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Eric Esch

Eric David Scott Esch (born August 3, 1966), better known by his nickname "Butterbean", is an American television personality and retired professional boxer, kickboxer, mixed martial artist, and professional wrestler. A competitor in the heavyweight and super heavyweight divisions, he is an overall four-time world champion across the four sports. Esch became a professional boxer in 1994 after a successful stint on the Toughman Contest scene and went on to capture the World Athletic Association (WAA) heavyweight and IBA super heavyweight championships. From 2003, he regularly fought as a kickboxer and mixed martial artist, notably in K-1 and the Pride Fighting Championships. Esch's combined fight record is 97–24–5 with 65 knockouts and 9 submissions.

Infobox

Born
Eric David Scott Esch (1966-08-03) August 3, 1966 (age 59)Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Nickname
Butterbean
Height
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight
378 lb (171 kg; 27 st 0 lb)
Division
HeavyweightSuper heavyweight
Reach
78 in (198 cm)
Style
Boxing
Stance
Orthodox
Years active
mw- 1994–2013 (boxing)2003–2009 (kickboxing)1995–2011 (MMA)1997, 1999, 2009–2012 (professional wrestling)
Total
28
Wins
17
By knockout
6
Losses
10
Draws
1
By submission
4

Tables

· Professional boxing record
By knockout
By knockout
91 fights
By knockout
77 wins
57
10 losses
2
By decision
By decision
91 fights
By decision
77 wins
19
10 losses
8
By disqualification
By disqualification
91 fights
By disqualification
77 wins
1
10 losses
0
Draws
Draws
91 fights
Draws
77 wins
4
91 fights
77 wins
10 losses
By knockout
57
2
By decision
19
8
By disqualification
1
0
Draws
4
· Professional boxing record
91
91
No.
91
Result
Loss
Record
77–10–4
Opponent
Kirk Lawton
Type
RTD
Round, time
2 (4), 3:00
Date
Jun 29, 2013
Location
Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
90
90
No.
90
Result
Loss
Record
77–9–4
Opponent
Curt Allan
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Jan 13, 2012
Location
Horseshoe Casino, Elizabeth, Indiana, U.S.
89
89
No.
89
Result
Loss
Record
77–8–4
Opponent
Harry Funmaker
Type
SD
Round, time
4
Date
Oct 3, 2009
Location
U.S. Cellular Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
88
88
No.
88
Result
Win
Record
77–7–4
Opponent
Joe Siciliano
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (4), 1:10
Date
Mar 9, 2007
Location
Worcester Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
87
87
No.
87
Result
Win
Record
76–7–4
Opponent
Joaquin Garcia
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (4), 0:48
Date
Dec 16, 2006
Location
Civic Center, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
86
86
No.
86
Result
Win
Record
75–7–4
Opponent
Ed White
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (4), 1:46
Date
Sep 23, 2006
Location
Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Florence, Indiana, U.S.
85
85
No.
85
Result
Win
Record
74–7–4
Opponent
Daniel White
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Mar 24, 2006
Location
Wing's Stadium, Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
84
84
No.
84
Result
Loss
Record
73–7–4
Opponent
Baden Oui
Type
MD
Round, time
4
Date
Nov 18, 2005
Location
Sports Complex, Carrara, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
83
83
No.
83
Result
Loss
Record
73–6–4
Opponent
George Linberger
Type
SD
Round, time
4
Date
Oct 15, 2005
Location
Chapparells, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Notes
For NABC super heavyweight title
82
82
No.
82
Result
Loss
Record
73–5–4
Opponent
Kenny Craven
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Aug 20, 2005
Location
Capital Gym, Beijing, China
81
81
No.
81
Result
Win
Record
73–4–4
Opponent
Rick Zufall
Type
KO
Round, time
3 (4), 2:39
Date
Aug 9, 2005
Location
Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California, U.S.
80
80
No.
80
Result
Loss
Record
72–4–4
Opponent
Kenny Craven
Type
MD
Round, time
4
Date
Mar 14, 2005
Location
Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
79
79
No.
79
Result
Win
Record
72–3–4
Opponent
Kenny Craven
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (4), 1:23
Date
Feb 12, 2005
Location
Magnolia Center, Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
78
78
No.
78
Result
Win
Record
71–3–4
Opponent
Brian McIntyre
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Nov 20, 2004
Location
Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S.
77
77
No.
77
Result
Win
Record
70–3–4
Opponent
Richie Goosehead
Type
MD
Round, time
4
Date
Sep 24, 2004
Location
Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
76
76
No.
