Tyler Stinson
American mixed martial arts fighter
Tyler Stinson (born January 17, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. A professional competitor since 2006, Stinson has also formerly competed for Bellator MMA , Strikeforce , Titan FC , and the World Series of Fighting .
Background
Born and raised in Winfield, Kansas , Stinson competed in baseball , football , and track and field at Winfield High School , and was talented [citation needed . Stinson was introduced to MMA by a friend at the age of 20, which piqued his interest. Less than a week later, Stinson began competing himself.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Stinson started his career in 2006. From his mixed martial arts debut until the beginning of 2010, he fought mainly for southern American promotions, as C3 Fights , Art of Fighting and Masters of the Cage .
Stinson compiled a record of 17-5 before signing with Bellator . Stinson earned his contract at an open tryout held by Bellator in Kansas.[ 1]
Bellator
Stinson was expected to make his debut against Demi Deeds on April 29, 2010, at Bellator 16 . However, he was called to replace an injured Sean Pierson against Dan Hornbuckle in the Season Two Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal on April 22, 2010, at Bellator 15 .[ 2] [ 3]
Stinson faced Leonardo Peçanha on June 17, 2010, at Bellator 22 in a rematch of a fight that took place in 2008.[ 1] [ 4]
Stinson replaced Rory Markham against Steve Carl for a spot in Season Four Welterweight Tournament on August 26, 2010, at Bellator 26 .[ 5] [ 6]
Stinson faced Nate James on April 9, 2011, at Bellator 40 . He won via split decision (29-28 Stinson, 29-28 James, 29-28 Stinson).[ 7]
Stinson was expected to face Joey Gorczynski on May 7, 2011, at Bellator 43 . However, for undisclosed reasons the match was scrapped.[ 8]
Strikeforce
Stinson made his debut against Eduardo Pamplona on July 30, 2011, at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson . He won via knockout at 15 seconds of round one.[ 9]
Stinson faced Tarec Saffiedine on January 7, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine . Saffiedine defeated Stinson via split decision (29-28 Stinson, 30-27 Saffiedine, 29-28 Saffiedine).[ 10]
Stinson faced Jordan Mein on July 14, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy . Stinson lost via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).[ 11]
World Series of Fighting
In December 2013, it was announced that Stinson signed a four-fight deal with World Series of Fighting .[ 12] WSOF 8 and won via TKO in the third round.
On March 29, 2014, Stinson fought former UFC veteran Josh Burkman at WSOF 9 and lost via knockout in the first round. This was the first knockout loss of Stinson's career.
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
41 matches
31 wins
10 losses
By knockout
19
1
By submission
8
5
By decision
4
4
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
31–10
Marco Hutch
Technical Submission (triangle choke)
Synergy FC 8
October 14, 2023
1
1:00
Springfield, Missouri , United States
Middleweight debut; won the vacant Synergy FC Middleweight Championship.
Win
30–10
Dave Burrow
Decision (split)
C3 Fights: Fight Night
July 16, 2016
3
5:00
Newkirk, Oklahoma , United States
Win
29–10
Jose Figueroa
Decision (split)
Titan FC 31
October 31, 2014
3
5:00
Tampa, Florida , United States
Loss
28–10
Joshua Burkman
KO (punch)
WSOF 9
March 29, 2014
1
2:15
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
28–9
Valdir Araujo
TKO (punches)
WSOF 8
January 18, 2014
3
2:23
Hollywood, Florida , United States
Win
27–9
Armando Montoya Jr.
TKO (punches)
Prize Fighting Championship 4
October 18, 2013
1
3:38
Denver, Colorado , United States
Win
26–9
Rob Kimmons
TKO (punches)
Epic Fight Night 1: Stinson vs. Kimmons
June 29, 2013
1
0:54
Kansas City, Missouri , United States
Win
25–9
Zac Kelley
KO (punch)
C3 Fights: Armageddon 2012
December 1, 2012
1
4:34
Newkirk, Oklahoma , United States
Loss
24–9
Jordan Mein
Decision (unanimous)
Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy
July 14, 2012
3
5:00
Portland, Oregon , United States
Loss
24–8
Tarec Saffiedine
Decision (split)
Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine
January 7, 2012
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
24–7
Ryan Bixler
Submission (triangle choke)
C3 Fights: Fall Brawl
October 22, 2011
1
2:54
Newkirk, Oklahoma , United States
Win
23–7
Eduardo Pamplona
KO (punch)
Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
July 30, 2011
1
0:15
Hoffman Estates, Illinois , United States
Win
22–7
Nate James
Decision (split)
Bellator 40
April 9, 2011
3
5:00
Newkirk, Oklahoma , United States
Win
21–7
Matt Delanoit
KO (punch)
C3 Fights: SlamFest
January 29, 2011
1
3:56
Newkirk, Oklahoma , United States
Loss
20–7
Steve Carl
Technical submission (guillotine choke)
Bellator 26
August 26, 2010
1
2:30
Kansas City, Missouri , United States
175 lb Catchweight; Bellator Season Four Welterweight Tournament Qualifier.
