Constantinos Philippou
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Constantinos Philippou is a Cypriot mixed martial artist
. He is currently fighting for the Ultimate Fighting Championship
in the middleweight
division.
promotion. Although he lost his first fight, he subsequently amassed a record of 7 wins, 1 loss and 1 no contest within that promotion.
. However, he never made it as part of the cast to move into the house after losing to Joseph Henle via submission in the opening elimination bout.
Philippou got a second chance in the UFC after stepping in as a late replacement for Dan Miller
, who was moved up the card to face Nate Marquardt. He faced Nick Catone
at UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones
in a catchweight bout of 195 pounds. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Philippou was expected to face Rafael Natal
on August 6, 2011 at UFC 133
, replacing an injured Riki Fukuda
. However, an injury forced Alessio Sakara
out of his main card bout against Jorge Rivera
, and Philippou was pulled from his bout with Natal and named as Sakara's replacement. Philippou won the fight via split decision, earning his first UFC win.
Philippou is expected to face Jared Hamman
on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140
.
| Win
|align=center| 8-2 (1)
|
Jorge Rivera
| Decision (split)
| UFC 133
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 7–2 (1)
| Nick Catone
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 128
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Newark, New Jersey
, United States
| 195 lb Catchweight bout
|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–1 (1)
| Uriah Hall
| Decision (majority)
| Ring of Combat 34
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 4:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–1 (1)
| Aung La Nsang
| TKO (punches)
| Ring of Combat 33
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:11
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
| NC
|align=center| 5–1 (1)
| Marcus Finch
| NC (accidental kick to the groin)
| Ring of Combat 32
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:47
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–1
| Victor O'Donnell
| Decision (unanimous)
| Ring of Combat 26
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–1
| Aaron Meisner
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Ring of Combat 23
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:27
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–1
| John Doyle
| TKO (punches)
| Ring of Combat 22
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:05
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–1
| Brendan Barrett
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| Ring of Combat 21
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:29
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–1
| Tony Andreocci
| KO (punch)
| Ring of Combat 20
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:22
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 0–1
| Ricardo Romero
| Decision (split)
| Ring of Combat 19
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Atlantic City, 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...
. He is currently fighting 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...
in the middleweight
Middleweight (MMA)
The middleweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*UFC's & Strikeforce's middleweight division, which groups competitors within 171 to 185 lb...
division.
MMA career
Philippou made his professional MMA debut in May 2008 for the Ring of CombatRing of Combat
Ring of Combat is a US-based Mixed Martial Arts organization based in Atlantic City, NJ.. Several Ring of Combat events have aired on HDNet Fights, including ROC XVIII and ROC XXI.- History :...
promotion. Although he lost his first fight, he subsequently amassed a record of 7 wins, 1 loss and 1 no contest within that promotion.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Philippou first made his appearance in the UFC on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team OrtizThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz was the eleventh installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship -produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter. The show began taping in early 2010 and premiered on Spike on March 31, 2010...
. However, he never made it as part of the cast to move into the house after losing to Joseph Henle via submission in the opening elimination bout.
Philippou got a second chance in the UFC after stepping in as a late replacement for Dan Miller
Dan Miller (fighter)
Daniel James Miller is an American Middleweight mixed martial artist signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the older brother of fellow MMA fighter Jim Miller.-Martial arts background:...
, who was moved up the card to face Nate Marquardt. He faced Nick Catone
Nick Catone
Nicholas Catone is an American mixed martial artist. Catone currently fights for Ultimate Fighting Championship in their middleweight division.-Mixed martial arts:...
at UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones
UFC 128
UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 19, 2011, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.-Background:...
in a catchweight bout of 195 pounds. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Philippou was expected to face Rafael Natal
Rafael Natal
Not to be confused with Rafael NadalRafael Natal is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division...
on August 6, 2011 at UFC 133
UFC 133
UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 6, 2011 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.-Background:...
, replacing an injured Riki Fukuda
Riki Fukuda
Riki Fukuda is a Japanese mixed martial artist who currently fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship as a middleweight.-Early career:...
. However, an injury forced Alessio Sakara
Alessio Sakara
Alessio Sakara is an Italian mixed martial artist and boxer, who currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Middleweight Division. Sakara is also a Former World Junior Boxing Contender. He holds notable wins over Elvis Sinosic, Thales Leites, James Irvin.-Background:Sakara was born...
out of his main card bout against Jorge Rivera
Jorge Rivera
Jorge Rivera is a basketball player from San Juan, Puerto Rico. He plays in Puerto Rico on the BSN for the Santurce Crabbers and was a member of the 2004 Puerto Rican National Basketball Team that competed at the 2004 Athens Olympics.-References:...
, and Philippou was pulled from his bout with Natal and named as Sakara's replacement. Philippou won the fight via split decision, earning his first UFC win.
Philippou is expected to face Jared Hamman
Jared Hamman
Jared Hamman is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is known for being able to take mass amounts of punishment, UFC Commentator Joe Rogan has described Hamman as having a "rubber chin".-Biography:Prior to beginning his...
on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140
UFC 140
UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario.-Background:...
.
Mixed martial arts record
|-| Win
|align=center| 8-2 (1)
|
Jorge RiveraJorge Rivera (fighter)
Jorge Luis Rivera is an American mixed martial artist who was featured on The Ultimate Fighter 4. He holds victories over five former or future UFC title contenders; Travis Lutter, David Loiseau, Kendall Grove, Dennis Hallman and Nate Quarry.-Military career:19k Tank with A/1-70 Armor at Fort...
| Decision (split)
| UFC 133
UFC 133
UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 6, 2011 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Loss
|align=center| 7–2 (1)
|
Nick CatoneNick Catone
Nicholas Catone is an American mixed martial artist. Catone currently fights for Ultimate Fighting Championship in their middleweight division.-Mixed martial arts:...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 128
UFC 128
UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 19, 2011, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
, United States
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| 195 lb Catchweight bout
|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–1 (1)
|
Uriah Hall| Decision (majority)
| Ring of Combat 34
|
|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
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–1 (1)
|
Aung La Nsang| TKO (punches)
| Ring of Combat 33
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:11
|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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|-
| NC
|align=center| 5–1 (1)
|
Marcus Finch| NC (accidental kick to the groin)
| Ring of Combat 32
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:47
|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| 5–1
|
Victor O'Donnell| Decision (unanimous)
| Ring of Combat 26
|
|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| 4–1
|
Aaron Meisner| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Ring of Combat 23
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:27
|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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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 3–1
|
John Doyle| TKO (punches)
| Ring of Combat 22
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:05
|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
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 2–1
|
Brendan Barrett| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| Ring of Combat 21
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:29
|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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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 1–1
|
Tony Andreocci| KO (punch)
| Ring of Combat 20
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:22
|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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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Loss
|align=center| 0–1
|
Ricardo RomeroRicardo Romero (fighter)
Ricardo Romero is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He was a featured competitor on multiple occasions for the Ring of Combat promotion which featured on HDNet Fights and also competed for their Light Heavyweight title...
| Decision (split)
| Ring of Combat 19
|
|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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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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