Chark, Tyler Lockett, Chris Godwin, Christian Kirk, Garrett Wilson, Week 14 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Tony Pollard, Travis Homer, Chris Moore, Najee Harris, Michael Gallup, Latavius Murray, Jerry Jeudy, George Pickens, Finished with more total blocked shots than all but 13 Division I schools. [43] Round 4 saw Hughes using his strength to control the challenger on the ground. [16], His 168 record earned him a chance to fight for the vacant SBC Welterweight Championship against Luka Strezoski at SBC 15 on 8 December 2017. [33], Pereira's first fight in the UFC was scheduled for 18 May 2019 at UFC Fight Night 152 against Danny Roberts[34] Pereira utilized unorthodox striking techniques, including an attempted showtime kick, and superman punch, before winning the fight via knockout early in round one. [126], The UFC announced on January 24, 2013 that Matt Hughes retired from fighting and was named a Vice President of Athlete Development and Government Relations. [35] Periera was awarded a Performance of the Night award. Matt Hughes fought Tito Ortiz for the bronze medal (3rd place) and was defeated. Hughes' official website & Sherdog profile record one less win than his UFC profile. Louis. [12], Following his debut, Ferguson returned to lightweight and faced Aaron Riley on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135. A forward-thinking New York Sports media outlet. [34] Nurmagomedov pulled out of the fight in late October, citing injury, and was replaced by Edson Barboza. For the Shooto Brazil Welterweight Championship. [6][7][8], During his reign, Hughes was considered the #1 pound-for-pound mixed martial artist in the world. [22], His next fight was likewise a 176 lbs catchweight about, against Ryul Kim at HEAT 42 on 27 May 2018. At the UFC 56 live broadcast, Joe Rogan said: "My favorite walk-out song in all the UFC, A country boy can survive."[128], Hughes released his autobiography, Made in America: The Most Dominant Champion in UFC History, co-written with Michael Malice,[129] on January 1, 2008. [52] The title was vacated following a contract dispute between Penn and the UFC, which promptly stripped him of the welterweight title, claiming Penn had breached his contract and that the signing constituted him refusing to defend his title. Twitter @espnradio. [7], Fighting Renzo Gracie student and 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Ricardo Almeida, Hughes rendered him unconscious with a Dave Schultz front headlock[115] at 3:15 of round 1, on August 7, 2010 at UFC 117: Silva vs. ", "Tony Ferguson-Josh Thomson Lightweight bout added to UFC Fight Night in San Diego", "UFC Fight Night 71 results: Tony Ferguson dominates durable, bloodied Josh Thomson", "UFC Fight Night 71 bonuses: Frank Mir's crushing KO nets him $50,000", "Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson slated for TUF 22 Finale in December", "Edson Barboza steps in for Khabib Nurmagomedov to face Tony Ferguson at TUF Finale", "TUF 22 Finale results: Tony Ferguson submits Edson Barboza in bloody thriller", "Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Johnson rematch added to UFC 197", "Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson targeted for April UFC on Fox event", "Tony Ferguson out; Rashad Evans vs. Glover Teixeira set as new main event", "Khabib Nurmagomedov to face newcomer Darrell Horcher at UFC on FOX 19", "Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa in the works for UFC's South Dakota debut", "Michael Chiesa out at UFC Fight Night 91, UFC seeks new opponent for Tony Ferguson", "Tony Ferguson to face newcomer Landon Vannata at UFC Fight Night Sioux Falls", "UFC Fight Night 91 results: Tony Ferguson gets stiff test, but taps Lando Vannata in second", "UFC Fight Night Sioux Falls bonuses: Ferguson, Vannata Garner $50K apiece for wild battle", "Rafael dos Anjos vs. Tony Ferguson confirmed to headline Mexico City", "Tony Ferguson outduels Rafael dos Anjos in five-round war", "UFC Fight Night bonuses: Ferguson, dos Anjos, Lamas, Silva de Andrade receive $50K", "It's official: Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tony Ferguson meet for interim 155 title in UFC 209 co-main", "Khabib Nurmagomedov hospitalized after weight cut, UFC 209 title fight with Tony Ferguson off", "UFC 216 results: Tony Ferguson taps resilient Kevin Lee in 3rd to win interim lightweight title", "Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov a go for UFC 223, Dana White says", "Tony Ferguson out, Max Holloway now meets Khabib Nurmagomedov for undisputed lightweight title", "You won't believe how Tony Ferguson injured