Jerry Bohlander
Encyclopedia
Jerry Bohlander is an American
former mixed martial artist
. He is most notable for his UFC appearances and was a former UFC champion, winning the first lightweight (under 200 lb) tournament at UFC 12
. He was a member of the legendary fight team the Lion's Den
alongside other notable fighters such as Ken Shamrock
, Guy Mezger
, and Frank Shamrock
. Bohlander was considered one of the best under 200 lb. fighters in the world during his time with the UFC.
At the time of the shooting, Jeremiah Bohlander was a Napa County Sheriff's Deputy, working with The Napa County Special Investigations Bureau (NSIB). Jeremiah Bohlander had been with NSIB six months. Napa County District Attorney, Gary Lieberstein said that the shooting of Jose L. Martinez Chavez was justified.
In 2005, during Jerry's first year of service as a peace officer, he shot and fatally wounded, Samuel Paul Rodriguez. As Jerry awaited to be cleared of any wrong doing, he was afforded paid administrative leave.
|Win
|align=center|11-4
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Kenny Kingsford
| Submission (armbar)
| Gladiator Challenge 24
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:40
|Hopland, California
, United States
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|10-4
| Romie Aram
| Decision (unanimous)
| Gladiator Challenge 2
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Colusa Rancheria, California
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|10-3
| Brian Foster
| Submission (armbar)
| King of the Cage
5
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:03
|San Jacinto, California
, United States
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|9-3
| Tito Ortiz
| TKO (cut)
| UFC 18
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|14:31
|Kenner, Louisiana
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|9-2
| Kevin Jackson
| Technical Submission (armbar)
| UFC 16
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|10:23
|Kenner, Louisiana
, United States
|Won Fight of the Year
|-
|Win
|align=center|8-2
| John Renken
| Submission (armbar)
| World Pankration Championships 2
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Dallas, Texas
, United States
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|7-2
|
Murilo Bustamante
| KO (upkick)
| Pentagon Combat
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|5:38
|Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|7-1
| Nick Sanzo
| Submission (crucifix)
| UFC 12
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:39
|Dothan, Alabama
, United States
|Won UFC 12
Lightweight Tournament
|-
|Win
|align=center|6-1
| Rainy Martinez
| Submission (choke)
| UFC 12
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:18
|Dothan, Alabama
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|5-1
| Fabio Gurgel
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 11
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|15:00
|Augusta, Georgia
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|4-1
| Chris Charmos
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Super Brawl 1
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|8:27
|Honolulu, Hawaii
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|3-1
| Alan Schaible
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Super Brawl 1
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:10
|Honolulu, Hawaii
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|2-1
|
Gary Goodridge
| TKO (strikes)
| UFC 8
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|5:31
|San Juan, Puerto Rico
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|-
|Win
|align=center|2-0
| Scott Ferrozzo
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| UFC 8
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|9:03
|San Juan, Puerto Rico
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|-
|Win
|align=center|1-0
| Phil Benedict
| N/A
| United Full Contact Federation 2
|
|align=center|N/A
|align=center|N/A
| N/A
|
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
former mixed martial artist
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 most notable for his UFC appearances and was a former UFC champion, winning the first lightweight (under 200 lb) tournament at UFC 12
UFC 12
UFC 12: Judgement Day was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 7, 1997 at the Dothan Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama...
. He was a member of the legendary fight team the Lion's Den
Lion's Den (mixed martial arts)
The Lion's Den is a mixed martial arts team and training facility that was based out of Susanville, California and San Diego, California but has recently moved its headquarters to Reno, Nevada. The team was founded in the early 1990s by UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock, and was the most dominant...
alongside other notable fighters such as Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock
Kenneth Wayne Shamrock is an American mixed martial arts fighter, UFC Hall of Famer and professional wrestler...
, Guy Mezger
Guy Mezger
Guy Mezger is a retired American martial artist who competed in professional combat sports ranging from full contact karate, kickboxing, and boxing, but is most recognized as a mixed martial arts fighter . He is associated with Lion's Den Dallas...
, and Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is a retired mixed martial arts fighter. Shamrock was the first to hold the UFC Middleweight Championship and retired as the four-time defending undefeated champion...
. Bohlander was considered one of the best under 200 lb. fighters in the world during his time with the UFC.
Personal life
On June 30, 2010, he was involved in the fatal shooting of 38 year old Jose Luis Martinez Chavez.At the time of the shooting, Jeremiah Bohlander was a Napa County Sheriff's Deputy, working with The Napa County Special Investigations Bureau (NSIB). Jeremiah Bohlander had been with NSIB six months. Napa County District Attorney, Gary Lieberstein said that the shooting of Jose L. Martinez Chavez was justified.
In 2005, during Jerry's first year of service as a peace officer, he shot and fatally wounded, Samuel Paul Rodriguez. As Jerry awaited to be cleared of any wrong doing, he was afforded paid administrative leave.
Championships and Accomplishments
- 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 16 middleweight Superfight Winner
- UFC 12 Lightweight Tournament Winner
- UFC 8 Tournament Semifinalist
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Fight of the Year (1998) vs. Kevin Jackson on March 13
Mixed martial arts record
|-|Win
|align=center|11-4
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Kenny Kingsford| Submission (armbar)
| Gladiator Challenge 24
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:40
|Hopland, California
Hopland, California
Hopland is a census-designated place in Mendocino County, California. It is located on the west bank of the Russian River south-southeast of Ukiah, at an elevation of 502 feet . The population was 756 at the 2010 census....
