Robbie Lawler
Encyclopedia
Robert Glen "Robbie" Lawler (born March 20, 1982) is an American
mixed martial artist
Lawler was the EliteXC middleweight
champion before EliteXC filed for bankruptcy. Lawler has recently signed with Strikeforce
. He is a member of Team Hughes fighting out of H.I.T. Squad
, a Granite City
, Illinois
gym, which he co-owns with teammate and former UFC welterweight
champion Matt Hughes
.
at UFC 37
.He then went on to defeat Steve Berger and Tiki Ghosn
both by way of KO/TKO. In his next appearance at UFC 42
he lost to Pete Spratt
when he submitted due to a leg injury. He returned to face Chris Lytle
at UFC 45
and won via unanimous decision. At UFC 47
Lawler faced rising star Nick Diaz
. After a close first round in which Diaz taunted Lawler and visibly frustrated him, Lawler was knocked out via right hook in the second round.
at UFC 50
.Lawler was submitted in the first round via triangle choke.This fight would be the last fight in the UFC for Lawler as he was cut following his second straight loss. His first fight post-UFC was against Falaniko Vitale
for the Superbrawl Middleweight Championship. He won via second round KO. He defeated Jeremy Brown by armbar before facing Falaniko Vitale in a rematch for the ICON Sport middleweight championship. The rematch ended the same way the first fight did, with Lawler winning by KO. In his first title defense he faced Jason Miller. He lost by arm-triangle choke in the third round. Following the loss to Miller, Lawler fought at Pride 32
and defeated Joey Villasenor
by knockout in just 22 seconds. On March 31, 2007, he fought Frank Trigg
for the ICON Sport middleweight championship and won by KO in the fourth round. On September 15, 2007, he fought PRIDE Fighting Championships veteran Murilo "Ninja" Rua
for the EliteXC middleweight championship and won by TKO
in the third round.
Lawler was scheduled to fight Hawaii's Kala Hose
for the ICON Sport Middleweight Championship on December 15, 2007 in Honolulu, Hawaii
, he however pulled out of the fight due to an injury.
Icon Sport stripped Lawler of the middleweight title on February 9, 2008 for failing to defend the title.
Lawler defended his EliteXC Middleweight Championship against Scott Smith
at EliteXC: Primetime
on May 31, 2008, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
, which ended in a no contest after Smith caught an accidental finger in the eye from Lawler.
On July 26, 2008, Lawler and Scott Smith
had their rematch at EliteXC: Unfinished Business
. Lawler defeated Smith by TKO in the 2nd round.
with his first bout under the Strikeforce banner on June 6, 2009 against Jake Shields
. The bout was fought at a catchweight of 182 lb. Lawler lost via guillotine choke
at 2:02 of the first round.
Lawler faced MMA
and K-1
veteran Melvin Manhoef
on January 30, 2010 at Strikeforce: Miami
. Lawler won by KO in the first round with a right hook.
Lawler was expected to face Jason Miller on June 16, 2010 at Strikeforce: Los Angeles
but Lawler will instead face former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion and UFC veteran Renato Sobral
in a 195 lbs. Catchweight bout. Robbie Lawler had two unsuccessful attempts to meet the 195 lbs mark at the Strikeforce: Los Angeles Weigh Ins, but was finally booked for the fight weighting 195.5 pounds, after stepping on the scale for the third time. Sobral defeated Lawler via unanimous decision.
Lawler fought Matt Lindland
at Strikeforce: St. Louis
on December 4, 2010. He defeated Lindland fifty seconds into the first round via KO.
Lawler faced Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Ronaldo Souza on January 29, 2011 at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg
. He lost the fight via submission in the third round. Lawler was expected to be out of action for about 6 months with a possible left foot fracture which occurred during the fight.
