Joe Stevenson
Encyclopedia
Joseph Christopher Stevenson (born June 15, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada
. Competing as a welterweight, he won The Ultimate Fighter 2
welterweight tournament. Stevenson fought most of his UFC career as a lightweight
, and made his featherweight
debut at UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry. Stevenson is noted for his effective use of the guillotine choke
. 'Daddy' holds notable wins over Melvin Guillard
, Yves Edwards
, Nate Diaz, Spencer Fisher
, Gleison Tibau
, and Kurt Pellegrino
.
Stevenson and his second wife Maia have two sons, Frankie and Maximus.
He graduated in the class of 2000 from Silverado High School in Victorville, California
.
. After his loss to Diego Sanchez
, Stevenson got a call from Rashad Evans
for an invite to check out his camp at Jackson's Submission Fighting
. After being reluctant at first, he finally joined Greg Jackson's camp in April 2009.
. He had a professional record of 23-6-0 and held the 155 lb (70.3 kg). championship at King of the Cage
and the 170 lb (77.1 kg). at Gladiator Challenge going into the show.
On November 5, 2005, Stevenson defeated Luke Cummo
by unanimous decision, winning The Ultimate Fighter 2
welterweight tournament and earning a six-figure contract with the UFC, UFC president Dana White
said "that was Stephan Bonnar and Forrest Griffin
, only on the ground".
On April 6, 2006, in his first fight after winning The Ultimate Fighter 2, he was upset by Josh Neer
at Ultimate Fight Night 4
, losing the fight by unanimous decision. Following the loss, Stevenson announced that he would drop down to the lightweight division for future bouts.
On July 8, 2006, at UFC 61
, Stevenson won his 155-pound debut against Yves Edwards
. After opening up a deep cut on Edwards from the top position, the doctors were forced to pull Edwards from the match.
Stevenson returned to the Octagon at UFC 65
, defeating Japanese fighter Dokonjonosuke Mishima
by guillotine choke
in the first round.
Next, Stevenson was booked for the main event at UFC Fight Night 9
against fellow Season 2 contestant Melvin Guillard
. Despite a war of words between the two fighters, particularly by Guillard leading up to the bout, Stevenson made quick work of his opponent, knocking down Guillard with a punch before securing a fight-ending guillotine choke
.
At UFC 74
, Stevenson defeated Kurt Pellegrino
by unanimous decision. After the fight doctors determined that during the course of the fight Stevenson's nose had been fractured. With his string of victories at 155, Stevenson established himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC's very competitive Lightweight division.
due to ongoing litigation regarding Sean Sherk
's steroid use. On December 4, 2007, the California State Athletic Commission upheld a reduced suspension for Sherk, prompting the UFC to strip him of the lightweight championship. UFC President Dana White
then confirmed that Stevenson and Penn's match would be to fill the vacant lightweight championship, but the winner of that fight would face Sherk at the next opportunity.
Just seconds after the start of the fight, Penn knocked Stevenson down with a right uppercut. From the top position, Penn landed a strong elbow to the head of Stevenson—causing a serious cut on Stevenson's hairline. In the second round, Stevenson fought more aggressively but was still unable to threaten Penn. After taking Stevenson's back, Penn secured a fight-ending rear naked choke at 4:02 of the second round.
, Stevenson returned to the Octagon and defeated Gleison Tibau
by guillotine choke
submission after pulling guard. Tibau tapped quickly at 2:57 in the second round.
At UFC 91
on November 15, 2008, Stevenson was set to face top-contender Kenny Florian
in a highly anticipated bout. Despite stating that he was offended to be considered an underdog against Florian, Stevenson was outclassed in the bout. After being taken down early on, Stevenson was mounted and eventually gave up his back to Florian. Florian forced Stevenson, who had just attained his BJJ Black Belt, to submit to a rear naked choke just 4:03 into the first round.
Stevenson returned at UFC 95
in the main event against debuting lightweight Diego Sanchez
, and lost via unanimous decision. According to a post-fight statement, he is interested in a rematch.
Stevenson defeated former Ultimate Fighter
winner Nate Diaz by unanimous decision at The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale
. Stevenson showed superior wrestling and controlled the duration of the fight.
Stevenson defeated Spencer Fisher
by submission by way of strikes at UFC 104
. Stevenson secured the crucifix "beatdown" position and elbowed Fisher into defeat.
Stevenson went on to face George Sotiropoulos
on February 21, 2010, at UFC 110
in Sydney
, Australia
. Stevenson lost the fight by unanimous decision, but was awarded the Fight of the Night award.
Stevenson was expected to face Pride Lightweight Champion Takanori Gomi
on August 1, 2010 at UFC Live on Versus: 2. However, Stevenson pulled out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Tyson Griffin
.
Stevenson faced Mac Danzig
on December 11, 2010 at UFC 124
. Stevenson lost via a left hook KO as Danzig was moving back toward the cage. This loss was his first KO loss since 1999.
Stevenson suffered his 3rd consecutive loss after falling short via unanimous decision to Danny Castillo
on March 3, 2011 at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann
.
