Travis Wiuff
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Born | Travis Wiuff March 15, 1978 Owatonna, Minnesota, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other names | Diesel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 264.5 lb (120.0 kg; 18.89 st) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Division | Light Heavyweight Heavyweight Super Heavyweight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reach | 74 in (188 cm)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stance | Orthodox | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fighting out of | Rochester, Minnesota, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team | Lion's Lair (2001–2002)[2] Menne Combat Academy (2002–2006)[3] Elite Performance (formerly)[3] Miletich Fighting Systems (formerly)[3] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rank | Brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Mario Roberto[4] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wrestling | NCAA Division II wrestling | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Years active | 2001–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mixed martial arts record | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 101 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wins | 78 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By knockout | 39 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By submission | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By decision | 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By knockout | 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By submission | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By decision | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No contests | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | Minnesota State University[3] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Last updated on: September 30, 2023 |
Travis Wiuff (born March 15, 1978) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2001 and veteran of over 100 fights, Wiuff has competed for the UFC, PRIDE, Bellator, World Victory Road, and the Quad Cities Silverbacks and San Jose Razorclaws of the IFL.[9]
Background
[edit]Wiuff is from Owatonna, Minnesota, and is of Danish and Irish descent. As his father was a professional wrestler, Wiuff also began wrestling when he was five years old, and continued through high school and college.[10] While at Owatonna High School, he also played football.[11] He was injured during his senior year and had to miss out on the state wrestling championship tournament despite being ranked number one in the state of Minnesota.
Wiuff continued to wrestle and also continued to play football for two years in junior college, at Rochester Technical Community College, where he was a two-time NJCAA All-American, finishing second as a heavyweight at the national championship in 1999.[11][12][8] After junior college, Wiuff attended Minnesota State University but dropped out a year before graduating with a law enforcement degree.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Applying for a bouncer job in his early adulthood, Wiuff bumped into Brad Kohler who tried to lure the accomplished wrestler into fighting.[10] Over time and after several attempts, Kohler succeeded and Wiuff begun training at Kohler's gym Lion's Lair.[10] Rapidly after starting the sport, Wiuff made his professional debut in September 2001. Over the next year, he amassed a record of 12–2 before making his debut for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
[edit]Wiuff made his UFC debut in November 2002 as he faced Vladimir Matyushenko at UFC 40. He lost the fight via submission due to punches late in the first round. Wiuff was released from the promotion following the loss.
Post-UFC release
[edit]Following his release from the company, Wiuff fought schedule on the independent MMA circuit. He fought 24 times over the next three years, and went 22–2.
Return to UFC
[edit]Wiuff was invited back to the UFC in April 2005 when he faced Renato Sobral at UFC 52. He lost the fight via armbar submission in the opening minute of the second round. He was again released from the promotion.
Independent promotions
[edit]Wiuff continued his fight schedule after his second UFC release fighting in more independent promotions. Before joining Bellator, he fought 39 times in the ensuing six years. He added an additional 29-9 with one no-contest to his record during this period.
Wiuff won the YAMMA Eight-Man Heavyweight Tournament as well as the IFO Light Heavyweight Championship twice, IFC Americas Cruiserweight Championship and IFC United States Light Heavyweight Championship once.
