Jared Hamman
Encyclopedia
Jared Hamman is an American
mixed martial artist
who competes in the Middleweight
division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is known for being able to take mass amounts of punishment, UFC Commentator Joe Rogan
has described Hamman as having a "rubber chin".
at the University of Redlands
. In addition, Hamman received a B.A.
in History from the school.
in November 2005 and made his professional debut in 2006. He currently trains with Vladimir Matyushenko
on the VMAT team. Hamman received national attention while fighting for the now-defunct EliteXC under their ShoXC
banner on the cable network Showtime, most notably for a two-fight series against Po'ai Suganuma
.
on November 14, 2009 at UFC 105
. Hamman lost via first round KO.
After that, Hamman faced fellow former college football player Rodney Wallace
on March 27, 2010 at UFC 111
. He won the fight via unanimous decision and the bout won both fighters the Fight of the Night honors.
Hamman was defeated by Kyle Kingsbury
via unanimous decision on September 15, 2010 at UFC Fight Night 22
. However, Hamman was awarded his second Fight of the Night honors.
For his next fight, Hamman dropped to middleweight and faced C.B. Dollaway
at UFC on Versus 5
. He was successful in his middleweight debut, winning by TKO (punches) at 3:38 of round 2.
Hamman is expected to face Constantinos Philippou
on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140
.
|Win
|align=center| 13-3
| C.B. Dollaway
| TKO (punches)
| UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:38
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 12–3
| Kyle Kingsbury
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| Austin, Texas
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–2
| Rodney Wallace
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 111
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| Newark, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 11–2
| Alexander Gustafsson
| KO (punches)
| UFC 105
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:41
| Manchester, England
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–1
| Po'ai Suganuma
| TKO (punches)
| ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series 7
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:34
| Friant, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–1
| Ibrahim Ibrahim
| TKO (punches)
| California Cage Championships
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:00
| Maywood, California
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 9–1
| Po'ai Suganuma
| KO (flying knee)
| ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series 6
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:15
| Friant, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–0
| Aaron Rosa
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series 3
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:46
| Santa Ynez, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 8–0
| Travis Wiuff
| KO (punches)
| IFC: Global Domination 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| N/A
| Marksville, Louisiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–0
| Rogent Lloret
| KO (punches)
| IFC: Global Dominaion 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| N/A
| Marksville, Louisiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–0
| Paul Mince
| TKO (punches)
| Chaos in the Cage 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 0:20
| San Bernardino, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–0
| Rafael Real
| Submission (armbar)
| Beatdown in Bakersfield
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:41
| Bakersfield, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–0
| Ricardo Arrivabeive
| TKO (punches)
| PF 2: Live MMA
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:14
| Hollywood, California, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–0
| Randal Limond
| TKO (punches)
| California Xtreme Fighting 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:36
| Upland, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Scott Graham
| TKO (punches)
| Strikeforce: Revenge
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:36
| San Jose, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Ray Lizama
| TKO (cut)
| California Xtreme Fighting 1
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| N/A
| Upland, California
, United States
|
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mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
who competes in the Middleweight
Middleweight (MMA)
The middleweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*UFC's & Strikeforce's middleweight division, which groups competitors within 171 to 185 lb...
division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is known for being able to take mass amounts of punishment, UFC Commentator Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan
Joseph James "Joe" Rogan is an American comedian, video blogger, actor, writer, podcaster, and martial artist. He is best known for his work on NewsRadio, his work as color commentator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and his hosting work on Fear Factor.-Acting:In 1994, Rogan co-starred on...
has described Hamman as having a "rubber chin".
Biography
Prior to beginning his mixed martial arts career, Hamman played college football as a defensive endDefensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
at the University of Redlands
University of Redlands
The University of Redlands is a private liberal arts and sciences university located in Redlands, California. The university's campus sits on near downtown Redlands. The university was founded in 1907 and was associated with the American Baptist Church. The land for the university was donated by...
. In addition, Hamman received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in History from the school.