his knee and ended up off UFC 223", "Tony Ferguson to return vs. Anthony Pettis at UFC 229", "UFC 229 results: Tony Ferguson's comeback complete; Anthony Pettis' corner stops crazy brawl", "UFC 229 Bonuses, Live Gate & Attendance Revealed MMA News", "Ferguson Vs. Cerrone Set For UFC 238 Next Month", "UFC 238 results: Donald Cerrone's eye shuts, leading to Tony Ferguson TKO win", "UFC 238 bonuses: Tony Ferguson, 'Cowboy' Cerrone get a clear 'Fight of Night' winner", "Video: Khabib Nurmagomedov announces he's out of UFC 249 reaction", "Dana White says UFC 249 will not happen April 18", "REVISED UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje Fight Card | MMAWeekly.com", "UFC 249 Results: Justin Gaethje Wears Down Tony Ferguson, Wins Belt", "UFC 249 Bonuses! [26] In the process, Hallman handed Hughes his first professional defeat. Gracie took all the time he could before Hughes helped him up and then dropped him with a second leg kick. [139] Hughes and his wife have two daughters together. Kamaru obviously has the advantage in championship experience, strength and wrestling. I am lower than the Yahoo! [55][56], Ferguson faced Anthony Pettis on October 6, 2018, at UFC 229. The kick came seemingly out of nowhere, a blur of movement that put the top pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC to the canvas for his first ever loss in the promotion. Talk about getting a leg up on the competition! Penn at the post-fight interview.[119]. [93][94] In 2011, Hughes appeared as guest coach during The Ultimate Fighter 13 season for friend and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar.[95]. Edwards challenged me to finish a round of 60 body kicksalternating 10 kicks with the right and left legs on a pad until I finishedand immediately land 10 solid high head kicks without taking any rest, all in under a minute. [112] After the fight Hughes said, "I think I have a few more fights left in me. For Sterling, he will be searching for his third successful title defense. I didn't expect that but I also think that had nothing to do with the outcome of the fight. [145] On September 19, 2019, news surfaced that Hughes sued Norfolk Southern Railway and several of its employees for the 2017 train crash. He'd found himself with a chance to make the defining move of his career in that precarious state and powered through the pain to become the UFC Welterweight Champion on the back of one of the most exciting knockouts in recent fight sports history. Ferguson was a three-sport athlete at Muskegon Catholic Central High School in American football, baseball, and wrestling. The fight quickly went to the ground, with Trigg ground-and-pounding Hughes, then attempting a rear naked choke. Are you ready for the Jazz's current centers based on their official depth chart? Hughes stated that he felt his arm pop and realized he would never tap, so instead of breaking his arm, opted to seek a different position . Hughes fought Thiago Alves at UFC 85: Bedlam on June 7, 2008. I'm happy to beat a good Brazilian with a wrestling move.[116]. Now, before labeling me a loon for comparing him to Clarke, hear me out. After Derrick White was sent to Boston at the trade deadline, it opened up even more room for Jones to produce. By the time we made it to the head kick, I was swinging my leg and spinning all the way around, pointing my toes in the direction I needed my body to go. [49], Hughes kept the title until UFC 46: Supernatural,[50] when he was submitted by Hawaiian Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist B.J. He also received the Knockout of the Night bonus. Aside from the fact that he hasn't played in an NBA game in nearly two-and-a-half years, Wall wasn't particularly good from a fantasy perspective during his last healthy stint with the Houston Rockets either. [23] After UFC 176 was cancelled, Castillo/Ferguson was rescheduled and took place on August 30, 2014, at UFC 177. [48] The choke earned Hughes the Tapout of the Night Submission Award. [67], Hughes defeated Riggs in the first round by submission via kimura from the half-guard at 3:28. [citation needed], Ferguson was expected to face Danny Castillo on August 2, 2014, at UFC 176. I remember watching Matt Hughes slamming people through the floor. As a result, we should expect his numbers to decline. See how he mixed Saturday morning cartoons, Stranger Things, and their MTG crossovers into one great Commander deck. [41] for which Pereira was ineligible as he missed weight, which meant Pereira forfeited 30% of his purse, as well as his $50,000 share of the FOTN award[42], Pereira's third UFC opponent was Diego Sanchez whom he faced at UFC Fight Night 167 on 15 February 2020. Back in 2020, Henry Cejudo walked away from the UFC. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by Crazy Librarian, Nov 26, 2022. Of course not. Much like the aforementioned Utah Jazz, the San Antonio Spurs have a similar goal this season: to finish with the worst record imaginable in order to draft prodigy Victor Wembanyama number one overall next summer. At UFC 60: Hughes vs. Gracie,[70] on May 27, 2006, Hughes defeated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend and UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie in a non-title, catch-weight bout by TKO (strikes) at 4:39 of the first round. He did exactly what we expected. Does he have nothing better to do with his time?" [108] On January 9, 2009, Hughes confirmed on his blog that UFC 98 would likely be the day he and Serra met in the Octagon. Fight of the Night. [4], On June 16, 2017, Hughes was hospitalized with a serious head injury after a train struck the passenger side of his truck at a rail crossing near his home in Montgomery County, Illinois. [13], Ferguson then faced MMA veteran Yves Edwards at the Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale. [52], Pereira fought Andr Fialho on 22 January 2022 at UFC 270. His current Yahoo! But if you're familiar with fighting, you'd recognize that it was a textbook high kick, set up by Edwards' canny gamesmanship leading up to that brief moment of explosion. [28], Pereira was scheduled to make his second SBC Middlweight title defense against Duko Todorovi at SBC 19 on 1 December 2018. ). The fight was stopped after the first round after Riley said he had a broken jaw, resulting in a TKO victory for Ferguson. [132][133] The show is closely related to the Texas Trophy Hunters Association. It is the largest MMA promotion company in the world as of 2011. This should be a tremendous fight whenever its finalized and takes place. [7] As of November 14, 2022, he is #15 in the UFC lightweight rankings. Just look at what he was able to do last year at Auburn: So, yeah. 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[78] In March 2019, Cristina filed a restraining order against Tony, alleging uncharacteristic behavior such as severe paranoia, not sleeping for days, tearing apart their home fireplace, and believing that a tracking chip was inserted into his leg during reconstructive knee surgery. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion.Ferguson debuted in 2008, and has been with the UFC since he won The Ultimate Fighter 13 in 2011. [69] He lost the fight via unanimous decision after being controlled on the ground for most of the fight. [49] Obviously disappointed at the time, St. Pierre admitted afterward that he had lost before he ever stepped into the Octagon. With that being the case, would it really be surprising to see the Clippers ease him into game action after the long layoff and multiple knee injuries? [1] In 2008, Hughes published his autobiography, Made in America, which made the New York Times bestseller list. We haven't even begun training camp. Immediately after the Alves fight, Hughes stated that he had "one more fight" left in him, and that he wanted to fight Matt Serra. He also did a stint at Muskegon Community College. After taking a few years off, hes ready to jump back in. [53] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [45][46], Ferguson fought former champion Rafael dos Anjos on November 5, 2016, at the Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale. Ferguson debuted in 2008, and has been with the UFC since he won The Ultimate Fighter 13 in 2011. Let's get right into it. Some people have asked why I raised his hand at the end. The champ is targeting a summer return against Edwards, whom UFC president Dana White officially declared as the No. [9] He was also regarded by many analysts and several media outlets as one of the greatest welterweight fighters of all time, as well as one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in the sport's history. The headline fight at UFC 145 was a UFC Light Heavyweight Championship contest between champion Jon Jones and challenger Rashad Evans.Jones and Evans are former teammates at Jackson's MMA, under the tutelage of coach Greg Jackson. [23] The fight was Pereira's South Korean debut. [98] On November 23, however, Serra sustained a herniated disc in his lower back and informed UFC that he would not be able to compete for an indeterminate time. They were working with the Triumph Over Tragedy Foundation to determine next steps for care. [111] After the fight Hughes and Serra embraced each other and ended their feud. After all, a healthy Clippers team is built to contend for championships. Believe it or not, Holmes finished the 2020 season as the 33rd best player in per-game value and the 30th best player in overall value. It's important to note, however, that a decline in usage should typically lead to increased efficiency. [81] Despite the injury, Penn congratulated Hughes, calling him a great fighter and saying he deserved the victory.