Wiuff fought Mike Kyle on May 24, 2013, at CFA 11, Wiuff lost via knockout in 21 seconds of the first round.[13]
Bellator Fighting Championships
[edit]Wiuff signed to a contract with Bellator. He debuted in October 2011 where he defeated reigning Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Christian M'Pumbu in a non-title superfight at Bellator 55, marking the first time a reigning Bellator Champion had lost to someone not under an ongoing contract with the promotion.[14][15] Bellator signed Wiuff to a contract that December,[16] and he returned to the promotion in March 2012 where he defeated Anthony Gomez in a unanimous decision at Bellator 60.[17]
In the summer of 2012, Wiuff entered Bellator's Light Heavyweight Tournament. In the opening round at Bellator 71, he faced Chris Davis and won via KO in the first round.[18] Wiuff faced Tim Carpenter in the semifinals at Bellator 72.[19] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
On August 24, 2012, Wiuff faced Attila Vegh in the tournament finals at Bellator 73 and lost via KO in 25 seconds of round one.[20]
On March 21, 2013, Wiuff faced Ryan Martinez at Bellator 93 in a Heavyweight bout, He lost via KO in 18 seconds of round one.[21]
Independent promotions
[edit]Wiuff faced Brett Murphy at VCF: Countdown to War on December 31, 2013. He won the fight via unanimous decision, snapping his four fight losing streak.[22]
Wiuff signed with the Driller Promotions organization in March 2014, and made his debut against Terry Davinney at DP: O-Town Throwdown 1 on April 12, 2014. He won the fight via first-round TKO.[23]
He then faced Brian Heden at Driller Promotions: No Mercy 11 on May 24, 2014, for the DP Heavyweight Championship. He won the fight via first-round TKO, and won his first championship since 2009.[24] He then faced Dallas Mitchell at Dakota FC: Beatdown 11 on June 7, 2014, which he won in a unanimous decision.[25]
Wiuff made his first title defense on June 27, 2014, when he faced Danyelle Williams at Driller Promotions: A-Town Throwdown III.[26] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[27]
Wiuff then faced Chris Barnett at Inoki Genome Fight 2 on August 23, 2014. Wiuff lost the bout via TKO after being struck by a right hand from Barnett.[28]
Wiuff faced Timothy Johnson at Dakota FC 19: Fall Brawl on October 25, 2014, for the DFC Heavyweight Championship. He was defeated via TKO due to punches in the first round.[29]
Wiuff faced Kevin Asplund at Driller Promotions: O-Town Throwdown 2 on April 18, 2015. He won via submission in round three.[30]
Submission wrestling career
[edit]Wiuff has also competed in catch wrestling. In July 2016, he won gold in the 219 lb division at the Frank Gotch World Catch Championships in Humboldt, Iowa.[31][5] Wiuff returned for the tournament's 2017 edition, which used an openweight format. He placed second, losing in the final to Curran Jacobs, who Wiuff outweighed by over 50 lbs.[6]
In December 2023, Wiuff competed at the American Catch Wrestling Association (ACWA) US National Championships in Brea, California,[32] winning gold in the +214 lb division.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Wiuff has two daughters.[33]
Wiuff is a special needs teacher and a football and wrestling coach in the Kasson-Mantorville School District.[11][33]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]Catch wrestling
[edit]- American Catch Wrestling Association
- 2023 US National Championships - 1st place, over 214 lb[7]
- Catch Wrestling Alliance
- 2016 Frank Gotch World Catch Championships - 1st place, 219 lb[5]
- 2017 Frank Gotch World Catch Championships - 2nd place, openweight[6]
Collegiate wrestling
[edit]- National Junior College Athletic Association
- NJCAA Wrestling National Championships (1999) - 2nd place, heavyweight (285 lb)[8]
- NJCAA All-American (1999)[11][8]
Mixed martial arts
[edit]- Fusion Fight League
- FFL Heavyweight Championship (One time, current)
- Bellator Fighting Championships
- Driller Promotions
- DP Heavyweight Championship (One time)
- YAMMA Pit Fighting
- YAMMA 8-Man Heavyweight Tournament Winner
- International Fighting Organization
- IFO Light Heavyweight Championship (Two times)
