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'''Charles Daniel |
'''Charles Daniel Bennett''' (born November 23, 1979) is an American [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] currently competing in the [[Featherweight (MMA)|featherweight]] division of Gamebred Fighting Championship. He is also a [[bare-knuckle boxer]] who has competed in [[Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship]] (BKFC). |
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Characterized by his unpredictable and explosive fighting style and persona,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/637059-charles-krazy-horse-bennett-mma-legend-discusses-past-present-and-future|title=Charles 'Krazy Horse' Bennett: MMA Legend Discusses Past, Present and Future|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|first=Ed|last=Kapp|date=March 16, 2011|access-date=April 19, 2020}}</ref> Bennett has been a professional competitor since 1999, with time spent in [[PRIDE Fighting Championships]], [[Rizin|Rizin FF]], [[EliteXC]], [[King of the Cage]], |
Characterized by his unpredictable and explosive fighting style and persona,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/637059-charles-krazy-horse-bennett-mma-legend-discusses-past-present-and-future|title=Charles 'Krazy Horse' Bennett: MMA Legend Discusses Past, Present and Future|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|first=Ed|last=Kapp|date=March 16, 2011|access-date=April 19, 2020}}</ref> Bennett has been a professional competitor since 1999, with time spent in [[PRIDE Fighting Championships]], [[Rizin|Rizin FF]], [[EliteXC]], [[King of the Cage]], World Extreme Fighting, and [[ShoXC]]. Although he has never won a championship in MMA, Bennett has gained a considerable [[cult following]] among fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/felony-charles-bennett/felony-charles-bennett-starts-gofundme-to-help-with-potentially-fatal-finger-injury/|title='Felony' Charles Bennett starts GoFundMe to help with potentially fatal finger injury|publisher=BJPenn.com|first=Thomas|last=Taylor|date=March 25, 2019|access-date=April 19, 2020}}</ref> |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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Bennett was born in [[Gainesville, Florida]], and is the second-oldest boy of 11 siblings. Bennett lived in Gainesville for the first eight years of his life before moving to [[Ocala, Florida]] to live with his father after his mother was arrested on a drug charge. Bennett had a troubled upbringing as he came from a broken home, often getting into fights, and both of his parents abused [[crack cocaine]]. Growing up, Bennett was a self-described "black sheep" of the family, but was very athletic and was a talented football player in high school, where he played [[running back]], [[linebacker]], and was even a [[defensive lineman]] despite his small stature. However, Bennett was kicked off of the team during his sophomore year. During his junior year, his father kicked him out of the house. Bennett eventually dropped out of high school, and turned his attention to selling narcotics. In between jail stints, he found a newspaper advertisement for a mixed martial arts gym in Ocala, and decided to sign up and join the gym. His coaches were very impressed with his speed and strength, but at the time, Bennett was still dealing drugs. Eventually, Bennett stopped selling narcotics, and focused on mixed martial arts, motivated by the birth of his first child to change his lifestyle—although he continued to be arrested on drug charges until 2011. Bennett also credits [[King of the Cage]] owner Terry Trebilcock Jr. in helping turn his life around.<ref>{{cite web|author=Analyst |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/637059-charles-krazy-horse-bennett-mma-legend-discusses-past-present-and-future |title=Charles 'Krazy Horse' Bennett: MMA Legend Discusses Past, Present and Future |publisher=Bleacher Report |date=2011-03-15 |access-date=2014-01-30}}</ref><ref name="mmajunkie1">{{cite web|last=Stupp |first=Dann |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2009/11/the-mma-bad-boy-charles-bennett-wants-you-to-meet-a-kinder-gentler-kid-kaos |title=The MMA Bad Boy: Charles Bennett wants you to meet a kinder, gentler "Kid Khaos" |publisher=MMAjunkie |date=2009-11-01 |access-date=2014-01-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017204533/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2009/11/the-mma-bad-boy-charles-bennett-wants-you-to-meet-a-kinder-gentler-kid-kaos |archive-date=2013-10-17 }}</ref><ref name="miaminewtimes1">{{cite web|last=Alvarado |first=Francisco |url=http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2010/05/charles_bennett_is_called_kraz.php |title=Charles Bennett Is Called "Krazy Horse" Because He's 100 Percent Normal |publisher=Blogs.miaminewtimes.com |date=2010-05-27 |access-date=2014-01-30}}</ref> |
Bennett was born in [[Gainesville, Florida]], and is the second-oldest boy of 11 siblings. Bennett lived in Gainesville for the first eight years of his life before moving to [[Ocala, Florida]] to live with his father after his mother was arrested on a drug charge. Bennett had a troubled upbringing as he came from a broken home, often getting into fights, and both of his parents abused [[crack cocaine]]. Growing up, Bennett was a self-described "black sheep" of the family, but was very athletic and was a talented American football player in high school, where he played [[running back]], [[linebacker]], and was even a [[defensive lineman]] despite his small stature. However, Bennett was kicked off of the team during his sophomore year. During his junior year, his father kicked him out of the house. Bennett eventually dropped out of high school, and turned his attention to selling narcotics. In between jail stints, he found a newspaper advertisement for a mixed martial arts gym in Ocala, and decided to sign up and join the gym. His coaches were very impressed with his speed and strength, but at the time, Bennett was still dealing drugs. Eventually, Bennett stopped selling narcotics, and focused on mixed martial arts, motivated by the birth of his first child to change his lifestyle—although he continued to be arrested on drug charges until 2011. Bennett also credits [[King of the Cage]] owner Terry Trebilcock Jr. in helping turn his life around.<ref>{{cite web|author=Analyst |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/637059-charles-krazy-horse-bennett-mma-legend-discusses-past-present-and-future |title=Charles 'Krazy Horse' Bennett: MMA Legend Discusses Past, Present and Future |publisher=Bleacher Report |date=2011-03-15 |access-date=2014-01-30}}</ref><ref name="mmajunkie1">{{cite web|last=Stupp |first=Dann |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2009/11/the-mma-bad-boy-charles-bennett-wants-you-to-meet-a-kinder-gentler-kid-kaos |title=The MMA Bad Boy: Charles Bennett wants you to meet a kinder, gentler "Kid Khaos" |publisher=MMAjunkie |date=2009-11-01 |access-date=2014-01-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017204533/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2009/11/the-mma-bad-boy-charles-bennett-wants-you-to-meet-a-kinder-gentler-kid-kaos |archive-date=2013-10-17 }}</ref><ref name="miaminewtimes1">{{cite web|last=Alvarado |first=Francisco |url=http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2010/05/charles_bennett_is_called_kraz.php |title=Charles Bennett Is Called "Krazy Horse" Because He's 100 Percent Normal |publisher=Blogs.miaminewtimes.com |date=2010-05-27 |access-date=2014-01-30}}</ref> |
