J. J. Ambrose
| J.J. Ambrose | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joseph Junior Ambrose[1] February 6, 1987 Santa Clara, California, United States |
| Other names | Superman |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11.8 st) |
| Division | Welterweight (170 lb) Lightweight (155 lb) |
| Reach | 69.5 in (177 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Lakewood, California, United States |
| Team | Phuket Top Team Subfighter MMA Tiger Muay Thai American Kickboxing Academy Team Bodyshop (formerly) |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 31 |
| Wins | 23 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 15 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 2 |
| No contests | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
J.J. Ambrose (born February 6, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Lightweight division. He has also competed for Affliction and Pacific Xtreme Combat.
Background
Ambrose was born in Santa Ana, California and later moved to Arizona after his parents divorced. He is of Italian descent and began wrestling in the fifth grade, began boxing in high school, and then began Brazilian jiu-jitsu in his senior year of high school. Graduated from Mohave High School in Bullhead City, AZ. [2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Ambrose made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2005, fighting mainly for California-based promotions. After compiling a record of ten wins, two losses and one no contest, he signed with Affliction.
Affliction
Ambrose faced Mike Pyle on July 19, 2008 at Affliction: Banned. He lost via submission in the first round.[3]
Pacific Rim organizations and The Ultimate Fighter
After winning a bout in Mexico Ambrose obtained more six wins in a row for Pacific Rim promotions as Pacific Xtreme Combat.
Ambrose also appeared in the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck. He lost via unanimous decision against Sevak Magakian during the entry round.[4]
In 2012, Ambrose signed with Bellator to compete in the Lightweight Tournament.[5]
Bellator Fighting Championships
Ambrose faced Brent Weedman on March 23, 2012 at Bellator 62 in the quarterfinal match of the season six lightweight tournament. He lost via submission in the second round.[6]
Ambrose faced Brian Warren on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85. He won via submission in the second round.[7]
Ambrose faced David Rickels on October 11, 2013 at Bellator 103. Ambrose lost the bout via technical knockout in the third round.[8]
Personal life
Ambrose is married to a woman from the Calvo family. The Calvos own Guam's Pacific Xtreme Combat promotion. He has a daughter.[2]
Mixed martial arts record
| 31 matches | 23 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By submission | 15 | 3 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| No contests | 2 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 23–6 (2) | Oriol Gaset | Submission (guillotine choke) | Hex Fight Series 4 | October 31, 2015 | 1 | 2:57 | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | |
| Win | 22–6 (2) | Ricky Legere | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC: Bitter Rivals | August 29, 2015 | 1 | 1:36 | Ontario, California, United States | |
| Loss | 21–6 (2) | Kazuki Tokudome | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase - 267 | May 31, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 21–5 (2) | Ibrahim Ahmed | Submission (guillotine choke) | GFC - Gladiator Fighting Championship 6 | May 30, 2014 | 2 | 0:48 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | |
| Win | 20–5 (2) | Adam Gonzalez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WFC - World Fighting Championships 21 | May 10, 2014 | 1 | 1:21 | Laughlin, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 19–5 (2) | David Rickels | TKO (punches) | Bellator 103 | October 11, 2013 | 3 | 2:37 | Mulvane, Kansas, United States | |
| NC | 19–4 (2) | Ibrahim Ahmed | No Contest | Gladiator Fighting Championship - War of the Lions | February 9, 2013 | 1 | 2:00 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | |
| Win | 19–4 (1) | Brian Warren | Submission (guillotine choke) | Bellator 85 | January 17, 2013 | 2 | 0:50 | Irvine, California, United States | 165 lb catchweight bout[9] |
| Win | 18–4 (1) | Dong Sun Choi | KO (punch) | PRO Fighting - PRO FC 7 | July 29, 2012 | 2 | N/A | Taipei, Taiwan | |
| Loss | 17–4 (1) | Brent Weedman | Submission (Von Flue choke)[10] | Bellator 62 | March 23, 2012 | 2 | 3:26 | Laredo, Texas, United States | Bellator Season 6 Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal |
