Andre Fili
Andre Fili | |
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Born | Andre Riley Givens[1] June 25, 1990 Federal Way, Washington, United States |
Other names | Touchy, The Fury |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
Division | Featherweight |
Reach | 74 in (188 cm)[2] |
Fighting out of | Sacramento, California, United States |
Team | Team Alpha Male |
Years active | 2009–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 28 |
Wins | 21 |
By knockout | 9 |
By submission | 3 |
By decision | 9 |
Losses | 7 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 3 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Andre Riley Givens[1] (born June 25, 1990) better known by the name Andre Fili is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division. Fili is of Samoan and Native Hawaiian descent [3][4] and is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[5]
Background
Fili grew up in a broken home, where both of the parents were violent against each other and also their children. Fili's mother raised her kids alone, as her husband was serving jail time on multiple occasions and was not living in the house. The violent and unstable upbringing left its mark on Fili, and he started seeking out street brawls as a teenager. In 2009, Fili moved to Sacramento and while still under probation, he joined Team Alpha Male and began training mixed martial arts.[6]
Mixed martial arts career
Fili made his professional debut on December 12, 2009 against Anthony Motley. Fili won the fight via TKO and won his next three fights via TKO as well. Fili suffered his first loss, by knee injury, against Strikeforce vet Derrick Burnsed. Fili bounced back from the loss winning his next 8 fights including a win over Strikeforce veteran Alexander Crispim.[7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fili made his promotional debut on October 19, 2013 at UFC 166 against Jeremy Larsen.[8] Fili, who was in the middle of a training camp for a welterweight bout in another promotion, took the featherweight fight on short notice (two weeks) to replace an injured Charles Oliveira. The bout was contested at a catchweight, as Fili was unable to make the required weight. Fili won the fight via TKO in the second round.[9]
Fili faced Max Holloway on April 26, 2014 at UFC 172.[10] He lost the fight via submission in the third round.[11]
Fili was expected to face Sean Soriano on September 5, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 50.[12] However, Fili was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Chas Skelly.[13]
Fili faced Felipe Arantes on October 25, 2014 at UFC 179.[14] He won via unanimous decision. [15]
Fili faced Godofredo Pepey on March 21, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62.[16] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.[17]
Fili was expected to face Clay Collard on September 5, 2015 at UFC 191.[18] However, Fili was forced out of the bout with injury and replaced by Tiago Trator.[19]
Fili faced Gabriel Benítez on November 21, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale.[20] He won the fight via knockout in the first round and also earned a Performance of the Night bonus.[21][22]
Fili faced Yair Rodríguez on April 23, 2016 at UFC 197.[23] Fili lost the fight via knockout in the second round.[24]
Fili faced Hacran Dias on October 1, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 96, filling in for an injured Brian Ortega.[25] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[26]
Fili was expected to face Doo Ho Choi on July 29, 2017 at UFC 214.[27] However Choi pulled out of the fight and was replaced by promotional newcomer Calvin Kattar.[28] Fili lost the fight by unanimous decision.[29]
Fili faced Artem Lobov on October 21, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 118.[30] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[31]
Fili faced Dennis Bermudez on January 27, 2018 at UFC on Fox 27.[32] He won the fight via split decision.[33]
Fili faced Michael Johnson on August 25, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 135.[34] He lost the fight via split decision.[35]
Fili faced Myles Jury on February 17, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 1.[36] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[37]
Fili faced Sheymon Moraes on July 13, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 13.[38] He won the fight via knockout in round one.[39] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[40]
Fili faced Sodiq Yusuff on January 18, 2020 at UFC 246.[41] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[42]
Fili faced Charles Jourdain on June 13, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo.[43] He won the bout via split decision.[44]
Championships and awards
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Two Times) vs. Gabriel Benítez and Sheymon Moraes[20][45]
Mixed martial arts record
28 matches | 21 wins | 7 losses |
By knockout | 9 | 2 |
By submission | 3 | 2 |
By decision | 9 | 3 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 21–7 | Charles Jourdain | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo | June 13, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 20–7 | Sodiq Yusuff | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 246 | January 18, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 20–6 | Sheymon Moraes | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd | July 13, 2019 | 1 | 3:07 | Sacramento, California, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 19–6 | Myles Jury | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez | February 17, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
Loss | 18–6 | Michael Johnson | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick | August 25, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |