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==Mixed martial arts career== |
==Mixed martial arts career== |
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===Early career=== |
===Early career=== |
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In September 1999 and at only 19 years old, Bennett made his professional debut or a regional promotion in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], competing in the [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]] [[weight class]], where he lost to John Swift via [[Submission (combat sports)|submission]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/LI-Lionheart-Invitational-533|title=LI - Lionheart Invitational|work=[[Sherdog]]|access-date=April 19, 2020}}</ref> In his next bout a year later, he received his first professional win after he knocked out Todd Carney with a slam in the first round at the New Blood Conflict event for |
In September 1999 and at only 19 years old, Bennett made his professional debut or a regional promotion in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], competing in the [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]] [[weight class]], where he lost to John Swift via [[Submission (combat sports)|submission]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/LI-Lionheart-Invitational-533|title=LI - Lionheart Invitational|work=[[Sherdog]]|access-date=April 19, 2020}}</ref> In his next bout a year later, he received his first professional win after he knocked out Todd Carney with a slam in the first round at the New Blood Conflict event for World Extreme Fighting.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/WEF-New-Blood-Conflict-308|title=WEF - New Blood Conflict|work=[[Sherdog]]|access-date=April 19, 2020}}</ref> In Bennett's second WEF bout, he lost to [[Rich Clementi]] after tapping out to strikes in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/WEF-New-Blood-Conflict-308|title=WEF - New Blood Conflict|work=[[Sherdog]]}}</ref> Bennett won his next two fights via strikes, before making his [[King of the Cage]] debut at KOTC 10 against [[Duane Ludwig]]. Bennett lost after he submitted due to exhaustion in the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/KOTC-10-Critical-Mass-456|title=KOTC 10 - Critical Mass|work=[[Sherdog]]}}</ref> Bennett then won 9 of his next 10 fights, including a win over former [[United States Marine Corps|U.S. Marine]] [[Gerald Strebendt]] via submission due to strikes. His four-fight winning streak was snapped by future [[List of Pancrase champions#Featherweight Championship|Pancrase Featherweight Champion]] [[Takumi Nakayama]] via submission.<ref name="mmajunkie1"/><ref name="miaminewtimes1"/><ref name="Sher">{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Charles-Bennett-1575|title=Charles "Felony" Bennett|work=[[Sherdog]]}}</ref> |
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===Pride Fighting Championship and King of the Cage=== |
===Pride Fighting Championship and King of the Cage=== |
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With a record of 12-5, Bennett signed with Japanese promotion [[Pride Fighting Championships]], making his promotional debut against [[Takanori Gomi]] at [[2004 in Pride FC#Pride FC: Bushido 5 |
With a record of 12-5, Bennett signed with Japanese promotion [[Pride Fighting Championships]], making his promotional debut against [[Takanori Gomi]] at [[2004 in Pride FC#Pride FC: Bushido 5|Pride FC: Bushido 5]] on October 14, 2004, in what was also Bennett's overseas debut. Bennett lost via [[Kimura lock|kimura]] within the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pride - Bushido 5 |publisher=[[Sherdog]] |url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/Pride-Bushido-5-2607}}</ref> After a return to King of the Cage in which he achieved mixed results,<ref name="Sher"/> Bennett returned to Pride at [[2005 in Pride FC#Pride FC: Bushido 7|Pride FC: Bushido 7]] on May 22, 2005, defeating [[Yoshiro Maeda]] via knockout just under two minutes in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pride - Bushido 7 |publisher=[[Sherdog]] |url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/Pride-Bushido-7-2993 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140716054415/http://www.sherdog.com/events/Pride-Bushido-7-2993 |archive-date=July 16, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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On September 25, Bennett made his next appearance for the promotion at [[2005 in Pride FC#Pride FC: Bushido 9|Pride FC: Bushido 9]] |
On September 25, Bennett made his next appearance for the promotion at [[2005 in Pride FC#Pride FC: Bushido 9|Pride FC: Bushido 9]], losing a bout to [[Dokonjonosuke Mishima]] by submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pride - Bushido 9 |publisher=[[Sherdog]] |url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/Pride-Bushido-9-3212}}</ref> After failing to capture the [[List of KOTC champions|King of the Cage Bantamweight Championship]] fight against future [[List of WEC champions#Featherweight Championship|WEC Featherweight Champion]] [[Urijah Faber]], Bennett fought at [[2005 in Pride FC#Pride FC: Shockwave 2005|Pride FC: Shockwave 2005]] against Japanese fighter Ken Kaneko, and won via [[armbar]] submission. After winning the bout, Bennett tackled the referee, who in response pulled out a yellow card.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pride FC - Shockwave 2005 |publisher=[[Sherdog]] |url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/Pride-FC-Shockwave-2005-3422}}</ref><ref name="mmajunkie1"/><ref name="miaminewtimes1"/> |