Stevenson was defeated by Javier Vazquez
via unanimous decision in his featherweight
debut on June 26, 2011 at UFC on Versus 4. After having 4 consecutive losses, Stevenson was released from the UFC. He became the fourth The Ultimate Fighter
winner to be released from the UFC.
| Loss
|align='center'|31-14
|
Javier Vazquez
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
, United States
|Featherweight debut; cut from UFC after loss
|-
| Loss
|align='center'|31-13
|
Danny Castillo
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Louisville, Kentucky
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align='center'|31-12
| Mac Danzig
|KO (punch)
|UFC 124
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:54
|Montreal, Quebec
|
|-
| Loss
|align='center'|31–11
|
George Sotiropoulos
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 110
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Sydney, Australia
|
|-
| Win
|align='center'|31–10
| Spencer Fisher
|Submission (elbows)
|UFC 104
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|4:03
|Los Angeles, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align='center'|30–10
| Nate Diaz
|Decision (unanimous)
|The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align='center'|29–10
| Diego Sanchez
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 95
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|London
, England
|
|-
|Loss
|align='center'|29–9
| Kenny Florian
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC 91
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|4:03
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|29–8
|
Gleison Tibau
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|UFC 86
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|2:57
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align='center'|28–8
| BJ Penn
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC 80
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|4:02
|Newcastle
, England
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|28–7
| Kurt Pellegrino
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 74
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|27–7
| Melvin Guillard
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs. Guillard
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|0:27
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|26–7
|
Dokonjonosuke Mishima
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|UFC 65
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|2:07
|Sacramento, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|25–7
|
Yves Edwards
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|UFC 61
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align='center'|24–7
| Josh Neer
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|24–6
| Luke Cummo
|Decision (unanimous)
|The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|23–6
| Joe Camacho
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|King of the Cage
33 – After Shock
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|4:36
|San Jacinto, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|22–6
| Cory Cass
|Submission
|GC 21 – Gladiator Challenge 21
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:10
|Porterville, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|21–6
| Thomas Schulte
|KO (knee)
|King of the Cage
30 – The Pinnacle
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|3:29
|Pala, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|20–6
| Demitrius Jefford
|KO
|GC 19 – Gladiator Challenge 19
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:09
|Porterville, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|19–6
| Kiko Cassela
|TKO (corner stoppage)
|King of the Cage
27 – Aftermath
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|4:21
|San Jacinto, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|18–6
| Thomas Denny
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|King of the Cage
23 – Sin City
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|0:15
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|17–6
| Chuck Kim
|Submission (armbar)
|GC 15 – Gladiator Challenge 15
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:03
|Porterville, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|16–6
| Casey Balkenbush
|TKO (elbows)
|GC 14 – Gladiator Challenge 14
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|2:27
|Porterville, California
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align='center'|15–6
| Romie Aram
|Decision (unanimous)
|King of the Cage
17 – Nuclear Explosion
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|San Jacinto, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|15–5
| Jeremy Jackson
|Submission (punches)
|King of the Cage
15 – Bad Intentions
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:27
|San Jacinto, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|14–5
| Cruz Chacon
|Submission (kneebar)
|Ring Of Fire Warriors 4
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:35
|Denver, Colorado
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|13–5
| Jerry Gummo
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|King of the Cage
12 – Cold Blood
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:05
|San Jacinto, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|12–5
| Brad Gumm
|Decision
|UP 1 – Ultimate Pankration 1
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|4:00
|Cabazon, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|11–5
| Gary Aldar
|TKO (punches)
|GC 6 – Caged Beasts
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|2:37
|Colusa, California
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align='center'|10–5
| Brad Gumm
|Decision
|GC 5 – Rumble in the Rockies
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Denver, Colorado
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|10–4
| Ryan Painter
|Decision (split)
|King of the Cage
10 – Critical Mass
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|5:00
|San Jacinto, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|9–4
| Edwin Dewees
|Decision (unanimous)
|GC 4 – Collision at Colusa
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Colusa, California
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align='center'|8–4
| Ronald Jhun
|Decision (unanimous)
|Warriors Quest 1 – The New Beginning
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Honolulu, Hawaii
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|8–3
| Maurice Wilson
|Decision (unanimous)
|GC 3 – Showdown at Soboba
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Friant, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|7–3
| Kai Kamaka
|Submission (shoulder lock)
|GC 2 – Collision at Colusa
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|2:16
|Colusa, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|6–3
| Eric Meaders
|Decision (unanimous)
|King of the Cage
6 – Road Warriors
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|5–3
| Mike Berardi
|Decision (unanimous)
|RITC 20 – Rage in the Cage 20
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|3:00
|Phoenix, Arizona
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|4–3
| David Roberts
|Submission
|HBUP – Huntington Beach Underground Pancrase
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|N/A
|Huntington Beach, California
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|3–3
| Toby Imada
|Decision
|King of the Cage
3 – Knockout Nightmare
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|5:00
|San Jacinto, California
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align='center'|2–3
| Maurice Wilson
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|EFC – Extreme Fighter Challenge
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|N/A
|California
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align='center'|2–2
| Chris Brennan
|Submission (triangle choke)
|King of the Cage
1 – Bas Rutten's King of the Cage
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|2:04
|San Jacinto, California
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align='center'|2–1
| Jens Pulver
|KO (punch)
|BRI 3 – Bas Rutten Invitational 3
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|0:38
|Colorado
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|2–0
| Steve Horton
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|BRI 3 – Bas Rutten Invitational 3
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|2:21
|Colorado
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|1–0
| Joe Camacho
|Submission (triangle choke)
|ESF – Empire One
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|N/A
|Corona, California
, United States
|
|-
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
. Competing as a welterweight, he won The Ultimate Fighter 2
The Ultimate Fighter 2
The Ultimate Fighter 2 was the second season of the mixed martial arts reality television series The Ultimate Fighter. The season featured a heavyweight and a welterweight division, with 9 fighters initially in each division. The UFC coaches for this season were welterweight and middleweight...
