Man, this is great. interim champion Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on Oct 24, 2020, 1. def. Russia's biggest MMA promotion, Absolute Championship Ahkmat, has 8 men's divisions, while none for women. Ngannou impressively sprawled to defend a Miocic takedown attempt in the first round, pivoting to Miocic's back and landing a sequence of heavy punches. Jon Jones weighed in at 248 pounds for his UFC 285 vacant heavyweight championship fight against Ciryl Gane on Saturday in Las Vegas. Justin Eilers at UFC 53 on Jun 4, 2005, 1. def. Fighters with the same number of title defenses are listed chronologically.[55]. 3. def. Tim Sylvia "It's not just about the belt, it's about what it represents. Gilbert Melendez at UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez on Apr 20, 2013, 1. def. At UFC 14 the lightweight division would be renamed to middleweight, though it would still encompass all fighters 199 pounds (90kg) and under. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane made weight Friday (March 3) ahead of this weekend's UFC285 heavyweight showdown in Las Vegas. 2. def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC 205 on Nov 12, 2016 10:32 pm ET. I will be here ready to fight in July or August.". Penn at UFC 118 on Aug 28, 2010 Defenses: 2, Brandon Moreno Gilbert Melendez at UFC 181 on Dec 6, 2014, 1. def. Paging Nate Diaz #UFC260 pic.twitter.com/lETS5Q9R1Z. Conor McGregor at UFC 229 on Oct 6, 2018 Jeff Monson at UFC 65 on Nov 18, 2006, 1. def. In his time away from the sport, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones added on a good amount of weight as he prepared for a transition to the heavyweight division. 3. def. Win or lose on Saturday . Previously the Invicta FC Strawweight Champion, Carla Esparza defeated Rose Namajunas for the inaugural title on December 12, 2014, in the tournament finale of The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned. Lesnar went on a spell of illness and was later diagnosed with mononucleosis and diverticulitis. Video: Jon Jones sizes up Ciryl Gane in UFC 285 press conference staredown. Robertson began fishing for positional advancement while Maverick tried to escape. Rousey was awarded the inaugural UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship on December 6, 2012, at a UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz pre-event press conference. : Viviane Araujo (126) vs. Amanda Ribas (126)185 lbs. interim champion Carlos Condit at UFC 154 on Nov 17, 2012 [28], 1. def. : Bo Nickal (185.5) vs. Jamie Pickett (186), 135 lbs. This is because there is one achievement where you must obtain GOAT status in the UFC. Penn at UFC 94 on Jan 31, 2009 He came in at 137 pounds, one pound over the limit for his fight with Cameron Saaiman. O'Malley landed two more head kicks but Almeida took them well and landed a right hand. The Best Fighters in the MMA World Right Now, Ranked - Business Insider Glover Teixeira at UFC 172 on Apr 26, 2014 Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 215 on Sep 9, 2017 Men's bantamweight | Men's flyweight 2 March 2023 -Advertisement- Former two-weight UFC champion Georges St-Pierre has revealed the mistakes he made in his fighting career. Polocrosse Association of New South Wales Outcome: KO5 over Kamaru Usman (UFC 278) In the co-main event, flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko goes for her eighth straight title defense when she fights Alexa Grasso. Division Champion Since Defenses Heavyweight: Vacant: Jan 14, 2023 Light Heavyweight: Jamahal Hill: Jan 21, 2023 0 Middleweight: Alex Pereira: Nov 12, 2022 All Rights Reserved. 3. def. Ngannou landed another heavy leg kick as he continued to stalk. 3. def. Cody Garbrandt details how problems in his personal life made a major impact on him as he prepared to compete at flyweight for the first time. In 2000, the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board completely took over MMA regulation in its home state and developed new rules and weight classes that eventually became the de facto rule set for all mixed martial arts. 2. def. John Lober at UFC Brazil on Oct 16, 1998 Outcome: UD over Joanna Jedrzejczyk (UFC 231) Defenses: 0, Leon Edwards Won title: July 30, 2022 Last edited on 26 February 2023, at 17:33, The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale, UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2, Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion, The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale, UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2, The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned, The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. : Jessica Penne (116) vs. Tabatha Ricci (115.5)135 lbs. [10] A little over a year later, the UFC announced they would be expanding their weight classes for female fighters with the addition of a women's strawweight division,[11] the first bout took place at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. 