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After his bout with Kaneko, Bennett was involved in a backstage altercation with [[Cristiano Marcello]], a member of the [[Chute Boxe Academy]]. In a video posted on Chute Boxe's official website, Bennett is seen attacking Marcello.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://grupochuteboxe.com/2007/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=497&Itemid=2 |title= |
After his bout with Kaneko, Bennett was involved in a backstage altercation with [[Cristiano Marcello]], a member of the [[Chute Boxe Academy]]. In a video posted on Chute Boxe's official website, Bennett is seen attacking Marcello.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://grupochuteboxe.com/2007/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=497&Itemid=2 |title=:: CHUTE BOXE - Official Web Site :: - CBTUBE: VEJA C.MARCELLO VS KRAZY HORSE |access-date=2009-11-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711131833/http://grupochuteboxe.com/2007/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=497&Itemid=2 |archive-date=2011-07-11 }}</ref> Bennett supposedly insulted the [[Chute Boxe Academy]] and [[Wanderlei Silva]], prompting a scuffle between Marcello and Bennett. Bennett charged at Marcello while throwing punches, and both men went to the ground, where Marcello put Bennett to sleep with a [[triangle choke]] before the fight was broken up. After becoming conscious, Bennett knocked [[Wanderlei Silva]] unconcious.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2008/9/28/623619/krazy-horse-vs-cristiano-m |title=Krazy Horse vs. Cristiano Marcello |date=2008-09-28 |publisher=bloodyelbow.com |access-date=2011-02-08 |archive-date=September 10, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110910211640/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2008/9/28/623619/krazy-horse-vs-cristiano-m |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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On June 4, 2006, Bennett made his last appearance for the organization in at [[2006 in Pride FC#Pride FC: Bushido 11|Pride FC: Bushido 11]] against [[Tatsuya Kawajiri]]. Bennett lost the bout via [[kneebar]] submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pride - Bushido 11 |publisher=[[Sherdog]] |url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/Pride-Bushido-11-3761}}</ref> He held a record of 2-3 with the promotion.<ref name="mmajunkie1"/><ref name="miaminewtimes1"/> |
On June 4, 2006, Bennett made his last appearance for the organization in at [[2006 in Pride FC#Pride FC: Bushido 11|Pride FC: Bushido 11]] against [[Tatsuya Kawajiri]]. Bennett lost the bout via [[kneebar]] submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pride - Bushido 11 |publisher=[[Sherdog]] |url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/Pride-Bushido-11-3761}}</ref> He held a record of 2-3 with the promotion.<ref name="mmajunkie1"/><ref name="miaminewtimes1"/> |
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===EliteXC=== |
===EliteXC=== |
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On February 10, 2007, Bennett made his debut for [[EliteXC]], at the company's inaugural event [[EliteXC: Destiny]] against [[ |
On February 10, 2007, Bennett made his debut for [[EliteXC]], at the company's inaugural event [[EliteXC: Destiny]] against [[K. J. Noons]]. Bennett defeated Noons via [[knockout]] in an [[Upset (competition)|upset]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/EliteXC-Destiny-4544|title=EliteXC: Destiny|publisher=sherdog.com|access-date=2013-10-10}}</ref> |
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===Later career and other ventures=== |
===Later career and other ventures=== |
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In 2004, Bennett, along with fighters [[Din Thomas]] and [[Aaron Riley]], appeared in the [[Chris Fuller (director)|Chris Fuller]] film ''[[Loren Cass]]''.<ref>{{cite web |author=Robert Koehler |title=Review: |
In 2004, Bennett, along with fighters [[Din Thomas]] and [[Aaron Riley]], appeared in the [[Chris Fuller (director)|Chris Fuller]] film ''[[Loren Cass]]''.<ref>{{cite web |author=Robert Koehler |title=Review: 'Loren Cass' |url=https://variety.com/2007/film/reviews/loren-cass-1200558580/ |publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=June 13, 2007}}</ref> |
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In September 2010, Bennett showed up at the tryouts for ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]'', but did not make it to the final cast.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18548/the-ultimate-fighter-12-open-tryouts-draw-jason-guida-krazy-horse-mike-budnick.mma|title="The Ultimate Fighter 12" open tryouts draw Jason Guida, "Krazy Horse," Mike Budnik|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref> |
In September 2010, Bennett showed up at the tryouts for ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]'', but did not make it to the final cast.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18548/the-ultimate-fighter-12-open-tryouts-draw-jason-guida-krazy-horse-mike-budnick.mma|title="The Ultimate Fighter 12" open tryouts draw Jason Guida, "Krazy Horse," Mike Budnik|publisher=mmajunkie.com|access-date=April 19, 2020|archive-date=March 4, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110304002351/http://mmajunkie.com/news/18548/the-ultimate-fighter-12-open-tryouts-draw-jason-guida-krazy-horse-mike-budnick.mma|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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===Return to MMA=== |
===Return to MMA=== |
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In October 2015, after being away from the sport for nearly three years, Bennett returned to active MMA competition for his former organization, King of the Cage. Bennett fought six times in the next eleven months, and posted a record of four wins and two losses.<ref name="Sher"/> |
In October 2015, after being away from the sport for nearly three years, Bennett returned to active MMA competition for his former organization, King of the Cage. Bennett fought six times in the next eleven months, and posted a record of four wins and two losses.<ref name="Sher"/> |
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In September 2016, Bennett made an appearance for [[Rizin Fighting Federation]], and competed in the [[Featherweight (MMA)|featherweight]] division. He defeated [[Minoru Kimura]] by [[technical knockout]] in 7 seconds of the first round at the [[2016 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 1st Round|Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 1st Round]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rizinff.com/en/rizin-fighting-world-grand-prix-2016-1st-round-scheduled-fighter|title=RIZIN WORLD GRAND PRIX 2016: 1ST ROUND|publisher=[[Rizin Fighting Federation]]|date=September 25, 2016|access-date=April 19, 2020}}</ref> |
