Charlie Brenneman
Encyclopedia
Charles "Charlie" Brenneman (born February 9, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist
, who competes as a welterweight
in the Ultimate Fighting Championship
. He is currently training at AMA Fight Club
and is currently ranked the #7 welterweight in the world by Sherdog
He was also the winner of the first season of the television show Pros vs Joes
.
, Pennsylvania
, the youngest of the four Brenneman children. Throughout his elementary and high school career he wrestled, laying the seeds which would later sprout as his enthusiasm and drive to win at MMA. Upon graduating from Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School in 1999, Brenneman attended Lock Haven University, where he continued wrestling and finished his collegiate wrestling
career with a Top-12 finish at Nationals.
Brenneman earned his B.A. in Secondary Education/Spanish from Lock Haven University, and returned to his hometown to teach Spanish at his former high school for three years, which is where his nickname 'the Spaniard' came from He continued his education, earning his Masters from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
in Sport Management. It was during the first season of the Pros vs Joes
game show when he first received national public attention. He was unexpectedly cast after submitting his application to participate in the reality game show, but he won the competition alongside his older brother Ben. Following his victory on the Pros vs. Joes show, Brenneman resigned from his high school teaching job to pursue a mixed martial arts fighting career.
event on January 25, 2008.
, Brenneman sustained a kick to the face that shattered his left orbital and forced him to undergo emergency surgery to repair the damage. Vertical and lateral plates were inserted into his face, and he eventually regained vision in his left eye. Brenneman made his comeback to competition on September 12, 2008, against John Howard
, but suffered the first loss of his career. Because of the defeat, the self-trained Brenneman decided to join the AMA Fight Club, and went on to win his next six bouts before being offered a contract for the Ultimate Fighting Championship
(UFC).
against Jason High
, whom he defeated by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28). In his next fight, Brenneman lost to Johny Hendricks
at UFC 117
via technical knockout in the second round.
Brenneman faced Amilcar Alves
on January 22, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 23. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Brenneman was scheduled to fight TJ Grant
at UFC on Versus 4, but Grant had to pull out due to illness and the fight was scrapped. However, just hours before the weigh-ins it was reported that Nate Marquardt did not receive medical clearance and had to pull out of his bout against Rick Story
. As a result, Brenneman fought Story in the evening's co-main event. Brenneman upset the favored Story, as Brenneman was able to out wrestle Story and control him on the ground while fending off multiple submission attempts in the third round in route to a unanimous decision victory. He later stated about his upset win, that he'd luckily been told about being Nate Marquardt's replacement for this fight earlier than Rick Story and was also training for his fight with Rick Story as well because of this, just incase he turned out to be the replacement, which he was.
Brenneman lost to Anthony Johnson
via first round TKO (head kick) on October 1, 2011 at UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson
.
| Loss
|align=center| 14-3
| Anthony Johnson
| TKO (head kick)
| UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:49
| Washington D.C., United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 14–2
| Rick Story
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 13–2
| Amilcar Alves
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC: Fight For The Troops 2
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Fort Hood, Texas
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 12–2
| Johny Hendricks
| TKO (punches)
| UFC 117
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 0:40
|Oakland, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–1
| Jason High
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Charlotte, North Carolina
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–1
| George Sheppard
| Submission (punches)
| VFL 23: Mason Dixon Showdown 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:55
|Greencastle, Pennsylvania
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–1
| Phillip Wyman
| TKO (punches)
| VFL 21: Broad Avenue Brawlers 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:39
|Altoona, Pennsylvania
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–1
| Mitch Whitesel
| Decision (unanimous)
| VFL 19: Broad Avenue Brawlers
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Altoona, Pennsylvania
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 8–1
| Chris Thomas
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| Iron Will Fighting Championship 1
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:17
|Johnstown, Pennsylvania
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–1
| Edward O'Daniel
| TKO (elbows)
| Extreme Challenge: The War at the Shore
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 4:22
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–1
| Yanish Dimitry
| TKO (punches)
| United States Fight League: War in the Woods 5
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:50
|Ledyard, Connecticut
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 5–1
| John Howard
| Decision (unanimous)
| Ring of Combat 21
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|Lost ROC Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–0
| Drew Puzon
| Decision (split)
| ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–0
| Mark Berrocal
| TKO (punches)
| ROC 17: Beast of the Northeast Finals
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:54
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|Won ROC Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–0
| Joseph Aviles
| Decision (unanimous)
| ROC 16: Beast of the Northeast Semi-Finals
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 4:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Jordan Damon
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| ROC 15: Beast of the Northeast Quarterfinals
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:20
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Marcello Olivera
| Decision (unanimous)
| Extreme Challenge 81
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|West Orange, New Jersey
, United States
|
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
, who competes as a welterweight
Welterweight (MMA)
The welterweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*The UFC's & Strikeforce's welterweight division, which groups competitors within 156 to 170 lb...
