Joe Stevenson

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Joe Stevenson
Statistics
Nickname Daddy
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg)
Reach 70 in (180 cm)
Nationality American
Born June 15, 1982 (1982-06-15) (age 27)
Fighting out of Victorville, California
Town of birth Torrance, California
Team/Association Jackson's Submission Fighting
Primary fighting style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Collegiate Wrestling
Mixed martial arts record
Wins 30
  By knockout 6
  By submission 13
Losses 10
Draws 0

Joseph Christopher Stevenson (born June 15, 1982 in Torrance, California) is an American mixed martial artist fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Competing as a welterweight, he won The Ultimate Fighter 2 welterweight tournament, although he currently fights as a lightweight. Stevenson is noted for his effective use of the guillotine.

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[edit] Personal life

Joe's father died from bone marrow cancer.[1] Joe and his first wife, Lisa, have two sons, Joe Jr. and Tyler.[2]

Joe and his second wife Maia have two sons, Frankie and Maximus.[3][4]

He graduated in the class of 2000 from Silverado High School in Victorville, California.[5]

[edit] Training

Joe began wrestling at the age of 11 and started Jiu Jitsu at the age of 13. He has spent most of his recent training at Marc Laimon's Cobra Kai in Las Vegas. However, in March '08 Joe opened his own school in his hometown of Victorville, CA, also the home of . "Joe Stevenson's Cobra Kai" teaches MMA as well as boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. On November 8, 2008 Joe earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Robert Drysdale.

[edit] MMA career

Stevenson was one of the more experienced fighters participating in The Ultimate Fighter 2. He had a professional record of 24-6-0 and held the 155 lb (70 kg). championship at King of the Cage and the 170 lb (77 kg). at Gladiator Challenge going into the show.

On November 5, 2005 Stevenson defeated Luke Cummo by unanimous decision, winning The Ultimate Fighter 2 welterweight tournament and earning a six figure contract with the UFC

On April 6, 2006 in his first fight after winning The Ultimate Fighter 2, he was upset by Josh Neer at Ultimate Fight Night 4, losing the fight by unanimous decision. Following the loss, Stevenson announced that he would drop down to the lightweight division for future bouts.

On July 8, 2006 at UFC 61, Joe won his 155-pound debut against Yves Edwards. After opening up a deep cut on Edwards' head due to elbow strikes from the top position, the doctors were forced to pull Edwards from the match.

Stevenson returned to the Octagon at UFC 65, defeating Japanese fighter Dokonjonosuke Mishima by guillotine choke in the first round.

Next, Stevenson was booked for the main event at UFC Fight Night 9 against fellow Season 2 contestant Melvin Guillard. Despite a war of words between the two fighters, particularly by Guillard leading up to the bout, Stevenson made quick work of his opponent, knocking down Guillard with a punch before securing a fight-ending guillotine choke.

At UFC 74, Stevenson defeated Kurt Pellegrino by unanimous decision. After the fight doctors determined that during the course of the fight Stevenson's nose had been fractured.[6] With his string of victories at 155, Stevenson established himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC's very competitive Lightweight Division.

[edit] UFC Lightweight Championship

Stevenson was set to fight BJ Penn for the interim lightweight championship title at UFC 80 due to ongoing litigation regarding Sean Sherk's steroid use.[7] On December 4, 2007, the California State Athletic Commission upheld a reduced suspension for Sherk, prompting the UFC to strip him of the lightweight championship. UFC President Dana White then confirmed that Stevenson and Penn's match would be to fill the vacant lightweight championship, but the winner of that fight will face Sherk at the next opportunity.

Just seconds after the start of the fight, Penn knocked Stevenson down with a right uppercut. From the top position, Penn landed a devastating elbow to the head of Stevenson - causing a serious cut on Joe "Daddy's" hairline. [8] In the second round, Stevenson fought more aggressively but was still unable to threaten Penn. After taking Stevenson's back, Penn secured a fight-ending rear naked at 4:02 of the second round.[9]

[edit] After loss to Penn

At UFC 86, Stevenson returned to the Octagon and defeated Gleison Tibau by guillotine choke submission after pulling guard. [10]Tibau taps quickly at 2:57 in the second round. [11]

At UFC 91 on November 15, 2008, Stevenson was set to face top-contender Kenny Florian in a highly anticipated bout. Despite stating that he was offended to be considered an underdog against Florian, Stevenson was outclassed in the bout. After being taken down early on, Stevenson was mounted and eventually gave up his back to Florian. Florian forced Stevenson, who had just attained his BJJ Black Belt, to submit to a rear naked choke just 4:03 into the first round.[12]

Stevenson returned at UFC 95 in the Main Event against debuting Lightweight Diego Sanchez where he lost via unanimous decision. According to a post-fight statement, he is interested in a rematch.[13].