In September 2016, Bennett made an appearance for [[Rizin Fighting Federation]], and competed in the [[Featherweight (MMA)|featherweight]] division. He defeated [[Minoru Kimura]] by [[technical knockout]] in 7 seconds of the first round at the [[2016 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 1st Round|Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 1st Round]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rizinff.com/en/rizin-fighting-world-grand-prix-2016-1st-round-scheduled-fighter|title=RIZIN WORLD GRAND PRIX 2016: 1ST ROUND|publisher=[[Rizin Fighting Federation]]|date=September 25, 2016|access-date=April 19, 2020}}</ref> After the fight, Bennett called out long-time rival [[Wanderlei Silva]] in an attempt to fight him, which did not occur. The callout later went viral on the internet due to Bennetts erratic nature, calling Silva 'Candylei' and ending it by saying that he 'could run fast', along with using a racial slur to describe himself.<ref>https://forums.sherdog.com/threads/krazy-horse-just-dropped-an-n-bomb-in-rizin-speech.3353741/|title=Krazy Horse Just Dropped an N-Bomb in Rizin Speech|publisher=[[Sherdog]]</ref> |
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On May 29, 2021, it was announced that Bennett is scheduled to headline the inaugural event of [[Jorge Masvidal]]'s Gamebred Fighting Championship against [[Jason Knight (fighter)|Jason Knight]] on June 18, 2021.<ref name=mmaf21>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/5/29/22459875/jason-knight-vs-charles-felony-bennett-first-main-event-jorge-masvidal-bare-knuckle-mma-promotion|title=Jason Knight vs. Charles ‘Felony’ Bennett booked as first main event for Jorge Masvidal’s bare-knuckle MMA promotion|date=May 29, 2021|publisher=mmafighting.com}}</ref> The bout has typical mixed martial arts rules, but is contested without gloves.<ref name=mmaf21 /> |
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===Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship=== |
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On August 25, 2018, Bennett faced Michael McDonald at a [[Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship|Bare Knuckle FC]] event. He lost the fight via TKO in the 4th round with 10 seconds left.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/8/27/17785822/bare-knuckle-fc-2-had-its-moments-but-still-has-a-long-way-to-go|title=Bare Knuckle FC 2 had its moments, but still has a long way to go|publisher=MMAFighting.com|first=Chuck|last=Mindenhall|date=August 27, 2018|access-date=April 19, 2020}}</ref> |
On August 25, 2018, Bennett faced Michael McDonald at a [[Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship|Bare Knuckle FC]] event. He lost the fight via TKO in the 4th round with 10 seconds left.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/8/27/17785822/bare-knuckle-fc-2-had-its-moments-but-still-has-a-long-way-to-go|title=Bare Knuckle FC 2 had its moments, but still has a long way to go|publisher=MMAFighting.com|first=Chuck|last=Mindenhall|date=August 27, 2018|access-date=April 19, 2020}}</ref> |
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Bennett made his sophomore appearance in the sport against [[Johnny Bedford]] at [[2019 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship#Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2|Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2]] on November 16, 2019. He lost the fight via second-round technical knockout due to a hand injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/11/17/20968695/bkfc-9-results-jason-knight-avenges-loss-artem-lobov-fifth-round-ko-joey-beltran-heavyweight-title|title=BKFC 9 Results: Jason Knight avenges loss to Artem Lobov with fifth-round KO, Joey Beltran captures heavyweight title|date=November 17, 2019|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee}}</ref> |
Bennett made his sophomore appearance in the sport against [[Johnny Bedford]] at [[2019 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship#Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2|Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2]] on November 16, 2019. He lost the fight via second-round technical knockout due to a hand injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/11/17/20968695/bkfc-9-results-jason-knight-avenges-loss-artem-lobov-fifth-round-ko-joey-beltran-heavyweight-title|title=BKFC 9 Results: Jason Knight avenges loss to Artem Lobov with fifth-round KO, Joey Beltran captures heavyweight title|date=November 17, 2019|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee}}</ref> |
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He then faced Tyler Goodjohn at [[2020 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship#Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon|Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon]] on December 11, 2020. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2020/12/11/22170691/bkfc-15-results-sam-shewmaker-stops-bobo-obannon-joey-beltran-tyler-goodjohn-boxing-news-2020|title=BKFC 15 results: Sam Shewmaker stops Bobo |
He then faced Tyler Goodjohn at [[2020 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship#Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon|Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon]] on December 11, 2020. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2020/12/11/22170691/bkfc-15-results-sam-shewmaker-stops-bobo-obannon-joey-beltran-tyler-goodjohn-boxing-news-2020|title=BKFC 15 results: Sam Shewmaker stops Bobo O'Bannon, sets up fight with Joey Beltran|date=December 11, 2020|publisher=badlefthook.com|author=Scott Christ}}</ref> |
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===Gamebred Fighting Championship=== |
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On June 18, 2021, Bennett faced [[Jason Knight (fighter)|Jason Knight]] for the main event of [[Jorge Masvidal]]'s Gamebred Fighting Championship (GFC), a typical MMA bout but contested bare-knuckle style. Bennett knocked down Knight early, and opened up a cut on his face, but would be taken down and submitted with a rear-naked choke in round one.<ref>{{Citation|title=Jason Knight vs Felony Charles Bennett (Full Fight)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY8RTZmU4hE|language=en|access-date=2021-06-19}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-18|title=GFC 1 Results: Jason Knight Submits Charles Bennett|url=https://www.mmanews.com/2021/06/gamebred-fighting-championship-1-live-stream-info-results-highlights/|access-date=2021-06-19|website=MMA News|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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On October 1, 2021, Bennett faced [[Rob Emerson]] in the co-main event of Gambred FC 2. He lost by knockout with 24 seconds left in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-02|title=Gamebred Fighting Championship 2 Results|url=https://mmasucka.com/2021/10/01/gamebred-fighting-championship-2-results/|access-date=2021-12-20|website=MMA Sucka|language=en}}</ref> |
