 2022 / 6:00 PM. Next: Feb. 11 vs Josh Emmett, Promotion: UFC Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC The suspension was retroactive to 10 August 2018, and Costa was eligible to fight again in February 2019. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC For the ESPN pound-for-pound MMA rankings, click here. [7], Costa was chosen to be a fighter on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3. [44] However, the bout was postponed to UFC 278 for unknown reasons. Last: L (Sub3) Dustin Poirier, Nov. 12, 2022 Last: L (UD) Amanda Nunes, July 30, 2022 UFC 281: Who's next for Pereira, Adesanya, Weili, Poirier, Chandler and more? Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC [6] He has an older brother, Carlos Costa, who is a former mixed martial artist and one of Paulo's coaches. Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Record: 19-1 Record: 30-7, 1 NC [31] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. 2022 Bellator MMA schedule: Raufeon Stots vs. Danny Sabatello, Liz Carmouche vs. Juliana Velasquez 2 on tap The promotion closes out the year with some big fights on the docket By Shakiel Mahjouri Last: W (Sub2) Juliana Velasquez, Dec. 9, 2022 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Previous ranking: 1 Previous ranking: Unranked Previous ranking: 9 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Record: 21-2-1 Record: 22-3, 1 NC [23] Costa was removed from the card for an undisclosed reason. Record: 19-1 Next: TBD, Promotion: UFC Record: 23-8 Pereira, whose fifth-round knockout ended the three-year reign of Israel Adesanya, was in just his eighth pro MMA fight after being a two-division Glory kickboxing world champ. Next: TBD, Promotion: Bellator champion Record: 11-1 Nemkov already has a return date for his next title defense. [36], Costa was scheduled to face Jared Cannonier on 21 August 2021 at UFC on ESPN 28. Last: W (UD) Miesha Tate, July 16, 2022 12.17.2022, 6:00 AM ET UFC Fight Night : 12.17.2022, 4:00 PM ET Kelvin Gastelum vs. Israel Adesanya: Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero II: Anderson Silva vs. Michael Bisping: Dan Henderson vs. Michael Bisping: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Chris Leben MMAFighting.com: Heck of a Morning: Whats next for Paddy Pimblett with UFC 282 win? Previous ranking: 7 Record: 18-5 Last: W (Sub1) Matt Schnell, May 7, 2022 For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, UFC superstar Conor McGregor recently finished up his scenes for the remake of Road House, The Notorious claims he'll be the "highest-paid first-time actor", horrific broken leg he suffered in his trilogy fight, GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED, undergone a dramatic body transformation during his hiatus from the octagon, enters the United States Anti-Doping Agency's testing pool, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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