Lawler returned in July 2011 to face Tim Kennedy at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.
| Loss
|align=center| 18–8 (1)
|
Tim Kennedy
| Decision (unanimous)
| Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Hoffman Estates, Illinois
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 18–7 (1)
|
Ronaldo Souza
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 2:00
|San Jose, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 18–6 (1)
| Matt Lindland
| KO (punch)
| Strikeforce: St. Louis
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:50
|St Louis, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 17–6 (1)
| Renato Sobral
| Decision (unanimous)
| Strikeforce: Los Angeles
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Los Angeles, California
, United States
| 195 lb Catchweight bout.
|-
| Win
|align=center| 17–5 (1)
|
Melvin Manhoef
| KO (punches)
| Strikeforce: Miami
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:33
|Sunrise, Florida
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 16–5 (1)
| Jake Shields
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:02
|St. Louis, Missouri
, United States
| 182 lb Catchweight bout.
|-
| Win
|align=center| 16–4 (1)
| Scott Smith
| TKO (knees and kicks)
| EliteXC: Unfinished Business
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:35
|Stockton, California
, United States
| Defended EliteXC Middleweight Championship
|-
| NC
|align=center| 15–4 (1)
| Scott Smith
| NC (thumb in the eye)
| EliteXC: Primetime
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:26
|Newark, New Jersey
, United States
| Retains EliteXC Middleweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 15–4
| Murilo Rua
| KO (strikes)
| EliteXC: Uprising
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 2:04
|Honolulu, Hawaii
, United States
| Won EliteXC Middleweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 14–4
| Frank Trigg
| KO (punches)
| Icon Sport: Epic
|
|align=center| 4
|align=center| 1:40
|Honolulu, Hawaii
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 13–4
| Eduardo Pamplona
| TKO (punches)
| IFL: Atlanta
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:36
|Atlanta, Georgia
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–4
| Joey Villasenor
| KO (flying knee and punches)
| Pride 32
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:22
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 11–4
| Jason Miller
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| Icon Sport. Mayhem vs. Lawler
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 2:50
|Honolulu, Hawaii
, United States
| Lost Icon Sport Middleweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–3
| Falaniko Vitale
| KO (punches)
| Icon Sport: Lawler vs. Niko II
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:38
|Honolulu, Hawaii
, United States
| Won Icon Sport Middleweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–3
| Jeremy Brown
| Submission (armbar)
| King of the Cage: Xtreme Edge
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:48
|Indianapolis, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–3
| Falaniko Vitale
| KO (punches)
| Superbrawl: Icon
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 4:36
|Honolulu, Hawaii
, United States
| Won Superbrawl Middleweight Championship.
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 8–3
| Evan Tanner
| Submission (triangle choke)
| UFC 50
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:22
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
| Moves up to Middleweight.
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 8–2
| Nick Diaz
| KO (punch)
| UFC 47
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:31
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 8–1
| Chris Lytle
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 45
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Uncasville, Connecticut
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 7–1
| Pete Spratt
| Submission (injury)
| UFC 42
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:28
|Miami, Florida
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–0
| Tiki Ghosn
| KO (punches)
| UFC 40
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:29
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–0
| Steve Berger
| TKO (punches)
| UFC 37.5
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 0:27
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–0
| Aaron Riley
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 37
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Bossier City, Louisiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–0
|
Saburo Kawakatsu
| TKO (punches)
| Shogun 1
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:49
|Honolulu, Hawaii
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–0
| Marco Macera
| TKO (punches)
| Extreme Challenge 41
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:19
|Davenport, Iowa
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Landon Showalter
| KO (punches)
| IFC: Warriors Challenge 13
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:14
|California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| John Reed
| TKO (punches)
| Extreme Challenge 39
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:14
|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...
Lawler was the EliteXC middleweight
Middleweight (MMA)
The middleweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*UFC's & Strikeforce's middleweight division, which groups competitors within 171 to 185 lb...
champion before EliteXC filed for bankruptcy. Lawler has recently signed with Strikeforce
Strikeforce
Strikeforce is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization based in San Jose, California. It is headed by CEO Scott Coker and owned by Zuffa, LLC...
