Mitch Gagnon
Mitch Gagnon | |
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Born | Mitch Gagnon October 10, 1984 Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada |
Residence | Sudbury, Ontario, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
Division | Bantamweight (2011-present) Featherweight (2008-2011) |
Reach | 65 in (165 cm)[1] |
Fighting out of | Sudbury, Ontario, Canada |
Team | Troop MMA |
Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Richie "Monkey" Nancoo[2] |
Years active | 2008-present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 17 |
Wins | 12 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 10 |
By decision | 1 |
Losses | 5 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 3 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Mitch Gagnon (born October 10, 1984) is a Canadian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Gagnon began training in 2006[3] and made his professional MMA debut in September 2008.[4] He fought exclusively in his native Canada and amassed a record of 8-1 before joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Gagnon was expected to make his UFC debut in Chicago, Illinois at UFC on Fox 2 against The Ultimate Fighter 14 alumnus Johnny Bedford.[5] On January 25, 2012, the UFC announced the bout was cancelled due to Gagnon's visa issues.[6]
Gagnon faced Bryan Caraway on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149.[7] He lost the fight via submission in the third round. Despite the loss, Gagnon was given a Fight of the Night bonus award for his performance.
Gagnon next faced Walel Watson on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152.[8] He won the fight via submission in the first round.
Gagnon was expected to face Issei Tamura on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158.[9] However, Gagnon was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by T.J. Dillashaw.[10]
Gagnon next faced Dustin Kimura on September 21, 2013 at UFC 165.[11] He won the fight via submission in the first round. The win also earned him his first Submission of the Night fight bonus.[12]
Gagnon was expected to face Alex Caceres on December 7, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 33.[13] However, the bout was scrapped during the week leading up to the event due to an alleged visa issue for Gagnon, restricting his entry to Australia.[14]
Gagnon faced promotional newcomer Tim Gorman on April 16, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter: Nations Finale.[15] He won the bout via unanimous decision.
Gagnon was expected to face Aljamain Sterling on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine.[16] However, Sterling pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Rob Font.[17] Subsequently, Font pulled out of the fight the week of the event and was replaced by Roman Salazar.[18] Gagnon won via submission in the first round.
Gagnon faced Renan Barão on December 20, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 58.[19] He lost the fight via an arm-triangle submission in the third round.[20]
Gagnon returned from a near two year hiatus to face Matthew Lopez on December 10, 2016 at UFC 206.[21] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[22]
Gagnon was expected to face Brett Johns on July 16, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 113.[23] However, Gagnon was removed from the card on 27 June and replaced by Albert Morales.[24]
Gagnon was expected to return from extended hiatus and face Brian Kelleher on May 4, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 151.[25] However, Kelleher pulled out of the fight on April 10 citing injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Cole Smith.[26] Gagnon lost the fight by unanimous decision.[27]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time)
- Submission of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
17 matches | 12 wins | 5 losses |
By knockout | 1 | 0 |
By submission | 10 | 2 |
By decision | 1 | 3 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 12–5 | Cole Smith | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy | May 4, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | |
Loss | 12–4 | Matthew Lopez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 206 | December 10, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
Loss | 12–3 | Renan Barão | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway | December 20, 2014 | 3 | 3:53 | Barueri, Brazil | |
Win | 12–2 | Roman Salazar | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine | October 4, 2014 | 1 | 2:06 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
Win | 11–2 | Tim Gorman | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy | April 16, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada | |
Win | 10–2 | Dustin Kimura | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 165 | September 21, 2013 | 1 | 4:05 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Submission of the Night. |
Win | 9–2 | Walel Watson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 152 | September 22, 2012 | 1 | 1:09 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
Loss | 8–2 | Bryan Caraway | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 149 | July 21, 2012 | 3 | 1:39 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Fight of the Night. |
Win | 8–1 | David Harris | Submission (guillotine choke) | Ringside MMA 12: Daley vs. Fioravanti | October 21, 2011 | 1 | 2:09 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Bantamweight debut. |
Win | 7–1 | Rejean Groulx | Submission (slam) | Ringside MMA 10: Cote vs. Starnes | April 9, 2011 | 3 | 3:47 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Defended the Ringside Featherweight Championship. |
Win | 6–1 | Guillaume Lamarche | Submission (guillotine choke) | Ringside MMA 6: Rage | April 10, 2010 | 1 | 0:52 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Won the Ringside Featherweight Championship. |
Win | 5–1 | Stephane Bernadel | Submission (guillotine choke) | Wreck MMA: Fight for the Troops | December 11, 2009 | 1 | 0:38 | Gatineau, Quebec, Canada | |
Win | 4–1 | Jeff Harrison | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Warrior-1 MMA 3: High Voltage | October 10, 2009 | 1 | 4:32 | Gatineau, Quebec, Canada | |
Win | 3–1 | Eugenio Carpine | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ringside MMA 1: The Comeback | May 30, 2009 | 1 | 1:29 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
Loss | 2–1 | Will Romero | Decision (unanimous) | Xtreme MMA 7: House of Pain | February 27, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
Win | 2–0 | Gabriel Lavallee | Submission (guillotine choke) | Xtreme MMA 6: House of Pain | November 8, 2008 | 1 | 2:18 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
Win | 1–0 | Dimitri Waardenburg | Submission (guillotine choke) | Xtreme MMA 5: It's Crow Time | September 13, 2008 | 1 | 2:32 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
See also
References
- ^ "Mitch Gagnon". tapology.com. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ^ Grapplersplanet (April 15, 2014). "UFC's MITCH GAGNON with GRAPPLERSPLANET.COM". YouTube. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ "Mitch Gagnon - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ "Mitch Gagnon MMA Stats, Pictures, News Videos, Biography". Sherdog.com. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ "Replacement Mitch Gagnon meets Johnny Bedford at UFC on FOX 2". mmajunkie.com. December 28, 2011. Archived from the original on May 19, 2012.