5. def. As fans we all try overlook certain things but the truth of the matter is he' 4. def. Current and all-time UFC champions - ESPN.com Nearby gyms & sports facilities. "I'm fighting to be the greatest fighter ever, not to be the best pound-for-pound right now," Jones said. Won title: Dec. 29, 2018 The inaugural title was contested on December 1, 2017, in Las Vegas, NV, US at The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale. 7. def. Conor McGregor is hinting at a move to welterweight when he makes his return to action. UFC Gym Judo club . Joanna Jdrzejczyk at UFC 223 on Apr 7, 2018, 1. def. Each match had no time limit or rounds; therefore no judges were used for the night. Amanda Nunes became the first woman to hold two women's division title in UFC when she defeated Chris Cyborg for the Featherweight title at UFC 232 via TKO in 51 seconds. This event marked the first time the referee was given the authority to stop the contest. O'Malley dropped Almeida with a big head kick and follow-up punch, but he failed to continue the attack and the referee allowed the fight to continue. Israel Adesanya at UFC 259 on Mar 6, 2021, 171 to 185 lb (78 to 84 kg) 4. def. 4. def. Middleweight | Welterweight Anyway, for your enjoyment, I present this quiz on MMA Champions. The Welterweight Championship was known as the Lightweight Championship prior to UFC 31 (May 4, 2001). updated: Monday, Feb. 27. Jon Jones is making his much-anticipated return to UFC 285, going up a weight class after 3 years of absence. ah1754 10 mo. Hwa Rang Taekwondo Rosebery Gardeners Road Public School 827 Botany Road, Sydney . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 3. def. : UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko (124.5) vs. Alexa Grasso (124.5)170 lbs. in his opening UFC match. interim champion Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 on Jan 22, 2022, 186 to 205 lb (84 to 93 kg) Jssica Andrade at UFC 261 on Apr 24, 2021 2. def. Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261 on Apr 24, 2021 On another takedown attempt, Maverick defended and ended up taking the back. 1Keith Hackney was forced to withdraw due to injury. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION SUPER FIGHT! 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Miranda Maverick vs. Gillian Robertson -- Round 1:The women traded strikes in early punching exchanges, with both getting some shots through. Gray Maynard at UFC 136 on Oct 8, 2011, 1. def. UFC 3 Men's Heavyweight Fighter Roster and Ratings EA SPORTS Official Randy Couture at UFC 57 on Feb 4, 2006 [ #UFC260 LIVE on #ESPNPlus PPV: https://t.co/LT5pzFL4zV ] pic.twitter.com/ia0CKSnJ9z. The champion and interim champion are considered to be in the top positions of their respective divisions and therefore are not eligible for voting by weight-class. The first additions came in late 2010 when the UFC merged with their sister organization World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC). 3. EA SPORTS UFC 4 Story walkthrough - TrueAchievements Can you mix weight classes in UFC 3? | Dependable The Light Heavyweight Championship was known as the Middleweight Championship prior to UFC 31 (May 4, 2001). Demetrious Johnson at UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson on Oct 1, 2011, 1. def. B.J. The Ultimate Fighting Championship III (later renamed UFC 3: The American Dream) was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on September 9, 1994, at Grady Cole Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Woodley successfully defended the UFC Welterweight Championship three times and retained the title once following a draw against, Edgar successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship twice and retained the title once following a draw against. Sean O'Malley vs. Thomas Almeida -- Round 3:O'Malley landed a heavy leg kick again, spinning Almeida 360 degrees. Woodley threw a few big rights after they separated and charged forward again. 