76
Result
Win
Record
69–3–4
Opponent
Salvador Farnetti
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (4), 0:50
Date
Jul 22, 2004
Location
HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
75
75
No.
75
Result
Win
Record
68–3–4
Opponent
Marcelo Aravena
Type
SD
Round, time
4
Date
May 15, 2004
Location
4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, U.S.
74
74
No.
74
Result
Win
Record
67–3–4
Opponent
Rodney Phillips
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (4), 1:49
Date
May 8, 2004
Location
Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
73
73
No.
73
Result
Win
Record
66–3–4
Opponent
Troy Roberts
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (4)
Date
Jun 13, 2003
Location
Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, Oregon, U.S.
72
72
No.
72
Result
Draw
Record
65–3–4
Opponent
Lewis Gilbert
Type
SD
Round, time
4
Date
Mar 28, 2003
Location
Alario Center, Westwego, Louisiana, U.S.
71
71
No.
71
Result
Loss
Record
65–3–3
Opponent
Larry Holmes
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
Jul 27, 2002
Location
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
70
70
No.
70
Result
Win
Record
65–2–3
Opponent
Craig Wolfley
Type
KO
Round, time
4 (4)
Date
Feb 2, 2002
Location
Grand Casino, Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S.
69
69
No.
69
Result
Win
Record
64–2–3
Opponent
Kevin Tallon
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Dec 12, 2001
Location
Caesar's Casino, Elizabeth, Indiana, U.S.
68
68
No.
68
Result
Loss
Record
63–2–3
Opponent
Billy Zumbrun
Type
MD
Round, time
4
Date
Aug 19, 2001
Location
Stateline Casino, West Wendover, Nevada, U.S.
67
67
No.
67
Result
Win
Record
63–1–3
Opponent
Shane Woollas
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (4), 2:38
Date
Jun 16, 2001
Location
Wembley Conference Centre, London, England
66
66
No.
66
Result
Win
Record
62–1–3
Opponent
Tyrone Muex
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (8)
Date
Apr 19, 2001
Location
Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
65
65
No.
65
Result
Draw
Record
61–1–3
Opponent
Abdul Muhaymin
Type
MD
Round, time
4
Date
Nov 17, 2000
Location
Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
64
64
No.
64
Result
Win
Record
61–1–2
Opponent
Harry Funmaker
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Nov 3, 2000
Location
Ho-Chunk Casino, Baraboo, Wisconsin, U.S.
63
63
No.
63
Result
Win
Record
60–1–2
Opponent
Marcus Rhode
Type
KO
Round, time
3 (4)
Date
Sep 15, 2000
Location
Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
62
62
No.
62
Result
Win
Record
59–1–2
Opponent
Dan Kosmicki
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (4)
Date
Jul 28, 2000
Location
Selland Arena, Fresno, California, U.S.
61
61
No.
61
Result
Win
Record
58–1–2
Opponent
Kerry Biles
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (4), 2:52
Date
Jun 17, 2000
Location
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
60
60
No.
60
Result
Win
Record
57–1–2
Opponent
Bill Johnson
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (4), 2:49
Date
May 19, 2000
Location
Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
59
59
No.
59
Result
Win
Record
56–1–2
Opponent
Dan Kosmicki
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (4), 0:52
Date
May 5, 2000
Location
Convention Centre, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
58
58
No.
58
Result
Win
Record
55–1–2
Opponent
George Linberger
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (4), 0:19
Date
Mar 4, 2000
Location
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained IBA super heavyweight title
57
57
No.
57
Result
Win
Record
54–1–2
Opponent
Kevin Tallon
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Feb 17, 2000
Location
Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
56
56
No.
56
Result
Win
Record
53–1–2
Opponent
Tim Ray
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Dec 10, 1999
Location
Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
55
55
No.
55
Result
Win
Record
52–1–2
Opponent
Allen Smith
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (4), 2:16
Date
Nov 23, 1999
Location
Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
54
54
No.
54
Result
Win
Record
51–1–2
Opponent
Melvin Lumzy
Type
KO
Round, time
3 (4)
Date
Nov 11, 1999
Location
Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
53
53
No.
53
Result
Win
Record
50–1–2
Opponent
George Chamberlain
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (4), 1:25
Date
Oct 21, 1999
Location
Washington Hilton & Towers, Washington, D.C., U.S.
52
52
No.
52
Result
Win
Record
49–1–2
Opponent
Kenny Craven
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (4), 1:55
Date
Sep 18, 1999
Location
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained IBA super heavyweight title
51
51
No.