in the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
. He is currently training at AMA Fight Club
AMA Fight Club
AMA Fight Club Background Est.2004Founded byMike ConstantinoPrimary OwnersMike ConstantinoPrimary trainersMike Constantino Jaime Cruz Nick AvalosFighters Prominent Fighters...
and is currently ranked the #7 welterweight in the world by Sherdog
Sherdog
Sherdog is an American website devoted to the sport of mixed martial arts . The site is a member of the Crave Online network and provides MMA related content for ESPN.com.- History :...
He was also the winner of the first season of the television show Pros vs Joes
Pros vs Joes
Pros vs. Joes is an American physical reality game show that airs on Spike TV. The show features male amateur contestants matching themselves against professional athletes in a series of athletic feats related to the expertise sport of the Pro they are facing...
.
Biography
Brenneman was born to Charles and Marie Brenneman in HollidaysburgHollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Hollidaysburg is a borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, on the Juniata River, south of Altoona. It is the county seat of Blair County. It is part of the Altoona, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area and is one of the communities that comprises the Altoona Urban Area...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, the youngest of the four Brenneman children. Throughout his elementary and high school career he wrestled, laying the seeds which would later sprout as his enthusiasm and drive to win at MMA. Upon graduating from Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School in 1999, Brenneman attended Lock Haven University, where he continued wrestling and finished his collegiate wrestling
Collegiate wrestling
Collegiate wrestling, sometimes known in the United States as Folkstyle wrestling, is a style of amateur wrestling practised at the collegiate and university level in the United States. Collegiate wrestling emerged from the folk wrestling styles practised in the early history of the United States...
career with a Top-12 finish at Nationals.
Brenneman earned his B.A. in Secondary Education/Spanish from Lock Haven University, and returned to his hometown to teach Spanish at his former high school for three years, which is where his nickname 'the Spaniard' came from He continued his education, earning his Masters from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is one of the 14 state universities that compose the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education . It is commonly referred to as ESU by its students and members of the community...
in Sport Management. It was during the first season of the Pros vs Joes
Pros vs Joes
Pros vs. Joes is an American physical reality game show that airs on Spike TV. The show features male amateur contestants matching themselves against professional athletes in a series of athletic feats related to the expertise sport of the Pro they are facing...
game show when he first received national public attention. He was unexpectedly cast after submitting his application to participate in the reality game show, but he won the competition alongside his older brother Ben. Following his victory on the Pros vs. Joes show, Brenneman resigned from his high school teaching job to pursue a mixed martial arts fighting career.
Fighting career
During his amateur career, Brenneman compiled a 5–0 undefeated record. In an attempt to maintain his momentum, he quickly turned professional, debuting on July 28, 2007, against Marcello Olivera. Brenneman also earned a 5–0 record at the professional level through early 2008, with a notable split-decision victory over Drew Puzon at the ShoXCShoXC
ShoXC was a mixed martial arts series produced by the mixed martial arts organization EliteXC, Showtime and Proelite.com. The series was announced on July 11, 2007. The purpose of the show is to highlight up and coming MMA fighters....
event on January 25, 2008.
