Kyle Watson
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Kyle Watson is an American
mixed martial artist
who competes in the lightweight
division. A professional MMA competitor since 2003, Watson mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship
to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck
.
. Watson is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
, given to him by Jack McVicker
and Megaton Diaz. In addition, Watson also holds a red and black belt in Jeet Kune Do
, also given to him by Jack McVicker
. Watson has "trained multiple times with Royler Gracie
in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil" and "won well over 200 competition-grappling matches (winning or placing in almost every tournament)"
In addition to his Jiu-Jitsu and Jeet Kune Do background, Watson also has over six years of experience in Muay Thai Kickboxing, having trained under Ryan Blackorby.
and Bart Palaszewski
in his early career. He has also won the Total Fight Challenge Lightweight title, fighting in that promotion seven times in total.
Watson is a former Total Fight Challenge Lightweight champion and appeared for the promotion seven times. After winning the belt, Watson successfully defended it against DeCarlo Johnson at TFC 12. Johnson was able to utilise his superior reach advantage, before taking Watson to the ground. Whilst there, Watson attempted a triangle choke late in the first round, before time ran out. The second round would be a near mirror image of the first, though Watson was able to successfully win with a triangle choke.
Watson then signed for Shine Fights and was scheduled to face Yves Edwards
at "American Top Team vs. The World" though the fight never transpired and Edwards faced a replacement fighter.
Still with the Shine Fights promotion, Watson later signed to face Luciano Azevedo
at the "World's Collide: Mayorga vs. Thomas" event; an event that was eventually cancelled after legal troubles involving Ricardo Mayorga
's boxing contract.
to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck
.
In the debut episode, Watson faced the unbeaten Joseph Duffy
. Making short work of Duffy, Watson was able to secure a submission victory via rear naked choke part way through the first round. Watson then moved into the house.
In the second episode, the team picks were made. Watson was picked by St-Pierre as his fifth pick (tenth overall).
Watson competed against Andy Main in the preliminary round. Watson won the fight with a second round, rear naked choke. The win moved him into the quarter-final round.
In the quarter-finals, Watson faced Aaron Wilkinson
, who had just won the wildcard bout. Watson's ground game was too much for Wilkinson, as he secured an opening round rear naked choke victory.
In the semi-finals, he faced team-mate Jonathan Brookins
, who had also secured multiple rear naked choke victories previously. In a somewhat lopsided bout, Brookins controlled Watson, securing takedowns en route to a 30–27 victory.
at The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale. Watson won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
Watson faced John Makdessi
on April 30, 2011 at UFC 129
. In the third round of the close fight, Watson lost via KO when he was hit by a spinning backfist from Makdessi.
Watson has taken time off from his UFC career, and has opened up his own school called Watson Martial Arts. He is slated to make a return either in the latest events of 2011, or early 2012.
announced that Watson is to fight at CWFC Fight Night 3 in Amman
, Jordan
against a yet to be confirmed opponent on February 9, 2012.
| Loss
| align="center" | 13–7–1
|
John Makdessi
| KO (spinning back fist)
| UFC 129
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 1:27
|Toronto, Ontario
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 13–6–1
|
Sako Chivitchian
| Decision (unanimous)
| The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 12–6–1
|
Steve Reyna
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| C-3 Evolution
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 4:34
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 11–6–1
| Josh Bernal
| TKO (punches)
| X-Treme Fight 1
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 2:05
|Kansas City, Missouri
, United States
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 10–6–1
| DeCarlo Johnson
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 12
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 2:42
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 9–6–1
| Kevin English
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 10
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 1:42
|Cicero, Illinois
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
| align="center" | 8–6–1
| Tyler Jackson
| Decision (split)
| Bodog Fight: Costa Rica Combat
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 5:00
|Costa Rica
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 8–5–1
| Dan Spychalski
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| IHC 11: Apocalypse
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 3:33
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 7–5–1
| Chris Higi
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 6
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 0:56
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
| align="center" | 6–5–1
| Sherron Leggett
| Decision (unanimous)
| Madtown Throwdown 8
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 5:00
|Madison, Wisconsin
, United States
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 6–4–1
| Cory Conger
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Madtown Throwdown 8
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 5:00
|Madison, Wisconsin
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
| align="center" | 5–4–1
|
Bart Palaszewski
| KO (punches)
| Total Fight Challenge 4
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 0:25
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 5–3–1
| Joe Voisin
| TKO
| Courage Fighting Championships 3
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 2:30
|Decatur, Illinois
, United States
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 4–3–1
| Chris Higi
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 3
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 2:30
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
| align="center" | 3–3–1
| Spencer Fisher
| KO (punch)
| Courage Fighting Championships 2
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 0:33
|Decatur, Illinois
, United States
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 3–2–1
| Jason Bryar
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 2
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 2:01
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Draw
| align="center" | 2–2–1
| John Paun
| Draw
| IHC 8: Ethereal
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 5:00
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 2–2
| Thomas Cubas
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 1
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 2:10
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
| align="center" | 1–2
| Henry Matamoros
| TKO (punches)
| Freestyle Combat Challenge 13
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 3:52
|Racine, Wisconsin
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
| align="center" | 1–1
| Tom Kirk
| Decision (split)
| Freestyle Combat Challenge 11
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 5:00
|Racine, Wisconsin
, United States
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 1–0
| Monte Skinner
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Freestyle Combat Challenge 10
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | N/A
|Racine, Wisconsin
, United States
|
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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...