welterweight tournament. Stevenson fought most of his UFC career as a lightweight
Lightweight (MMA)
The lightweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:* The UFC & Strikeforce lightweight division with upper limit at 155 lb...
, and made his featherweight
Featherweight (MMA)
The featherweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*UFC's & Pancrase's featherweight division, which groups competitors within 136 to 145 lb...
debut at UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry. Stevenson is noted for his effective use of the guillotine choke
Guillotine choke
The guillotine choke is a chokehold in martial arts and wrestling applied from in front of the opponent. The choke involves using the arms to encircle the opponent's neck in a fashion similar to a guillotine. The technique is either a type of tracheal compression restraint that prevents air flow...
. 'Daddy' holds notable wins over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard
Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr. is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting in the lightweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship . He debuted with the company on The Ultimate Fighter 2 television series, losing in the first welterweight elimination bout to Josh Burkman...
, 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...
, Nate Diaz, Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher
Spencer William Fisher is an American mixed martial artist from Brevard, North Carolina. He currently fights in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship promotion. He holds notable victories over Thiago Alves, Matt Wiman, Sam Stout, Jeremy Stephens, and Caol Uno...
, Gleison Tibau
Gleison Tibau
Janigleison Herculano Alves, better known as Gleison Tibau is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is one of the largest lightweights in MMA, weighing up to 183 pounds by the time he enters the cage.-Mixed martial arts:He was brought up...
, and Kurt Pellegrino
Kurt Pellegrino
Kurt Joseph Pellegrino is a retired American mixed martial artist. He is best known for competing in the lightweight division of the UFC. Pellegrino's first fight in the UFC came in 2006...
.
Personal life
Stevenson's father died from bone marrow cancer. Stevenson and his first wife, Lisa, have two sons, Joe Jr. and Tyler.Stevenson and his second wife Maia have two sons, Frankie and Maximus.
He graduated in the class of 2000 from Silverado High School in Victorville, California
Victorville, California
Victorville is a city located in the Victor Valley of southwestern San Bernardino County, California. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2010 census, the city had a population of 115,903, up from 64,030 at the 2000 census.-Geography and climate:...
.
Training
Stevenson began wrestling at the age of 11 and started Jiu Jitsu at the age of 13. He has spent most of his recent training at Marc Laimon's Cobra Kai in Las Vegas. However, in March 2008, Stevenson opened his own school in his hometown of Victorville, California. "Joe Stevenson's Cobra Kai" teaches MMA as well as boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. On November 8, 2008, Stevenson earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Robert DrysdaleRobert Drysdale
Robert Drysdale is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and professional mixed martial artist. Born in the United States to a Brazilian mother and American father, he moved to Brazil with his family in 1987 at the age of six. Several years later, as a young man he returned to Las Vegas, Nevada to...
. After his loss to Diego Sanchez
Diego Sánchez
Diego J. Sanchez is an American mixed martial artist of Mexican descent, with a background in wrestling and Gaidojutsu, system of submission wrestling developed by his longtime trainer Greg Jackson...
, Stevenson got a call from Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans
Rashad Anton Evans is an American mixed martial artist from Niagara Falls, New York, currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Evans won the heavyweight division of The Ultimate Fighter 2. Evans lost the UFC Light Heavyweight...
for an invite to check out his camp at Jackson's Submission Fighting
Jackson's Submission Fighting
Greg Jackson is a mixed martial arts trainer, who operates the Jackson's Submission Fighting and MMA training camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jackson has trained many successful fighters, including current UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones.In...
. After being reluctant at first, he finally joined Greg Jackson's camp in April 2009.
MMA career
Stevenson was one of the more experienced fighters participating in The Ultimate Fighter 2The Ultimate Fighter 2
The Ultimate Fighter 2 was the second season of the mixed martial arts reality television series The Ultimate Fighter. The season featured a heavyweight and a welterweight division, with 9 fighters initially in each division. The UFC coaches for this season were welterweight and middleweight...
. He had a professional record of 23-6-0 and held the 155 lb (70.3 kg). championship at 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....
and the 170 lb (77.1 kg). at Gladiator Challenge going into the show.