. He is a member of Team Hughes fighting out of H.I.T. Squad
H.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...
, a Granite City
Granite City
Granite City may refer to:*Granite City, Illinois*St. Cloud, Minnesota*Aberdeen, Scotland...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
gym, which he co-owns with teammate and former UFC welterweight
Welterweight (MMA)
The welterweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*The UFC's & Strikeforce's welterweight division, which groups competitors within 156 to 170 lb...
champion Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes (fighter)
Matthew Allen Hughes is an American mixed martial artist, UFC Hall of Famer, and former two-time UFC Welterweight Champion. Hughes put together two separate six-fight winning streaks in the UFC, won the welterweight title on two occasions, defended the belt a record seven times, and holds the...
.
Early Career
Lawler began his MMA career by compiling a 4-0 record in smaller shows before he made his UFC debut winning via unanimous decision against Aaron RileyAaron Riley
Aaron Matthew Riley is an American mixed martial arts fighter who currently teaches MMA at Warrior Gym in Alexandria, Virginia. He competes in the Lightweight Division.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:...
at UFC 37
UFC 37
UFC 37: High Impact was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City, Louisiana on May 10, 2002...
.He then went on to defeat Steve Berger and Tiki Ghosn
Tiki Ghosn
Tiki Ghosn is an American mixed martial artist veteran, competing since 1998 in the Welterweight division .-History:Tiki started his MMA career in high school when he discovered Muay Thai Kickboxing as a form of cross training for football, while attending MaterDei High School in Santa Ana,...
both by way of KO/TKO. In his next appearance at UFC 42
UFC 42
UFC 42: Sudden Impact was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 25, 2003, at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The event was broadcast live on pay per view in the United States, and later released on DVD....
he lost to Pete Spratt
Pete Spratt
Aaron Pete Spratt is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He is a welterweight known for his appearances in the UFC and on The Ultimate Fighter 4 reality television show.-MMA Career:...
when he submitted due to a leg injury. He returned to face Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle
Chris Scott Lytle is a retired American mixed martial artist, boxer and a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Lytle was prominently featured as a welterweight on The Ultimate Fighter 4: The Comeback. In Chris's MMA and boxing career he was never knocked out or submitted, though he did...
at UFC 45
UFC 45
UFC 45: Revolution was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on 21 November 2003, at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut...
and won via unanimous decision. At UFC 47
UFC 47
UFC 47: It's On! was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 2, 2004 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada...
Lawler faced rising star Nick Diaz
Nick Díaz
Nicholas Robert Diaz is an American mixed martial artist. He is the former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion, WEC and IFC Welterweight Champion. He has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Pride Fighting Championships and Elite Xtreme Combat. Diaz was promoted to black belt in Brazilian...
. After a close first round in which Diaz taunted Lawler and visibly frustrated him, Lawler was knocked out via right hook in the second round.
Move to Middleweight
After his loss to Diaz, Lawler decided to move to middleweight. His first middleweight fight in the UFC came against Evan TannerEvan Tanner
Evan Loyd Tanner was an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He was a former UFC Middleweight and USWF Heavyweight champion with a professional record of 32 wins and 8 losses...
at UFC 50
UFC 50
UFC 50: The War of '04 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 22, 2004, at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event was broadcast live on pay-per-view in the United States, and later released on DVD.-History:Headlining the card were Tito...
.Lawler was submitted in the first round via triangle choke.This fight would be the last fight in the UFC for Lawler as he was cut following his second straight loss. His first fight post-UFC was against Falaniko Vitale
Falaniko Vitale
Falaniko "Niko" Vitale is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the Middleweight division.He holds notable victories over Matt Lindland, Dave Menne, Kalib Starnes and Yushin Okami....