Mixed martial arts
Hamman began training mixed martial arts at the Unbreakable Gym under Brian WarrenBrian Warren
Brian Warren is an American mixed martial arts fighter born in San Bernardino, California. He has fought in many organizations including K-1, King of the Cage, Strikeforce, Kage Kombat, and Pangea...
in November 2005 and made his professional debut in 2006. He currently trains with Vladimir Matyushenko
Vladimir Matyushenko
Vladimir Vladimirovich Matyushenko is a Belarusian mixed martial artist and the first and only International Fight League light heavyweight champion...
on the VMAT team. Hamman received national attention while fighting for the now-defunct EliteXC under their ShoXC
ShoXC
ShoXC was a mixed martial arts series produced by the mixed martial arts organization EliteXC, Showtime and Proelite.com. The series was announced on July 11, 2007. The purpose of the show is to highlight up and coming MMA fighters....
banner on the cable network Showtime, most notably for a two-fight series against Po'ai Suganuma
Po'ai Suganuma
Po'ai Suganuma is an American light heavyweight mixed martial artist from Hilo, Hawaii,fighting out of BJ Penn's MMA academy in Hilo, Hawaii. He has fought at events of Pancrase, K-1 HERO'S, EliteXC, X-1. He gained popularity after beating Bernard Ackah decisively and stopping prospect Jared...
.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Hamman made his UFC debut against Alexander GustafssonAlexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a Swedish mixed martial artist who has competed for Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, Shooto, FinnFight and UFC in his career. He is currently signed with the UFC fighting in their light heavyweight division. As of August 2011, Gustafsson is ranked the #9 light-heavyweight in the...
on November 14, 2009 at UFC 105
UFC 105
UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 14, 2009 in Manchester, England at the Manchester Evening News Arena...
. Hamman lost via first round KO.
After that, Hamman faced fellow former college football player Rodney Wallace
Rodney Wallace (fighter)
Rodney Wallace is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He previously fought in the UFC's light heavyweight division. Rodney currently competes for the Canadian based MFC promotion in the light heavyweight division...
on March 27, 2010 at UFC 111
UFC 111
UFC 111: St-Pierre vs. Hardy was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 27, 2010 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States.-Background:...
. He won the fight via unanimous decision and the bout won both fighters the Fight of the Night honors.
Hamman was defeated by Kyle Kingsbury
Kyle Kingsbury
Kyle Loren Kingsbury is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir. Currently, Kyle is signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championships , fighting in their light heavyweight division.- Early life :Kingsbury attended Monta...
via unanimous decision on September 15, 2010 at UFC Fight Night 22
UFC Fight Night 22
UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares, also known as UFC Fight Night 22 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 15, 2010 at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas...
. However, Hamman was awarded his second Fight of the Night honors.
For his next fight, Hamman dropped to middleweight and faced C.B. Dollaway
C.B. Dollaway
Clarence Byron Dollaway is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 7 making it to the finale where he was defeated by an armbar from Amir Sadollah.-Early life:...
at UFC on Versus 5
UFC on Versus 5
UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 14, 2011, at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The event was the first that the UFC has hosted in Wisconsin...
. He was successful in his middleweight debut, winning by TKO (punches) at 3:38 of round 2.
Hamman is expected to face Constantinos Philippou
Constantinos Philippou
Constantinos Philippou is a Cypriot mixed martial artist. He is currently fighting for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the middleweight division.-MMA career:Philippou made his professional MMA debut in May 2008 for the Ring of Combat promotion...
on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140
UFC 140
UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario.-Background:...
.
Mixed martial arts record
|-|Win
|align=center| 13-3
| C.B. Dollaway
C.B. Dollaway
Clarence Byron Dollaway is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 7 making it to the finale where he was defeated by an armbar from Amir Sadollah.-Early life:...
| TKO (punches)
| UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:38
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
, United States
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|-
| Loss
|align=center| 12–3
| Kyle Kingsbury
Kyle Kingsbury
Kyle Loren Kingsbury is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir. Currently, Kyle is signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championships , fighting in their light heavyweight division.- Early life :Kingsbury attended Monta...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–2
| Rodney Wallace
Rodney Wallace (fighter)
Rodney Wallace is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He previously fought in the UFC's light heavyweight division. Rodney currently competes for the Canadian based MFC promotion in the light heavyweight division...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 111
UFC 111
UFC 111: St-Pierre vs. Hardy was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 27, 2010 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Loss
|align=center| 11–2
| Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a Swedish mixed martial artist who has competed for Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, Shooto, FinnFight and UFC in his career. He is currently signed with the UFC fighting in their light heavyweight division. As of August 2011, Gustafsson is ranked the #9 light-heavyweight in the...
| KO (punches)
| UFC 105
UFC 105
UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 14, 2009 in Manchester, England at the Manchester Evening News Arena...