who competes in the 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...
division. A professional MMA competitor since 2003, Watson mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck is the twelfth installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter....
.
Background
Watson is the head jiu-jitsu instructor at Matt Hughes' gym, the H.I.T. SquadH.I.T. Squad
Finney's HIT Squad, formerly Hughes Intensive Training Squad, is a mixed martial arts training organization owned by Jesse Finney but originally founded by former UFC Champion Matt Hughes. H.I.T...
. Watson is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...
, given to him by Jack McVicker
Jack McVicker
Jack McVicker is an American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor and instructor. McVicker holds a second degree black belt under Professor Wellington "Megaton" Dias. He is 4x black belt Pan Jiu Jitsu Champion, 2x black belt International Master and Senior Champion, 4x black belt World No Gi champion,...
and Megaton Diaz. In addition, Watson also holds a red and black belt in Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune Do is a hybrid martial arts system and life philosophy founded by martial artist Bruce Lee with direct, non classical and straightforward movements. Due to the way his style works they believe in minimal movement with maximum effect and extreme speed. The system works on the use of...
, also given to him by Jack McVicker
Jack McVicker
Jack McVicker is an American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor and instructor. McVicker holds a second degree black belt under Professor Wellington "Megaton" Dias. He is 4x black belt Pan Jiu Jitsu Champion, 2x black belt International Master and Senior Champion, 4x black belt World No Gi champion,...
. Watson has "trained multiple times with Royler Gracie
Royler Gracie
Royler Gracie is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. He ran the Gracie Humaitá jiu-jitsu school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for many years under his father Helio's direction, but currently resides in San Diego, US.Royler travels around the world teaching...
in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil" and "won well over 200 competition-grappling matches (winning or placing in almost every tournament)"
In addition to his Jiu-Jitsu and Jeet Kune Do background, Watson also has over six years of experience in Muay Thai Kickboxing, having trained under Ryan Blackorby.
Early career
Watson has faced the likes of 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...
and Bart Palaszewski
Bart Palaszewski
Bart K. Palaszewski is a Polish-American mixed martial artist. He fought for the Quad City Silverbacks of the now defunct International Fight League. Following the UFC/WEC merger, Palaszewski is now under contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
in his early career. He has also won the Total Fight Challenge Lightweight title, fighting in that promotion seven times in total.
Watson is a former Total Fight Challenge Lightweight champion and appeared for the promotion seven times. After winning the belt, Watson successfully defended it against DeCarlo Johnson at TFC 12. Johnson was able to utilise his superior reach advantage, before taking Watson to the ground. Whilst there, Watson attempted a triangle choke late in the first round, before time ran out. The second round would be a near mirror image of the first, though Watson was able to successfully win with a triangle choke.
Watson then signed for Shine Fights and was scheduled to face 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...
at "American Top Team vs. The World" though the fight never transpired and Edwards faced a replacement fighter.
Still with the Shine Fights promotion, Watson later signed to face Luciano Azevedo
Luciano Azevedo
Luciano Azevedo is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and the current Cage Gladiators Lightweight Champion. Azevedo has fought for the PRIDE Fighting Championship and Shooto, and is noted as being the first and only man to defeat Ultimate Fighting Championship Featherweight Champion...
at the "World's Collide: Mayorga vs. Thomas" event; an event that was eventually cancelled after legal troubles involving Ricardo Mayorga
Ricardo Mayorga
Ricardo Mayorga , is a Nicaraguan professional boxer. He is the former WBA/WBC Welterweight champion and the former WBC light middleweight champion. He holds a record of 29-8 with 23 knockouts and 1 draw 1 no contest. He was featured for the first time on the cover of Ring Magazine on the December...
