Son of legendary fighter Rickson Gracie, the multiple time jiu-jitsu and grappling champion fought for the first time under MMA rules at Tuesday’s Real Fight Championship 1 in Tokyo, Japan, against fellow MMA newcomer Hyung Soo-Kim, and scored a 65-second armbar after pulling guard.
Also on the card, Roberto “Satoshi” de Souza, who recently battled to a draw with Jake Shields at Metamoris 5, improved to 2-0 in MMA with a rear-naked choke against Doo Jae Jeong. Satoshi’s older brother Marcos Souza was also victorious at Real Fight Championship, tapping Kenta Takagi with an armbar.
Longtime MMA veteran, and former UFC and PRIDE fighter, Daiju Takase also competed in the event, suffering a first-round knockout loss to Carlos Toyota.
Son of legendary fighter Rickson Gracie, the multiple time jiu-jitsu and grappling champion fought for the first time under MMA rules at Tuesday’s Real Fight Championship 1 in Tokyo, Japan, against fellow MMA newcomer Hyung Soo-Kim, and scored a 65-second armbar after pulling guard.
Also on the card, Roberto “Satoshi” de Souza, who recently battled to a draw with Jake Shields at Metamoris 5, improved to 2-0 in MMA with a rear-naked choke against Doo Jae Jeong. Satoshi’s older brother Marcos Souza was also victorious at Real Fight Championship, tapping Kenta Takagi with an armbar.
Longtime MMA veteran, and former UFC and PRIDE fighter, Daiju Takase also competed in the event, suffering a first-round knockout loss to Carlos Toyota.
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — The new UFC interim heavyweight champion, Fabricio Werdum spoke to MMAFighting.com about his hero’s reception in Porto Alegre, broke down his second round knockout victory over Mark Hunt, his anticipated bout with Cain Velasquez, how he expect to beat the undisputed champion and much more.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — The new UFC interim heavyweight champion, Fabricio Werdum spoke to MMAFighting.com about his hero’s reception in Porto Alegre, broke down his second round knockout victory over Mark Hunt, his anticipated bout with Cain Velasquez, how he expect to beat the undisputed champion and much more.
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Assuncao, who was hoping to fight for the UFC title after scoring seven straight wins as a bantamweight, but saw Cruz eventually taking his place against T.J. Dillashaw, won’t be able to return to the Octagon due to a broken ankle.
I am devastated 2 inform that my title shot hopes will be even further delayed due 2 broken ankle suffered in training I am sorry once again
Assuncao, who was hoping to fight for the UFC title after scoring seven straight wins as a bantamweight, but saw Cruz eventually taking his place against T.J. Dillashaw, won’t be able to return to the Octagon due to a broken ankle.
I am devastated 2 inform that my title shot hopes will be even further delayed due 2 broken ankle suffered in training I am sorry once again
The former UFC bantamweight champion, who was sidelined for years after suffering consecutive knee injuries, has now suffered an ACL injury in his right knee.
“It is with great sadness to report I have experienced another ACL injury,” Cruz posted on his Facebook page. “This time it’s in the right knee, opposite side of my first and second ACL injuries.”
Cruz, who lost his UFC title due to consecutive injuries, knocked Takeya Mizugaki out in 61 seconds in his return to the Octagon at UFC 178, earning a shot at 135-pound champion T.J. Dillashaw with the victory. However, he won’t be ready to face him any time soon.
“Leading up to my last fight in September and after, I have practiced a very careful and methodical training and diet regime to keep my body healthy. Unfortunately, this is beyond my understanding and control,” he continued. “I don’t have a timetable for my return but trust and know I will pour my heart and soul into returning to the Octagon.
“I want to thank the UFC, my fans and my sponsors ahead of time for your support and prayers. I appreciate you more than you could understand. I don’t have any other facts to share right now. I, along with my camp, respectfully request privacy at this difficult time. Thank you.”
The UFC has yet to announce who will be the next fighter to challenge Dillashaw for the UFC title.
The former UFC bantamweight champion, who was sidelined for years after suffering consecutive knee injuries, has now suffered an ACL injury in his right knee.
“It is with great sadness to report I have experienced another ACL injury,” Cruz posted on his Facebook page. “This time it’s in the right knee, opposite side of my first and second ACL injuries.”
Cruz, who lost his UFC title due to consecutive injuries, knocked Takeya Mizugaki out in 61 seconds in his return to the Octagon at UFC 178, earning a shot at 135-pound champion T.J. Dillashaw with the victory. However, he won’t be ready to face him any time soon.
“Leading up to my last fight in September and after, I have practiced a very careful and methodical training and diet regime to keep my body healthy. Unfortunately, this is beyond my understanding and control,” he continued. “I don’t have a timetable for my return but trust and know I will pour my heart and soul into returning to the Octagon.
“I want to thank the UFC, my fans and my sponsors ahead of time for your support and prayers. I appreciate you more than you could understand. I don’t have any other facts to share right now. I, along with my camp, respectfully request privacy at this difficult time. Thank you.”