2008 injury and AMA Fight Club
During a sparring session with one-time UFC fighter Chris LiguoriChris Liguori
Chris "The Story" Liguori is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. Liguori trains under Renzo Gracie, and with UFC veteran Ricardo Almeida and stand out Lightweight Frank Edgar. He has formerly competed in EliteXC and Ultimate Fighting Championship. Currently, ...
, Brenneman sustained a kick to the face that shattered his left orbital and forced him to undergo emergency surgery to repair the damage. Vertical and lateral plates were inserted into his face, and he eventually regained vision in his left eye. Brenneman made his comeback to competition on September 12, 2008, against John Howard
John Howard
John Winston Howard AC, SSI, was the 25th Prime Minister of Australia, from 11 March 1996 to 3 December 2007. He was the second-longest serving Australian Prime Minister after Sir Robert Menzies....
, but suffered the first loss of his career. Because of the defeat, the self-trained Brenneman decided to join the AMA Fight Club, and went on to win his next six bouts before being offered a contract for the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
(UFC).
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Brenneman made his UFC debut on the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. GomiUFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 21 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 31, 2010 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina, This was the third time the UFC held an event in Charlotte, but the first since...
against Jason High
Jason High
Jason High is an American mixed martial artist. High has competed for organizations such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Strikeforce, Affliction, and DREAM...
, whom he defeated by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28). In his next fight, Brenneman lost to Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks is an American mixed martial artist and an accomplished former amateur wrestler. He currently fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Welterweight division...
at UFC 117
UFC 117
UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 7, 2010 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, United States.-Background:...
via technical knockout in the second round.
Brenneman faced Amilcar Alves
Amilcar Alves
Amilcar Alves is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He has fought as a welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship promotion.-Mixed martial arts career:...
on January 22, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 23. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Brenneman was scheduled to fight TJ Grant
TJ Grant
Timothy Jerome Grant is a Canadian mixed martial artist. He is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia...
at UFC on Versus 4, but Grant had to pull out due to illness and the fight was scrapped. However, just hours before the weigh-ins it was reported that Nate Marquardt did not receive medical clearance and had to pull out of his bout against Rick Story
Rick Story
Rick Story is an American mixed martial artist currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he fights as a welterweight. He holds notable victories over Thiago Alves, Johny Hendricks and Jake Ellenberger.-Background:...
. As a result, Brenneman fought Story in the evening's co-main event. Brenneman upset the favored Story, as Brenneman was able to out wrestle Story and control him on the ground while fending off multiple submission attempts in the third round in route to a unanimous decision victory. He later stated about his upset win, that he'd luckily been told about being Nate Marquardt's replacement for this fight earlier than Rick Story and was also training for his fight with Rick Story as well because of this, just incase he turned out to be the replacement, which he was.
Brenneman lost to Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson (fighter)
Anthony Kewoa Johnson is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Amateur wrestling:...
via first round TKO (head kick) on October 1, 2011 at UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson
UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson
UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C.-Background:...
.
Mixed martial arts record
|-| Loss
|align=center| 14-3
| Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson (fighter)
Anthony Kewoa Johnson is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Amateur wrestling:...
| TKO (head kick)
| UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson
UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson
UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 1, 2011 at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:49
| Washington D.C., United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 14–2
| Rick Story
Rick Story
Rick Story is an American mixed martial artist currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he fights as a welterweight. He holds notable victories over Thiago Alves, Johny Hendricks and Jake Ellenberger.-Background:...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 13–2
| Amilcar Alves
Amilcar Alves
Amilcar Alves is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He has fought as a welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship promotion.-Mixed martial arts career:...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC: Fight For The Troops 2
UFC: Fight For The Troops 2
UFC: Fight for the Troops 2, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 23, was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 22, 2011 at Fort Hood, near Killeen, Texas...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Fort Hood, Texas
Fort Hood, Texas
Fort Hood is a United States military post located outside of Killeen, Texas. The post is named after Confederate General John Bell Hood. It islocated halfway between Austin and Waco, about from each, within the U.S. state of Texas....