for the Superbrawl Middleweight Championship. He won via second round KO. He defeated Jeremy Brown by armbar before facing Falaniko Vitale in a rematch for the ICON Sport middleweight championship. The rematch ended the same way the first fight did, with Lawler winning by KO. In his first title defense he faced Jason Miller. He lost by arm-triangle choke in the third round. Following the loss to Miller, Lawler fought at Pride 32
PRIDE 32
Pride 32: The Real Deal was a mixed martial arts event and was held by the Pride Fighting Championships. The event took place on October 21, 2006, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
and defeated Joey Villasenor
Joey Villasenor
Joey Villaseñor is a Mexican American mixed martial arts fighter. He is a PRIDE Fighting Championships veteran, as well as the middleweight champion in King of the Cage. Joey has also fought in Showtime's EliteXC promotion and took part in PRIDE's welterweight grand prix. He currently trains...
by knockout in just 22 seconds. On March 31, 2007, he fought Frank Trigg
Frank Trigg
Dewey Franklin Trigg III is an American mixed martial artist, color commentator, pro wrestler and co-host of MMAWeekly radio show and TAGG radio show...
for the ICON Sport middleweight championship and won by KO in the fourth round. On September 15, 2007, he fought PRIDE Fighting Championships veteran Murilo "Ninja" Rua
Murilo Rua
Murilo Rua is a former Brazilian mixed martial artist who fought in Pride Fighting Championships. Nicknamed Ninja, he is the older brother of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. He is known for his well-rounded fighting skills, in particular Muay Thai and Brazilian...
for the EliteXC middleweight championship and won by TKO
Knockout
A knockout is a fight-ending, winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts, Karate and others sports involving striking...
in the third round.
Lawler was scheduled to fight Hawaii's Kala Hose
Kala Hose
Kala Hose is a American mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division.-Biography:Kalalau was shortened to "Kala" when he was nicknamed "Kolohe" as a young boy. "Kolohe" means "rascal" in Hawaiian, as he was a "rascal" child...
for the ICON Sport Middleweight Championship on December 15, 2007 in 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...
, he however pulled out of the fight due to an injury.
Icon Sport stripped Lawler of the middleweight title on February 9, 2008 for failing to defend the title.
Lawler defended his EliteXC Middleweight Championship against Scott Smith
Scott Smith (fighter)
Bryan Scott Smith, , is an American mixed martial artist previously fighting at middleweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship making his debut at UFC 59. He also fought for EliteXC before it folded and currently fights for Strikeforce...
at EliteXC: Primetime
EliteXC: Primetime
EliteXC: Primetime was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Elite Xtreme Combat taking place on May 31, 2008 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The main card aired live on CBS, marking the first time a MMA event aired in primetime on major American network television...
on May 31, 2008, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
, which ended in a no contest after Smith caught an accidental finger in the eye from Lawler.
On July 26, 2008, Lawler and Scott Smith
Scott Smith (fighter)
Bryan Scott Smith, , is an American mixed martial artist previously fighting at middleweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship making his debut at UFC 59. He also fought for EliteXC before it folded and currently fights for Strikeforce...
had their rematch at EliteXC: Unfinished Business
EliteXC: Unfinished Business
EliteXC: Unfinished Business was a mixed martial arts event held by EliteXC on July 26, 2008 in Stockton, CA at Stockton Arena.The show was officially announced during the Showtime broadcast of EliteXC: Return of the King and the main event featured a rematch between Middleweight Champion Robbie...
. Lawler defeated Smith by TKO in the 2nd round.
Strikeforce
After defeating Scott Smith, Lawler's employers, EliteXC, announced that they would be shutting down and filing for bankruptcy. Lawler's contract was picked up by StrikeforceStrikeforce
Strikeforce is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization based in San Jose, California. It is headed by CEO Scott Coker and owned by Zuffa, LLC...
with his first bout under the Strikeforce banner on June 6, 2009 against Jake Shields
Jake Shields
Jake Shields is an American mixed martial artist who is currently fighting in the welterweight division of the UFC. He is the last Rumble on the Rock 175 lb champion. He is the first and last Elite XC Welterweight Champion. He is also the former Shooto Middleweight Champion and is the former...