9. def. It was designed to create a reigning UFC champion for the UFC tournament winners to challenge. Heavyweight | Light heavyweight Darren Till at UFC 228 on Sep 8, 2018, 1. def. ET. What did Jon Jones weigh for his heavyweight debut? 11:45 am ET, at He last faced Dominick Reyes on Feb. 8, 2020, a fight he won via unanimous decision. Jessica Eye at UFC 238 on Jun 8, 20192. def. Please enter a valid email and try again. Jon Jones weighed in at 248 pounds for his UFC 285 vacant heavyweight championship fight against Ciryl Gane on Saturday in Las Vegas. 5. def. All-time UFC champions by division: Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! In August, Leon Edwards stunned former welterweight champion and former pound-for-pound No. 2. def. [And Become a UFC Fighter] Max Holloway at UFC 276 on Jul 2, 2022, 126 to 135 lb (57 to 61 kg) [4] The lightweight moniker would later return at UFC 16 with a new division consisting of those competitors 170 pounds (77kg) and under. #P4P pic.twitter.com/AdJwFrOkpv. Won title: Nov. 12, 2022 In late 2016, a featherweight division was introduced for the women with the first bout to be for the inaugural championship at UFC 208 on February 11, 2017. [8] In early 2012 the UFC decided they would delve even further into the lower weight classes when they announced the introduction of the flyweight division to their ranks, beginning with UFC on FX: Alves vs. Official result: Vicente Luque def. Zhang Weili at UFC 268 on Nov 6, 2021, The openweight title used before the introduction of weight classes in 1997. Dustin Poirier at UFC 269 on Dec 11, 2021, 136 to 145 lb (61 to 66 kg) Cowboy 2 on Dec 19, 2015, 1. def. Jennifer Maia at UFC 255 on Nov 21, 2020 Ngannou then unloaded with big punches, drilling Miocic before finally separating. Cody Garbrandt confesses his life was in shambles before flyweight debut: I wasnt in a good place. Ray Borg at UFC 216 on Oct 7, 2017, 1. def. 4. def. Defenses: 7, Zhang Weili 2. def. He was replaced by Felix Mitchell. Usman trolled McGregor in response, posting a photo that showed The Notorious being choked out in three different weight classes from featherweight up to welterweight. Thales Leites at UFC 97 on Apr 18, 2009 Women's featherweight Second, I was too calculating. Melendez. Ngannou then dug to the body with a pair of punches. UFC 285's main card will stream live on ESPN+ pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on . Instead of the traditional championship model, the UFC held tournaments with the winner receiving a permanent appellation. [3] After Jennum won UFC 3 as an alternate, UFC instituted alternate qualifying bouts to balance out fatigue, and to lessen the advantage that alternates previously had entering the tournament without fighting quarterfinal bouts. Joanna Jdrzejczyk at UFC 248 on Mar 7, 2020, 1. def. Gane came in slightly lighter at 247.5 pounds. Miocic landed his own leg kick. Jon Jones 'has multiple personalities' - Francis Ngannou fires back at UFC star. Taila Santos at UFC 275 on Jun 12, 2022, 106 to 115 lb (48 to 52 kg) : Marc-Andre Barriault (185) vs. Julian Marquez (186), 170 lbs. Prior to the UFC-WEC merger, Jos Aldo was the WEC Featherweight Champion. Chad Mendes at UFC 179 on Oct 25, 2014, 1. def. Understanding UFC Weight Classes | UFC The UFC began in 1993 with fighters of all sizes competing against each other. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news, including instant analysis of UFC 260 at the conclusion of the event below. 10. def. Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou. Keith Hackney was forced to withdraw due to injury. 3. def. 2. def. Liz Carmouche at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 on Aug 10, 20193. def. Conor McGregor and an extra muscled Jake Gyllenhaal filmed a scene from the upcoming remake of "Roadhouse" after UFC 285s ceremonial weigh-ins. 1 reason Jones vs. Gane is a can't-miss? Outcome: Sub2 over Carla Esparza (UFC 281) section: | slug: ufc-260-results-highlights-francis-ngannou-brutally-knocks-out-stipe-miocic-to-claim-heavyweight-title | sport: mma | route: live_blog_single | Randy Couture is notably the first champion to hold belts in two different divisions, and one of the few to reclaim a title after being defeated. Nate Quarry at UFC 56 on Nov 19, 2005 