Rich Attonito

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 5 fights.

Record:	10-5-0
Summary:	Wrestling, BJJ, Boxing, Strong, Good conditioning

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Raging Bull
From:	Elizabeth, New Jersey USA
Fights Out Of:	Coconut Creek, FL USA
Age:	35
Height:	5' 10" ( 177 cm )
Weight:	170 lb ( 77 kg )
College:	Hofstra University
Degree:	Communications

Media

Former middleweight Rich Attonito faces UFC newcomer Jake Hecht, a fighter who has been involved in combat sports since he was a teenager. Winner of 10 of his 12 pro bouts, Hecht is amped up for his Octagon debut.

Dec 10, 2011
UFC 140 event at Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2011 in Toronto, Canada.

Dec 10, 2011
Watch the stars of UFC® 140 make their final preparations before showtime.

Dec 10, 2011 :50
"This is a dream come true." Newcomer Jake Hecht uses a technique he learned from an opponent to defeat TUF vet Rich Attonito. Hear his take on the fight.

Dec 10, 2011 1:00

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

288

48% Successful

138

Types of Successful Strikes

138

44% Standing

47% Ground

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

38% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Rich Attonito	UFC® 140 Live on Pay-Per-View: Jones vs. Machida Dec 10, 2011	17	1	0	2	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Jake Hecht		33	0	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Daniel Roberts	UFC® Live on Versus: KONGO vs BARRY Jun 26, 2011	23	1	1	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Rich Attonito	UFC® Live on Versus: KONGO vs BARRY Jun 26, 2011	66	1	0	2	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Rich Attonito	The Ultimate Fighter® 12: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale Dec 4, 2010	6	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu UFC® Vault™ menu
Loss	Dave Branch		16	4	0	7	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu UFC® Vault™ menu

Win	Rich Attonito	UFC® Fight Night™:: MARQUARDT vs PALHARES Sep 15, 2010	25	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu
Win	Rafael Natal	UFC® Fight Night™:: MARQUARDT vs PALHARES Sep 15, 2010	28	2	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu

Win	Jamie Yager	The Ultimate Fighter® FINALE: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Jun 19, 2010	29	0	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Rich Attonito		24	1	0	1	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

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Biography

TRAINING: Not much different than any of my other fights. I’m just focusing on being prepared in all aspects of where the fight can take place.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I wrestled through high school and college. I always had an interest in MMA since the first UFC. About two years after I graduated college I still had the urge to compete so I started training BJJ & Boxing. I took my first fight within six months in February 2004.

What ranks and titles have you held? BJJ Purple Belt. Reality Fighting Light-Heavyweight Champion

Do you have any heroes? Arnold Schwarzenegger

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything to me. It’s all of my hard work, dedication, discipline and sacrifice coming to fruition after almost 7 years. It’s an opportunity for me to make a name for myself among the elite.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Hofstra University and earned a BA in Communications. I majored in Film Studies and Production.

What was your job before you started fighting? Fitness Manager & Personal Trainer for New York Sports Clubs

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Division I Wrestler at Hofstra University, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt

Favorite grappling technique: The one that wins the fight

Favorite Striking technique: The one that floors my opponent

•   Four wins by TKO, two by submission

•   Has won five of his last six

•   Pro since 2004

•   Has also fought at middleweight and light heavyweight