's boxing contract.
The Ultimate Fighter
Watson then signed with the 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...
to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck is the twelfth installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter....
.
In the debut episode, Watson faced the unbeaten Joseph Duffy
Joseph Duffy (fighter)
Joseph Duffy is an Irish professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Duffy has competed frequently in Wales and England.-Background:...
. Making short work of Duffy, Watson was able to secure a submission victory via rear naked choke part way through the first round. Watson then moved into the house.
In the second episode, the team picks were made. Watson was picked by St-Pierre as his fifth pick (tenth overall).
Watson competed against Andy Main in the preliminary round. Watson won the fight with a second round, rear naked choke. The win moved him into the quarter-final round.
In the quarter-finals, Watson faced Aaron Wilkinson
Aaron Wilkinson
Aaron Wilkinson is an English professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Wilkinson mostly competed in the English domestic circuit, before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to appear on The Ultimate Fighter:...
, who had just won the wildcard bout. Watson's ground game was too much for Wilkinson, as he secured an opening round rear naked choke victory.
In the semi-finals, he faced team-mate Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins is a mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight and lightweight divisions. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Brookins has mostly fought in Florida, as well as competing in The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck...
, who had also secured multiple rear naked choke victories previously. In a somewhat lopsided bout, Brookins controlled Watson, securing takedowns en route to a 30–27 victory.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Watson's first post-TUF fight came against castmate Sako ChivitchianSako Chivitchian
Sako Chivitchian is an Armenian-born mixed martial arts fighter who competes in the lightweight division. He immigrated to the United States of America and is presently based in Los Angeles...
at The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale. Watson won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
Watson faced John Makdessi
John Makdessi
John Makdessi is an Canadian professional mixed martial arts fighter who competes in the lightweight division. Makdessi has been a professional MMA competitor since 2008, competing mostly in Canada before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Early Life:John was born in Halifax, Nova...
on April 30, 2011 at UFC 129
UFC 129
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario.-Background:...
. In the third round of the close fight, Watson lost via KO when he was hit by a spinning backfist from Makdessi.
Watson has taken time off from his UFC career, and has opened up his own school called Watson Martial Arts. He is slated to make a return either in the latest events of 2011, or early 2012.
Cage Warriors
On November 30, 2011, UK promotion Cage WarriorsCage Warriors
Cage Warriors Fighting Championship or CWFC is a mixed martial arts promotion, based in London, England. Cage Warriors was established in 2001 and staged its first MMA event in London in July, 2002. Warrior Promotions, the organisation behind CWFC, is a UK management agency for MMA fighters...
announced that Watson is to fight at CWFC Fight Night 3 in Amman
Amman
Amman is the capital of Jordan. It is the country's political, cultural and commercial centre and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The Greater Amman area has a population of 2,842,629 as of 2010. The population of Amman is expected to jump from 2.8 million to almost...
, Jordan
Jordan
Jordan , officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan , Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniyya al-Hashemiyya) is a kingdom on the East Bank of the River Jordan. The country borders Saudi Arabia to the east and south-east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and the West Bank and Israel to the west, sharing...
against a yet to be confirmed opponent on February 9, 2012.
Personal life
Watson married his best friend, Laura Cepicky (now Laura Watson), on April 9th, 2011.Mixed martial arts record
|-| Loss
| align="center" | 13–7–1
|
John MakdessiJohn Makdessi
John Makdessi is an Canadian professional mixed martial arts fighter who competes in the lightweight division. Makdessi has been a professional MMA competitor since 2008, competing mostly in Canada before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Early Life:John was born in Halifax, Nova...
| KO (spinning back fist)
| UFC 129
UFC 129
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario.-Background:...
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 1:27
|Toronto, Ontario
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 13–6–1
|
Sako ChivitchianSako Chivitchian
Sako Chivitchian is an Armenian-born mixed martial arts fighter who competes in the lightweight division. He immigrated to the United States of America and is presently based in Los Angeles...
| Decision (unanimous)
| The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale
|
| 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...
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|-
| Win
| align="center" | 12–6–1
|
Steve Reyna| Submission (rear naked choke)
| C-3 Evolution
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 4:34
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond 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" | 11–6–1
|
Josh Bernal| TKO (punches)
| X-Treme Fight 1
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 2:05
|Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
| align="center" | 10–6–1
|
DeCarlo Johnson| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 12
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 2:42
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
| align="center" | 9–6–1
|
Kevin English| Submission (triangle choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 10
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 1:42
|Cicero, Illinois
Cicero, Illinois
Cicero is an incorporated town in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 83,891 at the 2010 census. Cicero is named for the town of Cicero, New York, which in turn was named for Marcus Tullius Cicero, the Roman statesman and orator....