- International Fighting Championships
- IFC Americas Cruiserweight Championship (One time)
- IFC United States Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
- International Sport Karate Association
- ISKA MMA Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]101 matches | 78 wins | 22 losses |
By knockout | 39 | 16 |
By submission | 12 | 3 |
By decision | 27 | 3 |
No contests | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 78–22 (1) | Matt Kovacs | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Fusion Fight League: Fights Under The Lights | July 31, 2021 | 2 | 0:52 | Billings, Montana, United States | Wins vacant FFL Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 77–22 (1) | Jeremy Speits | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Fusion Fight League: Fights Under The Lights 6 | September 21, 2019 | 2 | 1:38 | Billings, Montana, United States | |
Win | 76–22 (1) | JR Lugo | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Global: Road to M-1 USA 2 | April 4, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Winterhaven, California, United States | |
Loss | 75–22 (1) | Greg Rebello | TKO (punches) | CES MMA 48: Rebello vs. Wiuff | February 2, 2018 | 1 | 0:23 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | For the vacant CES Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 75–21 (1) | Ron Carter | Submission (triangle choke) | KOTC: Equalizer | October 15, 2016 | 1 | 4:36 | Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States | |
Loss | 74–21 (1) | Brian Heden | KO (punch) | Driller Promotions: No Mercy 5 | April 21, 2016 | 1 | 0:33 | Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States | Lost the DP Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 74–20 (1) | Kevin Asplund | Submission (choke) | Driller Promotions: O-Town Throwdown 2 | April 18, 2015 | 3 | 2:26 | Owatonna, Minnesota, United States | |
Loss | 73–20 (1) | Timothy Johnson | TKO (punches) | Dakota FC 19: Fall Brawl | October 25, 2014 | 1 | 3:46 | Fargo, North Dakota, United States | For the DFC Heavyweight Championship. |
Loss | 73–19 (1) | Chris Barnett | TKO (punches) | Inoki Genome Fight 2 | August 23, 2014 | 2 | 0:27 | Tokyo, Japan | Open Weight bout. |
Win | 73–18 (1) | Danyelle Williams | Decision (unanimous) | Driller Promotions: A-Town Throwdown III | June 27, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Minnesota, United States | Defended the DP Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 72–18 (1) | Dallas Mitchell | Decision (unanimous) | EB: Beatdown at 4 Bears 11 | June 7, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | New Town, North Dakota, United States | Catchweight (215 lbs) bout. |
Win | 71–18 (1) | Brian Heden | TKO (punches) | Driller Promotions: No Mercy 11 | May 24, 2014 | 1 | 4:17 | Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States | Won the DP Heavyweight Championship.[34] |
Win | 70–18 (1) | Terry Davinney | TKO (punches) | Driller Promotions: O-Town Throwdown 1 | April 12, 2014 | 1 | 3:42 | Owatonna, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 69–18 (1) | Brett Murphy | Decision (unanimous) | Valhalla Cage Fighting: Countdown to War | December 31, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
Loss | 68–18 (1) | Mike Kyle | KO (punches) | CFA 11: Kyle vs. Wiuff 2 | May 24, 2013 | 1 | 0:21 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 68–17 (1) | Ryan Martinez | KO (punches) | Bellator 93 | March 21, 2013 | 1 | 0:18 | Lewiston, Maine, United States | |
Loss | 68–16 (1) | Maro Perak | Decision (split) | Abu Dhabi Warriors 1 | November 2, 2012 | 3 | 3:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Return to Heavyweight. |
Loss | 68–15 (1) | Attila Vegh | KO (punches) | Bellator 73 | August 24, 2012 | 1 | 0:25 | Tunica, Mississippi, United States | Bellator 2012 Light Heavyweight Tournament Final. |
Win | 68–14 (1) | Tim Carpenter | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 72 | July 20, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States | Bellator 2012 Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. |
