Mackens Semerzier
Encyclopedia
Mackens Semerzier is an American
professional mixed martial arts
fighter. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Semerzier has mostly fought in Virginia
. He is currently fighting for the Ultimate Fighting Championship
after they merged World Extreme Cagefighting
talent into the organization in January 2011.
Semerzier made his pro debut against Ryan Lamareaux on a local North Carolina MMA card. Semerzier won the bout in the third round after locking up a rear naked choke submission. Only a little over a month after his pro debut, Semerzier had his second fight, again winning via rear naked choke submission.
He won two more fights, finishing both opponents, before signing with the World Extreme Cagefighting
in 2009.
stunning the former IFL featherweight champion, Wagnney Fabiano
. Semerzier submitted the and Brazilian jiu-jitsu
ace in the first round via triangle choke. He earned himself Submission of the Night, and also was awarded "Sherdog's 2009 Upset of the Year".
Semerzier suffered his first career loss to Lithuania
n grappler Deividas Taurosevičius
at WEC 46
.
Semerzier was scheduled to face Anthony Morrison
on April 24, 2010 at WEC 48
, but Semerzier was forced from the card with an injury. Instead of fighting Morrison, he fought Javier Vazquez
. Semerzier was defeated via second round submission on August 18, 2010 at WEC 50
.
Semerzier was defeated by Cub Swanson
via split decision in a back and forth affair on November 11, 2010 at WEC 52
in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honors.
merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship
. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.
Semerzier's first fight in the UFC was against UFC newcomer, and The Ultimate Fighter 12 competitor, Alex Caceres
, at UFC Fight Night 24. He won the fight via rear naked choke submission early in the first round.
Semerzier was expected to face Yuri Alcantara
on August 27, 2011 at UFC 134
. However, Semerzier was replaced on the card by UFC newcomer Antonio Carvalho
.
Semerzier was expected to face Mike Lullo
on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25
. However, Semerzier was forced from the bout with an injury and was replaced by Robbie Peralta
Semerzier faced Robbie Peralta on November 12, 2011 at UFC on Fox 1. Semerzier officially lost via TKO in the third round, but replays showed that a collision of heads started the stoppage.
Sherdog
| Loss
|align=center| 6–4
|
Robbie Peralta
| TKO (accidental headbutt and punches)
| UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:54
|Anaheim, California
, United States
|
|- stop changing it!
| Win
|align=center| 6–3
|
Alex Caceres
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:18
|Seattle, Washington
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 5–3
| Cub Swanson
| Decision (split)
| WEC 52
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 5–2
|
Javier Vazquez
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| WEC 50
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:35
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 5–1
|
Deividas Taurosevičius
| Decision (unanimous)
| WEC 46
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Sacramento, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–0
|
Wagnney Fabiano
| Submission (triangle choke)
| WEC 43
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:14
|San Antonio, Texas
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–0
| Kenny Foster
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Elite Fighting Challenge 4
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:03
|Norfolk, Virginia
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–0
| Jason Hillicker
| TKO (punches)
| Cagefest Xtreme: All In
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:01
|Norfolk, Virginia
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Justin Hickey
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Cagefest Xtreme: Evolution
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:52
|Norfolk, Virginia
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Ryan Lamareaux
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Vengeance Fighting Championship 1
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:04
|Concord, North Carolina
, United States
|
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professional mixed martial arts
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...
fighter. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Semerzier has mostly fought in Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. He is currently fighting for 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...
after they merged 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...
talent into the organization in January 2011.
Mixed Martial Arts Career
In 1999 Mackens placed 6th in the 6A Florida High School Wrestling tournament and was a Disney Duals AAU Wrestling National runner up. At the age of 19, Semerzier signed on to the U.S. Marines. While enrolled, he would begin training a lot of boxing. A little later, through a Marine Corps Martial Arts program, he learned other elements of the MMA game, which he would supplement with training at civilian gyms, most notably Linxx Academy in Virginia Beach, where he still trains and coaches.Semerzier made his pro debut against Ryan Lamareaux on a local North Carolina MMA card. Semerzier won the bout in the third round after locking up a rear naked choke submission. Only a little over a month after his pro debut, Semerzier had his second fight, again winning via rear naked choke submission.