, United States
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| Loss
| align="center" | 8–6–1
|
Tyler Jackson| Decision (split)
| Bodog Fight: Costa Rica Combat
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 5:00
|Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
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|-
| Win
| align="center" | 8–5–1
|
Dan Spychalski| Submission (rear naked choke)
| IHC 11: Apocalypse
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 3:33
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
| align="center" | 7–5–1
|
Chris Higi| Submission (triangle choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 6
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 0:56
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Loss
| align="center" | 6–5–1
|
Sherron Leggett| Decision (unanimous)
| Madtown Throwdown 8
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 5:00
|Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
| align="center" | 6–4–1
|
Cory Conger| Submission (triangle choke)
| Madtown Throwdown 8
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 5:00
|Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Loss
| align="center" | 5–4–1
|
Bart PalaszewskiBart Palaszewski
Bart K. Palaszewski is a Polish-American mixed martial artist. He fought for the Quad City Silverbacks of the now defunct International Fight League. Following the UFC/WEC merger, Palaszewski is now under contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
| KO (punches)
| Total Fight Challenge 4
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 0:25
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
| align="center" | 5–3–1
|
Joe Voisin| TKO
| Courage Fighting Championships 3
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 2:30
|Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, Illinois
Decatur is the largest city and the county seat of Macon County in the U.S. state of Illinois. The city, sometimes called "the Soybean Capital of the World", was founded in 1823 and is located along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in Central Illinois. In 2000 the city population was 81,500,...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
| align="center" | 4–3–1
|
Chris Higi| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 3
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 2:30
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Loss
| align="center" | 3–3–1
|
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...
| KO (punch)
| Courage Fighting Championships 2
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 0:33
|Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, Illinois
Decatur is the largest city and the county seat of Macon County in the U.S. state of Illinois. The city, sometimes called "the Soybean Capital of the World", was founded in 1823 and is located along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in Central Illinois. In 2000 the city population was 81,500,...
, United States
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|-
| Win
| align="center" | 3–2–1
|
Jason Bryar| Submission (triangle choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 2
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 2:01
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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|
|-
| Draw
| align="center" | 2–2–1
|
John Paun| Draw
| IHC 8: Ethereal
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 5:00
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond 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" | 2–2
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Thomas Cubas| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 1
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| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 2:10
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond 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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| Loss
| align="center" | 1–2
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Henry Matamoros| TKO (punches)
| Freestyle Combat Challenge 13
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| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 3:52
|Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, Wisconsin
Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
, 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" | 1–1
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Tom Kirk| Decision (split)
| Freestyle Combat Challenge 11
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| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 5:00
|Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, Wisconsin
Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
, 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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Monte Skinner| Submission (triangle choke)
| Freestyle Combat Challenge 10
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| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | N/A
|Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, Wisconsin
Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
, 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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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- 2010 Pan Championships (Irvine, California) - Lightweight Brown Belt Master 1st Place
- 2009 International Masters/Seniors Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - Lightweight Brown Belt Division 2nd Place
- 2009 International Masters/Seniors Tournament (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - Open Weight Brown Belt Division 2nd Place
- 2009 Naga Indiana Championships - Middleweight Brown Belt Division 1st Place
- 2007 No-Gi World Championships - Lightweight Purple Belt 3rd Place
- 2007 Extreme Grappling Open - Open Weight Purple Belt Champion
- Multiple wins as Purple Belt in 2006 and 2007 Pan American Games and the 2005 Mundials (BJJ World Championships)
- 2006 Extreme Grappling Open - Lightweight Invitational Pro Division Champion (defeated purple, brown and black belt consecutively)
- 2006 Hoosier Open - Lightweight Purple Belt Champion
- 2006 Corral's Combat Classic - Lightweight Purple Belt Champion
- Multiple Time NAGA No-Gi, Blue, and Purple Belt Champion
- 2005 Extreme Grappling Open - Lightweight Invitational Pro Division 2nd Place
- 2004 Arnold / Gracie Worlds - Lightweight Blue Belt Champion
- 2003 Relson Gracie Nationals - Lightweight Blue Belt Champion
- 1st Southwest BJJ Championship (Phoenix, AZ) - Lightweight Blue Belt Champion