51
Result
Draw
Record
48–1–2
Opponent
Jason Farley
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Aug 6, 1999
Location
State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
50
50
No.
50
Result
Win
Record
48–1–1
Opponent
Tim Burgoon
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (4), 2:00
Date
Jul 31, 1999
Location
Plaza de Toros El Toreo, Tijuana, Mexico
Notes
Retained IBA super heavyweight title
49
49
No.
49
Result
Win
Record
47–1–1
Opponent
Peter McNeeley
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (4), 2:59
Date
Jun 26, 1999
Location
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
48
48
No.
48
Result
Win
Record
46–1–1
Opponent
Russell Chasteen
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Jun 11, 1999
Location
Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
47
47
No.
47
Result
Win
Record
45–1–1
Opponent
Jason Hurley
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (4)
Date
May 27, 1999
Location
Gold Strike Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
46
46
No.
46
Result
Win
Record
44–1–1
Opponent
Roy Bedwell
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Apr 16, 1999
Location
Catfish Bend Casino, Burlington, Iowa, U.S.
45
45
No.
45
Result
Win
Record
43–1–1
Opponent
Kevin Tallon
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (4), 2:50
Date
Apr 2, 1999
Location
Convention Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
44
44
No.
44
Result
Win
Record
42–1–1
Opponent
Patrick Graham
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (4), 0:46
Date
Feb 19, 1999
Location
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained IBA super heavyweight title
43
43
No.
43
Result
Win
Record
41–1–1
Opponent
Troy Roberts
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (4), 0:41
Date
Sep 18, 1998
Location
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
42
42
No.
42
Result
Win
Record
40–1–1
Opponent
Tim Pollard
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (4), 1:37
Date
Aug 25, 1998
Location
Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41
41
No.
41
Result
Win
Record
39–1–1
Opponent
Billy Eaton
Type
KO
Round, time
3 (4), 2:38
Date
Mar 23, 1998
Location
Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
40
40
No.
40
Result
Win
Record
38–1–1
Opponent
Warrant Williams
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (4)
Date
Feb 28, 1998
Location
Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
39
39
No.
39
Result
Win
Record
37–1–1
Opponent
Harry Funmaker
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Jan 16, 1998
Location
Bank of America Center, Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Notes
Retained IBA super heavyweight title
38
38
No.
38
Result
Win
Record
36–1–1
Opponent
Doug Phillips
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Dec 6, 1997
Location
Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
37
37
No.
37
Result
Win
Record
35–1–1
Opponent
Ken Woods
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (4)
Date
Oct 30, 1997
Location
Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
36
36
No.
36
Result
Draw
Record
34–1–1
Opponent
Billy Eaton
Type
MD
Round, time
4
Date
Sep 13, 1997
Location
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
35
35
No.
35
Result
Win
Record
34–1
Opponent
Enrique Ruiz
Type
DQ
Round, time
4 (4)
Date
Aug 13, 1997
Location
Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
34
34
No.
34
Result
Win
Record
33–1
Opponent
Scott Lindecker
Type
KO
Round, time
4 (4), 1:20
Date
Jul 9, 1997
Location
Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
33
33
No.
33
Result
Win
Record
32–1
Opponent
Jason Farley
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Jun 15, 1997
Location
Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
32
32
No.
32
Result
Win
Record
31–1
Opponent
Bill Duncan
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (4), 1:05
Date
Apr 17, 1997
Location
Adam’s Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
31
31
No.
31
Result
Win
Record
30–1
Opponent
Ed White
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (4), 1:14
Date
Apr 12, 1997
Location
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained IBA super heavyweight title
30
30
No.
30
Result
Win
Record
29–1
Opponent
Sean Jegen
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (4), 1:33
Date
Apr 2, 1997
Location
Station Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
29
29
No.
29
Result
Win
Record
28–1
Opponent
Ken Woods
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (4)
Date
Mar 22, 1997
Location
Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
28
28
No.
28
Result
Win
Record
27–1
Opponent
Nick Phillips
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Feb 12, 1997
Location
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
27
27
No.
27
Result
Win
Record
26–1
Opponent
Curt Allan
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (4), 2:56
Date
Jan 18, 1997
Location
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
26
26
No.
26
Result
Win
Record
25–1
Opponent
Sean Jegen
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (4), 2:47
Date
Dec 6, 1996
Location
Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
25
25
No.
25
Result
Win
Record
24–1
Opponent
William Harris
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (4)
Date
Jul 10, 1996
Location
Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
24
24
No.