He won two more fights, finishing both opponents, before signing with the 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...
in 2009.
World Extreme Cagefighting
Semerzier made his debut for the promotion at WEC 43WEC 43
WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on October 10, 2009 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.-Background:...
stunning the former IFL featherweight champion, Wagnney Fabiano
Wagnney Fabiano
|-|Loss|align=center|14-3| Joseph Benavidez|Submission |WEC 52||align=center|2|align=center|2:45|Las Vegas, Nevada, USA||-|Win|align=center|14-2| Frank Gomez|Decision |WEC 49||align=center|3|align=center|5:00...
. Semerzier submitted the and Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...
ace in the first round via triangle choke. He earned himself Submission of the Night, and also was awarded "Sherdog's 2009 Upset of the Year".
Semerzier suffered his first career loss to Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
n grappler Deividas Taurosevičius
Deividas Taurosevičius
Deividas Taurosevičius is a Lithuanian mixed martial artist.-Career:Taurosevičius started his professional MMA career in 2002, primarily competing on cards in Massachusetts and New Jersey...
at WEC 46
WEC 46
WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on January 10, 2010. It took place at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California.-Background:...
.
Semerzier was scheduled to face Anthony Morrison
Anthony Morrison
Anthony Morrison is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Daddis Fight Camps. He has recently been signed by WEC in the featherweight division.-Mixed martial arts career:...
on April 24, 2010 at WEC 48
WEC 48
UFC Presents: Aldo vs. Faber, also referred to as WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on April 24, 2010 at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California...
, but Semerzier was forced from the card with an injury. Instead of fighting Morrison, he fought Javier Vazquez
Javier Vazquez (fighter)
Javier Vazquez is an Cuban-American mixed martial artist currently fighting for The UFC's featherweight division. He was previously fighting for the WEC before the UFC merged the promotions in 2010. He is the son-in-law of Rorion Gracie....
. Semerzier was defeated via second round submission on August 18, 2010 at WEC 50
WEC 50
WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on August 18, 2010 at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
.
Semerzier was defeated by Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson is an American mixed martial artist . He is currently signed as a featherweight with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-World Extreme Cagefighting:...
via split decision in a back and forth affair 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:...
in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honors.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In October 2010, 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...
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.
Semerzier's first fight in the UFC was against UFC newcomer, and The Ultimate Fighter 12 competitor, Alex Caceres
Alex Caceres
Alex Caceres is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight, featherweight, and bantamweight divisions. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Caceres mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championships to appear on...
, at UFC Fight Night 24. He won the fight via rear naked choke submission early in the first round.
Semerzier was expected to face Yuri Alcantara
Yuri Alcantara
Yuri Alcantara is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2004, Alcantara mostly fought in Brazil before signing with World Extreme Cagefighting to take part in their final event before the merger with the...
on August 27, 2011 at UFC 134
UFC 134
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...
. However, Semerzier was replaced on the card by UFC newcomer Antonio Carvalho
Antonio Carvalho
Antonio Carvalho is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist and Shooto veteran who has fought for TKO Major League MMA, Maximum Fighting Championship, Ironheart Crown, Cage Force and Warrior-1 MMA...
.
Semerzier was expected to face Mike Lullo
Mike Lullo
Mike Lullo is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the featherweight division.-Mixed martial arts career:Lullo began his mixed martial arts career competing mostly in regional promotions across his native Midwestern United States, compiling a record of 8-2 before signing with...
on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25
UFC Fight Night 25
UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 17, 2011 at the Ernest N...