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After losing to Ramon Taveras at Combat Night Pro event, Bennett then faced Keith Speed at Gamebred FC 4 on May 5, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bloodyelbow.com/2023/05/03/gamebred-fc-4-card-time-stream-price/|title= Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA: Roy Nelson vs. Dillon Cleckler {{pipe}} How to stream, full fight card, ppv price and start time|author=Tim Bissell|date=May 3, 2023|publisher=bloodyelbow.com}}</ref> He lost the bout via third-round submission.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/05/gamebred-bareknuckle-mma-5-big-country-vs-cleckler-full-results/|title=Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA: Big Country vs. Cleckler Live Stream and Results|date=May 5, 2023|publisher=cagesidepress.com}}</ref> |
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Bennett faced Joe Penafiel at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7 on March 2, 2024 and lost by technical knockout in the third round.<ref name="GBMMA7">{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/02/gamebred-bareknuckle-mma-7-dos-santos-vs-belcher-results/|title=Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7: Dos Santos vs. Belcher Results|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Staff|date=2024-03-02|access-date=2024-03-02}}</ref> |
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On January 16, 2011, Bennett was training at a gym in [[Bernalillo County, New Mexico]], and got into a physical altercation with a teammate. According to a police report, tempers flared between the two, and the other fighter knocked down Bennett, who then got dressed and left the building. However, Bennett unexpectedly returned 15 minutes later armed with a heavy piece of steel, and attacked the fighter from behind. He was charged with [[aggravated battery]].<ref name="mmajunkie1"/><ref name="miaminewtimes1"/> |
On January 16, 2011, Bennett was training at a gym in [[Bernalillo County, New Mexico]], and got into a physical altercation with a teammate. According to a police report, tempers flared between the two, and the other fighter knocked down Bennett, who then got dressed and left the building. However, Bennett unexpectedly returned 15 minutes later armed with a heavy piece of steel, and attacked the fighter from behind. He was charged with [[aggravated battery]].<ref name="mmajunkie1"/><ref name="miaminewtimes1"/> |
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In 2013, he was again arrested for battery.<ref name="miaminewtimes1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://middleeasy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10142:damn-it-looks-like-charles-krazy-horse-bennett-was-arrested-again&catid=34:organizations |title=MiddleEasy |publisher=MiddleEasy |date=2013-11-05 |access-date=2014-01-30}}</ref> |
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Born | Gainesville, Florida, United States | November 23, 1979
Other names | Felony, Krazy Horse[1] |
Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
Division | Welterweight Lightweight Featherweight |
Style | MMA, Boxing |
Fighting out of | Ocala, Florida, United States |
Team | FIT/NHB (2008–2013) [2] |
Years active | 1999–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 79 |
Wins | 31 |
By knockout | 21 |
By submission | 7 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 46 |
By knockout | 10 |
By submission | 25 |
By decision | 11 |
Draws | 2 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Charles Daniel Bennett (born November 23, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the featherweight division of Gamebred Fighting Championship. He is also a bare-knuckle boxer who has competed in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).
Characterized by his unpredictable and explosive fighting style and persona,[3] Bennett has been a professional competitor since 1999, with time spent in PRIDE Fighting Championships, Rizin FF, EliteXC, King of the Cage, World Extreme Fighting, and ShoXC. Although he has never won a championship in MMA, Bennett has gained a considerable cult following among fans.[4]
Background
[edit]Bennett was born in Gainesville, Florida, and is the second-oldest boy of 11 siblings. Bennett lived in Gainesville for the first eight years of his life before moving to Ocala, Florida to live with his father after his mother was arrested on a drug charge. Bennett had a troubled upbringing as he came from a broken home, often getting into fights, and both of his parents abused crack cocaine. Growing up, Bennett was a self-described "black sheep" of the family, but was very athletic and was a talented American football player in high school, where he played running back, linebacker, and was even a defensive lineman despite his small stature. However, Bennett was kicked off of the team during his sophomore year. During his junior year, his father kicked him out of the house. Bennett eventually dropped out of high school, and turned his attention to selling narcotics. In between jail stints, he found a newspaper advertisement for a mixed martial arts gym in Ocala, and decided to sign up and join the gym. His coaches were very impressed with his speed and strength, but at the time, Bennett was still dealing drugs. Eventually, Bennett stopped selling narcotics, and focused on mixed martial arts, motivated by the birth of his first child to change his lifestyle—although he continued to be arrested on drug charges until 2011. Bennett also credits King of the Cage owner Terry Trebilcock Jr. in helping turn his life around.[5][6][7]
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]Early career