[81]. Kessler on the other hand is a Bonafide big man. This page was last edited on 10 November 2022, at 17:05. His skillset should fit in nicely alongside Kawhi Leonard and Paul George and we all know he doesn't need a ton of playing time to produce fantasy-friendly numbers. [110] In the second round, Hughes controlled his opponent on the ground with his wrestling skills. If Edwards could last though nearly five rounds of punishment from the world's top fighter before throwing a textbook high kick for the win, I could push through my discomfort to learn the technique myself. [86] However, Hughes stated in the post-fight interview that the second kick mainly affected his legs, rather than his groin. [125], I'm not retiring. Pretty solid, right? WebMichel Pereira (born 6 October 1993) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing as a Welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.A professional competitor since 2011, he formerly competed for 300 Sparta, Akhmat Fight Club, Serbian Battle Championship, Jungle Fight, Xtreme Fighting Championships and Road Fighting Hughes got double underhooks and managed to take Gracie down briefly. UFC Champ Leon Edwards Teaches His High Kick, Watch Martins Licis Train With Lifter Rauno Geinla, Edwards shocked the fight world with the knockout. Brett Williams, a fitness editor at Men's Health, is a NASM-CPT certified trainer and former pro football player and tech reporter who splits his workout time between strength and conditioning training, martial arts, and running. Hughes made his mixed martial arts debut on January 1, 1998 at Joe Goytia's JKD Challenge. [120] Penn came out strong in the first few seconds of the opening round, catching one of Hughes's kicks and knocking him off balance with a counter hook. The Clippers were so impressed they even extended him for two years, $24 million back in May as a result. The technique remains the same as you move up the ladder to higher levels, with an emphasis on opening the hips to go higher. [36] He earned his third consecutive Performance of the Night bonus as well as a Fight of the Night bonus. "Sinc Rampage. But the man holding the pad, .css-16acfp5{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.125rem;text-decoration-color:#d2232e;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-16acfp5:hover{color:#000;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;background-color:yellow;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}Leon Edwards, knows exactly that feeling. Twitter @espnradio. Penn competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and in K-1.Penn was the first American Gold medalist of the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship.In mixed martial arts, Penn has competed in the Featherweight, I think Thiago came up with a good game plan.[106]. Like the first round, they stood up for a moment. One night, while working a bar shift, a patron noticed Ferguson's cauliflower ear and struck up a conversation about his wrestling background. [47] He won the fight by unanimous decision. Won the vacant SBC Welterweight Championship. Ferguson defeated Nijem by knockout in the first round to win a UFC contract. [68], Ferguson faced Charles Oliveira on December 12, 2020, at UFC 256. Pereira won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. MMA Junkie would pick this fight as their "Upset of the Year". Penn III (born December 13, 1978) is an American former professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Matthew Allen Hughes (born October 13, 1973)[4] is an American retired mixed martial artist with a background in wrestling. Leon Edwards, the UFC Welterweight champion, shares how to do the vicious high kick he used to knock out Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 for the title. [71] Before the stoppage, Gracie was caught in an armlock from the side mount position;[71] although Hughes appeared to have the submission in place, Gracie would not tap out. I really shouldn't be able to do that with somebody as talented as Royce. Hughes fought three times at Extreme Challenge 21, on October 17, 1998 defeating Victor Hunsaker via