Vladimir Matyushenko at UFC 33 on Sep 28, 2001 Interim champions who become undisputed champions are listed only once. 11:08 pm ET, at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just one day away from the upcoming UFC 285 pay-per-view (PPV) event on ESPN+, scheduled for this Sat. John Dodson at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson on Jan 26, 2013 Moving up. Rich Franklin at UFC 77 on Oct 20, 2007 To construct this quiz, I had to do a lot of research because personally, I know nothing about MMA. Lauren Murphy at UFC 266 on Sep 25, 2021 This is accomplished by breaking UFC records and one of the accolades to complete for this is to become a. Every day, we've been working on those things. : Jon Jones (248) vs. Ciryl Gane (247.5) for vacant heavyweight title125 lbs. Something went wrong. ufc on Instagram: First two to the scale make our co-main official Initially, only the women's bantamweight division was brought over, with the division's premiere bout taking place at UFC 157. Jennum was a replacement for Ken Shamrock, who made it to the finals but withdrew due to injury. 2. def. 4. def. The Official Home of Ultimate Fighting Championship. 4. def. Michael McDonald at UFC on Fuel TV: Baro vs. McDonald on Feb 16, 2013 Both fighters successfully weighed in under the limit at 124.5 pounds. Alexis Davis at UFC 175 on Jul 5, 2014 In that same year the UFC announced the Women's Flyweight division would officially be added, with the winner of the 26th season of The Ultimate Fighter to be named the inaugural champion. Paul Buentello at UFC 55 on Oct 7, 2005, 1. def. My mind is just right here, right now. 12:14 am ET, at The bout will proceed as a catchweight, with Neal forfeiting 30 percent of his purse as penalty. 10:48 pm ET, at One other fighter missed weight, bantamweight Leomana Martinez. He went for the walk-off Stream #UFC260 on ESPN+ https://t.co/gJy6oaUiVd pic.twitter.com/SDm7OqBHpt. Join us at the Ryan . I strongly believe that for guys over 40 like myself, there's more interest in boxing than there is in MMA, but for guys under 40, it's exactly the opposite. Runners-up and TUF runners-up are not included. Can you switch weight classes in UFC 3? For the Land! 3. def. Rafael dos Anjos earned the UFC Lightweight Championship after defeating three of the biggest names in the division; Benson Henderson by knockout, Nate Diaz by unanimous decision and champion. Wilson Reis at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis on Apr 15, 2017 Brian Ortega at UFC 266 on Sep 25, 20213. def. Jones' UFC 285 fight weight REVEALED after insane heavyweight 11:25 pm ET, at 3. def. VR Kingdom Bunnerong Road, Sydney . Official result: Francis Ngannou def. The Irish superstar took to Twitter this week to tease his comeback at 170 pounds and also declare his. Fighters with four or more championship and/or interim championship title wins. Aldo was awarded the inaugural UFC Featherweight Championship on November 20, 2010, at UFC 123 in a ceremony prior to the event. The emotion of it, thinking about everyone behind it," Ngannou said. 3 KOs. Vitor Belfort at UFC 187 on May 23, 2015, 1. def. CBS Sports was with you the entire way on Saturday bringing you all the results and highlights from the UFC 260 below. 11:31 pm ET, at Trading big shots #UFC260 pic.twitter.com/VnCZR0I79c. Won title: March 6, 2021 Urijah Faber at UFC 199 on Jun 4, 2016, 1. def. 2. def. 2. def. The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) is a reality television series and mixed martial arts competition produced by the UFC. Almeida landed two more leg kicks, keeping one effective weapon, even as O'Malley dominated the striking as a whole. There have been multiple instances in UFC history where a fighter misses the required weight limit for a championship fight. As much as McGregor might want a shot at Usman and the UFC title, hell likely have to wait in line. Tournament wins are secondary due to many tournaments being country-specific and thus not generally a national achievement to win. UFC featherweight Ryan Hall talks with Joe Rogan in the Octagon after his win over Darrick Minner during the UFC 269 early prelims on Saturday night in Las V. -Mexico border, was blocked from joining the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. 