Josh Grispi
Encyclopedia
Josh Richard Grispi is an American
mixed martial artist
who competes in the UFC featherweight
division.
facility after repeated scuffles with other players. He went to South Shore Sportfighting, where he still trains today. The sport grew on Grispi, and he began fighting and wrestling in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, winning local tournaments while often being the youngest competitor.
.
He made his WEC
debut against Mark Hominick
at WEC 32
, locking in a rear naked choke
in the first round. This was followed up by an early first round TKO victory over Micah Miller
His most notable victory at that point came against former UFC Lightweight champ Jens Pulver
at WEC 41
on June 7, 2009. Two days before his Pulver fight, Grispi injured his ankle while training, but agreed to fight anyway. He underwent surgery and returned in the summer of 2010.
Grispi returned after a year off to face LC Davis
on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49
. Grispi submitted Davis by guillotine choke at 2:33 of the first round, earning Submission of the Night.
on November 11, 2010 at WEC 52
. However, in October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting
merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship
. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.
He was expected to fight José Aldo
at UFC 125
for the UFC Featherweight Championship but Aldo was forced to withdraw due to injury. Risking his #1 contender status, Grispi instead fought Dustin Poirier
at UFC 125 and lost via unanimous decision. Grispi suffered a jaw injury in the fight which sidelined him for 5 months.
Grispi faced George Roop
on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale
. He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.
Grispi was expected to face Matt Grice
on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136
. However, Grispi was forced from the bout and replaced by Nam Phan
.
| Loss
|align=center| 14–3
|
George Roop
| TKO (body punch)
| The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:14
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, US
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 14–2
| Dustin Poirier
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 125
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, US
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 14–1
| LC Davis
| Technical submission (guillotine choke)
| WEC 49
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:33
|Edmonton, Alberta
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 13–1
| Jens Pulver
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| WEC 41
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:33
|Sacramento, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–1
| Micah Miller
| TKO (punches)
| WEC 35
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:50
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–1
|
Mark Hominick
| Technical submission (rear-naked choke)
| WEC 32
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:55
|Albuquerque, New Mexico
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–1
| Spencer Paige
| KO (head kick)
| FFP: Untamed 18
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:11
|Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–1
| Paul Gorman
| Submission (triangle choke)
| FFP: Untamed 14
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:29
|Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 8–1
| Glen Medeiras
| KO (punches)
| RF: Domination
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:40
|Concord, New Hampshire
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–1
| Charlie Murphy
| Submission (armbar)
| WFL 16: Moment of Truth 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Revere, Massachusetts
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–1
|
Fernando Bernandino
| Decision (majority)
| FFP: Untamed 10
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–1
| Edward Odquina
| Submission (armbar)
| WFL 15: Winter Brawl 2007
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:11
|Revere, Massachusetts
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 4–1
| Henrique Bilcalho
| Submission (heel hook)
| CZ 19: Above and Beyond
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:32
|Revere, Massachusetts
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–0
| Eddie Felix
| TKO (punches)
| FFP: Untamed 8
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:49
|Mansfield, Massachusetts
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–0
| Cylde Ganthier
| KO (punches)
| WFL 12: Calloway Cup 3
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Revere, Massachusetts
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Dan Bonnell
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| CZ 18
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:27
|Revere, Massachusetts
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Nick Zimmerman
| TKO (punches)
| RF: Invasion
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:18
|Manchester, New Hampshire
, 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 UFC featherweight
Featherweight (MMA)
The featherweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*UFC's & Pancrase's featherweight division, which groups competitors within 136 to 145 lb...
division.
Background
Grispi started mixed martial arts training when he was 13. It was suggested to him by his dad as an outlet when he got kicked out of a paintballPaintball
Paintball is a sport in which players compete, in teams or individually, to eliminate opponents by tagging them with capsules containing water soluble dye and gelatin shell outside propelled from a device called a paintball marker . Paintballs have a non-toxic, biodegradable, water soluble...
facility after repeated scuffles with other players. He went to South Shore Sportfighting, where he still trains today. The sport grew on Grispi, and he began fighting and wrestling in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, winning local tournaments while often being the youngest competitor.
World Extreme Cagefighting
After beginning his career in 2006 and going 10-1 in smaller MMA promotions, Grispi was signed by World Extreme CagefightingWorld Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting was an American mixed martial arts promotion. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship , in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135, 145 and 155 lbs. To accommodate the smaller...
.