TKO and future UFC Middleweight Champion Dave Menne via unanimous decision. The aforementioned Zeller could definitely take some minutes away but playing him over Kessler serves the rebuilding Jazz zero purpose. Team Miller Finale, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. With the addition of Jalen Brunson and the emergence of Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Quentin Grimes, and Obi Toppin, Randle will have a tough time finding the elite usage (29.1%) he saw two seasons ago. [140] Matt and his twin brother were born on their father's birthday. Serra did not like the way Hughes criticized other contestants on the show and was disgusted when Hughes constantly picked on Georges St-Pierre during a lunch break and bragged about his submission victory. He followed up with a flurry of punches and elbows that forced McCarthy to stop the contest with 3:35 left in the round. ", "Dolo do promene, Luka Strezoski doiveo prvi poraz u karijeri na SBC15! [39] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [56] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[57]. Walker Kessler, Cody Zeller, Udoka Azubuike, and wait for it, Rudy Gay. A clean win over Henry Cejudo will really shut the haters up. Email ESPN Radio Shows [76] Ferguson lost the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the fourth round. Hughes made his promotional debut at UFC 22: There Can Be Only One Champion, on September 24, 1999, defeating Bulgarian Valeri Ignatov via unanimous decision after three rounds.[27]. [11], Following this Pereira fought with various promotions during which he lost a decision against Abubakar Vagaev,[12] Ismael de Jesus[13] and Kurbanjiang Tuluosibake,[14] while also netting wins against Stanley Barbosa by way of an arm triangle choke,[15] as well decisions against Renato Gomes and Cristiano Estela Rios. Team dos Santos. In 2011, Hughes became host of Outdoor Channel's Trophy Hunters TV. With a current ADP of 122 via Hashtagbasketball.com, Jones looks like the biggest steal in fantasy at the moment. In 2005, Hughes participated as a coach opposite Rich Franklin in the second season of the Spike TV reality television series, The Ultimate Fighter. [22] He won the fight by knockout in the first round. [110] The final round saw the former champions taking each other down and exchanging punches. @MMATristan is 13-6 and has won 8 of his last 9. [123] However, Sanchez missed the bout with an injury and was replaced by Josh Koscheck. Hes a former Gold Medalist in the Olympics. ", "Exclusive LEAKED clip of Tony Ferguson training camp t.co/TDvmcBBbQL", "Fact: There Has Been No Hard MMA Sparring In My Camps For Almost Three-Four Years. While I'm not predicting a top 30 season for Clarke, he certainly has the upside to achieve it. Pereira won the fight by a 41-second knockout. [19], After graduation Hughes continued wrestling at Eastern Illinois University, where he was a two-time NCAA Division I All-American placing eighth in 1996 and fifth in 1997 at 158lb. [24] Pereira was next scheduled to face Hea Jun Yang at Road FC 48. In a come-from-behind fight, Hughes was caught in a triangle choke by then-champion Carlos Newton, but he lifted Newton in the air and slammed him to the mat,[32] causing Newton to hit his head and lose consciousness just as Hughes was himself on the verge of blacking out from the choke. [67], I'm not disappointed. [38] Pereira missed weight by 2 pounds. 26 padziernika 1984 w Rio de Janeiro) brazylijski grappler i zawodnik mieszanych sztuk walki, mistrz Ultimate Fighting Championship wagi lekkiej z 2015 roku. [10][11][12][13], A long-time member of Miletich Fighting Systems, Hughes left the Miletich camp in late 2007 to start Team Hughes. I'm just going to tell the UFC to put me up on a shelf for a while, and we'll see what happens after that. [90] This was the first season where the coaches did not fight each other after the conclusion of the show, because Franklin and Hughes were champions in different weight divisions. 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Even though he hoisted up one less three-point attempt per game, his percentage dropped by more than 11%. [32][33], Ferguson was expected to face Khabib Nurmagomedov on December 11, 2015, at the Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale. Little did anyone know that Dillashaw had a serious shoulder injury heading into the bout. [17], His college career started at Southwestern Illinois College. Hughes agreed to head coach again for The Ultimate Fighter 6, alongside then-UFC Welterweight Champion, Matt Serra. He did it with uber efficiency, finishing with 50%/45%/85% shooting splits. After one minute of ground-and-pound onslaught, the contest was over as Sakurai had no answer for the champion. Post-fight Hughes hinted that the loss moved him one step closer to retirement. 