24
Result
Win
Record
23–1
Opponent
George Clarke
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (4), 1:54
Date
Jun 7, 1996
Location
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
23
23
No.
23
Result
Win
Record
22–1
Opponent
Jonathan Whitfield
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (4), 1:44
Date
May 14, 1996
Location
Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
22
22
No.
22
Result
Win
Record
21–1
Opponent
Richard Davis
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (4), 1:10
Date
Apr 30, 1996
Location
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
21
21
No.
21
Result
Win
Record
20–1
Opponent
Jack Ramsey
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (4), 1:28
Date
Apr 22, 1996
Location
Prairie Meadows Casino, Altoona, Iowa, U.S.
20
20
No.
20
Result
Win
Record
19–1
Opponent
James Baker
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (4), 0:18
Date
Mar 19, 1996
Location
Spruce Goose Dome, Long Beach, California, U.S.
19
19
No.
19
Result
Win
Record
18–1
Opponent
Billy McDonald
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (4)
Date
Mar 13, 1996
Location
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
18
18
No.
18
Result
Win
Record
17–1
Opponent
Joe Wiggins
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (4), 1:03
Date
Feb 25, 1996
Location
Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
17
17
No.
17
Result
Win
Record
16–1
Opponent
Tim Ray
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (4)
Date
Jan 25, 1996
Location
Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
16
16
No.
16
Result
Loss
Record
15–1
Opponent
Mitchell Rose
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (4), 0:48
Date
Dec 15, 1995
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
15
15
No.
15
Result
Win
Record
15–0
Opponent
Louis Monaco
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (4), 1:58
Date
Dec 1, 1995
Location
Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
14
14
No.
14
Result
Win
Record
14–0
Opponent
Pat Jackson
Type
RTD
Round, time
3 (4), 3:00
Date
Oct 25, 1995
Location
Pontchartrain Center, Kenner, Louisiana, U.S.
13
13
No.
13
Result
Win
Record
13–0
Opponent
Kenneth Myers
Type
MD
Round, time
4
Date
Sep 29, 1995
Location
Buffalo Bill's, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
12
12
No.
12
Result
Win
Record
12–0
Opponent
Anthony Hunt
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (4)
Date
Sep 16, 1995
Location
Ross County Fairgrounds, Chillicothe, Ohio, U.S.
11
11
No.
11
Result
Win
Record
11–0
Opponent
Adam Sutton
Type
MD
Round, time
12
Date
Sep 9, 1995
Location
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
10
10
No.
10
Result
Win
Record
10–0
Opponent
Paul Springer
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (4), 0:47
Date
Aug 15, 1995
Location
Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
9
9
No.
9
Result
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Doug Norris
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (4), 1:19
Date
Jul 28, 1995
Location
Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
8
8
No.
8
Result
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Rogelio Ramirez
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (4)
Date
Jun 18, 1995
Location
Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S.
7
7
No.
7
Result
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
James Robinson
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (4)
Date
Apr 21, 1995
Location
Marshall Street Armory, Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
6
6
No.
6
Result
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Jerry Michelson
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (4)
Date
Apr 15, 1995
Location
Owensboro Sportscenter, Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S.
5
5
No.
5
Result
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Alvin Ellis
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (4)
Date
Mar 31, 1995
Location
Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
4
4
No.
4
Result
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Juan Ramon Perez
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
Mar 11, 1995
Location
Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
3
3
No.
3
Result
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Ed Barry
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
Mar 1, 1995
Location
Civic Center, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
2
2
No.
2
Result
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Doug Norris
Type
RTD
Round, time
3 (4), 3:00
Date
Nov 30, 1994
Location
Imperial Ballroom, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
1
1
No.
1
Result
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Tim Daniels
Type
PTS
Round, time
4
Date
Oct 15, 1994
Location
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
91
Loss
77–10–4
Kirk Lawton
RTD
2 (4), 3:00
Jun 29, 2013
Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
90
Loss
77–9–4
Curt Allan
UD
4
Jan 13, 2012
Horseshoe Casino, Elizabeth, Indiana, U.S.
89
Loss
77–8–4
Harry Funmaker
SD
4
Oct 3, 2009
Cellular Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
88
Win
77–7–4
Joe Siciliano
TKO
2 (4), 1:10
Mar 9, 2007
Worcester Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
87
Win
76–7–4
Joaquin Garcia
KO
1 (4), 0:48
Dec 16, 2006
Civic Center, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
86
Win
75–7–4
Ed White
TKO
1 (4), 1:46
Sep 23, 2006
Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Florence, Indiana, U.S.
