American mixed martial arts fighter
Kevin Roddy is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2005, Roddy has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and M-1 Global.
Background
Born and raised in Bricktown, New Jersey, Roddy competed in soccer and hockey while growing up. Roddy began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2002 and later MMA in 2005.[1]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Roddy made his professional MMA debut in 2005 and compiled a record of 15-14-1 with one no contest before signing with Bellator MMA. Roddy had also made it through the tryouts of Season Five of The Ultimate Fighter, but ultimately was not a part of the final cast.[1]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
33 matches
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15 wins
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16 losses
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By knockout
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0
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2
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By submission
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12
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6
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By decision
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3
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8
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Draws
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1
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No contests
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1
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Res.
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Record
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Opponent
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Method
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Event
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Date
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Round
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Time
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Location
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Notes
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Loss
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15–16–1 (1)
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Matt Bessette
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Submission (heel hook)
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Bellator 144
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October 23, 2015
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1
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3:47
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Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
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Win
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15–15–1 (1)
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Trevor Suter
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Submission (armbar)
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CCFC 48: Good vs. Burrell
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May 9, 2015
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1
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1:28
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Lightweight bout.
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Win
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14–15–1 (1)
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Amran Aliyev
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Decision (unanimous)
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Bellator 118
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May 2, 2014
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3
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5:00
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Loss
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13–15–1 (1)
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Will Martinez
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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Bellator 108
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November 15, 2013
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1
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3:50
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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13–14–1 (1)
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Bryan Van Artsdalen
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Submission (armbar)
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Bellator 95
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April 4, 2013
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2
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1:04
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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12–14–1 (1)
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Noe Quintanilla
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Submission (triangle choke)
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JBS Sports/Live Nation: Rock Out Knock Out
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June 2, 2012
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1
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1:53
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Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
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Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
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Win
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11–14–1 (1)
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Chris Simmons
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Decision (unanimous)
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Reality Fighting: Mohegan Sun
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February 25, 2012
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3
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5:00
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Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
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Featherweight debut.
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Loss
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10–14–1 (1)
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Saul Almeida
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Decision (split)
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CES MMA: Undisputed
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November 18, 2011
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3
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5:00
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Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
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Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
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Loss
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10–13–1 (1)
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Chris Foster
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Decision (unanimous)
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UCC 4: Supremacy
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April 22, 2011
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3
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5:00
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Morristown, New Jersey, United States
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Loss
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10–12–1 (1)
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Jason McLean
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Decision (split)
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Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva
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February 12, 2011
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3
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5:00
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East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Loss
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10–11–1 (1)
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Rafaello Oliveira
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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DFL 1: The Big Bang
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November 24, 2010
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1
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4:46
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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10–10–1 (1)
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Jonathan Chasse
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Submission (guillotine choke)
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GFL: Global Fight League 8
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July 16, 2010
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1
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2:24
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Dover, New Hampshire, United States
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Loss
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9–10–1 (1)
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Dennis Bermudez
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Decision (unanimous)
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M-1 Selection 2010: The Americas Round 1
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April 3, 2010
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3
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5:00
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Loss
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9–9–1 (1)
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Freddy Assunção
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Decision (unanimous)
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RIE 2: Battle at the Burg 2
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January 30, 2010
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3
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5:00
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Penn Laird, Virginia, United States
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Draw
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9–8–1 (1)
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Marcos Rodrigues de Santos
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Draw (majority)
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WCA: Caged Combat
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June 5, 2009
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3
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5:00
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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9–8 (1)
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Biff Walizer
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Submission (triangle choke)
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Extreme Challenge: Mayhem at the Marina
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March 28, 2009
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2
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3:19
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Loss
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8–8 (1)
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Jacob Kirwan
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Submission (guillotine choke)
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RIE 1: Battle at the Burg
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March 21, 2009
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1
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1:42
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Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
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Loss
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8–7 (1)
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Anthony Morrison
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Decision (unanimous)
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WCA: Pure Combat
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February 6, 2009
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3
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5:00
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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8–6 (1)
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Peter Kalijevic
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Submission (armbar)
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Knockout Promotions: There Will Be Blood
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December 13, 2008
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2
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1:17
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Irving, New York, United States
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Loss
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7–6 (1)
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Calvin Kattar
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KO (punches)
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CZ 26: The Rock
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September 26, 2008
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1
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0:47
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Salem, New Hampshire, United States
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|
Loss
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7–5 (1)
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Dwayne Shelton
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Decision (split)
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BCX 5: Battle Cage Xtreme 5
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July 12, 2008
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3
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5:00
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Loss
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7–4 (1)
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Tim Troxell
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Decision (split)
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BCX 4: Battle Cage Xtreme 4
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April 19, 2008
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1
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0:58
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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7–3 (1)
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Cory LaPlant
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Submission (armbar)
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BCX 2: Battle Cage Xtreme 2
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September 15, 2007
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1
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0:54
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Loss
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6–3 (1)
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Deividas Taurosevicius
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Submission (armbar)
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CCFC 5: Two Worlds, One Cage
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June 23, 2007
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1
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4:49
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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NC
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6–2 (1)
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Jong Man Kim
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No Contest
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Worlds Best Fighters: USA vs. Asia
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February 3, 2007
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1
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4:57
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Loss
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6–2
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Rich Boine
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KO (punch)
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ROC 12: Tournament of Champions Quarterfinals
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November 17, 2006
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3
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0:20
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Atlantic City, New Jersey
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Win
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6–1
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Nick Sorg
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Submission (armbar)
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XG3: Xtreme Gladiators 3
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September 23, 2006
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1
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N/A
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Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Win
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5–1
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Darryl MarcAurele
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Submission (triangle choke)
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Reality Fighting: New Hampshire
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December 10, 2010
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2
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N/A
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Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
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Win
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4–1
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Al Buck
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Decision (unanimous)
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RF 12: Return to Boardwalk Hall
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April 29, 2006
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3
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3:00
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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3–1
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Michael Murray
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Submission (armbar)
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SF 3: Beatdown
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April 22, 2006
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1
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1:10
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New Jersey, United States
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Loss
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2–1
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Jim Miller
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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RF 11: Battle at Taj Mahal
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February 11, 2006
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1
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1:31
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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2–0
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Joseph Spataro
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Submission (arm-triangle choke)
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ROC: Ring of Combat 9
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October 29, 2005
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2
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2:21
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Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
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Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
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Win
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1–0
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Matt Perry
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Submission (armbar)
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MD 20: Mass Destruction 20
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April 23, 2005
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1
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N/A
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Lightweight debut.
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References
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