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That, along with his high turnovers, ugly shooting splits, and injury history serves as too many risks for me to feel comfortable rostering him at his current cost. This means everything to me. He finished with an 8015 record for Eastern Illinois. Start with backgammon software download, play free or real money backgammon games, compete against thousands of players of different levels, enjoy special bonuses, daily tournaments, backgammon [57] He won the bout via corner stoppage after two rounds. Bennie Smith is throwing it back to the 80s! Outside of a crazy move, Jones remains the only true point guard on the Spurs roster heading into the season, and as the projected starter, he should easily see over 30 minutes a night. Don't have an account? He shot a career-low 40% from the field, 31% from three, and 75% from the charity stripe. [43] At the beginning of the third round, Sherk took Hughes down, while Hughes attempted a kimura from the bottom. Even if you cut his blocks in half, he would still find himself in elite territory. [30], Periera was scheduled to face Won Jun Choi at Road FC 051 XX on 15 December 2018, in a 190 lbs catchweight bout. Week 14, Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 14 - Ryan Tannehill, James Cook and Jameson Williams, Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 14: Jerry Jeudy, D.J. I was just a few days removed from running the New York City marathon, but any residual muscle soreness would have to be ignored to have the opportunity to learn from the best. [43][44] Ferguson won his second straight fight via D'Arce choke and was awarded another Fight of the Night bonus. [91][92] Despite the fact that after the preliminary round, Team Hughes's record was 26, both Mac Danzig and Tommy Speer of Team Hughes made it to the finals. I swung through the speed kicks, gathered myself, and then reached deep to strike high with precision and control. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022dwards-desire-revenge-biggest-money-fight-him, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. My money is that Sterling Cejudo would happen in Las Vegas on March 5th. Team dos Santos Finale, "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Mir vs. Duffee", "Brick by Brick - Building Tony Ferguson", "Interim UFC champ Tony Ferguson receives jiu-jitsu black belt from Eddie Bravo", "Grand Valley State University Student Life Sports - All Americans", "UFC Fighter Tony Ferguson: the Real Story! All aboard! Penn via rear naked choke at 4:39 of the first round,[51] in a fight he was heavily favored to win. I think it's great news for me. We already know that Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell are good bets to take steps forward this season, but what about Tre Jones? 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MY LEGS FELT heavy as I pushed though fatigue to pivot my hips around and through, over and over, swinging my limbs as hard as I could to kick the pad. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. [27] Although he won the fight by a read-naked choke submission, the result was later overturned into a no-contest, due to Periera missing weight. no video de hoje vamos ver a queda do segundo melhor meio da histria do mma perante o leon edwards. [26] Ferguson won the bout in the second round by submission. [47] After a tactical grappling match-up early on, Trigg fell victim to a standing rear naked choke at 3:45 of the first round. I mean the only thing I don't like about it is it's a three-round fight and I've trained for five rounds. [7], Pereira was born in Tucum, Par, Brazil. [28] Medeiros pulled out of the bout, citing injury, and was replaced by Gleison Tibau. [84], On November 18, 2006, at UFC 65: Bad Intentions, Georges St-Pierre defeated Hughes by TKO via strikes at 1:25 of round two, ending Hughes's title reign. Standing at 7-1 with a 7-4 wingspan, he's one of the most accomplished shot blockers to come out of college in years. [43] With the victory, he became the first man to defeat Sherk. [85] In the first round, Hughes sustained two unintentional kicks near the groin; after Hughes went down from the second kick, St-Pierre was given a warning by referee "Big" John McCarthy. 