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'''Sako Chivitchian''' (born June 6, 1986) is an [[Armenians|Armenian]] professional [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who competes in the [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]] division. A full-time professional MMA competitor since 2009, Chivitchian mostly competed in his regional circuit of California before signing with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championships]] to appear on ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]''.


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'''Sako Chivitchian''' (born June 6, 1986) is an [[Armenians|Armenian]] professional [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who competes in the [[Lightweight (MMA)|lightweight]] division. A full-time professional MMA competitor since 2009, Chivitchian mostly competed in his regional circuit of California, before signing with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championships]] to appear on ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]''.<ref name="tuf12" />
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==Early career==
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Chivitchian began training in [[judo]] at the age of 8. His judo achievements include:<ref name="about">{{cite web|url=http://www.sakomma.com/about/|title=About (Sako Chivitchian)|publisher=sakomma.com|accessdate=September 7, 2010}}</ref>


==Mixed Martial Arts career==
*Eleven-time National Champion
===Background===
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*Two-time Junior Olympic Champion
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Chivitchian trains in [[Glendale, California]] at the Hayastan Studio, alongside ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]]'' runner-up and [[World Extreme Cagefighting]] featherweight contender [[Manny Gamburyan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/8/Spike-TV-Unveils-TUF-12-Cast-26089|title=Spike TV unveils TUF 12 cast: Sako Chivitchian|publisher=sherdog.com|date=August 3, 2010}}</ref>
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*USJF’s 2002 National Youth Male Athlete of the Year
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*1st and 3rd in the Junior U.S. Open Judo Championships
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*Competed at the 2003 World Judo Championships in Korea


Chivitchian began training in [[judo]] at the age of 8.
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Chivitchian's first-ever professional mixed martial arts fight reportedly took place in April 1999 when he was 15 years old. His opponent in the fight was Timothy Morris, who had previously lost to Chivitchian's current training partner, [[Manny Gamburyan]]. Morris also had a record of 0-2 at the time. Chivitchian went on to win the fight after 98 seconds via [[Armlock|armbar]].<ref name="sherdog">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Sako-Chivitchyan-6527|title=Sako Chivitchian|publisher=sherdog.com|accessdate=September 7, 2010}}</ref>


====Judo achievements====
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Chivitchian then spent a decade away from the sport whilst training further in [[judo]], [[wrestling]], and [[jiu-jitsu]]<ref name="about"></ref> His wrestling achievements include:<ref name="about"></ref>


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*Eleven time National Champion<ref name="about">{{cite web|url=http://www.sakomma.com/about/|title=About (Sako Chivitchian)|publisher=sakomma.com|accessdate=September 7, 2010}}</ref>
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*2nd at the California State Championships
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*Two-time Junior Olympic Champion<ref name="about" />
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*3rd at the Freestyle State Championships
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*USJF’s 2002 National Youth Male Athlete of the Year<ref name="about" />
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*1st and 3rd in the Junior U.S. Open Judo Championships<ref name="about" />
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*Competed at the 2003 World Judo Championships in Korea<ref name="about" />


====Wrestling achievements====
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He returned to mixed martial arts in January 2009 with a TKO victory, followed up by a [[Submission (combat sport)|submission]] victory two months later. In October 2009, Chivitchian won a further fight via submission, before claiming a [[split decision]] victory in December.<ref name="sherdog"></ref>


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*2nd at the California State Championships<ref name="about" />
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In August 2009 Chivitchian signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championships to appear on ''The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck''.<ref name="tuf12">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20146/meet-the-cast-for-the-ultimate-fighter-12-field-includes-28-lightweights.mma|title=Meet the cast for "The Ultimate Fighter 12," field includes 28 lightweights|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 3, 2010}}</ref>
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*3rd at the Freestyle State Championships<ref name="about" />


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===Early career===
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Chivitchian trains in [[Glendale, California]] at the Hayastan Studio, alongside ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]]'' runner-up and [[World Extreme Cagefighting]] featherweight contender Manny Gamburyan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/8/Spike-TV-Unveils-TUF-12-Cast-26089|title=Spike TV unveils TUF 12 cast: Sako Chivitchian|publisher=sherdog.com|date=August 3, 2010}}</ref>

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Chivitchian has been active on a full-time basis since 2009. His first ever professional mixed martial arts fight reportedly took place in April 1999 when he was just fifteen years old. Chivitchian won the bout via armbar<ref name="sherdog">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Sako-Chivitchyan-6527|title=Sako Chivitchian|publisher=sherdog.com|accessdate=September 7, 2010}}</ref>

His opponent in this fight was Timothy Morris, who had previously lost to Chivitchian's current training partner, [[Manny Gamburyan]]. Morris also had a record of 0-2 at the time. Chivitchian went on to win the fight after 98 seconds via armbar.<ref name="sherdog" />