[edit]In September 1999 and at only 19 years old, Bennett made his professional debut or a regional promotion in Atlanta, Georgia, competing in the lightweight weight class, where he lost to John Swift via submission.[8] In his next bout a year later, he received his first professional win after he knocked out Todd Carney with a slam in the first round at the New Blood Conflict event for World Extreme Fighting.[9] In Bennett's second WEF bout, he lost to Rich Clementi after tapping out to strikes in the first round.[10] Bennett won his next two fights via strikes, before making his King of the Cage debut at KOTC 10 against Duane Ludwig. Bennett lost after he submitted due to exhaustion in the second round.[11] Bennett then won 9 of his next 10 fights, including a win over former U.S. Marine Gerald Strebendt via submission due to strikes. His four-fight winning streak was snapped by future Pancrase Featherweight Champion Takumi Nakayama via submission.[6][7][12]
Pride Fighting Championship and King of the Cage
[edit]With a record of 12-5, Bennett signed with Japanese promotion Pride Fighting Championships, making his promotional debut against Takanori Gomi at Pride FC: Bushido 5 on October 14, 2004, in what was also Bennett's overseas debut. Bennett lost via kimura within the first round.[13] After a return to King of the Cage in which he achieved mixed results,[12] Bennett returned to Pride at Pride FC: Bushido 7 on May 22, 2005, defeating Yoshiro Maeda via knockout just under two minutes in the first round.[14]
On September 25, Bennett made his next appearance for the promotion at Pride FC: Bushido 9, losing a bout to Dokonjonosuke Mishima by submission in the first round.[15] After failing to capture the King of the Cage Bantamweight Championship fight against future WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber, Bennett fought at Pride FC: Shockwave 2005 against Japanese fighter Ken Kaneko, and won via armbar submission. After winning the bout, Bennett tackled the referee, who in response pulled out a yellow card.[16][6][7]
After his bout with Kaneko, Bennett was involved in a backstage altercation with Cristiano Marcello, a member of the Chute Boxe Academy. In a video posted on Chute Boxe's official website, Bennett is seen attacking Marcello.[17] Bennett supposedly insulted the Chute Boxe Academy and Wanderlei Silva, prompting a scuffle between Marcello and Bennett. Bennett charged at Marcello while throwing punches, and both men went to the ground, where Marcello put Bennett to sleep with a triangle choke before the fight was broken up. After becoming conscious, Bennett knocked Wanderlei Silva unconcious.[18]
On June 4, 2006, Bennett made his last appearance for the organization in at Pride FC: Bushido 11 against Tatsuya Kawajiri. Bennett lost the bout via kneebar submission in the first round.[19] He held a record of 2-3 with the promotion.[6][7]
EliteXC
[edit]On February 10, 2007, Bennett made his debut for EliteXC, at the company's inaugural event EliteXC: Destiny against K. J. Noons. Bennett defeated Noons via knockout in an upset.[20]
Later career and other ventures
[edit]In 2004, Bennett, along with fighters Din Thomas and Aaron Riley, appeared in the Chris Fuller film Loren Cass.[21]
In September 2010, Bennett showed up at the tryouts for The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck, but did not make it to the final cast.[22]
Return to MMA
[edit]In October 2015, after being away from the sport for nearly three years, Bennett returned to active MMA competition for his former organization, King of the Cage. Bennett fought six times in the next eleven months, and posted a record of four wins and two losses.[12]
In September 2016, Bennett made an appearance for Rizin Fighting Federation, and competed in the featherweight division. He defeated Minoru Kimura by technical knockout in 7 seconds of the first round at the Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 1st Round.[23] After the fight, Bennett called out long-time rival Wanderlei Silva in an attempt to fight him, which did not occur. The callout later went viral on the internet due to Bennetts erratic nature, calling Silva 'Candylei' and ending it by saying that he 'could run fast', along with using a racial slur to describe himself.[24]
Bare-knuckle fighting
[edit]Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
[edit]On August 25, 2018, Bennett faced Michael McDonald at a Bare Knuckle FC event. He lost the fight via TKO in the 4th round with 10 seconds left.[25]
Bennett made his sophomore appearance in the sport against Johnny Bedford at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2 on November 16, 2019. He lost the fight via second-round technical knockout due to a hand injury.[26]
He then faced Tyler Goodjohn at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon on December 11, 2020. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[27]
Gamebred Fighting Championship
[edit]On June 18, 2021, Bennett faced Jason Knight for the main event of Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Fighting Championship (GFC), a typical MMA bout but contested bare-knuckle style. Bennett knocked down Knight early, and opened up a cut on his face, but would be taken down and submitted with a rear-naked choke in round one.[28][29]
On October 1, 2021, Bennett faced Rob Emerson in the co-main event of Gambred FC 2. He lost by knockout with 24 seconds left in the first round.[30]
After losing to Ramon Taveras at Combat Night Pro event, Bennett then faced Keith Speed at Gamebred FC 4 on May 5, 2023.[31] He lost the bout via third-round submission.[32]
Bennett faced Joe Penafiel at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7 on March 2, 2024 and lost by technical knockout in the third round.[33]
Legal troubles
[edit]Between 1999 and 2009, he was arrested 14 times on charges that included: selling cocaine, burglary, aggravated battery on a pregnant woman, and possession of MDMA. The charge of aggravated battery on a pregnant woman relating to an incident from 2002 was dropped; he was found guilty on two drug charges in 2000 and 2001, and was also found guilty for another aggravated battery in 2008, which stemmed from a domestic dispute.[7]
On January 16, 2011, Bennett was training at a gym in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, and got into a physical altercation with a teammate. According to a police report, tempers flared between the two, and the other fighter knocked down Bennett, who then got dressed and left the building. However, Bennett unexpectedly returned 15 minutes later armed with a heavy piece of steel, and attacked the fighter from behind. He was charged with aggravated battery.[6][7]
In 2013, he was again arrested for battery.[7][34]
Personal life
[edit]Bennett is divorced and has two children.[7]
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]79 matches | 31 wins | 46 losses |
By knockout | 21 | 10 |
By submission | 7 | 25 |