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He had regarded Hughes as his idol, not as someone he could beat. This was a huge fight for me. Penn would replace him in the title fight. [38][39], In his next title defense, Hughes fought Gil Castillo at UFC 40: Vendetta,[40] defeating the former Middleweight contender via TKO. [25] He won his next fight via submission due to strikes. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. Kamaru Usman makes his sixth defense of the welterweight championship this Saturday, headlining UFC 278 in the main event against Leon Edwards. [109], Hughes won the grudge match against Serra at UFC 98 via unanimous decision. However, his entire title reign has been bizarre and nothing has seemingly been clean about it. One of those is UFC 285 on March 5th which is expected to be headlined by Jon Jones taking on Francis Ngannou for the heavyweight title. At the beginning of July, it was announced that fellow Grizzlies' big man, Jaren Jackson Jr., would be out 4-6 months after undergoing surgery to repair a stress fracture in his foot. [84][85] Fellow fighters have regularly commented on these unorthodox routines, and other fighters such as Belal Muhammad have even parodied Ferguson's training videos on their own personal social media pages. Such as Jungle Fight and XFC. [114] Both of them seemed very comfortable fighting on their feet in the early going, with Gracie landing the cleaner and more effective punches and also landing a couple of kicks. consensus on the following players. [26] Pereira remained on the South Korean circuit for his next fight, being scheduled to fight Batmunkh Burenzorig at HEAT 43 on 17 September 2018. If you think the Grizzlies are going to rush him back, you're on crazy pills. [18] Pereira was scheduled to defend his SBC title against Laerte Costa at SBC 17 on 18 April 2018. He won the bout by triangle choke submission in the third round. Fighting on the prelims of XFC International 7, Pereira faced Geraldo Coelho. Backgammon Online. Masvidal has been competing professionally since 2003; he has also competed for Bellator, Strikeforce, Shark Fights, and World Victory Road. [127], In the UFC, Hughes frequently used the song "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams, Jr. as he made his entrance towards the Octagon. [121] The bout was ended at 21 seconds into the first round, with Hughes trilogy against Penn ending at 12. [19] He won the fight by a first-round rear naked choke submission. Catchweight (172 lb) bout; Pereira missed weight. While I do find myself suffering from significant boredom during the NBA offseason, I want to clarify one thing: It is NEVER too early to begin discussing fantasy hoops. [29] Ferguson won the fight by submission in the first round which also earned him a Performance of the Night bonus. Thats called blah, blah, blah, Masvidal told MMA Junkie in Spanish. Hughes lost to Alves by TKO at 1:02 of the second round. Below is the first installment of my Top 150 9-Category draft rankings for the 2022-2023 fantasy basketball season. ADP of 83 and 7th round value seems a bit too rich at the moment when guys like Ben Simmons, Franz Wagner, and Devin Vassell remain on the board. Actually I didn't, he raised mine. [55], Hughes regained the vacant welterweight title by submitting Canadian contender Georges St-Pierre via armbar in the final second of the first round at UFC 50: The War of '04. Their rivalry stemmed from the time when Serra was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter and Hughes was guest coach. While I don't believe Randle will finish 127 in value this season, ranking him inside the top 70 is a bold strategy. [122], Hughes was expected to face Diego Sanchez on September 24, 2011 at UFC 135: Jones vs. [49], Hughes's next fight took place at UFC 56: Full Force, where he was scheduled to fight Judo practitioner Karo Parisyan. [105] He stated in his blog: Thiago came in big, some people told me that he looked bigger than me in the octagon. He returned to the promotion at UFC 26: Ultimate Field of Dreams, where he defeated Marcelo Aguiar via TKO, throwing some elbows which cut Aguiar and forced the doctor to end the match. He was visibly different in the third round, appearing exhausted and missing punches he was landing earlier. [39] On April 5, Ferguson pulled out of the bout due to a lung issue. Today, we take a look at the youngest champions in UFC history to ever [16] Hughes has two siblings, a sister and his twin brother, Mark. Over the final three years of high school, he totaled 131 wins against only 2 losses, both during his sophomore year (sophomore 432; junior 430; senior 45-0). [47] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Usman congratulated Edwards