85
Win
74–7–4
Daniel White
UD
4
Mar 24, 2006
Wing's Stadium, Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
84
Loss
73–7–4
Baden Oui
MD
4
Nov 18, 2005
Sports Complex, Carrara, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
83
Loss
73–6–4
George Linberger
SD
4
Oct 15, 2005
Chapparells, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
For NABC super heavyweight title
82
Loss
73–5–4
Kenny Craven
UD
4
Aug 20, 2005
Capital Gym, Beijing, China
81
Win
73–4–4
Rick Zufall
KO
3 (4), 2:39
Aug 9, 2005
Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California, U.S.
80
Loss
72–4–4
Kenny Craven
MD
4
Mar 14, 2005
Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
79
Win
72–3–4
Kenny Craven
TKO
3 (4), 1:23
Feb 12, 2005
Magnolia Center, Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
78
Win
71–3–4
Brian McIntyre
UD
4
Nov 20, 2004
Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S.
77
Win
70–3–4
Richie Goosehead
MD
4
Sep 24, 2004
Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
76
Win
69–3–4
Salvador Farnetti
TKO
1 (4), 0:50
Jul 22, 2004
HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
75
Win
68–3–4
Marcelo Aravena
SD
4
May 15, 2004
4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, U.S.
74
Win
67–3–4
Rodney Phillips
KO
2 (4), 1:49
May 8, 2004
Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
73
Win
66–3–4
Troy Roberts
TKO
1 (4)
Jun 13, 2003
Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, Oregon, U.S.
72
Draw
65–3–4
Lewis Gilbert
SD
4
Mar 28, 2003
Alario Center, Westwego, Louisiana, U.S.
71
Loss
65–3–3
Larry Holmes
UD
10
Jul 27, 2002
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
70
Win
65–2–3
Craig Wolfley
KO
4 (4)
Feb 2, 2002
Grand Casino, Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S.
69
Win
64–2–3
Kevin Tallon
UD
4
Dec 12, 2001
Caesar's Casino, Elizabeth, Indiana, U.S.
68
Loss
63–2–3
Billy Zumbrun
MD
4
Aug 19, 2001
Stateline Casino, West Wendover, Nevada, U.S.
67
Win
63–1–3
Shane Woollas
TKO
1 (4), 2:38
Jun 16, 2001
Wembley Conference Centre, London, England
66
Win
62–1–3
Tyrone Muex
TKO
2 (8)
Apr 19, 2001
Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
65
Draw
61–1–3
Abdul Muhaymin
MD
4
Nov 17, 2000
Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
64
Win
61–1–2
Harry Funmaker
UD
4
Nov 3, 2000
Ho-Chunk Casino, Baraboo, Wisconsin, U.S.
63
Win
60–1–2
Marcus Rhode
KO
3 (4)
Sep 15, 2000
Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
62
Win
59–1–2
Dan Kosmicki
TKO
2 (4)
Jul 28, 2000
Selland Arena, Fresno, California, U.S.
61
Win
58–1–2
Kerry Biles
KO
2 (4), 2:52
Jun 17, 2000
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
60
Win
57–1–2
Bill Johnson
KO
2 (4), 2:49
May 19, 2000
Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
59
Win
56–1–2
Dan Kosmicki
TKO
4 (4), 0:52
May 5, 2000
Convention Centre, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
58
Win
55–1–2
George Linberger
TKO
1 (4), 0:19
Mar 4, 2000
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Retained IBA super heavyweight title
57
Win
54–1–2
Kevin Tallon
UD
4
Feb 17, 2000
Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
56
Win
53–1–2
Tim Ray
UD
4
Dec 10, 1999
Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
55
Win
52–1–2
Allen Smith
TKO
2 (4), 2:16
Nov 23, 1999
Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
54
Win
51–1–2
Melvin Lumzy
KO
3 (4)
Nov 11, 1999
Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
53
Win
50–1–2
George Chamberlain
TKO
3 (4), 1:25
Oct 21, 1999
Washington Hilton & Towers, Washington, D.C., U.S.