On November 5, 2005, Stevenson defeated Luke Cummo
Luke Cummo
Luke Joseph Cummo is an American mixed martial artist who appeared in the second season of the reality TV series The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV. After winning two exhibition fights, he made it to the finals where he was defeated by Joe Stevenson by decision in a close bout...
by unanimous decision, winning The Ultimate Fighter 2
The Ultimate Fighter 2
The Ultimate Fighter 2 was the second season of the mixed martial arts reality television series The Ultimate Fighter. The season featured a heavyweight and a welterweight division, with 9 fighters initially in each division. The UFC coaches for this season were welterweight and middleweight...
welterweight tournament and earning a six-figure contract with the UFC, UFC president Dana White
Dana White
Dana White is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship , a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States.- Biography :...
said "that was Stephan Bonnar and Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar
Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar is a duo of fights starting in the finals of The Ultimate Fighter 1 contest which received national acclaim, and was highly regarded among fans as one of the most exciting and memorable fights in the history of not only the UFC, but MMA in general...
, only on the ground".
On April 6, 2006, in his first fight after winning The Ultimate Fighter 2, he was upset by Josh Neer
Josh Neer
Joshua Martin Neer is an American mixed martial artist from Des Moines, Iowa who is currently under contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championships. He trains at The LifeLine Youth Foundation and The Des Moines Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Des Moines, Iowa. Neer is formerly an MFS Elite fighter...
at Ultimate Fight Night 4
UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4
Ultimate Fight Night 4 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 6, 2006. The event took place at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, in Paradise, Nevada and was broadcast live on Spike TV in the United States and Canada...
, losing the fight by unanimous decision. Following the loss, Stevenson announced that he would drop down to the lightweight division for future bouts.
On July 8, 2006, at UFC 61
UFC 61
UFC 61: Bitter Rivals was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday, July 8, 2006. The event took place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada and was broadcast live on pay-per-view in the United States.-Background:The main event was a...
, Stevenson won his 155-pound debut against 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...
. After opening up a deep cut on Edwards from the top position, the doctors were forced to pull Edwards from the match.
Stevenson returned to the Octagon at UFC 65
UFC 65
UFC 65: Bad Intentions was a mixed martial arts competition held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 18, 2006 at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California – the UFC’s first show at this venue.-Background:...
, defeating Japanese fighter Dokonjonosuke Mishima
Dokonjonosuke Mishima
known as , also written Dokonjyonosuke Mishima, is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He has competed professionally since 1998 in organizations such as Shooto, DEEP, PRIDE, and the UFC....
by guillotine choke
Guillotine choke
The guillotine choke is a chokehold in martial arts and wrestling applied from in front of the opponent. The choke involves using the arms to encircle the opponent's neck in a fashion similar to a guillotine. The technique is either a type of tracheal compression restraint that prevents air flow...
in the first round.
Next, Stevenson was booked for the main event at UFC Fight Night 9
UFC Fight Night 9
UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs Guillard referred to by the media as UFC Fight Night 9 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 5, 2007 at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada...
against fellow Season 2 contestant Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard
Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr. is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting in the lightweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship . He debuted with the company on The Ultimate Fighter 2 television series, losing in the first welterweight elimination bout to Josh Burkman...
. Despite a war of words between the two fighters, particularly by Guillard leading up to the bout, Stevenson made quick work of his opponent, knocking down Guillard with a punch before securing a fight-ending guillotine choke
Guillotine choke
The guillotine choke is a chokehold in martial arts and wrestling applied from in front of the opponent. The choke involves using the arms to encircle the opponent's neck in a fashion similar to a guillotine. The technique is either a type of tracheal compression restraint that prevents air flow...
.
At UFC 74
UFC 74
UFC 74: Respect was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship . The event took place on August 25, 2007 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
, Stevenson defeated Kurt Pellegrino
Kurt Pellegrino
Kurt Joseph Pellegrino is a retired American mixed martial artist. He is best known for competing in the lightweight division of the UFC. Pellegrino's first fight in the UFC came in 2006...
by unanimous decision. After the fight doctors determined that during the course of the fight Stevenson's nose had been fractured. With his string of victories at 155, Stevenson established himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC's very competitive Lightweight division.
UFC Lightweight Championship
Stevenson was set to fight BJ Penn for the interim lightweight championship title at UFC 80UFC 80
UFC 80: Rapid Fire was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship , that took place on January 19, 2008 at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England.-Background:...
due to ongoing litigation regarding Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk
Sean Keith Sherk is an American mixed martial arts fighter currently fighting for the UFC. He currently holds a professional mixed martial arts record of thirty-six wins, four losses and one draw. Sherk has fought in both the UFC and Pride FC, and is a former UFC Lightweight Champion...
's steroid use. On December 4, 2007, the California State Athletic Commission upheld a reduced suspension for Sherk, prompting the UFC to strip him of the lightweight championship. UFC President Dana White
Dana White
Dana White is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship , a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States.- Biography :...
then confirmed that Stevenson and Penn's match would be to fill the vacant lightweight championship, but the winner of that fight would face Sherk at the next opportunity.
