39+ min ago  (1084+ words) Bryce Mitchell turned a rare UFC twister submission, Arkansas farm life and a highly individual public persona into one of the most recognisable profiles in modern MMA. Known as "Thug Nasty, Mitchell has built his career through grappling, self-sufficiency and…...

2+ hour, 13+ min ago  (907+ words) Edmen Shahbazyan entered the UFC as one of the youngest Middleweight prospects on the roster and had already built a reputation for fast finishes before his 22nd birthday. His career has since taken a more complicated route, shaped by early attention,…...

5+ hour, 25+ min ago  (1220+ words) Brendan Allen has built one of the UFC Middleweight division's more durable careers by turning early setbacks into a long run of high-level activity. The Louisiana-raised fighter went from jiu-jitsu classes as a teenager to LFA championship experience, Dana White's…...

1+ day, 48+ min ago  (936+ words) Tom Nolan reached the UFC from Toowoomba, Queensland after leaving a rugby league path, moving for full-time training and rebuilding from an early Octagon setback. Known as "Big Train, he has become one of Australia's more distinctive Lightweight names through…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (983+ words) Priscila Cachoeira reached the UFC after escaping a period of addiction, rebuilding through Muay Thai and winning eight straight fights on the Brazilian regional scene. The Brazilian Women's Bantamweight is known as "Zombie Girl, a nickname linked to her habit…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1108+ words) Chelsea Chandler reached the UFC after building her career through Stockton fight culture, Muay Thai experience and a long run with Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Her route has not been a straight line, with college, Thailand, injuries, weight-class changes and public…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (1002+ words) Ariane Carnelossi turned a 12-fight winning run in Brazil into a UFC career built around pressure, persistence and long recoveries from difficult setbacks. Known as "Sorriso, the Brazilian Strawweight has had to manage injuries, time away from competition and unusual…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (1025+ words) Joanderson Brito has built his UFC career around movement, pressure and a long route out of northern Brazil. Known as "Tubar'o, the Brazilian Featherweight has gone from Santa Helena in Maranh'o to the UFC roster, carrying a nickname that came…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (1014+ words) Ketlen Souza became an Invicta FC Flyweight Champion before reaching the UFC, but her story starts well before title fights and international cards. The Manaus-born fighter has spoken openly about childhood hunger, selling truffles to fund training and choosing combat…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (963+ words) Belal Muhammad became the first UFC champion of Palestinian descent when he defeated Leon Edwards for the Welterweight title at UFC 304. His story is built around persistence, family identity, Chicago roots and a career path that has often required him…...