52
Win
49–1–2
Kenny Craven
TKO
2 (4), 1:55
Sep 18, 1999
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Retained IBA super heavyweight title
51
Draw
48–1–2
Jason Farley
UD
4
Aug 6, 1999
State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
50
Win
48–1–1
Tim Burgoon
KO
2 (4), 2:00
Jul 31, 1999
Plaza de Toros El Toreo, Tijuana, Mexico
Retained IBA super heavyweight title
49
Win
47–1–1
Peter McNeeley
TKO
1 (4), 2:59
Jun 26, 1999
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
48
Win
46–1–1
Russell Chasteen
UD
4
Jun 11, 1999
Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
47
Win
45–1–1
Jason Hurley
TKO
2 (4)
May 27, 1999
Gold Strike Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
46
Win
44–1–1
Roy Bedwell
UD
4
Apr 16, 1999
Catfish Bend Casino, Burlington, Iowa, U.S.
45
Win
43–1–1
Kevin Tallon
TKO
3 (4), 2:50
Apr 2, 1999
Convention Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
44
Win
42–1–1
Patrick Graham
TKO
3 (4), 0:46
Feb 19, 1999
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Retained IBA super heavyweight title
43
Win
41–1–1
Troy Roberts
TKO
3 (4), 0:41
Sep 18, 1998
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Kickboxing record · Kickboxing record
Date
Date
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Date
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Result
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Opponent
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Event
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Location
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Method
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Round
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Time
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Record
2009-07-29
2009-07-29
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
2009-07-29
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Win
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Moon Bo-Lam
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Moosin II
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Seoul, South Korea
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
KO (right hook)
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
1
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
0:46
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
3–4
2008-08-09
2008-08-09
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
2008-08-09
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Loss
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Wesley Correira
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 in Hawaii, Quarter Finals
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
KO (left high kick)
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
2
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
0:53
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
2–4
2005-07-29
2005-07-29
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
2005-07-29
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Win
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Marcus Royster
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii, Quarter Finals
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Decision (unanimous)
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
3
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
3:00
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
2–3
2004-06-26
2004-06-26
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
2004-06-26
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Loss
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Montanha Silva
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
K-1 Beast 2004 in Shizuoka
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Shizuoka, Japan
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Decision (unanimous)
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
3
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
3:00
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
1–3
2004-03-14
2004-03-14
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
2004-03-14
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Loss
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Hiromi Amada
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
K-1 Beast 2004 in Niigata
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Niigata, Japan
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Decision (unanimous)
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
3
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
3:00
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
1–2
2003-09-21
2003-09-21
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
2003-09-21
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Loss
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Mike Bernardo
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix Final
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Yokohama, Japan
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
KO (right high kick)
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
2
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
1:01
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
1–1
2003-06-29
2003-06-29
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
2003-06-29
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Win
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Yusuke Fujimoto
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
K-1 Beast II 2003
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Saitama, Japan
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
KO (left hook)
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
1
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
1:02
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
1–0
Legend: .mw- .mw- .mw- Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
Legend: .mw- .mw- .mw- Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Legend: .mw- .mw- .mw- Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
3 wins (2 KOs), 4 losses, 0 draws
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
Record
2009-07-29
Win
Moon Bo-Lam
Moosin II
Seoul, South Korea
KO (right hook)
1
0:46
3–4
2008-08-09
Loss
Wesley Correira
K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 in Hawaii, Quarter Finals
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
KO (left high kick)
2
0:53
2–4
2005-07-29
Win
Marcus Royster
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii, Quarter Finals
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2–3
2004-06-26
Loss
Montanha Silva
K-1 Beast 2004 in Shizuoka
Shizuoka, Japan
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
1–3
2004-03-14
Loss
Hiromi Amada
K-1 Beast 2004 in Niigata
Niigata, Japan
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
1–2
2003-09-21
Loss
Mike Bernardo
K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix Final
Yokohama, Japan
KO (right high kick)
2
1:01
1–1
2003-06-29
Win
Yusuke Fujimoto
K-1 Beast II 2003
Saitama, Japan
KO (left hook)
1
1:02
1–0
Legend: .mw- Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
28 matches
By knockout
17 wins
8
10 losses
6
By submission
By submission
28 matches
By submission
17 wins
9
10 losses
4
Draws
Draws
28 matches
Draws
17 wins
1
28 matches
17 wins
10 losses
By knockout
8
6
By submission
9
4
Draws
1
· Mixed martial arts record
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
17–10–1
Opponent
Sandy Bowman
Method
TKO (submission to punches)
Event
Prestige Fighting Championship 3
Date
October 21, 2011
Round
1
Time
0:54
Location
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
17–9–1
Opponent
Eric Barrak
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
Instinct MMA 1
Date
October 7, 2011
Round
3
Time
2:56
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
17–8–1
Opponent
Dean Storey
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Elite-1 MMA: Moncton
Date
May 7, 2011
Round
2
Time
0:20
Location
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes
Wins the Elite-1 MMA Super Heavyweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–8–1
Opponent
Deon West
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
LFC 43: Wild Thang
Date
December 10, 2010
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
15–8–1
Opponent
Mariusz Pudzianowski
Method
TKO (submission to punches)
Event
KSW 14: Judgment Day
Date
September 18, 2010
Round
1
Time
1:15
Location
Łódź, Poland
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
15–7–1
Opponent
Jeff Kugel
Method
TKO (submission to punches)
Event
Xtreme Cagefighting Championship 46: Beatdown at the Ballroom 9
Date
March 6, 2010
Round
1
Time
0:40
Location
Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States
Notes
For the XCC Super Heavyweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–6–1
Opponent
Chris Cruit
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Moosin: God of Martial Arts
Date
December 11, 2009
Round
1
Time
1:38
Location
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–6–1
Opponent
Tom Howard
Method
Submission (neck crank)
Event
Extreme Cage Fighting
Date
September 9, 2009
Round
1
Time
1:40
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–6–1
Opponent
Jefferson Hook
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Lockdown in Lowell
Date
June 26, 2009
Round
1
Time
?:??
