Sammy Morgan (fighter)
American mixed martial arts fighter
Samuel Morgan (born September 28, 1981) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2001-2008, he competed for the UFC, was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 2 and also fought in the Strikeforce, EliteXC, King of the Cage, and Shooto promotions.[1]
Background
Morgan wrestled at Roosevelt High School (Minneapolis) and attended Dunwoody Technical School.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Morgan made his professional debut in 2001 and compiled a record of 16-6 with notable wins over Aaron Riley and Duane Ludwig before becoming a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 2.
The Ultimate Fighter 2
Morgan was picked fifth by Matt Hughes. Competing for Team Hughes, and in his only fight during the show, was defeated by Luke Cummo after being knocked out from a knee strike.
Morgan then fought at The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale on November 5, 2005 against Josh Burkman. Morgan was knocked out 21 seconds into the fight due to a slam.
After picking up two wins in outside promotions, Morgan made his UFC return at UFC Fight Night 6 on August 17, 2006 against Forrest Petz. Morgan was defeated via unanimous decision in the biggest blowout in UFC history, with judges scores of 30–27, 30–26 and, 30–23.
Post-UFC
After leaving the UFC, Morgan picked up another win in an independent promotion before facing Cung Le at Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives on November 16, 2007. Morgan was defeated in the third round via TKO due to a body kick.
Morgan made his next appearance at ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series against Paul Daley and was defeated in the first round via TKO. Morgan then fought Fabrício Camões at ShoXC: Hamman vs. Suganuma 2 and was defeated via rear-naked choke submission 47 seconds into the fight.
Morgan faced Duane Ludwig at Strikeforce: Payback on October 3, 2008. Morgan lost via first-round TKO.
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
31 matches
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19 wins
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12 losses
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By knockout
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5
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4
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By submission
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13
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6
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By decision
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0
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2
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By disqualification
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1
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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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19–12
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Duane Ludwig
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TKO (punches)
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Strikeforce: Payback
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October 3, 2008
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1
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2:01
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Denver, Colorado, United States
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Catchweight (165 lbs) bout.
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Loss
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19–11
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Fabrício Camões
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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ShoXC: Hamman vs. Suganuma 2
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August 15, 2008
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1
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0:47
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Friant, California, United States
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Lightweight bout.
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Loss
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19–10
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Paul Daley
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KO (elbow)
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ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series
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January 25, 2008
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1
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2:12
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Loss
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19–9
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Cung Le
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TKO (kick to the body)
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Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives
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November 16, 2007
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3
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1:58
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San Jose, California, United States
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Catchweight (181 lbs) bout.
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Win
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19–8
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Sam Jackson
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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EFX: Myth in Maplewood
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August 2, 2007
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1
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N/A
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Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
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Loss
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18–8
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Forrest Petz
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Decision (unanimous)
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UFC Fight Night 6
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August 17, 2006
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3
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5:00
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Win
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18–7
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Kenneth Allen
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Submission (guillotine choke)
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EFX: Fury
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May 3, 2006
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1
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N/A
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Minnesota, United States
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Win
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17–7
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Shannon Ritch
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Submission (toe hold)
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KOTC: The Return
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March 19, 2006
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1
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1:29
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San Jacinto, California, United States
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Middleweight bout.
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Loss
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16–7
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Josh Burkman
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KO (slam and elbows)
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The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale
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November 5, 2005
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1
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0:21
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Win
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16–6
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Duane Ludwig
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KO (punches)
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Ring of Fire 16
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April 9, 2005
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1
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0:52
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Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
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Loss
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15–6
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Darin Brudigan
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Submission (triangle armbar)
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Ultimate Combat Sports 4
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August 20, 2004
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2
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2:30
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Wisconsin, United States
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Win
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15–5
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Matt Brady
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Submission (armbar)
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ICC: Trials 2
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April 30, 2004
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1
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N/A
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Minnesota, United States
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Loss
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14–5
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Akira Kikuchi
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Submission (armbar)
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Shooto: 3/4 in Kitazawa Town Hall
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March 4, 2004
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1
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2:51
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Tokyo, Japan
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Return to Welterweight.
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Loss
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14–4
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Manny Gamburyan
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Decision (unanimous)
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RSF: Shooto Challenge 2
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January 2, 2004
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3
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5:00
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Belleville, Illinois, United States
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Win
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14–3
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Aaron Riley
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Submission (armbar)
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Shooto USA: Warrior Spirit: Evolution
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November 14, 2003
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1
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2:41
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Win
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13–3
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Alex Gasson
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Technical Submission (armbar)
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ROF 9: Eruption
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August 9, 2003
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2
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0:11
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Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States
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Win
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12–3
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DR Williams
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Submission (armbar)
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IFA: Explosion
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July 5, 2003
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1
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1:07
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United States
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Win
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11–3
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Ryan Severson
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Submission (armbar)
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IFA: Clash of the Champions
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May 24, 2003
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1
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N/A
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Owatonna, Minnesota, United States
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Win
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10–3
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Tom Kirk
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Submission (triangle choke)
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ICC 2: Rebellion
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April 18, 2003
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1
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2:58
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Lightweight bout.
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Win
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9–3
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Brad Busho
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Submission (armbar)
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BRB: Bar Room Brawl
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March 19, 2003
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1
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N/A
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United States
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Win
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8–3
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Randy Zimmerman
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Submission (triangle choke)
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BRB: Bar Room Brawl
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March 5, 2003
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1
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2:08
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United States
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Loss
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7–3
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Billy Rush
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Submission (toe hold)
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ICC 1: Retribution
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January 12, 2003
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1
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1:09
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Win
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7–2
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Chad Rockwite
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DQ (illegal spiking)
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MCS 4: Minnesota Combat Sports 4
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October 26, 2002
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2
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N/A
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Duluth, Minnesota, United States
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Win
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6–2
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Mike Henery
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KO (punch)
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MCS 2: Minnesota Combat Sports 2
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July 5, 2002
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1
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0:40
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Minnesota, United States
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Win
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5–2
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John Henery
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TKO (submission to punches)
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MCS 1: Minnesota Combat Sports 1
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June 7, 2002
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1
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N/A
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Minnesota, United States
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Loss
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4–2
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Haythem Khalil
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Submission (armbar)
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UW: Amateurs
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December 7, 2001
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N/A
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N/A
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Fridley, Minnesota, United States
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Win
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4–1
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Joe Sheppard
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TKO (punches)
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UW: Ultimate Wrestling Minnesota
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October 28, 2001
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1
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0:46
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Minnesota, United States
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Win
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3–1
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Roger Stiner
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Submission
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UW: Caged Fights
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September 9, 2001
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1
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1:18
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St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Loss
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2–1
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Adrian Serrano
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Submission (armbar)
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UW: Caged Fights
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September 9, 2001
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1
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0:40
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St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Middleweight bout.
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Win
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2–0
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Andy Pond
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TKO (punches)
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UW: St. Paul
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July 15, 2001
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2
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4:30
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St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Win
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1–0
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Jeff Kislowski
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Submission (toe hold)
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UW: Ultimate Fight Minnesota
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June 2, 2001
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1
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3:05
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Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
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