Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 2 fights.
| Record: | 6-0-0 |
| Summary: | Wrestling |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | Beastin 25/8 |
| From: | Rockford, Illinois USA |
| Fights Out Of: | Rockford, Illinois USA |
| Age: | 25 |
| Height: | 6' 3" ( 190 cm ) |
| Weight: | 205 lb ( 93 kg ) |
| College: | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater |
| Degree: | Business Administration |
Media
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Dec 06, 2014 -
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Jul 06, 2014 3:00 -
Jul 06, 2014 3:16
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
126
Types of Successful Strikes
0
69
Striking Defense
62
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
15
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
100
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Corey Anderson |
Dec 6, 2014
|
45 | 7 | 0 | 3 | R3 Decision - Unanimous | |
| Justin Jones | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Corey Anderson |
Jul 6, 2014
|
24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO | ||
| Matt Van Buren | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: Hard work every day
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting in 2012 after graduating college and training to try out for the Olympic wrestling team with Ben Askren. He persuaded me into the sport of mixed martial arts instead.
What ranks and titles have you held? TUF 19 light heavyweight winner, XFL light heavyweight champ
Do you have any heroes? Warren Sapp and Muhammad Ali
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I’m one step closer to my goal / dream of being the world champion.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater with my degree in Business Administration. And I have an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts from Lincoln College.
What was your job before you started fighting? College wrestling coach and a Supervisor at Holland Trucking and Freight
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Two-time college wrestling All-American, once in Junior College (6th) and once in NCAA D3 (2nd)
Favorite grappling technique: Using my wrestling hip pressure to control top positions
Favorite striking technique: Using my reach
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting in 2012 after graduating college and training to try out for the Olympic wrestling team with Ben Askren. He persuaded me into the sport of mixed martial arts instead.
What ranks and titles have you held? TUF 19 light heavyweight winner, XFL light heavyweight champ
Do you have any heroes? Warren Sapp and Muhammad Ali
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I’m one step closer to my goal / dream of being the world champion.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater with my degree in Business Administration. And I have an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts from Lincoln College.
What was your job before you started fighting? College wrestling coach and a Supervisor at Holland Trucking and Freight
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Two-time college wrestling All-American, once in Junior College (6th) and once in NCAA D3 (2nd)
Favorite grappling technique: Using my wrestling hip pressure to control top positions
Favorite striking technique: Using my reach
• Team Edgar on TUF 19
• Pro since 2013
• Three wins by KO
• Three first round finishes
• Pro since 2013
• Three wins by KO
• Three first round finishes
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