Location
Lowell, Indiana, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
12–6–1
Opponent
Pat Smith
Method
TKO (submission to punches)
Event
YAMMA Pit Fighting
Date
April 11, 2008
Round
1
Time
3:17
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey. United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
12–5–1
Opponent
Nick Penner
Method
Submission (kimura)
Event
The Fight Club: First Blood
Date
December 28, 2007
Round
1
Time
2:28
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–4–1
Opponent
Tom Howard
Method
Submission (armlock)
Event
The Final Chapter MMA
Date
December 1, 2007
Round
1
Time
4:47
Location
Jasper, Alabama, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–4–1
Opponent
Pete Sischo
Method
Submission (americana)
Event
Combat Warfare X
Date
October 13, 2007
Round
3
Time
2:35
Location
United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
10–4–1
Opponent
Tengiz Tedoradze
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Cage Rage 22
Date
July 14, 2007
Round
1
Time
4:26
Location
London, England
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–3–1
Opponent
Zuluzinho
Method
Submission (americana)
Event
Pride 34
Date
April 8, 2007
Round
1
Time
2:35
Location
Saitama, Japan
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–3–1
Opponent
James Thompson
Method
KO (punches)
Event
Cage Rage 20
Date
February 10, 2007
Round
1
Time
0:43
Location
London, England
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–3–1
Opponent
Charles Hodges
Method
KO (punch)
Event
Palace Fighting Championship: King of the Ring
Date
January 18, 2007
Round
1
Time
0:45
Location
Lemoore, California, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
7–3–1
Opponent
Rob Broughton
Method
TKO (submission to punches)
Event
Cage Rage 19
Date
December 9, 2006
Round
2
Time
3:43
Location
London, England
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–2–1
Opponent
Sean O'Haire
Method
KO (punches)
Event
Pride 32 - The Real Deal
Date
October 21, 2006
Round
1
Time
0:29
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
6–2–1
Opponent
Ikuhisa Minowa
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
Pride - Bushido 12
Date
August 26, 2006
Round
1
Time
4:25
Location
Nagoya, Japan
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–1–1
Opponent
Rich Weeks
Method
Submission (choke)
Event
Fightfest 5: Korea vs. USA
Date
July 15, 2006
Round
1
Time
1:29
Location
McAllen, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–1–1
Opponent
Matt Eckerle
Method
TKO (submission to punches)
Event
Fightfest 4
Date
May 20, 2006
Round
1
Time
0:56
Location
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–1–1
Opponent
Aaron Aguilera
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Rumble on the Rock 9
Date
April 21, 2006
Round
2
Time
1:15
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–1–1
Opponent
Leo Sylvest
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Fightfest 2: Global Domination
Date
April 14, 2006
Round
1
Time
0:35
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–1–1
Opponent
Wesley Correira
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
Rumble on the Rock 8
Date
January 20, 2006
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Notes
Correira broke his arm.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–1–1
Opponent
Walley Keenboom
Method
Submission
Event
Fightfest 1: Royce Gracie Fightfest
Date
December 9, 2005
Round
1
Time
2:37
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States
Draw
Draw
Res.
Draw
Record
0–1–1
Opponent
Michael Buchkovich
Method
Draw
Event
KOTC 48: Payback
Date
February 25, 2005
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
0–1
Opponent
Genki Sudo
Method
Submission (heel hook)
Event
K-1 PREMIUM 2003 Dynamite!!
