Isaac Vallie-Flagg
American mixed martial arts fighter
Isaac Vallie-Flagg (born April 8, 1978) is an American mixed martial artist , who formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship . A professional competitor since 2003, he has also formerly competed in Strikeforce , Titan FC , and King of the Cage .
Background
Vallie-Flagg is from Ann Arbor, Michigan , and attended Community High School . Troubled growing up, Vallie-Flagg was not active in sports apart from dabbling with lacrosse . After viewing a UFC event, Vallie-Flagg began training in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu .
Mixed martial arts career
Strikeforce
Vallie-Flagg made his Strikeforce debut against Brian Melancon at Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum winning the bout via split decision.[ 3]
Vallie-Flagg was scheduled to face Bobby Green at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers, but he pulled out of the bout on November 11, 2011.[ 4]
Vallie-Flagg next faced Gesias Cavalcante at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier .[ 5] He won the fight via split decision.
Vallie-Flagg was scheduled to face Adriano Martins at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy .[ 6] However, on September 23, 2012, it was announced that the event was cancelled due to an injury to headliner Gilbert Melendez .[ 7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Following the dissolution of Strikeforce, Vallie-Flagg was brought over to the UFC. In his debut, he faced Yves Edwards on February 2, 2013, at UFC 156 .[ 8] He won the fight split decision.
Vallie-Flagg was expected to face Sam Stout on June 15, 2013, at UFC 161 .[ 9] However, Vallie-Flagg was forced out with a back injury and was replaced by James Krause .[ 10]
Vallie-Flagg faced Elias Silvério on January 15, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 35 .[ 11] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Vallie-Flagg was briefly linked to a bout with Danny Castillo on April 26, 2014, at UFC 172 .[ 12] However, the UFC removed Vallie-Flagg from the bout in favor of a match up with Takanori Gomi .[ 13] [ 14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Despite the loss on the scorecards, Vallie-Flagg was awarded his first Fight of the Night bonus award for the bout.[ 15]
Vallie-Flagg faced Matt Wiman at UFC Fight Night 57 on November 22, 2014.[ 16] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.[ 17]
Personal life
Vallie-Flagg has been vocal about his drug addiction, with which he has struggled since a teenager. Eventually in 2018, he was arrested on suspicion of burglary in Albuquerque, New Mexico, carrying drugs and multiple weapons. After he was released from the jail, he sought out for help and has been sober since 2018.[ 18]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
24 matches
16 wins
7 losses
By knockout
5
0
By submission
5
3
By decision
6
3
By disqualification
0
1
Draws
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
16–7–1
Jonathan Gary
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Fresquez Productions: Rumble on Route 66 2
August 6, 2016
1
4:15
Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States
Loss
15–7–1
Jason Witt
DQ (illegal knee)
Titan FC 34
July 18, 2015
3
1:54
Kansas City, Missouri , United States
Win
15–6–1
Travis Coyle
Submission (knee and punches)
Jackson's MMA Series XV
June 6, 2015
1
3:52
Santa Fe, New Mexico , United States
Loss
14–6–1
Matt Wiman
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson
November 22, 2014
3
5:00
Austin, Texas , United States
Loss
14–5–1
Takanori Gomi
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 172
April 26, 2014
3
5:00
Baltimore, Maryland , United States
Fight of the Night.
Loss
14–4–1
Elias Silvério
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou
January 15, 2014
3
5:00
Duluth, Georgia , United States
Win
14–3–1
Yves Edwards
Decision (split)
UFC 156
February 2, 2013
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
13–3–1
Gesias Cavalcante
Decision (split)
Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier
May 19, 2012
3
5:00
San Jose, California , United States
Lightweight debut.