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 12–2
| Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks is an American mixed martial artist and an accomplished former amateur wrestler. He currently fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Welterweight division...
| TKO (punches)
| UFC 117
UFC 117
UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 7, 2010 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, United States.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 0:40
|Oakland, California
Oakland, California
Oakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–1
| Jason High
Jason High
Jason High is an American mixed martial artist. High has competed for organizations such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Strikeforce, Affliction, and DREAM...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 21 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 31, 2010 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina, This was the third time the UFC held an event in Charlotte, but the first since...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–1
| George Sheppard
| Submission (punches)
| VFL 23: Mason Dixon Showdown 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:55
|Greencastle, Pennsylvania
Greencastle, Pennsylvania
Greencastle is a borough in Franklin County in south-central Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,722 at the 2000 census.-History:...
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–1
| Phillip Wyman
| TKO (punches)
| VFL 21: Broad Avenue Brawlers 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:39
|Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, Pennsylvania
-History:A major railroad town, Altoona was founded by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1849 as the site for a shop complex. Altoona was incorporated as a borough on February 6, 1854, and as a city under legislation approved on April 3, 1867, and February 8, 1868...
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–1
| Mitch Whitesel
| Decision (unanimous)
| VFL 19: Broad Avenue Brawlers
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, Pennsylvania
-History:A major railroad town, Altoona was founded by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1849 as the site for a shop complex. Altoona was incorporated as a borough on February 6, 1854, and as a city under legislation approved on April 3, 1867, and February 8, 1868...
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 8–1
| Chris Thomas
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| Iron Will Fighting Championship 1
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:17
|Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Johnstown is a city in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States, west-southwest of Altoona, Pennsylvania and east of Pittsburgh. The population was 20,978 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Cambria County...
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–1
| Edward O'Daniel
| TKO (elbows)
| Extreme Challenge: The War at the Shore
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 4:22
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–1
| Yanish Dimitry
| TKO (punches)
| United States Fight League: War in the Woods 5
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:50
|Ledyard, Connecticut
Ledyard, Connecticut
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,687 people, 5,286 households, and 4,101 families residing in the town. The population density was 385.1 people per square mile . There were 5,486 housing units at an average density of 143.8 per square mile...
, United States
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|-
| Loss
|align=center| 5–1
| John Howard
John Howard (fighter)
John J. Howard is an American mixed martial artist, currently competing welterweight division.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:He made his first UFC debut on January 31, 2009 against Chris Wilson at UFC 94 winning by split decision....
| Decision (unanimous)
| Ring of Combat 21
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
|Lost ROC Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–0
| Drew Puzon
| Decision (split)
| ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–0
| Mark Berrocal
| TKO (punches)
| ROC 17: Beast of the Northeast Finals
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:54
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
|Won ROC Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–0
| Joseph Aviles
| Decision (unanimous)
| ROC 16: Beast of the Northeast Semi-Finals
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 4:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Jordan Damon
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| ROC 15: Beast of the Northeast Quarterfinals
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:20
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Marcello Olivera
| Decision (unanimous)
| Extreme Challenge 81
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|West Orange, New Jersey
West Orange, New Jersey
West Orange is a township in central Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 46,207...
, United States
|
See also
- Hybrid martial artsHybrid martial artsHybrid martial arts refer to martial arts or fighting systems that incorporate techniques and theories from several particular martial arts...
- Mixed Martial ArtsMixed martial artsMixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
(MMA) - Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting ChampionshipThe Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
(UFC) - AMA Fight ClubAMA Fight ClubAMA Fight Club Background Est.2004Founded byMike ConstantinoPrimary OwnersMike ConstantinoPrimary trainersMike Constantino Jaime Cruz Nick AvalosFighters Prominent Fighters...
(MMA)