Just seconds after the start of the fight, Penn knocked Stevenson down with a right uppercut. From the top position, Penn landed a strong elbow to the head of Stevenson—causing a serious cut on Stevenson's hairline. In the second round, Stevenson fought more aggressively but was still unable to threaten Penn. After taking Stevenson's back, Penn secured a fight-ending rear naked choke at 4:02 of the second round.
After loss to Penn
At UFC 86UFC 86
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on July 5, 2008, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada....
, Stevenson returned to the Octagon and defeated Gleison Tibau
Gleison Tibau
Janigleison Herculano Alves, better known as Gleison Tibau is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is one of the largest lightweights in MMA, weighing up to 183 pounds by the time he enters the cage.-Mixed martial arts:He was brought up...
by guillotine choke
Guillotine choke
The guillotine choke is a chokehold in martial arts and wrestling applied from in front of the opponent. The choke involves using the arms to encircle the opponent's neck in a fashion similar to a guillotine. The technique is either a type of tracheal compression restraint that prevents air flow...
submission after pulling guard. Tibau tapped quickly at 2:57 in the second round.
At UFC 91
UFC 91
UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 15, 2008 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event featured the return of UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture versus Brock Lesnar in a title...
on November 15, 2008, Stevenson was set to face top-contender Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian
Kenneth Alan Florian is a Peruvian-American mixed martial artist who competes as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has a background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, and is known for his cerebral approach to the sport based on his meticulous game plans and...
in a highly anticipated bout. Despite stating that he was offended to be considered an underdog against Florian, Stevenson was outclassed in the bout. After being taken down early on, Stevenson was mounted and eventually gave up his back to Florian. Florian forced Stevenson, who had just attained his BJJ Black Belt, to submit to a rear naked choke just 4:03 into the first round.
Stevenson returned at UFC 95
UFC 95
UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 21, 2009 at The O2 Arena in London, England. It was broadcast live for viewers in Europe and Canada and later tape delayed for U.S. viewers on Spike...
in the main event against debuting lightweight Diego Sanchez
Diego Sánchez
Diego J. Sanchez is an American mixed martial artist of Mexican descent, with a background in wrestling and Gaidojutsu, system of submission wrestling developed by his longtime trainer Greg Jackson...
, and lost via unanimous decision. According to a post-fight statement, he is interested in a rematch.
Stevenson defeated former Ultimate Fighter
Ultimate Fighter
Ultimate Fighter - known in Japan as , is a fighting video game developed and published by Culture Brain for the Super NES.An updated version of it titled was later released exclusively in Japan for the same platform on December 11, 1992, which adds a choice of turbo speed levels to increase the...
winner Nate Diaz by unanimous decision at The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale, also referred to as The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale, was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 20, 2009. Featured were finals from The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs...
. Stevenson showed superior wrestling and controlled the duration of the fight.
Stevenson defeated Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher
Spencer William Fisher is an American mixed martial artist from Brevard, North Carolina. He currently fights in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship promotion. He holds notable victories over Thiago Alves, Matt Wiman, Sam Stout, Jeremy Stephens, and Caol Uno...
by submission by way of strikes at UFC 104
UFC 104
UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 24, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.-Background:...
. Stevenson secured the crucifix "beatdown" position and elbowed Fisher into defeat.
Stevenson went on to face George Sotiropoulos
George Sotiropoulos
George Sotiropoulos is an Australian mixed martial artist who is currently fighting in the UFC in the lightweight division. He is well known for appearing as a fighter on the TV show The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra, fighting on Team Serra...
on February 21, 2010, at UFC 110
UFC 110
UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Sunday, 21 February 2010 in Sydney, Australia, at the Acer Arena. The event marked the UFC's first trip to Australia. The main card was scheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday in Sydney to cater...
in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. Stevenson lost the fight by unanimous decision, but was awarded the Fight of the Night award.
Stevenson was expected to face Pride Lightweight Champion Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi
, is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Gomi is a former Shooto Welterweight Champion and was the last and only Pride Lightweight Champion. He is also a four-time All Japan Combat Wrestling champion. During his time in Pride he was considered...
on August 1, 2010 at UFC Live on Versus: 2. However, Stevenson pulled out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin
Tyson Lee Griffin is an American mixed martial artist from Albany, California. Griffin currently fights as a Featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship .-Early life:...
.
Stevenson faced Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Background:...
on December 11, 2010 at UFC 124
UFC 124
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs. Koscheck 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 11, 2010 at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec...
. Stevenson lost via a left hook KO as Danzig was moving back toward the cage. This loss was his first KO loss since 1999.
Stevenson suffered his 3rd consecutive loss after falling short via unanimous decision to Danny Castillo
Danny Castillo
Daniel "Danny" Alfonso Castillo is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight divisions. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Castillo has made a name for himself fighting in California. He currently fights at lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championships, and...
on March 3, 2011 at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann
UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann
UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 3, 2011, at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The event was broadcast on Versus in the U.S. and Rogers Sportsnet One in Canada...
.