The UFC has yet to announce who will be the next fighter to challenge Dillashaw for the UFC title.
Khabilov (17-2) competes for the first time after losing to former champion Ben Henderson in June, snapping a six-fight winning streak, while Martins (26-7) looks to improve to 3-1 under the UFC banner after a first-round knockout win over Juan Manuel Puig.
Also in the lightweight division, Josh Shockley tries to win his first UFC bout against Ivan Jorge. Shockley (11-3-1) was finished by Jason Saggo in his Octagon debut in July, while “Batman” (25-4) tries to get back on track after a decision loss to Rodrigo Damm in February.
The sixth bout announced for the Porto Alegre card is Cezar Ferreira (8-3) vs. Sam Alvey (24-6). The TUF Brazil middleweight winner returns after scoring a decision win over Andrew Craig in June. Alvey recently scored a first-round KO over Dylan Andrews in November.
Khabilov (17-2) competes for the first time after losing to former champion Ben Henderson in June, snapping a six-fight winning streak, while Martins (26-7) looks to improve to 3-1 under the UFC banner after a first-round knockout win over Juan Manuel Puig.
Also in the lightweight division, Josh Shockley tries to win his first UFC bout against Ivan Jorge. Shockley (11-3-1) was finished by Jason Saggo in his Octagon debut in July, while “Batman” (25-4) tries to get back on track after a decision loss to Rodrigo Damm in February.
The sixth bout announced for the Porto Alegre card is Cezar Ferreira (8-3) vs. Sam Alvey (24-6). The TUF Brazil middleweight winner returns after scoring a decision win over Andrew Craig in June. Alvey recently scored a first-round KO over Dylan Andrews in November.
C.B. Dollaway lasted 62 seconds against Lyoto Machida, and the vicious body kick landed by “The Dragon” can force “The Doberman” to be out six months.
The Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) announced Monday the list of UFC Fight Night 58 medical suspensions after the Saturday night event in Barueri, Brazil, and Dollaway is among three fighters that could be out six months.
Dollaway can return earlier if after getting his ribs checked. On Sunday morning, the middleweight fighter told MMAFighting.com he will do the exam in the United States, but his ribs were “just really sore at the moment.”
CABMMA medical director Dr. Marcio Tannure told MMAFighting.com that Dollaway probably didn’t suffer any fractures, but needs to confirm with an x-ray exam before getting cleared to train and fight again.
UFC Fight Night 58 took place Dec. 20, 2014 at the Jose Correa gymnasium in Barueri, Sao Paulo. A complete medical suspension list can be seen below.
Jake Collier: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact Vitor Miranda: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact Tim Means: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact Marcio Alexandre: Suspended 180 days pending clearance of left hand Ulka Sasaki: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact Leandro Issa: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact Hacran Dias: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact Darren Elkins: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact Renato Carneiro: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact Tom Ninimaki: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact Igor Pokrajac: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact Marcos Rogerio: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact Antonio dos Santos: Suspended 60 days; 45 days no contact Daniel Sarafian: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact Mike Rhodes: Suspended 180 days pending clearance of right hand Erick Silva: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact Rashid Magomedov: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact Elias Silverio: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact Patrick Cummins: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact Antonio Carlos Junior: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact Mitch Gagnon: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact Renan Barao: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact C.B. Dollaway: Suspended 180 days pending clearance of right rib Lyoto Machida: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact
C.B. Dollaway lasted 62 seconds against Lyoto Machida, and the vicious body kick landed by “The Dragon” can force “The Doberman” to be out six months.
The Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) announced Monday the list of UFC Fight Night 58 medical suspensions after the Saturday night event in Barueri, Brazil, and Dollaway is among three fighters that could be out six months.
Dollaway can return earlier if after getting his ribs checked. On Sunday morning, the middleweight fighter told MMAFighting.com he will do the exam in the United States, but his ribs were “just really sore at the moment.”
CABMMA medical director Dr. Marcio Tannure told MMAFighting.com that Dollaway probably didn’t suffer any fractures, but needs to confirm with an x-ray exam before getting cleared to train and fight again.
UFC Fight Night 58 took place Dec. 20, 2014 at the Jose Correa gymnasium in Barueri, Sao Paulo. A complete medical suspension list can be seen below.
Jake Collier: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact Vitor Miranda: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact Tim Means: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact Marcio Alexandre: Suspended 180 days pending clearance of left hand Ulka Sasaki: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact Leandro Issa: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact Hacran Dias: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact Darren Elkins: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact Renato Carneiro: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact Tom Ninimaki: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact Igor Pokrajac: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact Marcos Rogerio: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact Antonio dos Santos: Suspended 60 days; 45 days no contact Daniel Sarafian: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact Mike Rhodes: Suspended 180 days pending clearance of right hand Erick Silva: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact Rashid Magomedov: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact Elias Silverio: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact Patrick Cummins: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact Antonio Carlos Junior: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact Mitch Gagnon: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact Renan Barao: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact C.B. Dollaway: Suspended 180 days pending clearance of right rib Lyoto Machida: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact
