MMA News and Articles by Joao Baptista - Page 4

UFC to Return to Sao Paulo for Fight Card on Sept. 22 With UFC 224 in Rio de Janeiro set to take place on Saturday, the Las Vegas-based promotion has already confirmed its next trip to Brazil.

Joao Baptista

May 08, 2018

Glory Veteran Aleksandro Pereira Signs to Compete on UFC’s Brazilian Contender Series Brazilian kickboxing champion Aleksandro Pereira will get an opportunity to earn a UFC contract this summer.

Joao Baptista

May 07, 2018

WEC, Pride Veteran Paulo Filho to Make MMA Return at Event in Kuwait on June 11 Brazilian veteran Paulo Filho will return to action for the first time in more than four years when he steps into the cage at an event in Kuwait...

Joao Baptista

May 07, 2018

Invicta FC Signs Undefeated Prospect Jessica Correa Delboni Undefeated strawweight Jessica Correa Delboni took another step towards her dream of competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The PRVT athlete has signed an exclusive deal to compete in the premier female promotion,...

Joao Baptista

Apr 13, 2018

Former Fedor, ‘Minotauro’ Foe Wagner ‘Zuluzinho’ to Fight for First Time Since 2010 Super heavyweight Wagner da Conceicao Martins, better known as Wagner “Zuluzinho,” will return to action for the first time in nearly eight years when he faces “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3” competitor...

Joao Baptista

Mar 12, 2018

Gilbert Burns Seeks Spot in Top 15, Aims for Finish of Olivier Aubin-Mercier at UFC on Fox 28 After competing just once last year, Gilbert Burns would like to fight four times in 2018 – which would fulfill the contract he signed following a second-round knockout of...

Joao Baptista

Feb 20, 2018

Cachoeira Coach: No Athlete Wants Corner to Throw in Towel During Fight Priscila Cachoeira’s coach has no regrets when it comes to his fighter’s bout against Valentina Shevchenko this past weekend.

Joao Baptista

Feb 05, 2018

Thiago Santos Seeks Top 6 Opponent After Fourth Straight TKO Win at UFC Fight Night 125 Following his second-round technical knockout victory over Anthony Smith at UFC Fight Night 125 — his fourth consecutive KO/TKO triumph in the Octagon —...

Joao Baptista

Feb 05, 2018

Amanda Ribas Claims Innocence Following USADA Suspension for Failed Drug Test Amanda Ribas on Wednesday received a two-year suspension from USADA due to a positive test for the banned substance ostarine in an...

Joao Baptista

Jan 11, 2018

Priscila Cachoeira: UFC Debut vs. Valentina Shevchenko Will Be ‘Realization of a Dream’ Priscila Cachoeira, one of the promising young talents on the Brazilian MMA scene, will take a major step in her career at the beginning of 2018.

Joao Baptista

Dec 13, 2017