Win | 67–14 (1) | Chris Davis | TKO (punches) | Bellator 71 | June 22, 2012 | 1 | 4:12 | Chester, West Virginia, United States | Bellator 2012 Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
Win | 66–14 (1) | Anthony Gomez | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 60 | March 9, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | Catchweight (215 lbs) bout. |
Win | 65–14 (1) | Christian M'Pumbu | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 55 | October 22, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Yuma, Arizona, United States | Return to Light Heavyweight. |
Win | 64–14 (1) | Nick Baker | TKO (punches) | Extreme Challenge 183 | May 14, 2011 | 1 | 2:11 | Black River Falls, Wisconsin, United States | |
Win | 63–14 (1) | Richard White | TKO (submission to punches) | CFX: Extreme Challenge on Target | December 12, 2010 | 1 | 3:20 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
Loss | 62–14 (1) | Tim Hague | KO (punch) | AMMA 5: Uprising | October 1, 2010 | 1 | 1:50 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
Win | 62–13 (1) | Josh Barnes | TKO (punches) | Moosin: God of Martial Arts | May 21, 2010 | 1 | 0:34 | Worcester, Massachusetts, United States | |
Win | 61–13 (1) | Jeff Monson | Decision (split) | CFX/XKL: Mayhem in Minneapolis | April 24, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 60–13 (1) | Chuck Hoskins | Decision (unanimous) | Combat USA: 18 | March 26, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Onalaska, Wisconsin, United States | |
NC | 59–13 (1) | Mike Kyle | NC (punch after the bell) | KOTC: Vengeance | February 12, 2010 | 2 | 5:00 | Mescalero, New Mexico, United States | Originally a win for Kyle by KO; later changed to No Contest. |
Win | 59–13 | Justin Newcomb | TKO (punches) | IFC: Wiuff vs. Newcomb | January 8, 2010 | 1 | 1:01 | Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States | |
Win | 58–13 | Waylon Goldsmith | Submission (armbar) | Fight Nation | October 3, 2009 | 1 | 0:20 | Rochester, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 57–13 | Tracy Willis | TKO (submission to punches) | IFC: Caged Combat | August 15, 2009 | 2 | 1:46 | Penticton, British Columbia, Canada | |
Win | 56–13 | Chris Barden | TKO (submission to punches) | Extreme Challenge 128 | May 30, 2009 | 1 | 0:41 | Rochester, Minnesota, United States | |
Loss | 55–13 | Stanislav Nedkov | TKO (punches) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 8 | May 2, 2009 | 3 | 0:42 | Tokyo, Japan | Light Heavyweight bout. |
Win | 55–12 | Steve Pilkington | TKO (punches) | Extreme Challenge 119 | January 31, 2009 | 1 | 4:48 | Rochester, Minnesota, United States | |
Loss | 54–12 | Muhammed Lawal | TKO (punches) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 5 | September 28, 2008 | 1 | 2:11 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Win | 54–11 | Kazuyuki Fujita | KO (punches) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 3 | June 8, 2008 | 1 | 1:24 | Saitama, Japan | |
Win | 53–11 | Chris Tuchscherer | Decision (unanimous) | YAMMA Pit Fighting 1 | April 11, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Won YAMMA Heavyweight Tournament. |
Win | 52–11 | Ricco Rodriguez | Decision (unanimous) | YAMMA Pit Fighting 1 | April 11, 2008 | 1 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | YAMMA Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. |
Win | 51–11 | Marcelo Donald Pereira | Decision (unanimous) | YAMMA Pit Fighting 1 | April 11, 2008 | 1 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | YAMMA Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
Win | 50–11 | Jesse Veium | TKO (punches) | IFO: Fireworks in the Cage IV | December 28, 2007 | 1 | 3:25 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 49–11 | Travis Fulton | TKO (punches) | Smash: MMA | November 30, 2007 | 2 | 3:27 | Virginia, United States | |
Win | 48–11 | Wade Hamilton | TKO (punches) | WFC: Downtown Throwdown | September 14, 2007 | 1 | 0:50 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 47–11 | Sean Salmon | Submission (guillotine choke) | IFO: Wiuff vs. Salmon | September 1, 2007 | 1 | 3:37 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 46–11 | Ralph Kelly | TKO (submission to punches) | CCCF: Red River Riot 2 | August 11, 2007 | 3 | 0:45 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
Loss | 45–11 | Jared Hamman | KO (punches) | IFC: Global Domination 2 | July 14, 2007 | 2 | N/A | Marksville, Louisiana, United States | |
Win | 45–10 | Josh Bennett | KO (punches) | 1 | N/A | ||||
Win | 44–10 | Arthur Cesar | Submission | IFC: Caged Combat | April 13, 2007 | 2 | 3:09 | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | Won the vacant IFC Americas Cruiserweight Championship.[35] |
Loss | 43–10 | James Lee | Submission (guillotine choke) | PRIDE 33 | February 24, 2007 | 1 | 0:39 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (210 lbs) bout. |
Win | 43–9 | Jason Guida | Decision (unanimous) | Xtreme Fighting Organization 14 | December 9, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Mokena, Illinois, United States | |
Win | 42–9 | Wojtek Kaszowski | Decision (unanimous) | IFL: Gracie vs. Miletich | September 23, 2006 | 3 | 4:00 | Moline, Illinois, United States | |
Loss | 41–9 | Devin Cole | Decision (unanimous) | IFL: Championship 2006 | June 3, 2006 | 3 | 4:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Heavyweight bout. |
Loss | 41–8 | Alex Schoenauer | Submission (heel hook) | IFL: Legends Championship 2006 | April 29, 2006 | 2 | 3:23 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Loss | 41–7 | Marvin Eastman | Decision (majority) | Elite Fighting 1: Supremacy | March 18, 2006 | 4 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
Win | 41–6 | Fabiano Capoani | KO (punches) | Battle at the Boardwalk (Day 1) | February 17, 2006 | 3 | 4:54 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 40–6 | Ron Fields | TKO (submission to elbows) | Coliseum 2 | December 28, 2005 | 2 | 2:50 | Rochester, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 39–6 | Jimmy Westfall | Submission (armbar) | Extreme Challenge 65 | October 21, 2005 | 1 | 2:56 | Medina, Minnesota, United States | |
Loss | 38–6 | Jason Lambert | KO (punches) | Freestyle FC 15: Fiesta Las Vegas | September 14, 2005 | 1 | 3:19 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 38–5 | William Hill | TKO (doctor stoppage) | IFC: Rock N' Rumble | July 30, 2005 | 1 | 5:00 | Reno, Nevada, United States | Won the vacant ISKA MMA Light Heavyweight Championship.[36] |
Win | 37–5 | Matt Horwich | Decision (unanimous) | Extreme Challenge 62 | June 18, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Medina, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 36–5 | Ramazan Akhadullaev | Decision (unanimous) | Euphoria: USA vs. Russia | May 14, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Loss | 35–5 | Renato Sobral | Submission (armbar) | UFC 52 | April 16, 2005 | 2 | 0:24 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. |
Win | 35–4 | Antoine Jaoude | Decision (unanimous) | Euphoria: USA vs World | February 26, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 34–4 | Ibragim Magomedov | Decision (unanimous) | Euphoria: Road to the Titles | October 15, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 33–4 | Josh Hendricks | TKO (submission to punches) | Extreme Challenge 59 | September 24, 2004 | 1 | 4:22 | Medina, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 32–4 | Ruben Villareal | Submission (keylock) | Xtreme Kage Kombat: Eastc Side Rumble | July 24, 2004 | 2 | N/A | St. Paul, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 31–4 | John Dixon | TKO (cut) | Extreme Challenge 58 | June 11, 2004 | 1 | 2:33 | Medina, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 30–4 | Leopoldo Montenegro | KO (slam and punches) | Jungle Fight 2 | May 15, 2004 | 1 | 4:33 | Manaus, Brazil | |
Win | 29–4 | Demian Decorah | TKO (punches) | Extreme Challenge 56 | March 26, 2004 | 1 | 2:20 | Medina, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 28–4 | Roman Zentsov | TKO (cut) | Euphoria: Russia vs USA | March 13, 2004 | 2 | 2:46 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 27–4 | Carlos Barreto | Decision (unanimous) | Heat FC 2: Evolution | December 18, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Natal, Brazil | |