By decision | 3 | 11 |
Draws | 2 |
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Win | 31–46–2 | Justin Howard | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Island Fights 84 | August 9, 2024 | 2 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | ||
Loss | 30–46–2 | Joe Penafiel | TKO (punches) | Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7 | March 2, 2024 | 3 | 3:49 | Orlando, Florida, United States | Bare Knuckle MMA. Return to Featherweight. |
Loss | 30–45–2 | Keith Speed | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 4 | May 5, 2023 | 3 | 4:22 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | Bare Knuckle MMA. |
Loss | 30–44–2 | Ramon Taveras | TKO | Combat Night Pro 20 | March 4, 2023 | 1 | 2:10 | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 30–43–2 | Rob Emerson | KO (punches) | Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 2 | October 1, 2021 | 1 | 4:36 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Bare Knuckle MMA. |
Loss | 30–42–2 | Jason Knight | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 1 | June 19, 2021 | 1 | 2:15 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Bare Knuckle MMA. |
Loss | 30–41–2 | Kevin Croom | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Fighting Alliance Championship 1 | August 24, 2019 | 1 | 2:15 | Independence, Missouri, United States | |
Loss | 30–40–2 | Zach Shaw | Submission (rear-naked choke) | TWC: Bennett vs. Shaw | December 1, 2018 | 1 | 3:29 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | |
Loss | 30–39–2 | James Freeman | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | Island Fights 48 | June 2, 2018 | 2 | 0:44 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 30–38–2 | Bruce Lutchmedial | Decision (unanimous) | CamSoda Legends | April 26, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | Featherweight bout; won Live Fan Vote $1000 Bonus (5,362-70). |
Loss | 30–37–2 | Brok Weaver | Decision (split) | Island Fights 46 | February 8, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 30–36–2 | Cody Pfister | Submission (rear naked choke) | Fist Fight Night 2: Pfister vs Felony | September 30, 2017 | 1 | 2:36 | Amarillo, Texas, United States | For the Fist Fight Night Lightweight Championship. |
Loss | 30–35–2 | Ray Cooper III | TKO (punches) | X-1: Braddah vs. Felony | August 12, 2017 | 2 | 2:48 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | Welterweight debut. |
Loss | 30–34–2 | Balajin | Submission (choke) | Kunlun Fight MMA 13 | July 6, 2017 | 2 | 0:55 | Jining, China | |
Loss | 30–33–2 | Zhenhong Lu | TKO (corner stoppage) | Kunlun Fight MMA 11 | May 4, 2017 | 1 | 5:00 | Jining, China | |
Loss | 30–32–2 | Cody Stevens | Decision (unanimous) | RFO Big Guns 23 | March 24, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | Return to Featherweight. |
Loss | 30–31–2 | Lawrence Fitzpatrick | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Tanko Fighting Championships 3 | February 11, 2017 | 1 | 4:42 | Manchester, United Kingdom | |
Win | 30–30–2 | Minoru Kimura | TKO (punches) | Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016 | September 25, 2016 | 1 | 0:07 | Saitama, Japan | |
Win | 29–30–2 | Paul Rodriguez | Submission (heel hook) | Battleground: Perry vs. Mundell | May 14, 2016 | 1 | 0:43 | Kissimmee, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 28–30–2 | Matt DiMarcantonio | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Extreme Horsepower | March 12, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Niagara Falls, New York, United States | |
Win | 28–29–2 | Terrell Hobbs | Submission (heel hook) | EWC 9: Takeover | February 4, 2016 | 1 | 1:17 | Salem, Virginia, United States | Catchweight (150 lbs) bout. |
Loss | 27–29–2 | Jimmy Zidek | Decision (split) | KOTC: Thunder & Lightning | January 8, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Carlton, Minnesota, United States | |
Win | 27–28–2 | Danny Black | KO (punches) | KOTC: Harvest of Champions | October 24, 2015 | 1 | 1:41 | Sloan, Iowa, United States | Catchweight (150 lbs) bout. |
Loss | 26–28–2 | Ronnie Rogers | Submission (triangle choke) | Warfare 7: Invasion | December 7, 2012 | 1 | 3:45 | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States | |
Loss | 26–27–2 | Johnavan Vistante | Decision (unanimous) | Destiny MMA: Na'Koa | September 8, 2012 | 5 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | For the Destiny MMA Lightweight Championship. |
Loss | 26–26–2 | Chris McDaniel | Submission (triangle choke) | ShoFight 20 | June 16, 2012 | 1 | 2:52 | Springfield, Missouri, United States | Catchweight (150 lbs) bout. |
Win | 26–25–2 | John Mahlow | TKO (punches) | Art of Fighting 15 | May 15, 2012 | 1 | 3:23 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | Lightweight bout. |
Loss | 25–25–2 | Peter Grimes | Submission (guillotine choke) | CFA 06: Palomino vs. Warfield | April 13, 2012 | 2 | 3:36 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 25–24–2 | Luis Palomino | KO (punch) | CFA 04: Izquierdo vs. Cenoble | December 17, 2011 | 1 | 3:59 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | Lightweight bout. |
Win | 25–23–2 | Michael Casteel | TKO (slam and punches) | KOTC: Rising Sun | September 10, 2011 | 1 | 0:56 | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States | |
Loss | 24–23–2 | Matt Muramoto | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Shockwave | July 23, 2011 | 1 | 2:48 | Oroville, California, United States | Featherweight debut. |
Loss | 24–22–2 | Jason Gybels | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UCS: Caged Combat 3 | April 16, 2011 | 3 | 4:14 | Grand Ronde, Oregon, United States | |
Loss | 24–21–2 | John Harris | Decision (split) | Hess Extreme Fighting | March 15, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Panama City Beach, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 24–20–2 | Fábio Mello | Decision (split) | World Extreme Fighting 45 | January 22, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 24–19–2 | Drew Fickett | Submission (guillotine choke) | Shine Fights: Lightweight Grand Prix | September 10, 2010 | 1 | 3:34 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 24–18–2 | Harris Norwood | Submission (guillotine choke) | WEF: World Extreme Fighting | July 10, 2010 | 2 | 4:55 | Kissimmee, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 23–18–2 | Sterling Ford | Decision (unanimous) | Action Fight League: Rock-N-Rumble 3 | June 4, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 23–17–2 | Bobby Green | KO (punches) | KOTC: Fight 4 Hope | December 17, 2009 | 1 | 2:17 | San Bernardino, California, United States | |
