MMA News and Articles by Joao Baptista - Page 3

Imortal FC Announces Punishment for Flyweights Who Continued to Fight After Bout was Paused Edvaldo de Oliveira defeated former Pride Fighting Championships competitor Wagner da Conceicao Martins by corner stoppage at the end of the...

Joao Baptista

Jun 05, 2018

‘Shogun’ Rua Plans to Spend Entirety of Training Camp for Volkan Oezdemir in Brazil Currently on a three-bout winning streak, Mauricio Rua will return to the Octagon to face former light heavyweight title challenger Volkan Oezdemir at...

Joao Baptista

May 29, 2018

Eight-Time UFC Vet Hacran Dias to Headline Shooto Brazil 84 in Rio de Janeiro Hacran Dias will make his first mixed martial arts appearance since parting ways with the UFC last year when he headlines Shooto Brazil 84 on...

Joao Baptista

May 22, 2018

Alexandre Pantoja Relied on ‘Primitive Instincts’ in UFC Fight Night Chile Win vs. Brandon Moreno For the second time in his fighting career, Alexandre Pantoja was victorious against Brandon Moreno – only this time, it was official.

Joao Baptista

May 21, 2018

Two-Division Title Challenger Demian Maia Likely to Retire Upon Completion of Current UFC Deal UFC Fight Night 129 could mark the beginning of one mixed martial arts icon’s farewell tour.

Joao Baptista

May 15, 2018

UFC 224 Weigh-in Pictures Quick images from Friday's UFC 224 weigh-ins

Joao Baptista

May 12, 2018

Pictures: UFC 224 Open Workouts The headliners of UFC 224 worked out for the press to promote Saturday's pay-per-view card in Rio de Janeiro.

Joao Baptista

May 10, 2018

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