Win | 26–4 | Nate Sauer | KO (slam) | Red Wing Rumble | November 30, 2003 | 1 | N/A | Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 25–4 | Travis Fulton | Decision (split) | Iowa Challenge 11 | October 18, 2003 | 3 | 3:00 | Iowa, United States | |
Win | 24–4 | Mark Tullius | Decision (unanimous) | CFM: Octogono Extremo | September 27, 2003 | 3 | 4:00 | Monterrey, Mexico | |
Win | 23–4 | Royce Louck | TKO (punches) | IFA: Summer Bash | August 30, 2003 | 2 | 1:49 | Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 22–4 | Greg Wikan | Decision (unanimous) | Ring of Fire 9: Eruption | August 9, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States | |
Win | 21–4 | Tony Mendoza | Submission (forearm choke) | Victory Fighting 5 | July 12, 2003 | 2 | 1:00 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
Win | 20–4 | DR Williams | TKO (submission to punches) | IFA: Explosion | July 5, 2003 | 3 | 0:43 | Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 19–4 | Chad Rafdel | TKO (submission to punches) | IFA: Clash of the Champions | May 24, 2003 | 2 | 0:27 | Owatonna, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 18–4 | Royce Louck | TKO (submission to punches) | Bar Room Brawl 10 | April 30, 2003 | 1 | 1:11 | United States | |
Win | 17–4 | DR Williams | TKO (punches) | Bar Room Brawl 5 | March 26, 2003 | 1 | 3:48 | United States | |
Loss | 16–4 | Kauai Kupihea | KO (punch) | Rumble on the Rock 2 | March 15, 2003 | 1 | 4:21 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
Win | 16–3 | Andy Montana | Decision (unanimous) | Rage in the Cage 45: Finally | March 1, 2003 | 3 | 3:00 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
Win | 15–3 | Royce Louck | TKO (submission to punches) | Bar Room Brawl 1 | February 26, 2003 | 1 | 1:49 | United States | |
Win | 14–3 | Buddy Lewis | TKO (submission to punches) | Tennessee Shooto: Conquest | January 17, 2003 | 2 | 2:55 | Clarksville, Tennessee, United States | |
Win | 13–3 | Brian Shepard | TKO (submission to punches) | International Cage Combat 1: Retribution | January 12, 2003 | 1 | 4:00 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
Loss | 12–3 | Vladimir Matyushenko | TKO (submission to punches) | UFC 40 | November 22, 2002 | 1 | 4:10 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 12–2 | Jason Godsey | Decision | Ultimate Wrestling: Godsey vs Wiuff | October 19, 2002 | 4 | 5:00 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 11–2 | Johnathan Ivey | Decision | Ultimate Wrestling: Minnesota | August 24, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 10–2 | Travis Fulton | Decision (unanimous) | Iowa Challenge 5 | July 13, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Iowa, United States | |
Win | 9–2 | Kevin Jordan | Decision (unanimous) | Ultimate Wrestling | June 29, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 8–2 | Tom McCloud | TKO (punches) | Victory Fighting Championships 1 | June 16, 2002 | 1 | 0:35 | Iowa, United States | |
Loss | 7–2 | Wesley Correira | TKO (knees) | SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2 | April 27, 2002 | 3 | 1:40 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
Win | 7–1 | Chad Rafdel | Submission (keylock) | Ultimate Wrestling: St. Cloud 2 | March 16, 2002 | 1 | 1:40 | St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 6–1 | Josh Mueller | TKO (submission to punches) | 1 | 0:32 | ||||
Win | 5–1 | Chad Rafdel | Submission (keylock) | Ultimate Wrestling: Rumble at the Jungle | March 8, 2002 | 1 | 1:00 | Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 4–1 | Chad Brady | TKO (punches) | 1 | 0:22 | ||||
Loss | 3–1 | Mike Radnov | TKO (cut) | Extreme Challenge 46 | February 16, 2002 | 1 | 5:00 | Clive, Iowa, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Keith Jardine | KO (punch) | 1 | 0:06 | ||||
Win | 2–0 | Lenn Walker | TKO (submission to punches) | Ultimate Wrestling: New Blood | February 1, 2002 | 1 | 1:15 | Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Jeff Greer | TKO (submission to punches) | Ultimate Wrestling: Rumble in Ramsey 1 | September 7, 2001 | 1 | N/A | Ramsey, Minnesota, United States | Heavyweight debut. |
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