in the second tweet. Hughes placed fifth in the nation at 158lb. All that to say, Hield should start to begin the year and should flirt with 30 minutes a night. [55] He won the fight via split decision. With various techniques such as wheel kicks and flying knees, Michel earned a victory through a unanimous decision. Usman is a betting favorite in the rematch, Dana White's Contender Series; and more exclusive MMA content. We knew what he was planning to do. In his first title defense, he took on former champ Petr Yan and edged him out by split decision. Pettis' longtime cornerman and coach, Duke Roufus, informed the referee that he would not continue after suffering a broken hand. In the second round St-Pierre ended the fight with a head kick which stunned Hughes and knocked him to the mat. [28] The stoppage came at 4:34 of the first round. [40] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Darrell Horcher. [99] Despite his best efforts, Hughes was unable to mount a serious offense on St-Pierre, who easily avoided Hughes's takedown attempts, while taking Hughes down at will and using Hughes's own ground-and-pound style against him. [99][100] As a replacement for the title match, the UFC quickly signed a rubber match between Hughes and St-Pierre that would also be for the Interim UFC Welterweight Championship. [33] Hughes was in trouble at the beginning of the bout as St-Pierre unloaded a spinning back kick into his ribs. WebMatthew Allen Hughes (born October 13, 1973) is an American retired mixed martial artist with a background in wrestling.Widely considered among the greatest fighters in the history of MMA, he is a former two-time UFC Welterweight Champion, UFC Hall of Fame inductee, and NJCAA Hall of Fame inductee. I was really surprised. [50] Prior to the weigh-ins for the event, Nurmagomedov was hospitalized due to the ill effects of his weight cut, and the bout was cancelled yet again. 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[86] Ferguson has written on his Twitter account that he eschews sparring in training as he "finds it limits my creativity" when fighting. Following college, Ferguson moved back to California to be closer to his extended family, working in marketing and sales during the day and picking up shifts as a bartender at night. [5] During his tenures in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Hughes put together two separate six-fight winning streaks, defeated all the available opposition in the welterweight division, and defended the belt a then-record seven times. These include using a wing chun dummy[83] smacking his arms and legs against metal poles to build bone strength, throwing baseballs off a pitcher's mound to build power for right-hand punches, swinging a hammer while balanced on a gym ball, and somersault jumps over tall stacks of gym mats. The Foundation, of which Hughes was a board member for five years, provides care for families with brain and spinal cord injuries. He holds the I over-trained for the fight. He is projected to start, but unlike his time in Houston, there are quality options behind him in Reggie Jackson and Terance Mann. [62][63][64] He was awarded the Tapout of the Night for the third time in his career. [8], Ferguson was born in Oxnard, California, on February 12, 1984, but grew up mainly in Muskegon, Michigan. Not to mention a healthy T.J. McConnell and newly acquired Aaron Nesmith remain on the roster. He next faced Ryan McGillivray in the quarterfinals and won by a TKO in the first round. He looked too strong for Sakurai. After carefully analyzing every offseason report, trade, free agency signing, and summer league performance to date, these rankings should at least give you a glimpse into how I view the current fantasy basketball landscape. Without a doubt that would have moved him up a few spots in the total value rankings. She also has a son from a previous relationship. Lastly, his assists dropped from 6.0 in 2021 down to 5.1 in 2022. St-Pierre then followed up with strikes on his stunned opponent. 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After finishing inside the top 20 during the 2021 season, he regressed mightily and finished 101 in total value and 127 in per-game value. Sterling is the UFC champion and he deserves to be called that. Hughes opened the second round with a quick takedown, moving up to side-control and then landed an elbow that cut Lytle. [42] Chiesa pulled out of the fight on June 27, citing injury, and was replaced by promotional newcomer Lando Vannata. 21 on the New York Times bestseller list. 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