Stevenson defeated former Ultimate Fighter winner Nate Diaz by unanimous decision at The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale.

[edit] Mixed martial arts record

Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 30–10 Flag of the United States Nate Diaz Decision (Unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale 02009-06-20 June 20, 2009 3 5:00 Flag of the United States Nevada, United States Won Fight of the Night Honors
Loss 29–10 Flag of the United States Diego Sanchez Decision (Unanimous) UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson 02009-02-21 February 21, 2009 3 5:00 Flag of England London, England Won Fight of the Night Honors
Loss 29–9 Flag of the United States Kenny Florian Submission (Rear Naked Choke) UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar 02008-11-15 November 15, 2008 1 4:03 Flag of the United States Nevada, United States
Win 29–8 Flag of Brazil Gleison Tibau Submission (Guillotine Choke) UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin 02008-07-05 July 5, 2008 2 2:57 Flag of the United States Nevada, United States
Loss 28–8 Flag of the United States B.J. Penn Submission (Rear Naked Choke) UFC 80: Rapid Fire 02008-01-19 January 19, 2008 2 4:02 Flag of England Newcastle, England For UFC Lightweight Championship
Win 28–7 Flag of the United States Kurt Pellegrino Decision (Unanimous) UFC 74: Respect 02007-08-25 August 25, 2007 3 5:00 Flag of the United States Nevada, United States
Win 27–7 Flag of the United States Melvin Guillard Submission (Guillotine Choke) UFC Fight Night 9 02007-04-05 April 5, 2007 1 0:27 Flag of the United States Nevada, United States
Win 26–7 Flag of Japan Dokonjonosuke Mishima Submission (Guillotine Choke) UFC 65: Bad Intentions 02006-11-18 November 18, 2006 1 2:07 Flag of the United States California, United States
Win 25–7 Flag of the Bahamas Yves Edwards TKO (Doctor Stoppage) UFC 61: Bitter Rivals 02006-07-08 July 8, 2006 2 5:00 Flag of the United States Nevada, United States Lightweight Debut
Loss 24–7 Flag of the United States Josh Neer Decision (Unanimous) UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4 02006-04-06 April 6, 2006 3 5:00 Flag of the United States Nevada, United States
Win 24–6 Flag of the United States Luke Cummo Decision (Unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale 02005-11-05 November 5, 2005 3 5:00 Flag of the United States Nevada, United States Won The Ultimate Fighter 2 Welterweight Tournament
Win 23–6 Flag of the United States Joe Camacho Submission (Rear Naked Choke) KOTC 33 – After Shock 02004-02-20 February 20, 2004 2 4:36 Flag of the United States California, United States
Win 22–6 Flag of the United States Cory Cass Submission GC 21 – Gladiator Challenge 21 02003-12-07 December 7, 2003 1 1:10 Eagle Mountain Casino
Win 21–6 Flag of the United States Thomas Schulte KO (Knee) KOTC 30 – The Pinnacle 02003-11-02 November 2, 2003 1 3:29 Flag of the United States California, United States
Win 20–6 Demitrius Jefford KO GC 19 – Gladiator Challenge 19 02003-09-28 September 28, 2003 1 1:09 Flag of the United States California, United States
Win 19–6 Flag of Brazil Kiko Cassela TKO (Corner Stoppage) KOTC 27 – Aftermath 02003-08-10 August 10, 2003 1 4:21 Flag of the United States California, United States
Win 18–6 Flag of the United States Thomas Denny Submission (Guillotine Choke) KOTC 23 – Sin City 02003-05-16 May 16, 2003 1 0:15 Flag of the United States Nevada, United States
Win 17–6 Chuck Kim Submission (Armbar) GC 15 – Gladiator Challenge 15 02003-04-13 April 13, 2003 1 1:03 Flag of the United States California, United States
Win 16–6 Casey Balkenbush TKO (Elbows) GC 14 – Gladiator Challenge 14 02003-02-16 February 16, 2003 1 2:27 Flag of the United States California, United States
Loss 15–6 Flag of the United States Romie Aram Decision (Unanimous) KOTC 17 – San Jacinto 02002-10-19 October 19, 2002 3 5:00 Flag of the United States California, United States
Win 15–5 Flag of the United States Jeremy Jackson Submission (Strikes) KOTC 15 – Bad Intentions 02002-06-22 June 22, 2002 1 1:27 Flag of the United States California, United States
Win 14–5 Flag of the United States Cruz Chacon Submission (Kneebar) ROF 4 – Warriors 02002-03-15 March 15, 2002 1 Flag of the United States Colorado, United States
Win 13–5 Jerry Gummo Submission (Rear Naked Choke) KOTC 12 – Cold Blood 02002-02-09 February 9, 2002 1 1:05 Flag of the United States California, United States
Win 12–5 Flag of the United States Brad Gumm Decision UP 1 – Ultimate Pankration 1 02001-11-11 November 11, 2001 3 4:00 Flag of the United States California, United States
Win 11–5 Gary Aldar TKO GC 6 – Caged Beasts 02001-09-09 September 9, 2001 1 2:37 Flag of the United States California, United States
Loss 10–5 Flag of the United States Brad Gumm Decision GC 5 – Rumble in the Rockies 02001-08-19 August 19, 2001 3 5:00 Flag of the United States Colorado, United States
Win 10–4 Ryan Painter Decision (Split) KOTC 10 – Critical Mass 02001-08-04 August 4, 2001 2 5:00 Flag of the United States California, United States
Win 9–4 Flag of the United States Edwin Dewees Decision (Unanimous) GC 4 – Collision at Colusa 02001-06-17 June 17, 2001 3 5:00 Flag of the United States California, United States
Loss 8–4 Flag of the United States Ronald Jhun Decision (Unanimous) Warriors Quest 1 – The New Beginning 02001-05-29 May 29, 2001 3 5:00 Flag of the United States Hawaii, United States
Win 8–3 Maurice Wilson Decision GC 3 – Showdown at Soboba 02001-04-07 April 7, 2001 3 5:00 Flag of the United States California, United States
Win 7–3 Flag of the United States Kai Kamaka Submission GC 2 – Collision at Colusa 02001-02-18 February 18, 2001 1 2:16 Flag of the United States California, United States
Win 6–3 Eric Meaders Decision KOTC 6 – Road Warriors 02000-11-29 November 29, 2000 3 5:00 Flag of the United States Michigan, United States
Win 5–3 Flag of the United States Mike Berardi Decision RITC 20 – Rage in the Cage 20 02000-08-30 August 30, 2000 3 3:00 Flag of the United States Arizona, United States
Win 4–3 Flag of the United States David Roberts Submission HBUP – Huntington Beach Underground Pancrase 02000-05-13 May 13, 2000 1 Flag of the United States California, United States
Win 3–3 Flag of the United States Toby Imada Decision KOTC 3 – Knockout Nightmare 02000-04-15 April 15, 2000 2 5:00 Flag of the United States California, United States
Loss 2–3 Maurice Wilson Submission (Guillotine Choke) EFC – Extreme Fighter Challenge 02000-02-02 February 2, 2000 2
Loss 2–2 Flag of the United States Chris Brennan Submission (Triangle Choke) KOTC 1 – Bas Rutten's King of the Cage 01999-10-30 October 30, 1999 1 2:04 Flag of the United States California, United States
Win 2–1 Steve Horton Submission (Rear Naked Choke) BRI 3 – Bas Rutten Invitational 3 01999-06-01 June 1, 1999 1 2:21 Flag of the United States Colorado, United States
Loss 1–1 Flag of the United States Jens Pulver KO (Punch) BRI 3 – Bas Rutten Invitational 3 01999-06-01 June 1, 1999 1 0:38 Flag of the United States Colorado, United States
Win 1–0 Flag of the United States Joe Camacho Submission ESF – Empire One 01999-05-15 May 15, 1999 N/A Flag of the United States California, United States

