B. Fernandes (left), K. Harrison (center) and V. Nemkov (right) are highlights outside the UFC. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Despite being the great center of mixed martial arts, the UFC has seen other organizations such as Bellator, PFL and ONE Championship grow with athletes who, although they have not passed through Dana White's franchise, compete at the highest level.
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Thinking about it, the SUPER FIGHTS put together a list of ten names that are not necessarily present in Ultimate octagon competitions.
A. J. McKee
A. McKee is the Bellator featherweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
At 26, A. J. McKee is a 'raw product' of Bellator. The North American, who is the featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg), spent his career in the organization and remains undefeated in 18 fights. In his last performance, he finished Patrick Pitbull in the first round with a rear naked choke.
Vadim nemkov
V. Nemkov is the current Bellator light heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
the russian Vadim nemkov is still undefeated in the organization chaired by Scott Coker. Since his arrival in August 2017, there have been seven consecutive victories. The leader of the under-93kg group won the belt in August 2020 by knocking out Ryan bader No. Bellator 244. The 'pupil' of Fedor Emelianenko has a record of 15 positive results and two negative results.
Patrick Pitbull
P. Pitbull is a former Bellator champion. (Photo: Disclosure/Bellator)
In mixed martial arts since 2004, Patrick Pitbull He has a record of 32 triumphs and five setbacks as a professional. The Brazilian is a former featherweight (up to 65,7kg) and lightweight champion, before losing to A. J. McKee and relinquish the 70,3kg title, so that his brother would have the opportunity to 'wear' the belt.
Yaroslav amosov
Y. Amosov is Bellator middleweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Bellator middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), Yaroslav Amosov still doesn't know what defeat means in his career. A professional since 2012, Amosov now has a record of 26 triumphs in mixed martial arts and has one of the greatest unbeaten records today.
Juliana Velasquez
J. Velasquez with flyweight belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Juliana became flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg.) in Scott Coker's company in December 2020, by beating Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and, in an even fight against Denise Kielholtz, defended her title. Undefeated in professional MMA, Velasquez now has 12 consecutive victories in her record.
Bruno Cappelozza
B. Cappelozza after winning the PFL heavyweight GP final. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Newest millionaire in the 'square' after winning the prize of US$ 1 million (about R$ 5,5 million), Bruno Cappelozza is one of the big names in the PFL. The heavyweight knockout artist has a record of 13 victories – 13 of which are knockouts – and five setbacks in his career.
Bibiano Fernandes
B. Fernandes in victory for ONE FC. Photo: Disclosure/ONE Championship
Considered one of the great names in the history of ONE Championship, Bibiano Fernandes He has not performed since 2019. However, at 41 years old, his name continues to be relevant in the world of mixed martial arts. Manauara has a record of 24 wins and four defeats.
Adriano Moraes
A. Moraes (photo) retained the flyweight belt in the fight against D. Johnson. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
ONE fighter since 2013, Adriano Moraes has a record of 19 wins and three losses. Before the duel against Johnson, his last fight was in January 2019, when he won the rematch against Geje Eustáquio and regained the flyweight belt.
Kayla harrison
K. Harrison won two PFL titles. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Kayla harrison, 31 years old, has a 'perfect record' in MMA. Professional since 2018, he has 11 consecutive victories in his career. The American became known in martial arts after winning two Olympic gold medals, competing in judo. Her first came in 2012, in London and the second in Rio de Janeiro, in 2016. Free on the market, she has not yet decided which organization she will continue her career with.
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