Wellington Turman
Fofao
Brazil
Main card fight canceled
Wellington Turman will no longer fight Islam Dulatov (illness) Saturday after his opponent was forced to withdraw due to an illness, according to UFC News.
ANALYSIS
The fight was scheduled for Saturday's main card, but with the cancellation coming on the day of the fight, Turman will be removed from the event entirely without a replacement. The matchup was set to be Turman's first fight in over two and a half years. However, the welterweight's return to the Octagon will have to wait, and there's no indication as to whether the bout will be rescheduled for a later event.
The fight was scheduled for Saturday's main card, but with the cancellation coming on the day of the fight, Turman will be removed from the event entirely without a replacement. The matchup was set to be Turman's first fight in over two and a half years. However, the welterweight's return to the Octagon will have to wait, and there's no indication as to whether the bout will be rescheduled for a later event.
Fight Log
Loading Fight Log...
More Fantasy News
One more fight scheduled
Turman will compete against Islam Dulatov in a welterweight fight at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, according to the UFC's announcement Monday.
ANALYSIS
It has been nearly three years since Turman last fought in the UFC, but he will get one more shot with the promotion despite a three-fight losing streak that began back in 2022. In the latest of the three bouts, Jared Gooden submitted Turman with a rear-naked choke.
It has been nearly three years since Turman last fought in the UFC, but he will get one more shot with the promotion despite a three-fight losing streak that began back in 2022. In the latest of the three bouts, Jared Gooden submitted Turman with a rear-naked choke.
Losing streak hits three
Turman lost to Jared Gooden via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:11 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Austin, Texas.
ANALYSIS
It's a third straight defeat for Turman and one that seems likely to end his time with the company. The Brazilian, who entered as a -205 favorite, was up a round against Gooden and seemingly in full control, at which point one big left hand put him on wobbly legs. Gooden took full advantage, eventually taking his back and choking him out. Turman is not without talent, but he's never been able to get on any sort of run during his time with the UFC, as evidenced by his 2-5 record in his past seven fights dating back to August 2020.
It's a third straight defeat for Turman and one that seems likely to end his time with the company. The Brazilian, who entered as a -205 favorite, was up a round against Gooden and seemingly in full control, at which point one big left hand put him on wobbly legs. Gooden took full advantage, eventually taking his back and choking him out. Turman is not without talent, but he's never been able to get on any sort of run during his time with the UFC, as evidenced by his 2-5 record in his past seven fights dating back to August 2020.
Scheduled against Gooden
Turman will compete against Jared Gooden in a welterweight fight at UFC Austin on Dec. 2, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Turman will give it another go at welterweight despite losing his class debut to Randy Brown at UFC on ABC 5. Gooden missed the welterweight limit for his previous fight and still ultimately lost to Carlston Harris.
Turman will give it another go at welterweight despite losing his class debut to Randy Brown at UFC on ABC 5. Gooden missed the welterweight limit for his previous fight and still ultimately lost to Carlston Harris.
Falls in welterweight debut
Turman lost to Randy Brown via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC on ABC 5 on Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida.
ANALYSIS
Having spent his entire UFC run at middleweight up to this point, Turman dropped down to 170 pounds to face Brown, with the idea being he could hopefully use his size to dominate smaller opponents. That's fine, in theory, except for the fact he was going up against an opponent here that would be a big 185-pounder. Turman spent the vast majority of the first ten minutes being out-muscled by Brown in tight. The rounds were close, but Turman gave up a takedown late in each frame, providing a poor visual for the judges. He managed to create some separation and do some damage on the feet in Round 3, but the fight was already over. Expect the Brazilian to remain at welterweight for the foreseeable future.
Having spent his entire UFC run at middleweight up to this point, Turman dropped down to 170 pounds to face Brown, with the idea being he could hopefully use his size to dominate smaller opponents. That's fine, in theory, except for the fact he was going up against an opponent here that would be a big 185-pounder. Turman spent the vast majority of the first ten minutes being out-muscled by Brown in tight. The rounds were close, but Turman gave up a takedown late in each frame, providing a poor visual for the judges. He managed to create some separation and do some damage on the feet in Round 3, but the fight was already over. Expect the Brazilian to remain at welterweight for the foreseeable future.
Will fight Brown
Turman will take on Randy Brown in a welterweight match at a UFC event in Jacksonville on June 24, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Turman, just like his opponent Brown, is coming off a loss in his last UFC fight. The 26-year old fighter loss via unanimous decision to Andre Petrowski back in November. Now, his opponent has age on him but not necessarily experience; Turman's pro MMA record is 18-6 while Brown's checks in at 16-5.
Turman, just like his opponent Brown, is coming off a loss in his last UFC fight. The 26-year old fighter loss via unanimous decision to Andre Petrowski back in November. Now, his opponent has age on him but not necessarily experience; Turman's pro MMA record is 18-6 while Brown's checks in at 16-5.