Win | 18–5 | Dennis Bermudez | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 | January 27, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |
Win | 17–5 | Artem Lobov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till | October 21, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Gdańsk, Poland | |
Loss | 16–5 | Calvin Kattar | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 214 | July 29, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
Win | 16–4 | Hacran Dias | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson | October 1, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States | Catchweight (148.5 lbs) bout; Dias missed weight. |
Loss | 15–4 | Yair Rodríguez | KO (head kick) | UFC 197 | April 23, 2016 | 2 | 2:15 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 15–3 | Gabriel Benítez | KO (head kick and punches) | The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum | November 21, 2015 | 1 | 3:13 | Monterrey, Mexico | Performance of the Night. |
Loss | 14–3 | Godofredo Pepey | Submission (flying triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare | March 21, 2015 | 1 | 3:14 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 14–2 | Felipe Arantes | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 179 | October 25, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Loss | 13–2 | Max Holloway | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 172 | April 26, 2014 | 3 | 3:39 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States | |
Win | 13–1 | Jeremy Larsen | TKO (punches) | UFC 166 | October 19, 2013 | 2 | 0:53 | Houston, Texas, United States | Catchweight (148.5 lbs) bout; Fili missed weight. |
Win | 12–1 | Adrian Diaz | TKO (punches) | WFC 5 | May 3, 2013 | 3 | 1:29 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
Win | 11–1 | Enoch Wilson | Decision (unanimous) | Tachi Palace Fights 15 | November 15, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | Catchweight (151 lbs) bout. |
Win | 10–1 | Ricky Wallace | Technical Submission (armbar) | Tachi Palace Fights 14 | September 7, 2012 | 2 | 4:08 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
Win | 9–1 | Jesse Bowen | TKO (punches) | WFC - Showdown | June 9, 2012 | 1 | 2:57 | Yuba City, California, United States | |
Win | 8–1 | Matt Muramoto | Submission (triangle choke) | KOTC - All In | April 21, 2012 | 1 | 1:59 | Oroville, California, United States | |
Win | 7–1 | Alexander Crispim | Decision (unanimous) | CCFC - The Return | March 3, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Santa Rosa, California, United States | |
Win | 6–1 | Vaymond Dennis | Submission (armbar) | WFC - Bruvado Bash | January 7, 2012 | 2 | 1:51 | Placerville, California, United States | |
Win | 5–1 | Tony Rios | Decision (unanimous) | CCFC - Fall Classic | October 8, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
Loss | 4–1 | Derrick Burnsed | TKO (knee injury) | Rebel Fighter - Domination | October 2, 2010 | 5 | 1:22 | Roseville, California, United States | For the RF Featherweight Championship. |
Win | 4–0 | Tony Reveles | KO (head kick) | RF - Rebel Fighter | August 21, 2010 | 1 | 1:01 | Placerville, California, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Justin Smitley | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge - Champions | May 1, 2010 | 2 | 1:41 | Placerville, California, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Cain Campos | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge - Domination | March 6, 2010 | 1 | 0:16 | Placerville, California, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Anthony Motley | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge - Chain Reaction | December 12, 2009 | 1 | 1:01 | Placerville, California, United States |
See also
References
- ^ a b UFC 246 results
- ^ "Fight Card - UFC 172 Jones vs. Teixeira". UFC.com. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
- ^ Andre Fili [@TouchyFili] (21 October 2013). "@jaypeham yup, Hawaiian and Samoan bro!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Contender Andre Fili trades in violent upbringing, favorite food for UFC". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2017-04-15.
- ^ "Andre Fili - Official UFC® Fighter Profile - UFC.com".
- ^ Kevin Iole (October 10, 2014). "Contender Andre Fili trades in violent upbringing, favorite food for UFC". Yahoo! Sports.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Andre". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
- ^ Staff (2013-10-07). "UFC signs Andre Fili to meet Jeremy Larsen at UFC 166 in Houston". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-10-07.
- ^ Staff (2013-10-20). "Dana White: Andre Fili gets a pass for missing weight for UFC 166". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-10-20.
- ^ Staff (2014-01-29). "Featherweights Andre Fili vs. Max Holloway added to April's UFC 172 lineup". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
- ^ Cole, Ross (26 April 2014). "Max Holloway Taps Out Andre Fili In The Third Round At UFC 172". Fight of the Night. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ Tristen Critchfield (June 18, 2014). "Andre Fili-Sean Soriano Featherweight Bout Tabbed for UFC Fight Night on Sept. 5". sherdog.com. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
- ^ Staff (2014-08-26). "Andre Fili out, Chas Skelly meets Sean Soriano at UFC Fight Night 50". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
- ^ Guilherme Cruz (2014-09-03). "Felipe Arantes, Andre Fili set to meet at UFC 179 in Brazil". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-09-03.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (2014-10-15). "UFC 179 results, photos: Andre Fili takes unanimous decision from Felipe Arantes". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-10-25.