Date
December 31, 2003
Round
2
Time
0:41
Location
Nagoya, Japan
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
17–10–1
Sandy Bowman
TKO (submission to punches)
Prestige Fighting Championship 3
October 21, 2011
1
0:54
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Loss
17–9–1
Eric Barrak
Submission (guillotine choke)
Instinct MMA 1
October 7, 2011
3
2:56
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win
17–8–1
Dean Storey
TKO (punches)
Elite-1 MMA: Moncton
May 7, 2011
2
0:20
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Wins the Elite-1 MMA Super Heavyweight Championship.
Win
16–8–1
Deon West
TKO (punches)
LFC 43: Wild Thang
December 10, 2010
2
5:00
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss
15–8–1
Mariusz Pudzianowski
TKO (submission to punches)
KSW 14: Judgment Day
September 18, 2010
1
1:15
Łódź, Poland
Loss
15–7–1
Jeff Kugel
TKO (submission to punches)
Xtreme Cagefighting Championship 46: Beatdown at the Ballroom 9
March 6, 2010
1
0:40
Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States
For the XCC Super Heavyweight Championship.
Win
15–6–1
Chris Cruit
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Moosin: God of Martial Arts
December 11, 2009
1
1:38
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Win
14–6–1
Tom Howard
Submission (neck crank)
Extreme Cage Fighting
September 9, 2009
1
1:40
Laredo, Texas, United States
Win
13–6–1
Jefferson Hook
TKO (punches)
Lockdown in Lowell
June 26, 2009
1
?:??
Lowell, Indiana, United States
Loss
12–6–1
Pat Smith
TKO (submission to punches)
YAMMA Pit Fighting
April 11, 2008
1
3:17
Atlantic City, New Jersey. United States
Loss
12–5–1
Nick Penner
Submission (kimura)
The Fight Club: First Blood
December 28, 2007
1
2:28
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win
12–4–1
Tom Howard
Submission (armlock)
The Final Chapter MMA
December 1, 2007
1
4:47
Jasper, Alabama, United States
Win
11–4–1
Pete Sischo
Submission (americana)
Combat Warfare X
October 13, 2007
3
2:35
United States
Loss
10–4–1
Tengiz Tedoradze
TKO (punches)
Cage Rage 22
July 14, 2007
1
4:26
London, England
Win
10–3–1
Zuluzinho
Submission (americana)
Pride 34
April 8, 2007
1
2:35
Saitama, Japan
Win
9–3–1
James Thompson
KO (punches)
Cage Rage 20
February 10, 2007
1
0:43
London, England
Win
8–3–1
Charles Hodges
KO (punch)
Palace Fighting Championship: King of the Ring
January 18, 2007
1
0:45
Lemoore, California, United States
Loss
7–3–1
Rob Broughton
TKO (submission to punches)
Cage Rage 19
December 9, 2006
2
3:43
London, England
Win
7–2–1
Sean O'Haire
KO (punches)
Pride 32 - The Real Deal
October 21, 2006
1
0:29
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
6–2–1
Ikuhisa Minowa
Submission (armbar)
Pride - Bushido 12
August 26, 2006
1
4:25
Nagoya, Japan
Win
6–1–1
Rich Weeks
Submission (choke)
Fightfest 5: Korea vs. USA
July 15, 2006
1
1:29
McAllen, Texas, United States
Win
5–1–1
Matt Eckerle
TKO (submission to punches)
Fightfest 4
May 20, 2006
1
0:56
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Win
4–1–1
Aaron Aguilera
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Rumble on the Rock 9
April 21, 2006
2
1:15
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win
3–1–1
Leo Sylvest
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Fightfest 2: Global Domination
April 14, 2006
1
0:35
Canton, Ohio, United States
Win
2–1–1
Wesley Correira
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Rumble on the Rock 8
January 20, 2006
2
5:00
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Correira broke his arm.
Win
1–1–1
Walley Keenboom
Submission
Fightfest 1: Royce Gracie Fightfest
December 9, 2005
1
2:37
Evansville, Indiana, United States
Draw
0–1–1
Michael Buchkovich
Draw
KOTC 48: Payback
February 25, 2005
2
5:00
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Loss
0–1
Genki Sudo
Submission (heel hook)
K-1 PREMIUM 2003 Dynamite!!
December 31, 2003
2
0:41
Nagoya, Japan
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IBA super heavyweight champion April 12, 1997 – 2000 (vacated)
Succeeded by

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