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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 6 fights.
| Record: | 12-2-0, 1NC |
| Summary: | Striking |
Fighter Info
| From: | Limassol Cyprus |
| Fights Out Of: | Long Island , NY USA |
| Age: | 33 |
| Height: | 5' 11" ( 180 cm ) |
| Weight: | 185 lb ( 84 kg ) |
Media
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Dec 29, 2012 -
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Dec 23, 2012 10:00
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
561
Types of Successful Strikes
0
209
Striking Defense
59
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
6
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
83
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Tim Boetsch |
Dec 29, 2012
|
25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | R3 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Costa Philippou | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Costa Philippou |
Jul 7, 2012
|
42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Riki Fukuda | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Court McGee |
Mar 2, 2012
|
58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Costa Philippou | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Jared Hamman |
Dec 10, 2011
|
9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Costa Philippou | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Jorge Rivera |
Aug 6, 2011
|
25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Split |
Ways To Watch
|
| Costa Philippou | 35 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Costa Philippou |
Mar 19, 2011
|
23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Nick Catone | 31 | 3 | 0 | 4 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: My training doesn't really change. I'm always learning and I'm trying to be ready for anything. I make sure I'm in good shape and just go with it.
Thoughts on opponent, Ronaldo Souza? Jacare is a great fighter and he will be a good way to test myself. He's a well rounded fighter and extremely dangerous. I will be ready to prove everybody wrong once more.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started boxing in 1994. Boxing was huge then and basically I wanted to learn how to defend myself. I found myself fighting six months after that. A few years later, my best friend, who was my coach at the time, decided that I had to leave the country and go to the States and turn pro as a boxer. It was overnight almost. I fought in the Golden Gloves two months after I came to the country and I made it to the finals in Madison Square Garden but I lost a split decision. I turned pro, had three fights, and my last fight was on ESPN, and due to some differences with my manager and coach over here, I decided I was going to quit, but I was still under contract for two more years, so I figured I’d give MMA a shot. And I fell in love with it.
What ranks and titles have you held? Ring of Combat title. In amateur boxing, in 1996, I won the Bronze medal in the European Championships in Turkey. I tried for the Olympic Games but I didn’t make it by a couple points.
Do you have any heroes? No
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Every mixed martial artist’s dream is to fight in the UFC so for me, it’s a dream come true. I came close last time and I screwed up, so hopefully it will go my way this time. I’m at a different level this time against a huge opponent, but I think I can do it, I’m going to do my best, and it will be a good fight. Win or lose, I’m going to put on a show.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I had two years of college in Greece, but it didn’t go too well.
What was your job before you started fighting? Personal trainer, bouncer, process server.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: None
Favorite grappling technique: The can opener and the armbar
Favorite striking technique: Right cross / left hook
Thoughts on opponent, Ronaldo Souza? Jacare is a great fighter and he will be a good way to test myself. He's a well rounded fighter and extremely dangerous. I will be ready to prove everybody wrong once more.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started boxing in 1994. Boxing was huge then and basically I wanted to learn how to defend myself. I found myself fighting six months after that. A few years later, my best friend, who was my coach at the time, decided that I had to leave the country and go to the States and turn pro as a boxer. It was overnight almost. I fought in the Golden Gloves two months after I came to the country and I made it to the finals in Madison Square Garden but I lost a split decision. I turned pro, had three fights, and my last fight was on ESPN, and due to some differences with my manager and coach over here, I decided I was going to quit, but I was still under contract for two more years, so I figured I’d give MMA a shot. And I fell in love with it.
What ranks and titles have you held? Ring of Combat title. In amateur boxing, in 1996, I won the Bronze medal in the European Championships in Turkey. I tried for the Olympic Games but I didn’t make it by a couple points.
Do you have any heroes? No
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Every mixed martial artist’s dream is to fight in the UFC so for me, it’s a dream come true. I came close last time and I screwed up, so hopefully it will go my way this time. I’m at a different level this time against a huge opponent, but I think I can do it, I’m going to do my best, and it will be a good fight. Win or lose, I’m going to put on a show.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I had two years of college in Greece, but it didn’t go too well.
What was your job before you started fighting? Personal trainer, bouncer, process server.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: None
Favorite grappling technique: The can opener and the armbar
Favorite striking technique: Right cross / left hook
• Pro since 2008
• Unbeaten in 13 of his last 14 (12 wins, 1 NC)
• Has won five in a row
• Six wins by KO, one by submission
• First pro loss was in debut against UFC vet Ricardo Romero via split decision.
• Former pro boxer with 3-0 (1 KO) record. Last pro bout was in 2007.
• Competed on season 11 of The Ultimate Fighter – was eliminated by Joseph Henle in the opening round.
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