He made his WEC
World Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting was an American mixed martial arts promotion. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship , in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135, 145 and 155 lbs. To accommodate the smaller...
debut against Mark Hominick
Mark Hominick
Mark Hominick is a Canadian mixed martial artist, former TKO Featherweight Champion, and current UFC fighter. Hominick is currently ranked as the #4 featherweight fighter in the world by MMAWeekly.-Mixed martial arts career:...
at WEC 32
WEC 32
WEC 32: New Mexico was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. For the first time under Zuffa ownership, the show was held in Rio Rancho, New Mexico and not the usual spot of Las Vegas, Nevada...
, locking in a rear naked choke
Rear naked choke
The Rear naked choke is a chokehold in martial arts applied from an opponent's back. Depending on the context, the term may refer to one of two variations of the technique, either arm can be used to apply the choke in both cases...
in the first round. This was followed up by an early first round TKO victory over Micah Miller
Micah Miller (fighter)
Micah Thomas Miller is an American mixed martial artist who trains out of Coconut Creek, Fl. with American Top Team. He is the brother of Cole Miller.- Dream Featherweight Grand Prix :...
His most notable victory at that point came against former UFC Lightweight champ Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver
Jens Johnnie Pulver is an American mixed martial artist . He was the first Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion and was a coach on the The Ultimate Fighter 5 reality show, which aired on Spike TV. He was formerly signed as a featherweight with World Extreme Cagefighting , which is...
at WEC 41
WEC 41
WEC 41: Brown vs. Faber 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on June 7, 2009 at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. It was the most successful show in the WEC's history....
on June 7, 2009. Two days before his Pulver fight, Grispi injured his ankle while training, but agreed to fight anyway. He underwent surgery and returned in the summer of 2010.
Grispi returned after a year off to face LC Davis
LC Davis
La Carvas Rashad Davis is an American mixed martial artist. He has competed in the IFL promotion, Affliction Entertainment and is currently signed with WEC.-Amateur wrestling:Davis attended Missouri Valley College while earning a...
on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49
WEC 49
WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on June 20, 2010 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.-Background:...
. Grispi submitted Davis by guillotine choke at 2:33 of the first round, earning Submission of the Night.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Grispi was expected to face Erik KochErik Koch
Erik Koch is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Personal Life:Koch enrolled in Taekwondo classes at the ripe age of four peaking his interest in MMA...
on November 11, 2010 at WEC 52
WEC 52
WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on November 11, 2010 at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
. However, in October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting was an American mixed martial arts promotion. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship , in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135, 145 and 155 lbs. To accommodate the smaller...
merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.
He was expected to fight José Aldo
Jose Aldo
José Aldo is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who competes as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he is the first and current UFC Featherweight Champion...
at UFC 125
UFC 125
UFC 125: Resolution was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 1, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.-Background:...
for the UFC Featherweight Championship but Aldo was forced to withdraw due to injury. Risking his #1 contender status, Grispi instead fought Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter, currently competing as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
at UFC 125 and lost via unanimous decision. Grispi suffered a jaw injury in the fight which sidelined him for 5 months.
Grispi faced George Roop
George Roop
George H. Roop is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir, winning his preliminary and first round fights...
on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale
The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team Dos Santos Finale, , was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 4, 2011 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.-Background:Featured were the finalists from The Ultimate Fighter 13 – Team Lesnar...
. He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.
Grispi was expected to face Matt Grice
Matt Grice
Donald Matthew Grice is an American mixed martial artist who has fought for X-1, Freestyle Cage Fighting, Ultimate Texas Showdown and the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136
UFC 136
UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 8, 2011, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The event coincided with a two day UFC Fan Expo held at the George R...
. However, Grispi was forced from the bout and replaced by Nam Phan
Nam Phan
Nam Phan is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight and lightweight divisions. He was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck...
.
Mixed martial arts record
|-| Loss
|align=center| 14–3
|
George RoopGeorge Roop
George H. Roop is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir, winning his preliminary and first round fights...
| TKO (body punch)
| The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale
The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team Dos Santos Finale, , was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 4, 2011 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.-Background:Featured were the finalists from The Ultimate Fighter 13 – Team Lesnar...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:14
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, US
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 14–2
|
Dustin PoirierDustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter, currently competing as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 125
UFC 125
UFC 125: Resolution was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 1, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, US
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 14–1
|
LC DavisLC Davis
La Carvas Rashad Davis is an American mixed martial artist. He has competed in the IFL promotion, Affliction Entertainment and is currently signed with WEC.-Amateur wrestling:Davis attended Missouri Valley College while earning a...
| Technical submission (guillotine choke)
| WEC 49
WEC 49
WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on June 20, 2010 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:33
|Edmonton, Alberta
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 13–1
|
Jens PulverJens Pulver
Jens Johnnie Pulver is an American mixed martial artist . He was the first Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion and was a coach on the The Ultimate Fighter 5 reality show, which aired on Spike TV. He was formerly signed as a featherweight with World Extreme Cagefighting , which is...