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Chivitchian then took a decade away from the sport whilst training further in [[judo]], [[wrestling]] and [[jiu-jitsu]]<ref name="about" /> He returned in January 2009 with a TKO victory, followed up by a submission victory two months later.<ref name="sherdog" />

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In October 2009, Chivitchian won a further fight via submission, before claiming a split decision victory in December.<ref name="sherdog" />

===The Ultimate Fighter===

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Chivitchian then signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championships]] to appear on ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck]]''.<ref name="tuf12">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20146/meet-the-cast-for-the-ultimate-fighter-12-field-includes-28-lightweights.mma|title=Meet the cast for "The Ultimate Fighter 12," field includes 28 lightweights|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 3, 2010}}</ref>


==Mixed Martial Arts record==
==Mixed Martial Arts record==
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==References==
==References==

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==External links==
==External links==

*{{Sherdog|id=6527|name=Sako Chivitchian}}
*{{Sherdog|id=6527|name=Sako Chivitchian}}


Revision as of 21:58, 15 September 2010

Sako Chivitchian
BornSarkis Chivitchian[1]
(1984-03-11) March 11, 1984 (age 40)
Armenian SSR, Soviet Union[1]
Other namesThe Armenian Psycho
The Chainsaw
NationalityArmenia Armenian
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Welterweight (formerly)
StyleJudo, Wrestling
Fighting out ofGlendale, California, United States
TeamHayastan Studio
Years active1999 - one fight
2009-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total5
Wins5
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision1
Losses0
By knockout0
By submission0
By decision0
Draws0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Sako Chivitchian (born June 6, 1986) is an Armenian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A full-time professional MMA competitor since 2009, Chivitchian mostly competed in his regional circuit of California, before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championships to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck.[2]

Mixed Martial Arts career

Background

Chivitchian trains in Glendale, California at the Hayastan Studio, alongside The Ultimate Fighter 5 runner-up and World Extreme Cagefighting featherweight contender Manny Gamburyan.[3]

Chivitchian began training in judo at the age of 8.

Judo achievements

  • Eleven time National Champion[4]
  • Two-time Junior Olympic Champion[4]
  • USJF’s 2002 National Youth Male Athlete of the Year[4]
  • 1st and 3rd in the Junior U.S. Open Judo Championships[4]
  • Competed at the 2003 World Judo Championships in Korea[4]

Wrestling achievements

  • 2nd at the California State Championships[4]
  • 3rd at the Freestyle State Championships[4]

Early career

Chivitchian has been active on a full-time basis since 2009. His first ever professional mixed martial arts fight reportedly took place in April 1999 when he was just fifteen years old. Chivitchian won the bout via armbar[5]

His opponent in this fight was Timothy Morris, who had previously lost to Chivitchian's current training partner, Manny Gamburyan. Morris also had a record of 0-2 at the time. Chivitchian went on to win the fight after 98 seconds via armbar.[5]

Chivitchian then took a decade away from the sport whilst training further in judo, wrestling and jiu-jitsu[4] He returned in January 2009 with a TKO victory, followed up by a submission victory two months later.[5]

In October 2009, Chivitchian won a further fight via submission, before claiming a split decision victory in December.[5]

The Ultimate Fighter

Chivitchian then signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championships to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck.[2]

Mixed Martial Arts record

Professional record breakdown
5 matches 5 wins 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
By submission 3 0
By decision 1 0
Draws 0
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 5-0 United States Marcos Gonzalez Decision (Split) NFAMMA - Resurrection December 18, 2009 3 3:00 United States Ventura, California
Win 4-0 United States Sergio Salcido Submission (Armbar) Long Beach Fight Night 6 October 18, 2009 1 1:28 United States Long Beach, California
Win 3-0 United States Frank Baldivia Submission (Rear Naked Choke) California Xtreme Fighting March 26, 2009 1 1:28 United States El Monte, California
Win 2-0 United States Noe Rodriguez TKO (Punches) California Xtreme Fighting January 29, 2009 3 0:14 United States El Monte, California
Win 1-0 United States Timothy Morris Submission (Armbar) Kage Kombat 14 April 5, 1999 1 1:38 United States Los Angeles, California

References

  1. ^ a b "Sako "The Chainsaw" Chivitchian". sakomma.com. Retrieved September 7, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Meet the cast for "The Ultimate Fighter 12," field includes 28 lightweights". mmajunkie.com. August 3, 2010.
  3. ^ "Spike TV unveils TUF 12 cast: Sako Chivitchian". sherdog.com. August 3, 2010.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "About (Sako Chivitchian)". sakomma.com. Retrieved September 7, 2010.
  5. ^ a b c d "Sako Chivitchian". sherdog.com. Retrieved September 7, 2010.

External links

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