- ^ Staff (2015-01-30). "UFC Fight Night 62 adds Fili vs. Pepey". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-01-30.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (2015-03-21). "UFC Fight Night 62 results: Godofredo Pepey upsets Andre Fili with first-round triangle". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-21.
- ^ Staff (2015-08-06). "UFC 191 adds Andre Fili vs. Clay Collard". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2015-08-06.
- ^ Staff (2015-08-13). "Tiago Trator replaces Andre Fili, meets Clay Collard at UFC 191". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
- ^ a b Tristen Critchfield (2015-09-17). "Gabriel Benitez, Andre Fili to clash at UFC Fight Night in Monterrey on Nov. 21". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-09-17.
- ^ Ben Fowlkes (2015-11-21). "UFC Fight Night 78 results: Andre Fili blasts through Gabriel Benitez for first-round KO". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
- ^ Staff (2015-11-22). "UFC Monterrey fighter bonuses: Andre Fili's quick KO scores $50,000". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ Staff (2015-02-16). "Andre Fili vs. Yair Rodriguez featherweight clash set for UFC 197". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ^ Dave Doyle (2016-04-23). "UFC 197 results: Yair Rodriguez scores spectacular knockout of Andre Fili". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
- ^ Staff (2016-09-12). "Brian Ortega withdraws from UFC Fight Night 96 in Portland". oregonlive.com. Retrieved 2016-09-12.
- ^ Ben Fowlkes (2016-10-01). "UFC Fight Night 96 results: Andre Fili upsets Hacran Dias for biggest win of MMA career". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ^ Andrew Pearson (2017-05-10). "Doo Ho Choi vs. Andre Fili announced for UFC 214". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- ^ Jordan Breen (2017-07-17). "Calvin Kattar signs with the UFC, steps in for Doo Ho Choi versus Andre Fili at UFC 214". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2017-07-17.
- ^ "UFC 214 results: Calvin Kattar upsets Andre Fili by clean-sweep decision on short notice". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-30. Retrieved 2017-07-31.
- ^ Staff (2017-08-18). "Artem Lobov-Andre Fili, Smoliakov-Wieczorek set for UFC Fight Night 118 in Poland". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-08-18.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 118 results: Andre Fili tops Artem Lobov, but all eyes on Conor McGregor". MMAjunkie. 2017-10-21. Retrieved 2017-10-21.
- ^ Guilherme Cruz (2017-12-20). "Andre Fili vs. Dennis Bermudez slated for UFC on FOX 27 in Charlotte". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
- ^ "UFC on FOX 27 results: Andre Fili takes split call from Dennis Bermudez". MMAjunkie. 2018-01-28. Retrieved 2018-01-28.
- ^ Mike Bohn (2018-06-28). "Andre Fili vs. Michael Johnson added to UFC Lincoln in August". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 135 results: Michael Johnson takes split from Andre Fili". MMAjunkie. 2018-08-26. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
- ^ Marcel Dorff (2018-12-10). "Myles Jury meets Andre Fili during UFC on ESPN 1 in Phoenix, Arizona". mmadna.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2018-12-11.
- ^ "UFC on ESPN 1 results: Andre Fili jabs his way to decision win over Myles Jury". MMAjunkie. 2019-02-18. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
- ^ DNA, MMA. "Featherweightclash tussen Andre Fili en Sheymon Moraes toegevoegd aan UFC Sacramento". Retrieved 2019-05-22.
- ^ Orl; oyo (2019-07-13). "UFC Sacramento: Andre Fili knocks out Moraes in stunning fashion". FanSided. Retrieved 2019-07-14.
- ^ Tristen Critchfield (2019-07-13). "UFC Sacramento bonuses: Faber, Emmett, Fili, Martinez get $50K performance checks". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
- ^ "Andre Fili vs. Sodiq Yusuff slated for UFC's Jan. 18 event". MMA Junkie. 2019-11-24. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
- ^ McDonagh, Joe (2020-01-18). "UFC 246 Results: Sodiq Yusuff Takes Unanimous Decision Against Andre Fili". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-01-19.
- ^ DNA, MMA. "Andre Fili vs. Charles Jourdain toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 13 juni". Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ Evanoff, Josh (2020-06-13). "UFC on ESPN 10 Results: Andre Fili Edges Out Win Over Charles Jourdain". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
- ^ Tristen Critchfield (2019-07-13). "UFC Sacramento bonuses: Faber, Emmett, Fili, Martinez get $50K performance checks". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Andre". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
External links
- 1990 births
- Living people
- American male mixed martial artists
- American people of Native Hawaiian descent
- American sportspeople of Samoan descent
- People from Federal Way, Washington
- People from Sacramento, California
- Sportspeople from King County, Washington
- Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters
- Featherweight mixed martial artists