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:41
| Manchester, England
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–1
| Po'ai Suganuma
Po'ai Suganuma
Po'ai Suganuma is an American light heavyweight mixed martial artist from Hilo, Hawaii,fighting out of BJ Penn's MMA academy in Hilo, Hawaii. He has fought at events of Pancrase, K-1 HERO'S, EliteXC, X-1. He gained popularity after beating Bernard Ackah decisively and stopping prospect Jared...
| TKO (punches)
| ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series 7
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:34
| Friant, California
Friant, California
Friant is a census-designated place in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 549 at the 2010 census, down from 778 at the 2000 census. Friant is located north of Clovis, at an elevation of 344 feet .-Geography:Friant is located at...
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–1
| Ibrahim Ibrahim
| TKO (punches)
| California Cage Championships
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:00
| Maywood, California
Maywood, California
Maywood is a small city in southeast Los Angeles County, California. At , Maywood is the third-smallest incorporated city in Los Angeles County....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Loss
|align=center| 9–1
| Po'ai Suganuma
Po'ai Suganuma
Po'ai Suganuma is an American light heavyweight mixed martial artist from Hilo, Hawaii,fighting out of BJ Penn's MMA academy in Hilo, Hawaii. He has fought at events of Pancrase, K-1 HERO'S, EliteXC, X-1. He gained popularity after beating Bernard Ackah decisively and stopping prospect Jared...
| KO (flying knee)
| ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series 6
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:15
| Friant, California
Friant, California
Friant is a census-designated place in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 549 at the 2010 census, down from 778 at the 2000 census. Friant is located north of Clovis, at an elevation of 344 feet .-Geography:Friant is located at...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–0
| Aaron Rosa
Aaron Rosa
Aaron Isaac Rosa is a Mexican American mixed martial artist. He previously fought at Heavyweight and currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division.-Mixed martial arts career:...
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series 3
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:46
| Santa Ynez, California
Santa Ynez, California
Santa Ynez is a census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. The town of Santa Ynez is one of the communities that make up the Santa Ynez Valley, and features the Santa Ynez Airport for general aviation with a paved 2804 x 75 foot runway. The population was 4,418...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 8–0
| Travis Wiuff
Travis Wiuff
Travis Wiuff is a mixed martial arts fighter born in Minnesota, United States. He competes in the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions...
| KO (punches)
| IFC: Global Domination 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| N/A
| Marksville, Louisiana
Marksville, Louisiana
Marksville is a city in and the parish seat of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 5,537 at the 2000 census. Louisiana's first land-based casino, Paragon Casino Resort, opened in Marksville in June 1994...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 7–0
| Rogent Lloret
Rogent Lloret
Rogent Lloret is a Spanish Catalan mixed martial artist and M-1 Global veteran.Lloret competed in the 2009 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship in Barcelona, Spain, he lost in the opening round to eventual winner Fabricio Werdum...
| KO (punches)
| IFC: Global Dominaion 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| N/A
| Marksville, Louisiana
Marksville, Louisiana
Marksville is a city in and the parish seat of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 5,537 at the 2000 census. Louisiana's first land-based casino, Paragon Casino Resort, opened in Marksville in June 1994...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–0
| Paul Mince
| TKO (punches)
| Chaos in the Cage 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 0:20
| San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino is a city located in the Riverside-San Bernardino metropolitan area , and serves as the county seat of San Bernardino County, California, United States...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–0
| Rafael Real
| Submission (armbar)
| Beatdown in Bakersfield
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:41
| Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield is a city near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California. It is roughly equidistant between Fresno and Los Angeles, to the north and south respectively....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 4–0
| Ricardo Arrivabeive
| TKO (punches)
| PF 2: Live MMA
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:14
| Hollywood, California, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–0
| Randal Limond
| TKO (punches)
| California Xtreme Fighting 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:36
| Upland, California
Upland, California
Upland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, located at an elevation of 1,242 feet . As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 73,732, up from 68,393 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated on May 15, 1906, after previously being named North Ontario.-History and culture:Upland...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Scott Graham
| TKO (punches)
| Strikeforce: Revenge
Strikeforce: Revenge
Strikeforce: Revenge was the second mixed martial arts event promoted by Strikeforce. The event took place at the HP Pavilion at San Jose in San Jose, California on June 9, 2006. The main event featured the North American debut of Alistair Overeem....
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:36
| San Jose, California
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Ray Lizama
| TKO (cut)
| California Xtreme Fighting 1
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| N/A
| Upland, California
Upland, California
Upland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, located at an elevation of 1,242 feet . As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 73,732, up from 68,393 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated on May 15, 1906, after previously being named North Ontario.-History and culture:Upland...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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