. However, Semerzier was forced from the bout with an injury and was replaced by Robbie Peralta
Semerzier faced Robbie Peralta on November 12, 2011 at UFC on Fox 1. Semerzier officially lost via TKO in the third round, but replays showed that a collision of heads started the stoppage.
Championships and Accomplishments
World Extreme Cagefighting- Submission of the Night (1 time)
- Fight of the Night (1 time)
Sherdog
- 2009 Upset of the Year (vs. Wagnney FabianoWagnney Fabiano|-|Loss|align=center|14-3| Joseph Benavidez|Submission |WEC 52||align=center|2|align=center|2:45|Las Vegas, Nevada, USA||-|Win|align=center|14-2| Frank Gomez|Decision |WEC 49||align=center|3|align=center|5:00...
, WEC 43WEC 43WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on October 10, 2009 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.-Background:...
)
Mixed martial arts record
|-| Loss
|align=center| 6–4
|
Robbie Peralta| TKO (accidental headbutt and punches)
| UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos
UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos
UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 12, 2011 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The event was the fifth that the UFC has hosted in Anaheim.-Background:This card marked the UFC's debut on the Fox Network...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:54
|Anaheim, California
Anaheim, California
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|- stop changing it!
| Win
|align=center| 6–3
|
Alex CaceresAlex Caceres
Alex Caceres is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight, featherweight, and bantamweight divisions. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Caceres mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championships to appear on...
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis
UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis
UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 26, 2011 at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington.-Background:...
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:18
|Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
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|-
| Loss
|align=center| 5–3
|
Cub SwansonCub Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson is an American mixed martial artist . He is currently signed as a featherweight with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-World Extreme Cagefighting:...
| Decision (split)
| 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:...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
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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| 5–2
|
Javier VazquezJavier Vazquez (fighter)
Javier Vazquez is an Cuban-American mixed martial artist currently fighting for The UFC's featherweight division. He was previously fighting for the WEC before the UFC merged the promotions in 2010. He is the son-in-law of Rorion Gracie....
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| WEC 50
WEC 50
WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on August 18, 2010 at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:35
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
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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| 5–1
|
Deividas TaurosevičiusDeividas Taurosevičius
Deividas Taurosevičius is a Lithuanian mixed martial artist.-Career:Taurosevičius started his professional MMA career in 2002, primarily competing on cards in Massachusetts and New Jersey...
| Decision (unanimous)
| WEC 46
WEC 46
WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on January 10, 2010. It took place at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California
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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
|
Wagnney FabianoWagnney Fabiano
|-|Loss|align=center|14-3| Joseph Benavidez|Submission |WEC 52||align=center|2|align=center|2:45|Las Vegas, Nevada, USA||-|Win|align=center|14-2| Frank Gomez|Decision |WEC 49||align=center|3|align=center|5:00...
| Submission (triangle choke)
| WEC 43
WEC 43
WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on October 10, 2009 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.-Background:...
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:14
|San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–0
|
Kenny FosterKenny Foster
Kenny Foster is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He currently fights for Bellator Fighting Championships.-Bellator Fighting Championships:...
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Elite Fighting Challenge 4
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:03
|Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. With a population of 242,803 as of the 2010 Census, it is Virginia's second-largest city behind neighboring Virginia Beach....
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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
|
Jason Hillicker| TKO (punches)
| Cagefest Xtreme: All In
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:01
|Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. With a population of 242,803 as of the 2010 Census, it is Virginia's second-largest city behind neighboring Virginia Beach....
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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
|
Justin Hickey| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Cagefest Xtreme: Evolution
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:52
|Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. With a population of 242,803 as of the 2010 Census, it is Virginia's second-largest city behind neighboring Virginia Beach....
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
|
Ryan Lamareaux| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Vengeance Fighting Championship 1
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:04
|Concord, North Carolina
Concord, North Carolina
Concord is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. According to Census 2010, the city has a current population of 79,066. It is the largest city in Cabarrus County and is the county seat. In terms of population, the city of Concord is the second largest city in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area...
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