Team Iridium's Jacoby, Lopes pocket Performance Bonuses at UFC Nashville

LAS VEGAS — Iridium Sports Agency clients Dustin "The Hanyak" Jacoby and Diego Lopes both earned $50,000 Performance Bonuses at UFC Nashville on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN.

Dustin needed just 82 seconds to finish Kennedy Nzechukwu by TKO in their light-heavyweight showdown, and Diego submitted Gavin Tucker in 98 seconds in their featherweight matchup.

With the victory – Dustin’s seventh in the UFC – he improved to 19-7-1. The former Cage Fury FC champ’s record now includes a pair of Performance Bonuses, 12 KOs and one submission.

Diego earned his first UFC victory Saturday with his submission win – the 12th submission of his career. Diego has now won Performance Bonuses in both of his UFC fights. The former LUX Fight League champ upped his overall record to 22-6 (eight KOs).

Fellow Iridium Sports Agency clients Kyler "The Matrix" Phillips and Sean "The Sniper" Woodson were also victorious in Nashville.

Kyler improved to 5-1 in the UFC with a unanimous decision victory over Raoni Barcelos in the bantamweight division. Kyler’s 11-2 record is comprised of four Performance Bonuses, five KOs and a pair of submissions.

Sean climbed to 4-1-1 in the UFC with his unanimous decision over Dennis Buzukja in featherweight action. With the win, Sean improved his overall record to 10-1-1 (three knockouts, one submission).

ABOUT IRIDIUM SPORTS AGENCY

Iridium Sports Agency is a full-service professional management firm for the world’s best combat sports athletes, including former UFC World Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno and many other athletes in the UFC’s Top 15 rankings. Founded in 2009 by attorney Jason House, Iridium represents more than 100 athletes in the UFC, Bellator and Professional Fighters League, as well as many of the world’s best wrestlers, including reigning Olympic Gold Medalist David Taylor. Iridium's world-wide team of industry-leading agents is devoted to assisting athletes in all aspects of their professional lives, and consistently setting new standards for sports management.

Team Iridium's Pinedo punches ticket to PFL final

LAS VEGAS — Iridium Sports Agency client Jesus "El Mudo" Pinedo punched his ticket to the Final of the Professional Fighters League Featherweight Playoffs on Friday in San Antonio, TX.

Jesus accomplished the feat with a second straight KO victory under the PFL banner, this time over the top-ranked Bubba Jenkins, in Friday’s Main Event. With the win – his 13th by KO – Jesus upped his record to 22-6-1. The two-time UFC vet also has four submissions on his resume.

Fellow Team Iridium fighters Billy Elekana and Lisa Mauldin were also victorious Friday. Billy and Lisa both improved to 2-0 under the PFL banner with victories over Chuck Campbell and Desiree Yanez, respectively.

Billy, following his unanimous decision win, is now 6-1 (two KOs, one submission). That’s now back-to-back stoppage wins for Lisa, who climbed to 6-3 (two submissions, one KO), with her tapout win.

ABOUT IRIDIUM SPORTS AGENCY

Iridium Sports Agency is a full-service professional management firm for the world’s best combat sports athletes, including former UFC World Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno and many other athletes in the UFC’s Top 15 rankings. Founded in 2009 by attorney Jason House, Iridium represents more than 100 athletes in the UFC, Bellator and Professional Fighters League, as well as many of the world’s best wrestlers, including reigning Olympic Gold Medalist David Taylor. Iridium's world-wide team of industry-leading agents is devoted to assisting athletes in all aspects of their professional lives, and consistently setting new standards for sports management.

Team Iridium Preview for PFL

LAS VEGAS — Seven Iridium Sports Agency clients will represent the agency in the Professional Fighters League cage on Friday in San Antonio, TX, including a pair of athletes in semifinal bouts in the Main Event and Co-Main Event slots.

Jesus "El Mudo" Pinedo looks for a second straight, first-round finish in his featherweight semifinal clash with Bubba Jenkins in the Main Event. Jesus, a two-time UFC vet, boasts a record of 21-6-1, including 12 knockouts and four submissions.

In the Co-Main Event, Ty “Big Medicine” Flores tries to climb to 3-0 under the PFL banner as he takes on Josh Silveira in their light-heavyweight semifinal. The former Unified MMA champ is 13-4 with four straight victories. His record includes three submissions and a pair of KOs.

Billy Elekana looks to improve to 6-1, and 2-0 for PFL, as he takes on Chuck Campbell in light-heavyweight action. His body of work includes a pair of KOs and a submission.

Lisa Mauldin looks to bring home her second straight stoppage victory in the PFL cage against Desiree Yanez in women's flyweight action. Mauldin is 5-3 (one KO, one submission).

Ali "The Silent Assassin" Omar eyes his second straight win for PFL against Thad Jean in the welterweight division. He is 5-2 (two KOs, one submission).

Carson "The Perfect Storm" Hardman and Anthony "Aquaman" Ivy meet in a must-see welterweight showdown. Carson is 12-3 on the strength of three straight stoppages heading into his PFL debut. His record includes eight knockouts and three submissions. Anthony has also won three straight entering his PFL debut. The two-time UFC vet's 11-7 record is comprised of six submissions and five KOs.

ABOUT IRIDIUM SPORTS AGENCY

Iridium Sports Agency is a full-service professional management firm for the world’s best combat sports athletes, including former UFC World Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno and many other athletes in the UFC’s Top 15 rankings. Founded in 2009 by attorney Jason House, Iridium represents more than 100 athletes in the UFC, Bellator and Professional Fighters League, as well as many of the world’s best wrestlers, including reigning Olympic Gold Medalist David Taylor. Iridium's world-wide team of industry-leading agents is devoted to assisting athletes in all aspects of their professional lives, and consistently setting new standards for sports management.