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| WEC 41
WEC 41
WEC 41: Brown vs. Faber 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on June 7, 2009 at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. It was the most successful show in the WEC's history....
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:33
|Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
, 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| 12–1
|
Micah MillerMicah Miller (fighter)
Micah Thomas Miller is an American mixed martial artist who trains out of Coconut Creek, Fl. with American Top Team. He is the brother of Cole Miller.- Dream Featherweight Grand Prix :...
| TKO (punches)
| WEC 35
WEC 35
WEC 35: Condit vs. Miura was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on August 3, 2008 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event drew an estimated 423,000 viewers on Versus...
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:50
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, 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| 11–1
|
Mark HominickMark Hominick
Mark Hominick is a Canadian mixed martial artist, former TKO Featherweight Champion, and current UFC fighter. Hominick is currently ranked as the #4 featherweight fighter in the world by MMAWeekly.-Mixed martial arts career:...
| Technical submission (rear-naked choke)
| WEC 32
WEC 32
WEC 32: New Mexico was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. For the first time under Zuffa ownership, the show was held in Rio Rancho, New Mexico and not the usual spot of Las Vegas, Nevada...
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:55
|Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As...
, 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| 10–1
|
Spencer PaigeSpencer Paige
Spencer Paige is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight and lightweight divisions. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, Paige has made a name for himself mainly fighting in the east coast. He was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs...
| KO (head kick)
| FFP: Untamed 18
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:11
|Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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| 9–1
|
Paul Gorman| Submission (triangle choke)
| FFP: Untamed 14
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:29
|Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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| 8–1
|
Glen Medeiras| KO (punches)
| RF: Domination
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:40
|Concord, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
The city of Concord is the capital of the state of New Hampshire in the United States. It is also the county seat of Merrimack County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 42,695....
, 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| 7–1
|
Charlie Murphy| Submission (armbar)
| WFL 16: Moment of Truth 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Revere, Massachusetts
Revere, Massachusetts
Revere is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, and located approximately from downtown Boston. It is named after the American patriot Paul Revere. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 51,755.- History :...
, 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| 6–1
|
Fernando Bernandino| Decision (majority)
| FFP: Untamed 10
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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| 5–1
|
Edward Odquina| Submission (armbar)
| WFL 15: Winter Brawl 2007
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:11
|Revere, Massachusetts
Revere, Massachusetts
Revere is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, and located approximately from downtown Boston. It is named after the American patriot Paul Revere. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 51,755.- History :...
, 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| 4–1
|
Henrique Bilcalho| Submission (heel hook)
| CZ 19: Above and Beyond
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:32
|Revere, Massachusetts
Revere, Massachusetts
Revere is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, and located approximately from downtown Boston. It is named after the American patriot Paul Revere. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 51,755.- History :...
, 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
|
Eddie Felix| TKO (punches)
| FFP: Untamed 8
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:49
|Mansfield, Massachusetts
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Mansfield is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the town population is 23,184. Mansfield is in the south-southwest suburbs of Boston and is also close to Providence, Rhode Island....
, 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
|
Cylde Ganthier| KO (punches)
| WFL 12: Calloway Cup 3
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Revere, Massachusetts
Revere, Massachusetts
Revere is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, and located approximately from downtown Boston. It is named after the American patriot Paul Revere. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 51,755.- History :...
, 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| 2–0
|
Dan Bonnell| Submission (guillotine choke)
| CZ 18
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:27
|Revere, Massachusetts
Revere, Massachusetts
Revere is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, and located approximately from downtown Boston. It is named after the American patriot Paul Revere. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 51,755.- History :...
, 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| 1–0
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Nick Zimmerman| TKO (punches)
| RF: Invasion
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:18
|Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester is the largest city in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, the tenth largest city in New England, and the largest city in northern New England, an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It is in Hillsborough County along the banks of the Merrimack River, which...
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