Jeremy Williams (MMA fighter)
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Jeremy Williams was an American
professional
mixed martial arts
(MMA) fighter. He most notably fought for the Southern California Condors
of the International Fight League
.
was also an instructor involved in developing Jeremy's fighting ability, but the jiujitsu taught by Chris would become Jeremy's most proficient fighting style. Jeremy competed in many jiujitsu circuits and became recognized amongst Southern California's grapplers in the late 90's. As a young professional fighter Jeremy competed King of the Cage
where he achieved victories over Yves Edwards
and Shannon Ritch
.
Jeremy opened APEX Jiujitsu, a school which taught kickboxing, wrestling, jiujitsu, and MMA in Lake Forest, CA at a gym called Cardio Fit. After two years his gym grew too large to sublet from Cardio Fit, so he moved to another location in Mission Viejo, CA.
After a brief layoff from fighting, Jeremy decided to return to the ring in 2007. Marco Ruas offered Jeremy the 185 pound spot on the Orange County Condors, a fight team in newly formed IFL. Jeremy won both of his matches in the IFL by way of triangle choke.
On May 5, 2007 in Laguna Niguel, California, Williams died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3898
On June 17, 2007 during the post match interview in the show UFC 72, Clay Guida paid tribute to his friend Jeremy Williams. Guida held a t-shirt with the name of Jeremy Williams on it. A later IFL Battleground episode included a tribute to Williams, with a fight bell ringing in a darkened arena. The episode also ran footage from Williams's memorial service mixed with tribute interviews and footage of Williams with his team. The IFL episode made no mention of the cause of death.
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mixed martial arts
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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...
(MMA) fighter. He most notably fought for the Southern California Condors
Southern California Condors
The Southern California Condors are an International Fight League team based in Orange County, California. Coached by MMA legend Marco Ruas, the Condors were one of four new teams established at the beginning of the 2007 season...
of the International Fight League
International Fight League
The International Fight League was an American mixed martial arts promotion billed as the world's first MMA league. It was founded on January 7, 2006 and closed on July 31, 2008...
.
Bio
Jeremy Williams began learning kickboxing in his early teens and practiced daily with best friend Marcus Jay Monaghan-Jones a semi pro at a young age. After approximately three years of kickboxing training his friend and training partner, Dino introduced Jeremy to grappling. According to Jeremy, after being beaten by Dino in a grappling match, he was determined to learn jiujitsu. Jeremy admitted that he was never very good at wrestling in highschool, but thanks to the help of his future coach Chris Brennan, Jeremy would eventually become a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu. Jeremy met Chris Brennan at age 17. Chris Brennan owned a martial arts school called the Next Generation Fight Academy and even opened his house to Jeremy for three years. Marco RuasMarco Ruas
Marco Antônio de Lima Ruas is a retired mixed martial arts fighter and instructor. Most notably, he was the UFC 7 Tournament Champion and is considered one of the earliest examples of the complete mixed martial artist, highly skilled in both striking and grappling.-Biography:Ruas is famous for...
was also an instructor involved in developing Jeremy's fighting ability, but the jiujitsu taught by Chris would become Jeremy's most proficient fighting style. Jeremy competed in many jiujitsu circuits and became recognized amongst Southern California's grapplers in the late 90's. As a young professional fighter Jeremy competed King of the Cage
King of the Cage
King of the Cage, also known as KOTC, is a mixed martial arts promotion based in Southern California, USA.-History:KOTC was founded in 1998 by Terry Trebilcock. KOTC features up and coming MMA stars as well as experienced combat fighters....
where he achieved victories over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards
|-| Win| align="center" | 41-17-1| Rafaello Oliveira| TKO | UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson| | align="center" | 2| align="center" | 2:44| Washington, D.C||-| Loss| align="center" | 40-17-1| Sam Stout| KO...
and Shannon Ritch
Shannon Ritch
Shannon Ritch is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter who currently competes in the welterweight division. As of June 2011 he has competed in 126 professional fights with 47 wins and 75 losses and 4 no contests. Ritch is one of the most known and experienced journeyman of mixed...
.
Jeremy opened APEX Jiujitsu, a school which taught kickboxing, wrestling, jiujitsu, and MMA in Lake Forest, CA at a gym called Cardio Fit. After two years his gym grew too large to sublet from Cardio Fit, so he moved to another location in Mission Viejo, CA.
After a brief layoff from fighting, Jeremy decided to return to the ring in 2007. Marco Ruas offered Jeremy the 185 pound spot on the Orange County Condors, a fight team in newly formed IFL. Jeremy won both of his matches in the IFL by way of triangle choke.
On May 5, 2007 in Laguna Niguel, California, Williams died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3898
On June 17, 2007 during the post match interview in the show UFC 72, Clay Guida paid tribute to his friend Jeremy Williams. Guida held a t-shirt with the name of Jeremy Williams on it. A later IFL Battleground episode included a tribute to Williams, with a fight bell ringing in a darkened arena. The episode also ran footage from Williams's memorial service mixed with tribute interviews and footage of Williams with his team. The IFL episode made no mention of the cause of death.
Personal life
Williams is survived by his wife Lauren and two children.http://www.ifl.tv/News-07May-12-Williams-Family-Trust.htmlFight record
| Win | Kazuhiro Hamanaka Kazuhiro Hamanaka is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He fought for the Tokyo Sabres in the International Fight League.-Career:Hamanaka began his mixed martial arts career in 2003 with a victory over Antonio Schembri at PRIDE 26. After losing to Ryan Gracie in PRIDE Bushido 1, he made stints in other organizations... |
Technical Submission (Choke) | IFL - Los Angeles | 3/17/2007 | 1 | 0:59 |
| Win | Bristol Marunde Bristol Marunde Bristol Marunde is an American mixed martial artist. He is the current Superior Cage Combat Middleweight Champion. In 2007 he fought for the Seattle Tiger Sharks of the International Fight League. He currently resides and fights out of Las Vegas, NV where he trains at Throwdown Training Center... |
Submission (Triangle Choke) | IFL - Oakland | 1/19/2007 | 1 | 1:13 |
| Win | Shannon Ritch Shannon Ritch Shannon Ritch is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter who currently competes in the welterweight division. As of June 2011 he has competed in 126 professional fights with 47 wins and 75 losses and 4 no contests. Ritch is one of the most known and experienced journeyman of mixed... |
Submission (Strikes) | FFC 1 - Force Fighting Championships 1 | 5/18/2002 | 1 | 3:00 |
| Loss | Ray Cooper | TKO (Strikes) | Warriors Quest 2 - Battle of Champions | 8/1/2001 | 1 | |
| Win | Yves Edwards Yves Edwards |-| Win| align="center" | 41-17-1| Rafaello Oliveira| TKO | UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson| | align="center" | 2| align="center" | 2:44| Washington, D.C||-| Loss| align="center" | 40-17-1| Sam Stout| KO... |
Decision | KOTC 7 - Wet and Wild | 2/24/2001 | 3 | 5:00 |
| Win | Chris Champagne | Submission (Triangle Choke) | GC 1 - Gladiator Challenge 1 | 12/9/2000 | N/A | |
| Win | Brennan Kamaka | Submission (Armbar) | KOTC 4 - Gladiators | 6/24/2000 | 1 | 0:58 |
| Loss | Eric Meaders | Decision | KOTC 1 - Bas Rutten's King of the Cage | 10/30/1999 | 2 | 5:00 |
| Win | Chris Monly | Submission (Armbar) | KK 11 - Kage Kombat 11 | 1/4/1999 | 1 | 0:15 |