Stevenson was defeated by Javier Vazquez
Javier Vazquez (fighter)
Javier Vazquez is an Cuban-American mixed martial artist currently fighting for The UFC's featherweight division. He was previously fighting for the WEC before the UFC merged the promotions in 2010. He is the son-in-law of Rorion Gracie....
via unanimous decision in his featherweight
Featherweight (MMA)
The featherweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*UFC's & Pancrase's featherweight division, which groups competitors within 136 to 145 lb...
debut on June 26, 2011 at UFC on Versus 4. After having 4 consecutive losses, Stevenson was released from the UFC. He became the fourth The Ultimate Fighter
The Ultimate Fighter
The Ultimate Fighter is an American reality television series and mixed martial arts competition produced by Spike TV and the Ultimate Fighting Championship , and soon to be shown on FX. The show features unknown, professional MMA fighters living together in Las Vegas, Nevada, and follows them as...
winner to be released from the UFC.
Championships and achievements
Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate 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...
- The Ultimate Fighter 2The Ultimate Fighter 2The Ultimate Fighter 2 was the second season of the mixed martial arts reality television series The Ultimate Fighter. The season featured a heavyweight and a welterweight division, with 9 fighters initially in each division. The UFC coaches for this season were welterweight and middleweight...
Welterweight Tournament Winner - Fight of the NightBonus Awards-Background:UFC Bonus Awards are three different kinds of awards usually given to four fighters after a UFC event.Fight of the Night - Award given to the two fighters that fought each other and delivered the "most impressive" fight on the card....
(3 Times)
Mixed martial arts record
|-| Loss
|align='center'|31-14
|
Javier VazquezJavier Vazquez (fighter)
Javier Vazquez is an Cuban-American mixed martial artist currently fighting for The UFC's featherweight division. He was previously fighting for the WEC before the UFC merged the promotions in 2010. He is the son-in-law of Rorion Gracie....
|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
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Featherweight debut; cut from UFC after loss
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| Loss
|align='center'|31-13
|
Danny CastilloDanny Castillo
Daniel "Danny" Alfonso Castillo is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight divisions. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Castillo has made a name for himself fighting in California. He currently fights at lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championships, and...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann
UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann
UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 3, 2011, at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The event was broadcast on Versus in the U.S. and Rogers Sportsnet One in Canada...
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, and the county seat of Jefferson County. Since 2003, the city's borders have been coterminous with those of the county because of a city-county merger. The city's population at the 2010 census was 741,096...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Loss
|align='center'|31-12
|
Mac DanzigMac Danzig
Mac Danzig is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Background:...
|KO (punch)
|UFC 124
UFC 124
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs. Koscheck 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 11, 2010 at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec...
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:54
|Montreal, Quebec
|
|-
| Loss
|align='center'|31–11
|
George SotiropoulosGeorge Sotiropoulos
George Sotiropoulos is an Australian mixed martial artist who is currently fighting in the UFC in the lightweight division. He is well known for appearing as a fighter on the TV show The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra, fighting on Team Serra...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 110
UFC 110
UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Sunday, 21 February 2010 in Sydney, Australia, at the Acer Arena. The event marked the UFC's first trip to Australia. The main card was scheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday in Sydney to cater...
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Sydney, Australia
|
|-
| Win
|align='center'|31–10
|
Spencer FisherSpencer Fisher
Spencer William Fisher is an American mixed martial artist from Brevard, North Carolina. He currently fights in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship promotion. He holds notable victories over Thiago Alves, Matt Wiman, Sam Stout, Jeremy Stephens, and Caol Uno...
|Submission (elbows)
|UFC 104
UFC 104
UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 24, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.-Background:...
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|4:03
|Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align='center'|30–10
|
Nate Diaz|Decision (unanimous)
|The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale, also referred to as The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale, was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 20, 2009. Featured were finals from The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs...
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Loss
|align='center'|29–10
|
Diego SanchezDiego Sánchez
Diego J. Sanchez is an American mixed martial artist of Mexican descent, with a background in wrestling and Gaidojutsu, system of submission wrestling developed by his longtime trainer Greg Jackson...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 95
UFC 95
UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 21, 2009 at The O2 Arena in London, England. It was broadcast live for viewers in Europe and Canada and later tape delayed for U.S. viewers on Spike...
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
|
|-
|Loss
|align='center'|29–9
|
Kenny FlorianKenny Florian
Kenneth Alan Florian is a Peruvian-American mixed martial artist who competes as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has a background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, and is known for his cerebral approach to the sport based on his meticulous game plans and...
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC 91
UFC 91
UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 15, 2008 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event featured the return of UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture versus Brock Lesnar in a title...
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|4:03
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|29–8
|
Gleison TibauGleison Tibau
Janigleison Herculano Alves, better known as Gleison Tibau is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is one of the largest lightweights in MMA, weighing up to 183 pounds by the time he enters the cage.-Mixed martial arts:He was brought up...
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|UFC 86
UFC 86
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on July 5, 2008, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada....
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|2:57
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Loss
|align='center'|28–8
|
BJ Penn|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC 80
UFC 80
UFC 80: Rapid Fire was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship , that took place on January 19, 2008 at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England.-Background:...