| Win | 17–3 (1) | Sebastien Garguier | Decision (unanimous) | PXC 27 - Pacific Xtreme Combat | October 29, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Mangilao, Guam, United States | |
| Win | 16–3 (1) | Robert Palacios | Submission (punches) | Rites of Passage 11 - Onra | September 9, 2011 | 1 | 1:59 | Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, United States | |
| Win | 15–3 (1) | Masakazu Taguchi | TKO (punches) | Trench Warz 13 - Vengeance | October 29, 2010 | 1 | 1:01 | Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, United States | |
| Win | 14–3 (1) | Gyo Pyung Hwang | Technical submission (D'arce choke) | PXC 20 - Pacific Xtreme Combat | July 24, 2010 | 1 | 3:20 | Mangilao, Guam, United States | |
| Win | 13–3 (1) | Bill Saures | Submission (guillotine choke) | PXC 18 - Dead Game 2 | September 19, 2009 | 1 | 1:45 | Mangilao, Guam, United States | |
| Win | 12–3 (1) | Hideto Kondo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | PXC 17 - Fearless | March 27, 2009 | 1 | 3:26 | Mangilao, Guam, United States | |
| Win | 11–3 (1) | Iure Silva | Submission (armbar) | COF 14 - Cage of Fire 14 | November 15, 2008 | 3 | 2:19 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |
| Loss | 10–3 (1) | Mike Pyle | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Affliction: Banned | July 19, 2008 | 1 | 2:51 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 (1) | Jason Cordero | Submission (rear-naked choke) | TFA 10 - Total Fighting Alliance 10 | March 22, 2008 | 1 | 1:14 | Santa Monica, California, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 (1) | Iure Silva | Submission (rear-naked choke) | COF 10 - November Pain | November 24, 2007 | 1 | 3:43 | Mexico | |
| Win | 8–2 (1) | Jason Cordero | Submission (rear-naked choke) | TFA 8 - Total Fighting Alliance 8 | October 6, 2007 | 1 | 2:59 | Santa Monica, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 (1) | Marco Soto | TKO (punches) | COF 9 - Durango | August 25, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Mexico | |
| Win | 6–2 (1) | Adam Lehman | Submission (guillotine choke) | TFA 7 - Total Fighting Alliance 7 | April 28, 2007 | 1 | 1:43 | Santa Monica, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–2 (1) | Ben Gonzalez | TKO (punches) | TFA 6 - Total Fighting Alliance 6 | April 28, 2007 | 2 | 2:06 | Santa Monica, California, United States | |
| NC | 4–2 (1) | Adam Lehman | No Contest | TFA 5 - Conflict on the Coast | February 24, 2007 | 1 | 1:29 | Santa Monica, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–2 | Andrew Flores | Decision (unanimous) | TFA 4 - Fight Night Fright Night | November 3, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Carson, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | Jason Zickerman | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CXF - California Xtreme Fighting 2 | July 15, 2006 | 1 | 2:36 | Upland, California, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Vince Guzman | Submission (triangle choke) | CXF - California Xtreme Fighting 1 | April 29, 2006 | 2 | 2:48 | Upland, California, United States | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Luke Hodges | Decision (unanimous) | TC 11 - Total Combat 11 | December 10, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Yuma, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Adam Lehman | Decision (unanimous) | WFC - Rumble at the Ramada | December 8, 2005 | 3 | N/A | Norwalk, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Donald Bolt | N/A | KK - Kage Kombat | November 12, 2005 | N/A | N/A | California, United States |
References
- ^ J.J. Ambrose's profile Tapology.com
- ^ a b "Superheroes are real and we can prove it! JJ Ambrose Interview". KnockOut Lounge.
- ^ "Affliction: Banned" play-by-play and official results MMAJunkie.com (July 19, 2008)
- ^ Episode No. 1 recap: "The Ultimate Fighter 12: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck" by Dann Stupp (MMAJunkie.com) on September 15, 2010
- ^ Lightweight and welterweight tournament fields nearly complete for Bellator season 6 MMAMania.com (January 7, 2012)
- ^ Bellator 62 results: Woodard, Hawn, Weedman, Michel advance to lightweight semis MMAJunkie.com (March 23, 2012)
- ^ Bellator 85 results: Chandler vs. Hawn by Dave Doyle (MMAFighting.com) on January 17, 2013
- ^ "Bellator 103 results: Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire, Justin Wilcox advance to featherweight finals". mmafighting.com. October 11, 2013.
- ^ Bellator 85 weigh-in results: Chandler-Hawn, Curran-Freire title bouts official MMAJunkie.com (January 16, 2013)
- ^ Bellator 62 Judo chop: Brent Weedman uses the rare Von Flue choke on J.J. Ambrose by Ben Thapa (Bloodyelbow.com) on March 26, 2012