. The bout was fought at a catchweight of 182 lb. Lawler lost via 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 2:02 of the first round.
Lawler faced MMA
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...
and K-1
K-1
K-1 is a defunct world-wide kickboxing promotion based in Tokyo, Japan founded by Kazuyoshi Ishii, a formerKyokushin karate practitioner. K-1 combines stand up techniques from Muay Thai, Karate, Taekwondo, Savate, San Shou, kickboxing, western-style boxing, and other martial arts...
veteran Melvin Manhoef
Melvin Manhoef
Melvin Manhoef is a Dutch-Surinamese Muay Thai kickboxer and mixed martial artist, trained by Mike Passenier and fighting out of Mike's Gym in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In kickboxing, he is the current It's Showtime 85MAX World Champion, and in MMA he was the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight World champion...
on January 30, 2010 at Strikeforce: Miami
Strikeforce: Miami
Strikeforce: Miami was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce on January 30, 2010 in Sunrise, Florida, United States at the BankAtlantic Center. The event aired live on Showtime in the US and on Super Channel in Canada.-Background:...
. Lawler won by KO in the first round with a right hook.
Lawler was expected to face Jason Miller on June 16, 2010 at Strikeforce: Los Angeles
Strikeforce: Los Angeles
Strikeforce: Los Angeles, also referred to as Strikeforce Live was a mixed martial arts held by Strikeforce. The event took place on June 16, 2010 at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.-Background:...
but Lawler will instead face former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion and UFC veteran Renato Sobral
Renato Sobral
Renato da Cunha Sobral , also known as "Babalu", is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, and former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion. He is regarded as one of the best light heavyweights of the night, and noted for his aggressive style, grappling prowess, and high-caliber submissions. Sobral...
in a 195 lbs. Catchweight bout. Robbie Lawler had two unsuccessful attempts to meet the 195 lbs mark at the Strikeforce: Los Angeles Weigh Ins, but was finally booked for the fight weighting 195.5 pounds, after stepping on the scale for the third time. Sobral defeated Lawler via unanimous decision.
Lawler fought Matt Lindland
Matt Lindland
Matthew James Lindland is an American mixed martial artist, Olympic wrestler and politician. He won the Oregon Republican Party's nomination for the Oregon House of Representatives, District 52 seat on May 20, 2008....
at Strikeforce: St. Louis
Strikeforce: St. Louis
Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II, also known as Strikeforce: St. Louis, was a mixed martial arts event that was held by Strikeforce on December 4, 2010 at the Scottrade Center in St Louis, Missouri, United States.-Background:...
on December 4, 2010. He defeated Lindland fifty seconds into the first round via KO.
Lawler faced Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Ronaldo Souza on January 29, 2011 at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg, was a mixed martial arts event that was held by Strikeforce on January 29, 2011 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, United States.-Background:...
. He lost the fight via submission in the third round. Lawler was expected to be out of action for about 6 months with a possible left foot fracture which occurred during the fight.
Lawler returned in July 2011 to face Tim Kennedy at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
Strikeforce / M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Henderson was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. The event took place on July 30, 2011 at Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.-Background:...
. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.
Championships and accomplishments
- Elite Xtreme CombatElite Xtreme CombatElite Xtreme Combat, also known as EliteXC, was a U.S.-based mixed martial arts organization owned and operated by ProElite. It was founded as a partnership between Showtime Networks and ProElite and officially announced on December 14, 2006. It was headquartered in Los Angeles, California.The...
- EliteXC Middleweight Championship (One time; Last)
- ICON Sport
- ICON Sport Middleweight Championship (Two times)
- Superbrawl
- Superbrawl Middleweight Championship (One time; Last)
- SherdogSherdogSherdog is an American website devoted to the sport of mixed martial arts . The site is a member of the Crave Online network and provides MMA related content for ESPN.com.- History :...