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|4:02
|Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
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|-
|Win
|align='center'|28–7
|
Kurt PellegrinoKurt Pellegrino
Kurt Joseph Pellegrino is a retired American mixed martial artist. He is best known for competing in the lightweight division of the UFC. Pellegrino's first fight in the UFC came in 2006...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 74
UFC 74
UFC 74: Respect was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship . The event took place on August 25, 2007 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|27–7
|
Melvin GuillardMelvin Guillard
Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr. is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting in the lightweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship . He debuted with the company on The Ultimate Fighter 2 television series, losing in the first welterweight elimination bout to Josh Burkman...
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs. Guillard
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|0:27
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|26–7
|
Dokonjonosuke MishimaDokonjonosuke Mishima
known as , also written Dokonjyonosuke Mishima, is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He has competed professionally since 1998 in organizations such as Shooto, DEEP, PRIDE, and the UFC....
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|UFC 65
UFC 65
UFC 65: Bad Intentions was a mixed martial arts competition held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 18, 2006 at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California – the UFC’s first show at this venue.-Background:...
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|2:07
|Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 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...
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|25–7
|
Yves EdwardsYves 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...
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|UFC 61
UFC 61
UFC 61: Bitter Rivals was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday, July 8, 2006. The event took place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada and was broadcast live on pay-per-view in the United States.-Background:The main event was a...
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Loss
|align='center'|24–7
|
Josh NeerJosh Neer
Joshua Martin Neer is an American mixed martial artist from Des Moines, Iowa who is currently under contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championships. He trains at The LifeLine Youth Foundation and The Des Moines Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Des Moines, Iowa. Neer is formerly an MFS Elite fighter...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4
UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4
Ultimate Fight Night 4 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 6, 2006. The event took place at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, in Paradise, Nevada and was broadcast live on Spike TV in the United States and Canada...
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|24–6
|
Luke CummoLuke Cummo
Luke Joseph Cummo is an American mixed martial artist who appeared in the second season of the reality TV series The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV. After winning two exhibition fights, he made it to the finals where he was defeated by Joe Stevenson by decision in a close bout...
|Decision (unanimous)
|The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale
The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale
The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 5, 2005. Featured were the finals from The Ultimate Fighter 2 in both the Welterweight and Heavyweight divisions as well as a main event between Diego Sanchez and Nick...
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|23–6
|
Joe Camacho|Submission (guillotine choke)
|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....
33 – After Shock
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|4:36
|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...
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|22–6
|
Cory Cass|Submission
|GC 21 – Gladiator Challenge 21
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:10
|Porterville, California
Porterville, California
Porterville is a city in the San Joaquin Valley, in Tulare County, California, United States. Porterville's population was 54,165 at the 2010 census. The city's population grew dramatically as the city annexed many properties and unincorporated areas in and around Porterville. Not included in the...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|21–6
|
Thomas Schulte|KO (knee)
|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....
30 – The Pinnacle
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|3:29
|Pala, California
Pala, California
Pala is a small, mostly Native American, community located in San Diego County, California near Fallbrook. It is east of Carlsbad in the San Diego-Carlsbad metro area. In the National Geographic Names Database it is officially catalogued as feature number 1661174...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|20–6
|
Demitrius Jefford|KO
|GC 19 – Gladiator Challenge 19
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:09
|Porterville, California
Porterville, California
Porterville is a city in the San Joaquin Valley, in Tulare County, California, United States. Porterville's population was 54,165 at the 2010 census. The city's population grew dramatically as the city annexed many properties and unincorporated areas in and around Porterville. Not included in the...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|19–6
|
Kiko Cassela|TKO (corner stoppage)
|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....
27 – Aftermath
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|4:21
|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...
|
|-
|Win
|align='center'|18–6
|
Thomas DennyThomas Denny (fighter)
Thomas Denny is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the Welterweight division, and is the former King of the Cage Welterweight Champion....
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|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....
23 – Sin City
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|align='center'|1
|align='center'|0:15
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, 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'|17–6
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Chuck Kim|Submission (armbar)
|GC 15 – Gladiator Challenge 15
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|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:03
|Porterville, California
Porterville, California
Porterville is a city in the San Joaquin Valley, in Tulare County, California, United States. Porterville's population was 54,165 at the 2010 census. The city's population grew dramatically as the city annexed many properties and unincorporated areas in and around Porterville. Not included in the...
, 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'|16–6
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Casey Balkenbush|TKO (elbows)
|GC 14 – Gladiator Challenge 14
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|align='center'|1
|align='center'|2:27
|Porterville, California
Porterville, California
Porterville is a city in the San Joaquin Valley, in Tulare County, California, United States. Porterville's population was 54,165 at the 2010 census. The city's population grew dramatically as the city annexed many properties and unincorporated areas in and around Porterville. Not included in the...
, 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'|15–6
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Romie Aram|Decision (unanimous)
|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....