, 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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|Loss
|align=center|10-4
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Romie Aram| Decision (unanimous)
| Gladiator Challenge 2
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Colusa Rancheria, California
Colusa Rancheria, California
Colusa Rancheria is an unincorporated community in Colusa County, California. It lies at an elevation of 59 feet . The inhabitants belong to the Wintun tribe....
, 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|10-3
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Brian Foster| Submission (armbar)
| 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....
5
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|align=center|2
|align=center|1:03
|San Jacinto, California
San Jacinto, California
San Jacinto is a city in Riverside County, California, U.S.A. It was named after Saint Hyacinth and is located at the north end of the San Jacinto Valley, with Hemet to its south. The mountains associated with the valley are the San Jacinto Mountains. The population was 44,199 at the 2010...
, 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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|Loss
|align=center|9-3
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Tito OrtizTito Ortiz
Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz is a Mexican-American mixed martial artist and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, having held the title from April 14, 2000 to September 26, 2003. Along with fighters like Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell, he was one of the sport's early stars...
| TKO (cut)
| UFC 18
UFC 18
UFC 18: The Road to the Heavyweight Title was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 8, 1999 in New Orleans, Louisiana...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|14:31
|Kenner, Louisiana
Kenner, Louisiana
Kenner is a city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States, and a suburb of New Orleans. The population was 66,702 at the 2010 census....
, 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|9-2
|
Kevin JacksonKevin Jackson
Kevin Andre Jackson is the head wrestling coach at Iowa State University, having been hired in 2009 when Cael Sanderson quit the post and moved to Penn State University...
| Technical Submission (armbar)
| UFC 16
UFC 16
UFC 16: Battle in the Bayou was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 13, 1998 in New Orleans, Louisiana...
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|10:23
|Kenner, Louisiana
Kenner, Louisiana
Kenner is a city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States, and a suburb of New Orleans. The population was 66,702 at the 2010 census....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Won Fight of the Year
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|Win
|align=center|8-2
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John Renken| Submission (armbar)
| World Pankration Championships 2
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|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
, 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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|Loss
|align=center|7-2
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Murilo BustamanteMurilo Bustamante
Murilo Bustamante |Lion's Den]], Ikuhisa Minowa, Ryuta Sakurai , Dave Menne and undefeated top ranked Middleweight Matt Lindland .-Instructor lineage:Mitsuyo "Count Koma" Maeda → Carlos Gracie, Sr...
| KO (upkick)
| Pentagon Combat
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|5:38
|Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
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|Win
|align=center|7-1
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Nick Sanzo| Submission (crucifix)
| UFC 12
UFC 12
UFC 12: Judgement Day was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 7, 1997 at the Dothan Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:39
|Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, Alabama
Dothan is a city located in the southeastern corner of the US state of Alabama, situated approximately west of the Georgia state line and north of Florida. It is the seat of Houston County, with portions extending into nearby Dale County and Henry County...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Won UFC 12
UFC 12
UFC 12: Judgement Day was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 7, 1997 at the Dothan Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama...
Lightweight Tournament
|-
|Win
|align=center|6-1
|
Rainy Martinez| Submission (choke)
| UFC 12
UFC 12
UFC 12: Judgement Day was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 7, 1997 at the Dothan Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama...
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:18
|Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, Alabama
Dothan is a city located in the southeastern corner of the US state of Alabama, situated approximately west of the Georgia state line and north of Florida. It is the seat of Houston County, with portions extending into nearby Dale County and Henry County...
, 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|5-1
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Fabio GurgelFabio Gurgel
Fabio Duca Gurgel do Amaral is an 8 time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World champion. He has been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since the age of 13. He received his black belt at the age of 19 from Romero "Jacaré" Cavalcanti...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 11
UFC 11
UFC 11: The Proving Ground was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 20th, 1996, at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Georgia...
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|15:00
|Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located along the Savannah River. As of the 2010 census, the Augusta–Richmond County population was 195,844 not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County...
, 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|4-1
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Chris Charmos| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Super Brawl 1
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|8:27
|Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
, 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|3-1
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Alan Schaible| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Super Brawl 1
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:10
|Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
, 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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|Loss
|align=center|2-1
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Gary GoodridgeGary Goodridge
Gary Goodridge , nicknamed "Big Daddy", is a Trinidadian and Tobagonian-Canadian former super heavyweight kickboxer and heavyweight mixed martial artist fighting out of Barrie, Ontario. Goodridge is known for his hard-hitting fighting style and showmanship...
| TKO (strikes)
| UFC 8
UFC 8
UFC 8: David vs. Goliath was a mixed martial arts event held by Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 16, 1996, at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon, Puerto Rico...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|5:31
|San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of...
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|Win
|align=center|2-0
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Scott FerrozzoScott Ferrozzo
Scott Ferrozzo is a retired American mixed martial artist. He is perhaps best known for his fights in the early days of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-UFC career:...
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| UFC 8
UFC 8
UFC 8: David vs. Goliath was a mixed martial arts event held by Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 16, 1996, at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon, Puerto Rico...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|9:03
|San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of...
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|Win
|align=center|1-0
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Phil Benedict| N/A
| United Full Contact Federation 2
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|align=center|N/A
|align=center|N/A
| N/A
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