Win
12–3–1
Brian Melancon
Decision (split)
Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum
June 18, 2011
3
5:00
Dallas, Texas , United States
Catchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win
11–3–1
Danny Rodriguez
TKO (knee & punches)
Jackson's MMA Series 4
April 9, 2011
2
3:28
Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States
Win
10–3–1
Alejandro Villalobos
KO (punches)
Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion
December 11, 2010
3
N/A
Punta Cana , Dominican Republic
Draw
9–3–1
Ken Jackson
Draw
C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 5
August 7, 2010
3
5:00
Newkirk, Oklahoma , United States
Win
9–3
Robert Simmons
TKO (punches)
KOTC: Native Warriors
March 6, 2010
1
2:48
Santa Fe, New Mexico , United States
Win
8–3
Mike Barreras
Decision (unanimous)
DCMMAS: Duke City MMA Series 2
July 25, 2009
3
5:00
Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States
Win
7–3
Anselmo Martinez
Decision (unanimous)
Gods of War
January 24, 2009
3
5:00
Las Cruces, New Mexico , United States
Win
6–3
Adrian Gutierrez
TKO (punches)
SCA: Duke City Bike and Brawl 2
August 23, 2008
2
N/A
Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States
Win
5–3
Brad Nordquist
TKO (punches)
KOTC: Badlands
July 12, 2008
2
0:50
Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States
Win
4–3
Abel Vargas
Submission (rear-naked choke)
KOTC: Hierarchy
October 13, 2007
1
2:01
Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States
Loss
3–3
Rudy Bears
Submission (rear-naked choke)
FW 15: Rumble at Rt. 66 Casino
July 28, 2007
1
4:00
Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States
Win
3–2
Ashton Castro
Submission (punches)
YTYT: Ground Um and Pound Um
April 21, 2007
1
4:15
Kona, Hawaii , United States
Loss
2–2
Patrick Reeves
Submission (armbar)
Knuckle Up Productions: Fight Night
August 4, 2006
1
1:07
Santa Fe, New Mexico , United States
Win
2–1
Eric Regan
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Knuckle Up Productions: Slugfest
May 19, 2006
1
1:23
Espanola, New Mexico , United States
Win
1–1
Danny Wren
Decision (unanimous)
KOTC 35: Acoma
February 28, 2004
2
5:00
Acoma, New Mexico , United States
Loss
0–1
Ben Schilsler
Submission (armbar)
KOTC 26: Gladiator Challenge
August 3, 2003
1
0:29
Acoma, New Mexico , United States
Bare knuckle record
Professional record breakdown
4 matches
3 wins
1 loss
By knockout
3
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
3–1
Luis Palomino
KO (punches)
Bare Knuckle FC 11
July 24, 2020
1
0:45
Oxford, Mississippi , United States
Super Welterweight Tournament Final
Win
3–0
Melvin Guillard
TKO (hand injury)
Bare Knuckle FC 7
August 10, 2019
3
2:00
Biloxi, Mississippi , United States
Guillard was forced to retire after round three due to an injury to his right hand.
Win
2–0
Randy Hedderick
TKO (broken hand)
Bare Knuckle FC 5
April 6, 2019
3
1:22
Biloxi, Mississippi , United States
Win
1–0
Cory Simpson
KO (punches)
World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation
November 9, 2018
2
1:20
Casper, Wyoming , United States
References
^ "Fight Card - UFC 172 Jones vs. Teixeira" . UFC.com. Archived from the original on 2014-01-31. Retrieved February 8, 2023 .
^ "Isaac Vallie-Flagg - Official UFC Fighter Profile" . UFC.com. Retrieved November 23, 2014 .
^ "Strikeforce: JZ-Wilcox no contest, Heun, Burrell, Vallie-Flag, Moore earn wins" . Archived from the original on 2012-04-03. Retrieved 8 February 2023 .
^ "Isaac Vallie-Flagg out at Strikeforce Challengers 20, promotion seeking lightweight" . mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on 12 November 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2011 .
^ "Strikeforce Update: JZ Cavalcante Matched Against Isaac Vallie-Flagg for May 19 Card in San Jose" . sherdog.com. Retrieved 5 April 2012 .
^ "Isaac Vallie-Flagg Faces Adriano Martins at Strikeforce 'Melendez vs. Healy' in Sacramento" . sherdog.com. Retrieved 10 August 2012 .
^ "Strikeforce Announces Cancellation of Saturday's Event in Sacramento" . ufc.com. September 23, 2012.
^ "Yves Edwards vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg added to February's UFC 156 fight card" . mmajunkie.com. January 7, 2013.
^ Jeff Cain (March 6, 2013). "Sam Stout vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg Added to UFC 161 Fight Card" . MMAweekly.com. Retrieved March 7, 2013 .
^ Staff (2013-05-29). "James Krause replaces Isaac Vallie-Flagg, meets Sam Stout at UFC 161" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-05-29 .
^ Dana Becker (2013-12-07). "Isaac Vallie-Flagg To Face Elias Silverio" . fightline.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2023-02-08 .
^ Shaun Al-Shatti (February 20, 2014). "Danny Castillo vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg slated for UFC 172 in Baltimore" . MMAfighting.com . Retrieved February 20, 2014 .
^ Staff (March 4, 2014). "Takanori Gomi replaces Danny Castillo, meets Isaac Vallie-Flagg at UFC 172" . MMAjunkie.com . Retrieved March 4, 2014 .
^ Staff (March 5, 2014). "Danny Castillo rebooked against Charlie Brenneman at UFC 172" . MMAjunkie.com . Retrieved March 27, 2014 .
^ Matt Erickson (2014-04-27). "UFC 172 bonuses: Gomi, Vallie-Flagg, Benavidez, Beal win $50,000" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-27 .
^ MMAJunkie Staff (2014-08-27). "Matt Wiman returns at UFC Fight Night 57 in Austin, meets Isaac Vallie-Flagg" . mmajunke.com. Retrieved 2014-08-27 .
^ MMAJunkie.com Staff (2014-12-30). "Isaac Vallie-Flagg announces UFC release, petitions Bellator MMA for job" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-12-30 .
^ Damon Martin (April 29, 2020). " 'The disease is a motherf**ker': How Isaac Vallie-Flagg fought his way to sobriety after a crippling drug addiction" . mmafighting.com.
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