- 2010 Knockout of the Year vs. Melvin ManhoefMelvin ManhoefMelvin Manhoef is a Dutch-Surinamese Muay Thai kickboxer and mixed martial artist, trained by Mike Passenier and fighting out of Mike's Gym in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In kickboxing, he is the current It's Showtime 85MAX World Champion, and in MMA he was the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight World champion...
on January 30
- 2010 Knockout of the Year vs. Melvin Manhoef
Mixed martial arts record
|-| Loss
|align=center| 18–8 (1)
|
Tim Kennedy| Decision (unanimous)
| Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
Strikeforce / M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Henderson was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. The event took place on July 30, 2011 at Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.-Background:...
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates is a northwestern suburb of Chicago in Illinois. The village is located primarily in Cook County with a small section in Kane County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 49,495 and estimated to be 52,520 in 2003...
, 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| 18–7 (1)
|
Ronaldo Souza| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg, was a mixed martial arts event that was held by Strikeforce on January 29, 2011 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, United States.-Background:...
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 2:00
|San Jose, California
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
, 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| 18–6 (1)
|
Matt LindlandMatt Lindland
Matthew James Lindland is an American mixed martial artist, Olympic wrestler and politician. He won the Oregon Republican Party's nomination for the Oregon House of Representatives, District 52 seat on May 20, 2008....
| KO (punch)
| Strikeforce: St. Louis
Strikeforce: St. Louis
Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II, also known as Strikeforce: St. Louis, was a mixed martial arts event that was held by Strikeforce on December 4, 2010 at the Scottrade Center in St Louis, Missouri, United States.-Background:...
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:50
|St Louis, Missouri, 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| 17–6 (1)
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Renato SobralRenato Sobral
Renato da Cunha Sobral , also known as "Babalu", is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, and former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion. He is regarded as one of the best light heavyweights of the night, and noted for his aggressive style, grappling prowess, and high-caliber submissions. Sobral...
| Decision (unanimous)
| Strikeforce: Los Angeles
Strikeforce: Los Angeles
Strikeforce: Los Angeles, also referred to as Strikeforce Live was a mixed martial arts held by Strikeforce. The event took place on June 16, 2010 at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.-Background:...
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|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...
| 195 lb Catchweight bout.
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| Win
|align=center| 17–5 (1)
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Melvin ManhoefMelvin Manhoef
Melvin Manhoef is a Dutch-Surinamese Muay Thai kickboxer and mixed martial artist, trained by Mike Passenier and fighting out of Mike's Gym in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In kickboxing, he is the current It's Showtime 85MAX World Champion, and in MMA he was the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight World champion...
| KO (punches)
| Strikeforce: Miami
Strikeforce: Miami
Strikeforce: Miami was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce on January 30, 2010 in Sunrise, Florida, United States at the BankAtlantic Center. The event aired live on Showtime in the US and on Super Channel in Canada.-Background:...
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:33
|Sunrise, Florida
Sunrise, Florida
-Overview:Sunrise is a city in southwestern Broward County, Florida, United States. It was incorporated in 1961 by Norman Johnson – a developer whose World Famous Upside-Down House attracted buyers to what was then a remote 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| 16–5 (1)
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Jake ShieldsJake Shields
Jake Shields is an American mixed martial artist who is currently fighting in the welterweight division of the UFC. He is the last Rumble on the Rock 175 lb champion. He is the first and last Elite XC Welterweight Champion. He is also the former Shooto Middleweight Champion and is the former...
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:02
|St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
| 182 lb Catchweight bout.
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| Win
|align=center| 16–4 (1)
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Scott SmithScott Smith (fighter)
Bryan Scott Smith, , is an American mixed martial artist previously fighting at middleweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship making his debut at UFC 59. He also fought for EliteXC before it folded and currently fights for Strikeforce...
| TKO (knees and kicks)
| EliteXC: Unfinished Business
EliteXC: Unfinished Business
EliteXC: Unfinished Business was a mixed martial arts event held by EliteXC on July 26, 2008 in Stockton, CA at Stockton Arena.The show was officially announced during the Showtime broadcast of EliteXC: Return of the King and the main event featured a rematch between Middleweight Champion Robbie...