17 – Nuclear Explosion
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|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|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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|Win
|align='center'|15–5
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Jeremy JacksonJeremy Jackson (fighter)
Jeremy Rea Jackson is an American mixed martial artist from California.-Career:Jackson's first professional MMA fight was on September 9, 2001 against Jake Shields in the Gladiator Challenge 6: Caged Beasts...
|Submission (punches)
|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....
15 – Bad Intentions
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|align='center'|1:27
|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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|Win
|align='center'|14–5
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Cruz Chacon|Submission (kneebar)
|Ring Of Fire Warriors 4
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|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:35
|Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
The City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is a consolidated city-county, located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains...
, 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'|13–5
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Jerry Gummo|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|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....
12 – Cold Blood
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|align='center'|1:05
|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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|Win
|align='center'|12–5
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Brad Gumm|Decision
|UP 1 – Ultimate Pankration 1
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|align='center'|3
|align='center'|4:00
|Cabazon, California
Cabazon, California
Cabazon is a census-designated place in Riverside County, California, United States. The population was 2,535 at the 2010 census, up from 2,229 at the 2000 census.-History:...
, 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'|11–5
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Gary Aldar|TKO (punches)
|GC 6 – Caged Beasts
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|align='center'|1
|align='center'|2:37
|Colusa, California
Colusa, California
Colusa is the county seat of Colusa County, California. The population was 5,971 at the 2010 census, up from 5,402 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
, 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'|10–5
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Brad Gumm|Decision
|GC 5 – Rumble in the Rockies
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|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
The City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is a consolidated city-county, located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains...
, 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'|10–4
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Ryan Painter|Decision (split)
|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....
10 – Critical Mass
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|align='center'|2
|align='center'|5:00
|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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|Win
|align='center'|9–4
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Edwin DeweesEdwin Dewees
Edwin Stanton Dewees is an American mixed martial artist. He was featured on The Ultimate Fighter 4...
|Decision (unanimous)
|GC 4 – Collision at Colusa
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|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Colusa, California
Colusa, California
Colusa is the county seat of Colusa County, California. The population was 5,971 at the 2010 census, up from 5,402 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
, 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'|8–4
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Ronald Jhun|Decision (unanimous)
|Warriors Quest 1 – The New Beginning
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|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|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'|8–3
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Maurice Wilson|Decision (unanimous)
|GC 3 – Showdown at Soboba
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|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Friant, California
Friant, California
Friant is a census-designated place in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 549 at the 2010 census, down from 778 at the 2000 census. Friant is located north of Clovis, at an elevation of 344 feet .-Geography:Friant is located at...
, 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'|7–3
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Kai Kamaka|Submission (shoulder lock)
|GC 2 – Collision at Colusa
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|align='center'|1
|align='center'|2:16
|Colusa, California
Colusa, California
Colusa is the county seat of Colusa County, California. The population was 5,971 at the 2010 census, up from 5,402 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
, 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'|6–3
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Eric Meaders|Decision (unanimous)
|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....
6 – Road Warriors
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|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 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'|5–3
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Mike Berardi|Decision (unanimous)
|RITC 20 – Rage in the Cage 20
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|align='center'|3
|align='center'|3:00
|Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, 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'|4–3
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David Roberts|Submission
|HBUP – Huntington Beach Underground Pancrase
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|align='center'|1
|align='center'|N/A
|Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County in Southern California. According to the 2010 census, the city population was 189,992; making it the largest beach city in Orange County in terms of population...
, 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'|3–3
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Toby ImadaToby Imada
Timoteo Tobias "Toby" Imada born July 16, 1978 is an American mixed martial artist of Japanese and Mexican descent. He fights for Bellator Fighting Championships in their lightweight division...
|Decision
|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....
3 – Knockout Nightmare
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|align='center'|2
|align='center'|5:00
|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'|2–3
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Maurice Wilson|Submission (guillotine choke)
|EFC – Extreme Fighter Challenge
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|align='center'|2
|align='center'|N/A
|California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, 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'|2–2
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Chris BrennanChris Brennan
Chris "The Westside Strangler" Brennan is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. He was born in Compton, California at the Compton Community Hospital. He was the 3 time King of the Cage Middleweight World Champion where he was at one point the poster boy of that...
|Submission (triangle choke)
|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....
1 – Bas Rutten's King of the Cage
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|align='center'|1
|align='center'|2:04
|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'|2–1
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Jens PulverJens Pulver
Jens Johnnie Pulver is an American mixed martial artist . He was the first Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion and was a coach on the The Ultimate Fighter 5 reality show, which aired on Spike TV. He was formerly signed as a featherweight with World Extreme Cagefighting , which is...
|KO (punch)
|BRI 3 – Bas Rutten Invitational 3
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|align='center'|1
|align='center'|0:38
|Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
, 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'|2–0
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Steve Horton|Submission (rear naked choke)
|BRI 3 – Bas Rutten Invitational 3
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|align='center'|1
|align='center'|2:21
|Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
, 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'|1–0
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Joe Camacho|Submission (triangle choke)
|ESF – Empire One
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|align='center'|1
|align='center'|N/A
|Corona, California
Corona, California
Corona is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 152,374, up from 124,966 at the 2000 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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