- ^ "Bedford/Gagnon off". MMAJunkie.com. January 25, 2012. Archived from the original on May 20, 2012.
- ^ "Bryan Caraway vs. Mitch Gagnon added to UFC 149 in Calgary". www.mmajunkie.com. March 26, 2012. Archived from the original on March 29, 2012.
- ^ "Walel Watson vs. Mitch Gagnon slated for UFC 152 in Toronto". mmajunkie.com. August 3, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ "UFC 158 Fight Card Adds Mitch Gagnon vs. Issei Tamura". MMAWeekly.com. January 21, 2013.
- ^ Staff (2013-02-19). "T.J. Dillashaw replaces Mitch Gagnon, meets Issei Tamura at UFC 158". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
- ^ Staff (2013-07-11). "Mitch Gagnon vs. Dustin Kimura added to September's UFC 165 event". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-13. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
- ^ Staff (2013-09-22). "UFC 165 bonuses: Jones, Gustafsson, Barao, Gagnon earn $50,000 honors". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-09-22.
- ^ Adam Ireland (2010-09-13). "Alex "Bruce Leeroy" Caceres takes on Mitch Gagnon in Brisbane". MMAKanvas.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-11. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
- ^ Staff (2013-12-02). "Alex Caceres vs. Mitch Gagnon scratched from Friday's UFC Fight Night 33 main card". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
- ^ Staff (2014-01-08). "TUF Nations Finale, Mitch Gagnon vs. Tim Gorman targeted for April 16". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
- ^ Keith Dempsey (2014-08-12). "Gagnon back to the octagon in October". thesudburystar.com. Retrieved 2014-08-12.
- ^ Staff (2014-09-08). "Rob Font replaces Aljamain Sterling, faces Mitch Gagnon at UFC Fight Night in Halifax". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-09-08.
- ^ Staff (2014-09-29). "Rob Font out, Roman Salazar meets Mitch Gagnon at UFC Fight Night 54". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-09-29.
- ^ Matt Erickson (2014-10-15). "Former champ Renan Barao returns vs. Mitch Gagnon at UFC Fight Night 58". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
- ^ Gene Mrosko (2014-12-20). "UFC Fight Night 58 results: Renan Barao submits Mitch Gagnon". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2014-12-20.
- ^ Dana Becker (2016-10-26). "Mitch Gagnon returns to octagon in December". mmanews.com. Retrieved 2016-10-26.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (2016-12-10). "UFC 206 results: Matthew Lopez rallies through rough first round to top Mitch Gagnon". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-12-10.
- ^ Danny Segura (2017-05-08). "Mitch Gagnon vs. Brett Johns added to UFC Fight Night 113 in Glasgow". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2017-05-08.
- ^ Jim Edwards (2017-06-27). "Brett Johns gets new opponent for UFC Glasgow". champions.co. Archived from the original on 2017-12-08. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
- ^ Jesse Holland (2019-02-20). "UFC Ottawa official for May 4 on ESPN+". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
- ^ Marcel Dorff (2019-04-11). "BFL Champion Cole Smith tackles short notice fight against Mitch Gagnon during UFC Ottawa" (in Dutch). mmadnanl.com. Retrieved 2019-04-11.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2019-05-04). "Cole Smith Entered UFC Ottawa a 6-0 Fighter, Feels He's Now 1-0 With Win Over Mitch Gagnon". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-05-05.