Win | 23–16–2 | Eric Moon | KO (punches) | KOTC: Super Stars | August 13, 2009 | 1 | 3:32 | Highland, California, United States | |
Loss | 22–16–2 | Anthony McDavitt | Decision (split) | KOTC: Legends | June 6, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Winterhaven, California, United States | |
Win | 22–15–2 | Donnie Martinez | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC: Hierarchy | October 13, 2007 | 1 | 1:39 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
Loss | 21–15–2 | Victor Valenzuela | TKO (submission to punches) | ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series | August 25, 2007 | 1 | 3:23 | Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States | |
Win | 21–14–2 | Dan Loman | KO (punch) | KOTC: Battle at the Bowl | July 21, 2007 | 2 | 3:15 | Wisconsin, United States | |
Win | 20–14–2 | Robert Martz | KO (slam) | KOTC: Caged Chaos | March 10, 2007 | 1 | 0:29 | Laughlin, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 19–14–2 | K. J. Noons | KO (punch) | EliteXC: Destiny | February 10, 2007 | 1 | 3:43 | Southaven, Mississippi, United States | |
Win | 18–14–2 | Adam Bourke | TKO (submission to punches) | KOTC: Australia | July 8, 2006 | 2 | K.A. | Australien | |
Loss | 17–14–2 | Tatsuya Kawajiri | Submission (kneebar) | PRIDE Bushido 11 | June 4, 2006 | 1 | 2:30 | Saitama, Japan | |
Loss | 17–13–2 | Buddy Clinton | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Drop Zone | March 18, 2006 | 1 | 0:18 | Michigan, United States | |
Loss | 17–12–2 | Jeff Curran | Submission (armbar) | KOTC: Redemption on the River | February 17, 2006 | 1 | 4:32 | Illinois, United States | |
Win | 17–11–2 | Ken Kaneko | Submission (armbar) | PRIDE FC: Shockwave 2005 | December 31, 2005 | 1 | 4:14 | Saitama, Japan | |
Loss | 16–11–2 | Urijah Faber | Submission (rear-naked choke) | GC 46: Avalanche | December 11, 2005 | 1 | 4:38 | California, United States | For the KOTC Bantamweight Championship. |
Loss | 16–10–2 | Dokonjonosuke Mishima | Submission (ankle lock) | PRIDE Bushido 9 | September 25, 2005 | 1 | 4:04 | Tokyo, Japan | PRIDE 2005 Lightweight Grand Prix replacement bout. |
Loss | 16–9–2 | John Gunderson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gladiator Challenge 40 | August 13, 2005 | 2 | 1:28 | Oregon, United States | |
Draw | 16–8–2 | Victor Valenzuela | Draw | KOTC 58: Prime Time | August 5, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | California, United States | |
Win | 16–8–1 | Gabe Rivas | TKO (injury) | KOTC 56: Caliente | July 9, 2005 | 1 | 2:21 | Arizona, United States | |
Win | 15–8–1 | Theo McDonald | TKO (punches) | KOTC 55: Grudge Match | June 17, 2005 | 1 | 4:40 | Mexiko | |
Win | 14–8–1 | Yoshiro Maeda | KO (punch) | PRIDE Bushido 7 | May 22, 2005 | 1 | 1:55 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Draw | 13–8–1 | Gabe Rivas | Draw | KOTC 49: Soboba | March 20, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | California, United States | |
Loss | 13–8 | Forrest Petz | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | KOTC 48: Payback | February 25, 2005 | 1 | 3:40 | Ohio, United States | |
Win | 13–7 | Victor Hernandez | KO (slam) | KOTC 47: Uprising | February 5, 2005 | 1 | 0:11 | Mexiko | |
Loss | 12–7 | Dave Hisquierdo | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | KOTC 44: Revenge | November 14, 2004 | 2 | 1:56 | California, United States | |
Loss | 12–6 | Takanori Gomi | Submission (kimura) | PRIDE Bushido 5 | October 14, 2004 | 1 | 5:52 | Osaka, Japan | |
Loss | 12–5 | Takumi Nakayama | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC 39: Hitmaster | August 6, 2004 | 1 | 2:46 | California, United States | |
Win | 12–4 | William Sriyrapai | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC 37: Unfinished Business | June 12, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | California, United States | |
Win | 11–4 | Shad Smith | KO (punches) | KOTC 33: After Shock | February 20, 2004 | 1 | 0:40 | California, United States | |
Win | 10–4 | Glen Mincer | KO (punches) | World Extreme Fighting | December 20, 2003 | 1 | 2:08 | Florida, United States | |
Win | 9–4 | William Sriyrapai | Decision (split) | KOTC 29: Renegades | September 5, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | California, United States | |
Loss | 8–4 | Rick Davis | Decision (unanimous) | WEFC 1: Bring It On | June 29, 2002 | 4 | 4:00 | Georgien | |
Win | 8–3 | Aristides Britto | Submission (heel hook) | Dixie Rumble | November 17, 2001 | 1 | 3:09 | Vereinigte Staaten | |
Win | 7–3 | Scott Johnson | TKO (punches) | Rumble in the Valley | November 15, 2001 | 1 | 2:00 | Florida, United States | |
Win | 6–3 | Gerald Strebendt | TKO (submission to punches) | GC 7: Casualties of War | November 4, 2001 | 1 | 1:40 | California, United States | |
Win | 5–3 | Jon Weidler | Decision (majority) | RSF 5: New Blood Conflict | October 27, 2001 | 3 | 4:00 | Georgien | |
Win | 4–3 | Todd Carney | KO (punches) | RSF 4: Circle of Truth | September 22, 2001 | 1 | K.A. | Georgien | |
Loss | 3–3 | Duane Ludwig | TKO (exhaustion) | KOTC 10: Critical Mass | August 4, 2001 | 2 | 2:38 | California, United States | |
Win | 3–2 | John Wehbey | TKO (corner stoppage) | RSF: Circle of Truth 1 | April 7, 2001 | 3 | 1:12 | Georgien | |
Win | 2–2 | Robert Irizarry | TKO (submission to punches) | World Extreme Fighting: Rumble at the Rodeo 2 | March 17, 2001 | 3 | 1:43 | Kissimmee, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 1–2 | Rich Clementi | TKO (submission to punches) | World Extreme Fighting: Rumble at the Rodeo 1 | December 16, 2000 | 1 | K.A. | K.A. | |
Win | 1–1 | Todd Carney | KO (slam) | WEF: New Blood Conflict | August 26, 2000 | 1 | 2:21 | K.A. | |
Loss | 0–1 | John Swift | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Lionheart Invitational | September 1, 1999 | 1 | 12:46 | Georgien |
Bare knuckle record
[edit]3 matches | 0 wins | 3 losses |
By knockout | 0 | 2 |
By decision | 0 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Zeit | Standort | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss | 0–3 | Tyler Goodjohn | Decision (unanimous) | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon | December 11, 2020 | 5 | 2:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
Loss | 0–2 | Johnny Bedford | TKO (hand injury) | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2 | November 16, 2019 | 2 | 2:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
Loss | 0–1 | Michael McDonald | TKO (hand injury) | BKFC 2: A New Era | August 25, 2018 | 4 | 1:49 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States |
See also
[edit]References
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