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Anthony "TJ" Waldburger is an American

United States

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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 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...

divisions. A professional MMA competitor since 2005, Waldburger has made a name for himself fighting in the South. Currently, Waldburger is signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), holding a 2-1 record inside the promotion.

MMA career

He held an amateur record of 3-0 before turning pro at 17 years old. He lost his professional debut against Sammy Say but defeated him in his next bout to move to 1-1.

At the event, International Fighting Championship: Road to Global Domination, he lost to 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...

but rebounded with a win over Jeff Lindsey. Waldburger defeated UFC veteran 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:...

via triangle choke submission in the second round. Spratt demanded a rematch and got one defeating Waldburger by a one punch knockout. He lost another fight before winning three straight. His most recent accomplishments include winning the Shark Fights

Shark Fights

Shark Fights is a Mixed Martial Arts promotion based out of Amarillo, Texas. It made its debut on October 24, 2008. On September 11, 2010 Shark Fights had its biggest card in Shark Fights history by having former UFC veterans Keith Jardine, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Paul Daley, and Houston...

Welterweight Championship belt in May 2009 and then defending it in September 2009.

Waldburger trains at Grappler's Lair, and holds a purple belt in BJJ under his trainer, and father-in-law, John Moore.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In July 2010 it was announced Waldburger had signed with the UFC. His debut came at UFC Fight Night 22

UFC Fight Night 22

UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares, also known as UFC Fight Night 22 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 15, 2010 at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas...

against David Mitchell. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Waldburger was expected to face Matt Riddle 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...

. However, Waldburger was forced from the card with an injury.

Waldburger was expected to face Dennis Hallman

Dennis Hallman

Dennis Lloyd Hallman is an American professional mixed martial artist from the U.S. state of Washington. A former state champion wrestler, Hallman is known best for his expertise as a grappler. He has appeared in many fight organizations, including UFC, Strikeforce, IFL, Shooto, Rumble on the...

on March 26, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 24. However, Hallman was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Johny Hendricks

Johny Hendricks

Johny Hendricks is an American mixed martial artist and an accomplished former amateur wrestler. He currently fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Welterweight division...

. Waldburger was defeated early in round one via TKO.

Waldburger was expected to face Daniel Roberts

Daniel Roberts (fighter)

Daniel Lamar Roberts is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. Currently he is signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championships, fighting in their welterweight division and training out in San Francisco....

on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25

UFC Fight Night 25

UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 17, 2011 at the Ernest N...

. However, Roberts was forced out of the bout and replaced by promotional newcomer Mike Stumpf. Waldburger defeated Stumpf via first round triangle choke submission earning Submission of the Night honors.

Personal life

Waldburger is married to Shayla Moore who is the daughter of his coach, John Moore of the Grappler's Lair gym.

Mixed Martial Arts record

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Johny Hendricks

Johny Hendricks is an American mixed martial artist and an accomplished former amateur wrestler. He currently fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Welterweight division...

| TKO (punches)
| UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis

UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis

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Seattle, Washington

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Austin, Texas

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| Win
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| Pat Healy

Pat Healy (fighter)

Patrick Healy is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Currently, Healy is signed with Strikeforce, holding a 4–1 record inside the promotion...

Amarillo, Texas

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|align=center| 11–5
| Shannon Ritch

Shannon Ritch

Shannon Ritch is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter who currently competes in the welterweight division. As of June 2011 he has competed in 126 professional fights with 47 wins and 75 losses and 4 no contests. Ritch is one of the most known and experienced journeyman of mixed...

Lubbock, Texas

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Frisco, Texas

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Ricardo Funch

Ricardo Funch is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently training at Team Link in Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:...

Austin, Texas

Pete Spratt

Dallas, Texas

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| Win
|align=center| 9–3
| Pete Spratt

Pete Spratt

Austin, Texas

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Josh Neer

Belton, Texas

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Norman, Oklahoma

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|align=center| 6–2
| Brian Foster

Brian Foster (fighter)

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Lafayette, Louisiana

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Austin, Texas

Frisco, Texas

Houston, Texas

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Austin, Texas

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Dallas, Texas

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