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:35
|Stockton, California
Stockton, California
Stockton, California, the seat of San Joaquin County, is the fourth-largest city in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. With a population of 291,707 at the 2010 census, Stockton ranks as this state's 13th largest city...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
| Defended EliteXC Middleweight Championship
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| NC
|align=center| 15–4 (1)
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Scott SmithScott Smith (fighter)
Bryan Scott Smith, , is an American mixed martial artist previously fighting at middleweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship making his debut at UFC 59. He also fought for EliteXC before it folded and currently fights for Strikeforce...
| NC (thumb in the eye)
| EliteXC: Primetime
EliteXC: Primetime
EliteXC: Primetime was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Elite Xtreme Combat taking place on May 31, 2008 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The main card aired live on CBS, marking the first time a MMA event aired in primetime on major American network television...
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:26
|Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
| Retains EliteXC Middleweight Championship
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| Win
|align=center| 15–4
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Murilo RuaMurilo Rua
Murilo Rua is a former Brazilian mixed martial artist who fought in Pride Fighting Championships. Nicknamed Ninja, he is the older brother of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. He is known for his well-rounded fighting skills, in particular Muay Thai and Brazilian...
| KO (strikes)
| EliteXC: Uprising
EliteXC: Uprising
EliteXC: Uprising was a mixed martial arts event promoted by EliteXC and co-promoted by Icon Sport and Rumble World Entertainment. The event took place on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Oahu, Hawaii. The main card aired on Showtime, with 5 of the untelevised matches...
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 2:04
|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...
| Won EliteXC Middleweight Championship
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| Win
|align=center| 14–4
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Frank TriggFrank Trigg
Dewey Franklin Trigg III is an American mixed martial artist, color commentator, pro wrestler and co-host of MMAWeekly radio show and TAGG radio show...
| KO (punches)
| Icon Sport: Epic
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|align=center| 4
|align=center| 1:40
|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| 13–4
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Eduardo PamplonaEduardo Pamplona
Eduardo Pamplona is Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who has fought for International Fight League, M-1 Global, Shooto, and Pancrase. Eduardo holds a notable win over former PRIDE FC contender Jose Landi-Jons.-Early career:...
| TKO (punches)
| IFL: Atlanta
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:36
|Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
, 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| 12–4
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Joey VillasenorJoey Villasenor
Joey Villaseñor is a Mexican American mixed martial arts fighter. He is a PRIDE Fighting Championships veteran, as well as the middleweight champion in King of the Cage. Joey has also fought in Showtime's EliteXC promotion and took part in PRIDE's welterweight grand prix. He currently trains...
| KO (flying knee and punches)
| Pride 32
PRIDE 32
Pride 32: The Real Deal was a mixed martial arts event and was held by the Pride Fighting Championships. The event took place on October 21, 2006, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:22
|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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| Loss
|align=center| 11–4
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Jason Miller| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| Icon Sport. Mayhem vs. Lawler
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 2:50
|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...
| Lost Icon Sport Middleweight Championship
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| Win
|align=center| 11–3
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Falaniko VitaleFalaniko Vitale
Falaniko "Niko" Vitale is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the Middleweight division.He holds notable victories over Matt Lindland, Dave Menne, Kalib Starnes and Yushin Okami....
| KO (punches)
| Icon Sport: Lawler vs. Niko II
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:38
|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...
| Won Icon Sport Middleweight Championship
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| Win
|align=center| 10–3
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Jeremy Brown| Submission (armbar)
| King of the Cage: Xtreme Edge
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:48
|Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, 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| 9–3
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Falaniko VitaleFalaniko Vitale
Falaniko "Niko" Vitale is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the Middleweight division.He holds notable victories over Matt Lindland, Dave Menne, Kalib Starnes and Yushin Okami....
| KO (punches)
| Superbrawl: Icon
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 4:36
|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...
| Won Superbrawl Middleweight Championship.
