Four Big KOs Highlight #TeamIridium's Weekend

LAS VEGAS — Four of #TeamIridium's most dangerous fighters lived up to their reputations with fast, jaw-dropping finishes on the weekend.

John "Sexi Mexi" Castaneda and Julian "Juicy J" Erosa both scored spectacular first-round TKO finishes at #UFCVegas19 in Las Vegas on Saturday. John earned his first UFC victory with a first-round TKO over 15-time UFC vet Eddie Wineland. Julian, meanwhile, has now scored two straight wins in the UFC following his 56-second, flying-knee victory over Nate Landwehr.

Also on Saturday, Shane "AAA" Mitchell further staked his claim as one of Australia's finest fighters with an emphatic KO victory over Kahn Sandy in his short-notice bout for Diamondback FC in Australia. Shane is now 12-4 with six wins in his past seven outings.

The day prior, on Friday, Steven "The Ninja" Nguyen went viral with a devastating 30-second knockout over Jorge Juarez on the main card of Legacy Fighting Alliance 100 in Park City, KS. Steven is now 7-1, with six of his wins coming by stoppage.

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Iridium Sports Agency is a full-service professional management firm. Founded in 2009 by attorney Jason House, Iridium represents more than 80 fighters in the UFC, Bellator and ProFightLeague. Iridium's team of agents is devoted to assisting athletes in all aspects of their professional lives.

#TeamIridium Killers Castaneda, Erosa, Rosa & Vanderaa Ready To Roll At #UFCVegas19

LAS VEGAS — Four of #TeamIridium's best and brightest are back in the UFC's Octagon at #UFCVegas19 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Dynamic bantamweight contender John "Sexi Mexi" Castaneda is hungry to make a statement and earn his first UFC victory against Eddie Wineland. A win will be John's 18th as a pro.

The always-dangerous Julian "Juicy J" Erosa goes for his second straight, and third overall, UFC victory against Nate Landwehr at 145 pounds. A win will be the 25th of Julian's impressive career.

Also at featherweight, Charles Rosa looks for his fifth overall, and second straight, UFC victory against Darrick Minner. Charles will improve to 14-4 with another win in the Octagon.

Last but certainly not least, standout heavyweight prospect Jared Vanderaa makes his highly anticipated UFC debut against Sergey Spivak. Jared will be 12-4 with a victory in Vegas.

ABOUT IRIDIUM SPORTS AGENCY

Iridium Sports Agency is a full-service professional management firm. Founded in 2009 by attorney Jason House, Iridium represents more than 80 fighters in the UFC, Bellator and ProFightLeague. Iridium's team of agents is devoted to assisting athletes in all aspects of their professional lives.

Four Of Team Iridium's Finest Take Center Stage At #UFCFightIsland8 On Wednesday

LAS VEGAS — Team Iridium is coming into #UFCFightIsland8 guns blazing. Four of The Darkside's finest are hungry to showcase their skills and kick off 2021 with a bang on Wednesday's UFC card.

Heavy-handed flyweight beast Tyson Nam guns for his third straight KO victory when he fights Matt Schnell. A win will be the 21st of the hard-hitting Hawaiian contender's career.

Top prospect Jerome "The Renegade" Rivera hunts for his first UFC victory against Francisco Figueiredo. The dynamic New Mexico bantamweight brings a 10-3 record into his midweek battle.

Bantamweight standout Ricky Simon continues to establish himself as one of the most promising young fighters in the game when he fights Gaetano Pirrello. A win on fight night will be the powerful Pacific Northwesterner's fifth in the UFC.

Last but certainly not least, Ike "Hurricane" Villanueva is hungry to put on another inspiring effort in the Octagon and earn an impressive win in the UFC. The Texas light-heavyweight is the proud owner of 16 wins as a pro, and he's hungry to add to his resume on Fight Island.

ABOUT IRIDIUM SPORTS AGENCY

Iridium Sports Agency is a full-service professional management firm. Founded in 2009 by attorney Jason House, Iridium represents more than 80 fighters in the UFC, Bellator and ProFightLeague. Iridium's team of agents is devoted to assisting athletes in all aspects of their professional lives.