2. drew with Gray Maynard at UFC 125 on Jan 1, 2011 Chris Cariaso at UFC 178 on Sep 27, 2014 Height: 6'4 Age: 35 Weight: N/A lbs. To check out the latest and greatest UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here. To be great in MMA today, female fighters must know a myriad of disciplines like kickboxing, wrestling, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and even karate. Rankings were generated by a voting panel made up of media members. 8. Jones reportedly employed an astronomical diet of 5,000 calories daily, including a heavy dose of body-building workouts in preparation to gain mass for his new opponents. . A fighter is only eligible to be voted on if they are in active status in the UFC. Jones still owns several UFC records including longest unbeaten streak (18), title fight wins (14) and consecutive title defenses (11, tied with Demetrious Johnson). Health: 86. The UFC Superfight Championship was unified with the UFC 11 Tournament Championship to determine the inaugural UFC Heavyweight Champion on February 7, 1997, when Mark Coleman defeated Dan Severn at UFC 12. 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Who has the belt? Current UFC champions by weight class I didn't take enough risks. Oops. B.J. Renato Sobral at UFC 62 on Aug 26, 2006 O'Malley worked some hard stomp kicks to Almeida's leg and then switched those kicks to the body. 2. def. Anthony Johnson at UFC 210 on Apr 8, 2017 Won title: Jan. 21, 2023 Colby Covington at UFC 245 on Dec 14, 2019 Prior to UFC-WEC merger, Dominick Cruz was the WEC Bantamweight Champion. 3. def. List of UFC Featherweight Champions, Championship History - ITN WWE Official result: Sean O'Malley def. night (March 4, 2023) at T-Mobile Arena in . 3. def. NGANNOU IS UNLOADING ON THE CHAMPION #UFC260 pic.twitter.com/KJ3amBNEDD, Ngannou ripped with a head kick that partially connected. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just one day away from the upcoming UFC 285 pay-per-view (PPV) event on ESPN+, scheduled for this Sat. In his last three bouts, he finished the American wrestler Chad Mendes, out-pointed the Brazilian veteran Jose Aldo, and then defeated Max Holloway to claim the UFC featherweight championship. 12:03 am ET, at Miranda Maverick vs. Gillian Robertson -- Round 3:Maverick threw a good head kick early and then pushed forward, flurrying and landing many hard punches. As Miocic attempted to charge forward, that was when Ngannou unleashed the brutal hook that sent Miocic crashing backward with his leg bent at an awkward angle to set up the finish. Cody Garbrandt at UFC 227 on Aug 4, 2018, 1. def. Germaine de Randamie at UFC 245 on Dec 14, 2019. Bo Nickal talks about his run-in with Jon Jones during UFC 285 fight week. Francis Ngannou at UFC 220 on Jan 20, 2018, 1. def. Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), Flashing what's to come Did @FearTheMaverick do enough in RD 3? Anthony Smith at UFC 235 on Mar 2, 2019 2. def. His lone defeat came via disqualification against Matt Hamill in 2009. : Geoff Neal (175*) vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov (171)155 lbs. Frankie Edgar at UFC 156 on Feb 2, 20135. def. 12:02 am ET, at UFC 285 weigh-in video - MMA Fighting - The Fight Chamber Saint-Pierre names the three biggest mistakes of his career As hes been rehabilitating his leg, McGregor has continued to put on size, which may be the reason why hes contemplating a move to welterweight. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is days away from making his heavyweight debut at UFC 285, but you don't have to wait until Saturday to see what he's going to look like inside the cage.. 2. def. The UFC 285 early (and official) weigh ins will stream LIVE from the UFC APEX facility in the embedded video above starting promptly at 12 p.m. [56] Tournament championships and TUF winners are not included. THE BEST FIGHTER IN UFC 3 **CHEAT CODE**SHAREfactoryhttps://store. Fridays weigh-ins saw a couple of blips including a major one as welterweight contender Geoff Neal badly missed weight, coming in at 175 pounds (four pounds over the welterweight limit, including the one-pound allowance for non-title bouts) for his main card bout opposite Shavkat Rakhmonov. Defenses: 0, Amanda Nunes Sean Sherk at UFC 84 on May 24, 2008 Reach: 84.5 . 4. def. Take A Look At Every UFC Heavyweight Champion Of The UFC's Modern Era Feb. 27, 2023 The UFC's Modern Era formally began on November 17, 2000, when the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts were adopted by promotions and jurisdictions worldwide.