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| Loss
|align=center| 8–3
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Evan TannerEvan Tanner
Evan Loyd Tanner was an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He was a former UFC Middleweight and USWF Heavyweight champion with a professional record of 32 wins and 8 losses...
| Submission (triangle choke)
| UFC 50
UFC 50
UFC 50: The War of '04 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 22, 2004, at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event was broadcast live on pay-per-view in the United States, and later released on DVD.-History:Headlining the card were Tito...
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:22
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
| Moves up to Middleweight.
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| Loss
|align=center| 8–2
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Nick DiazNick Díaz
Nicholas Robert Diaz is an American mixed martial artist. He is the former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion, WEC and IFC Welterweight Champion. He has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Pride Fighting Championships and Elite Xtreme Combat. Diaz was promoted to black belt in Brazilian...
| KO (punch)
| UFC 47
UFC 47
UFC 47: It's On! was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 2, 2004 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada...
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:31
|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| 8–1
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Chris LytleChris Lytle
Chris Scott Lytle is a retired American mixed martial artist, boxer and a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Lytle was prominently featured as a welterweight on The Ultimate Fighter 4: The Comeback. In Chris's MMA and boxing career he was never knocked out or submitted, though he did...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 45
UFC 45
UFC 45: Revolution was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on 21 November 2003, at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut...
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Uncasville, Connecticut
Uncasville, Connecticut
Uncasville is an area in the town of Montville, Connecticut. The area traditionally known as Uncasville is a village in southeastern Montville, at the mouth of the Oxoboxo River...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Loss
|align=center| 7–1
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Pete SprattPete Spratt
Aaron Pete Spratt is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He is a welterweight known for his appearances in the UFC and on The Ultimate Fighter 4 reality television show.-MMA Career:...
| Submission (injury)
| UFC 42
UFC 42
UFC 42: Sudden Impact was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 25, 2003, at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The event was broadcast live on pay per view in the United States, and later released on DVD....
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:28
|Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
, 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| 7–0
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Tiki GhosnTiki Ghosn
Tiki Ghosn is an American mixed martial artist veteran, competing since 1998 in the Welterweight division .-History:Tiki started his MMA career in high school when he discovered Muay Thai Kickboxing as a form of cross training for football, while attending MaterDei High School in Santa Ana,...
| KO (punches)
| UFC 40
UFC 40
UFC 40: Vendetta was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 22, 2002, at the MGM Grand Arena on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada...
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:29
|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| 6–0
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Steve Berger| TKO (punches)
| UFC 37.5
UFC 37.5
UFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 22, 2002.-Background:...
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|align=center| 2
|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...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–0
|
Aaron RileyAaron Riley
Aaron Matthew Riley is an American mixed martial arts fighter who currently teaches MMA at Warrior Gym in Alexandria, Virginia. He competes in the Lightweight Division.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 37
UFC 37
UFC 37: High Impact was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City, Louisiana on May 10, 2002...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Bossier City, Louisiana
Bossier City, Louisiana
Bossier City is a city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States.As of the 2010 Census, the city had a total population of 61,315. Bossier City is closely tied to its larger sister city Shreveport, located on the western bank of the Red River. The Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area is 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| 4–0
|
Saburo Kawakatsu| TKO (punches)
| Shogun 1
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:49
|Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–0
|
Marco Macera| TKO (punches)
| Extreme Challenge 41
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:19
|Davenport, Iowa
Davenport, Iowa
Davenport is a city located along the Mississippi River in Scott County, Iowa, United States. Davenport is the county seat of and largest city in Scott County. Davenport was founded on May 14, 1836 by Antoine LeClaire and was named for his friend, George Davenport, a colonel during the Black Hawk...
, 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
|
Landon Showalter| KO (punches)
| IFC: Warriors Challenge 13
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:14
|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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|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
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John Reed| TKO (punches)
| Extreme Challenge 39
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:14
|United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|