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Kevin Knabjian
American mixed martial arts fighter
Kevin Knabjian (born July 5, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist of Armenian descent. A professional from 2003 until 2012, he competed for the UFC and the WEC.
Mixed martial arts career
Knabjian went to Eastern Illinois University, from which he graduated with a degree in Business Management. Together with fellow EIU student, Brian Ebersole, he started practicing MMA when he was in his freshman year of college.[1][2] He also wrestled for EIU, a Division 1 school.
In his professional debut Knabjian fought Adam Gibson to a draw. His WEC debut ended unsuccessfully when he was knocked out by Brock Larson only 27 seconds into the fight; he went on to compete in other promotions, such as XFO, where he has drawn attention as the title fight of XFO 22, defeating Ultimate Fighter 1 fighter Josh Rafferty by TKO.[3]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
| 20 matches
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12 wins
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7 losses
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| By knockout
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6
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3
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| By submission
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6
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3
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| By decision
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0
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1
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| Draws
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1
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| No contests
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0
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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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12–7–1
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Drew Fickett
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Submission (guillotine choke)
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WMMA 1: Fighting for a Better World
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March 31, 2012
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1
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3:38
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El Paso, Texas, United States
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Lightweight bout.
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| Win
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12–6–1
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Brandon Adamson
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Submission (kimura)
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XFO 42: Xtreme Fighting Organization
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December 10, 2011
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1
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1:44
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Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
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| Win
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11–6–1
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John Tarrh
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Submission (punches)
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PCF: TWC 9: Berserk
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July 16, 2011
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1
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0:36
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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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| Loss
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10–6–1
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Nick Duell
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KO (head kick)
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NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 9
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April 16, 2011
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2
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1:01
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Canton, Ohio, United States
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| Loss
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10–5–1
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Brian Gassaway
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Decision (unanimous)
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Bellator 25
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August 19, 2010
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3
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5:00
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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| Loss
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10–4–1
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Jacob Volkmann
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Submission (D'arce choke)
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Bellator 7
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May 15, 2009
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2
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1:42
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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| Win
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10–3–1
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Jacob Kuester
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Submission (heel hook)
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Extreme Challenge 101
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July 11, 2008
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1
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4:26
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Franklin, Wisconsin, United States
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| Win
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9–3–1
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Mario Stapel
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TKO (punches)
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Primetime Fighting Championships
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May 30, 2008
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1
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2:02
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Merrillville, Indiana, United States
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| Win
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8–3–1
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Josh Rafferty
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TKO (punches)
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Xtreme Fighting Organization 22
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February 23, 2008
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1
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1:58
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Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States
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| Win
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7–3–1
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Josh Lee
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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AB: Lockdown
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August 2, 2007
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1
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3:51
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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| Loss
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6–3–1
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Brock Larson
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TKO (punches)
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WEC 28
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June 3, 2007
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1
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0:27
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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| Win
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6–2–1
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Jedrzej Kubski
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TKO (punches)
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IMMAC 2: Attack
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April 21, 2007
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2
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1:20
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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| Win
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5–2–1
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Grant Sarver
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Submission (armbar)
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CFC 1: Explosion
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December 16, 2006
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2
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0:48
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Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
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| Win
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4–2–1
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Joe Geromiller
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TKO (punches)
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Courage Fighting Championships 7
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November 25, 2006
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3
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0:55
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Decatur, Illinois, United States
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| Win
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3–2–1
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Randy Newell
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Submission (armbar)
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APEX: Undisputed
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September 3, 2005
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1
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0:55
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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| Win
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2–2–1
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Andre Garcia
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TKO
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DC 2: Duneland Classic 2
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August 6, 2005
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1
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N/A
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Portage, Indiana, United States
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| Loss
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1–2–1
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LaVerne Clark
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KO (punch)
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Courage Fighting Championships 1
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July 24, 2004
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2
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0:10
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Decatur, Illinois, United States
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Welterweight debut.
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| Loss
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1–1–1
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Miguel Gutierrez
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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Cage Fighting Championship: Ultimate Fighting Mexico
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November 15, 2003
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2
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N/A
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Monterrey, Mexico
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| Win
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1–0–1
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Nino Marroquin
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TKO (punches)
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CFM: Cage Fighting Monterrey
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May 23, 2003
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3
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N/A
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Monterrey, Mexico
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| Draw
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0–0–1
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Adam Gibson
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Draw
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Shooto: Midwest Fighting
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May 21, 2003
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2
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5:00
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Hammond, Indiana, United States
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