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3681&zoneid=13
  2. ^ [http://sports.yahoo.com/box/news?slug=ki-080707stevenson&prov=yhoo&type=lgns He became a professional fighter the day after his 17th birthday and became a father at 18, when his income was about a $1,000 a month. He was divorced from his first wife, but the divorce was anything but simple and he had to drive seven hours one way just to see his children.]
  3. ^ [1]
  4. ^ Congratualtions Joe!! On Tuesday April 8th at about 10 PM PST, Joe Daddy and his wife Maia welcomed into the world their newest baby boy… Maximus Stevenson.
  5. ^ [2]
  6. ^ Stevenson’S November Title Shot Is Probably Gone « Mr. Sunshine
  7. ^ Sherk not stripped; Penn-Stevenson for interim title - MMA Experts Blog - Mixed Martial Arts - Yahoo! Sports
  8. ^ http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=13096&pid=405
  9. ^ UFC : Ultimate Fighting Championship
  10. ^ http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/ufc-86-jackson-vs-griffin-play-by-play-13559
  11. ^ http://www.mmanews.com/ufc/UFC-86-RESULTS:-Joe-Stevenson-vs.-Gleison-Tibau.html
  12. ^ http://mma.fanhouse.com/2008/11/15/ufc-91-live-blog-florian-stevenson-maia-quarry-gonzaga-hen/
  13. ^ http://www.myvideofight.com/ufc/after-smack-talk-ufc-95.html

[edit] External links

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