Win
20–6
Mike Jackson
KO (punches)
C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 5
August 7, 2010
3
3:42
Newkirk, Oklahoma , United States
Win
19–6
Leonardo Peçanha
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Bellator 22
June 17, 2010
1
1:42
Kansas City, Missouri , United States
Loss
18–6
Dan Hornbuckle
Submission (triangle choke)
Bellator 15
April 22, 2010
1
2:03
Uncasville, Connecticut , United States
Bellator Season Two Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win
18–5
Jerome Martinez
Submission (armbar)
C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 4
February 13, 2010
1
1:47
Newkirk, Oklahoma , United States
Win
17–5
Brandon Newsome
Submission (triangle choke)
Titan FC 14
October 2, 2009
1
1:57
Kansas City, Kansas , United States
Win
16–5
Matt Bean
TKO (punches)
C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 1
September 18, 2009
1
2:16
Newkirk, Oklahoma , United States
Loss
15–5
Delson Heleno
Submission (triangle choke)
AOF 4: Damage
August 22, 2009
1
4:44
Tampa, Florida , United States
Win
15–4
Yasubey Enomoto
TKO (punches)
AOF 3: Rumble at Robarts
June 13, 2009
3
1:59
Sarasota, Florida , United States
Win
14–4
Drew Fickett
TKO (punches)
C3 Fights
February 28, 2009
1
3:35
Newkirk, Oklahoma , United States
Win
13–4
Jeff Davis
TKO (punches)
Havic Prizefighting: Downtown Throwdown 2
November 22, 2008
1
2:09
Wichita, Kansas , United States
Win
12–4
Eric Marriott
Decision (unanimous)
Mixed Martial Madness
October 17, 2008
3
5:00
Wichita, Kansas , United States
Loss
11–4
Leonardo Peçanha
Submission (triangle choke)
C3 Fights: Clash in Concho
September 19, 2008
1
N/A
Concho, Oklahoma , United States
Win
11–3
Cory Brandt
TKO (punches)
C3 Fights: Showdown 2
August 16, 2008
1
0:33
Cherokee, North Carolina , United States
Win
10–3
Dominic Brown
Submission
Good Guys Promotions
August 15, 2008
1
4:35
Junction City, Kansas , United States
Win
9–3
Bill Albrecht
TKO (punches)
LFC 1: The Genesis
May 10, 2008
1
0:16
Wichita, Kansas , United States
Win
8–3
Joseph Sullivan
TKO (punches)
Independent Event
March 29, 2008
1
0:32
Wichita, Kansas , United States
Loss
7–3
Anthony Lapsley
Submission (triangle choke)
Midwest Cage Combat
November 2, 2007
2
3:39
Wichita, Kansas , United States
Win
7–2
Ken Jackson
TKO (injury)
IFO: Wiuff vs. Salmon
September 1, 2007
1
2:24
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
6–2
Tony Barker
KO (punch)
IFO: Eastman vs. Kimmons
July 7, 2007
2
4:45
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
5–2
Matt Priest
KO (punch)
Midwest Cage Combat
June 23, 2007
1
0:10
Wichita, Kansas , United States
Loss
4–2
Joe Bunch
Decision (unanimous)
Masters of the Cage 12
March 17, 2007
3
5:00
Norman, Oklahoma , United States
Win
4–1
Dominic Brown
KO (punch)
Good Guys Promotions
February 10, 2007
1
4:35
Wichita, Kansas , United States
Win
3–1
Quinton McCottrell
KO (punch)
Masters of the Cage 9
January 20, 2007
1
0:09
Norman, Oklahoma , United States
Win
2–1
Mike Messina
Submission
Masters of the Cage 4
September 23, 2006
2
2:25
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma , United States
Win
1–1
Kevin Adams
TKO (punches)
Masters of the Cage 3
August 19, 2006
2
1:12
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma , United States
Loss
0–1
Kevin Adams
Decision (split)
Masters of the Cage 2
July 14, 2006
3
5:00
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma , United States
See also
References
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