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Gabe Ruediger
Born (1977-08-29) August 29, 1977 (age 46)
Van Nuys, California
TeamPKG
Rank  Orange belt in Judo
  Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2002–2012
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins18
By knockout4
By submission13
By decision1
Losses8
By knockout5
By submission2
By decision1
Websitewww.gabegodzilla.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Gabriel G. "Gabe" Ruediger (born August 29, 1977) is a former

WEC Lightweight Champion, and former TPF Lightweight Champion
.

Mixed martial arts career

Ruediger is a retired

kung fu. He was a student at Nevada Union High School.[2] He appeared in a video as Paris Hilton
's personal trainer.

Ruediger is a former

Hermes Franca
. Ruediger made his UFC debut at UFC 63, losing to The Ultimate Fighter 2 contestant Melvin Guillard via body punch in the second round.

The Ultimate Fighter

Ruediger was one of three fighters on

fecal matter out of your system) and his overall poor work ethic. The next day, Dana White
dismissed Ruediger from the competition and he was ordered to leave the house.

Ruediger later stated that he saw The Ultimate Fighter show as a "marketing tool"[3] and that audience members should "take what you see on TV with a grain of salt."

Post UFC

In a March 2007 interview Ruediger says that he would be fighting "very soon" in a "large organization".

K-1 Dynamite card doctors with the CSAC did not have sufficient time to review his medical information, and could not issue him a license in time for the K-1 fight. He was then cleared for a license, fighting 5 times in the state of California since his reinstatement .[6]

Return to the UFC

After Terry Etim injured himself in preparation for his bout against Joe Lauzon at UFC 118, Ruediger signed a four fight deal with the UFC, and stepped in as Etim's replacement.[7] The fight was selected to be shown on the Spike TV broadcast. Ruediger lost the fight early in the first round via armbar submission.

Ruediger was expected to face Paul Kelly on November 20, 2010 at UFC 123.[8] However, Ruediger was forced out of the bout with a groin injury.[9]

Ruediger faced Paul Taylor on February 5, 2011 at UFC 126.[10] Ruediger was defeated via second round KO and subsequently released from the promotion.[11]

Post UFC

Ruediger faced Scott "KO" Catlin on March 16, 2012 at

TKO
from punches 36 seconds into the second round.

Gabe fought

KO
'd by Ellis in the 2nd round. Ruediger contested that Ellis had cheated by using different wraps, gloves, and headgear and stated that if they wore the same gear, Ellis would not have won the fight. Gabe then requested a rematch with Ellis and the two fought at Ellismania 9. Gabe lost the decision 29-28, and was generally dominated by Ellis.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
26 matches 18 wins 8 losses
By knockout 4 5
By submission 13 2
By decision 1 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 18–8 Scott Catlin Submission (armbar) Bamma USA: Bad Beat 9 May 31, 2013 2 2:13 Commerce, California, United States Retired shortly after the fight.
Loss 17–8 Scott Catlin TKO (punches) Bamma USA: Bad Beat 5 March 16, 2012 2 0:36 Anaheim, California, United States
Loss 17–7 Paul Taylor KO (head kick and punches) UFC 126 February 5, 2011 2 1:42
Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
Loss 17–6 Joe Lauzon Submission (armbar) UFC 118 August 28, 2010 1 2:01
Boston, Massachusetts
, United States
Win 17–5 Lenny Lovato TKO (punches) TPF 5: Stars and Strikes July 9, 2010 1 3:25 Lemoore, California, United States Won the vacant TPF Lightweight Championship.
Win 16–5 Dominique Robinson Submission (rear-naked choke) TPF 3: Champions Collide February 4, 2010 2 4:49 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 15–5 Wander Braga Submission (guillotine choke) Call to Arms: Called Out Fights August 15, 2009 2 0:58 Ontario, California, United States
Win 14–5 Adam Lehman Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Circuit MMA: Victorious June 7, 2009 1 2:19 Adelanto, California, United States
Win 13–5 Darren Crisp Submission (guillotine choke) PFC 13: Validation May 8, 2009 1 1:03 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 12–5 Max Son Submission (rear-naked choke) Gladiator Challenge: Warriors February 4, 2009 1 0:24 Pauma Valley, California, United States
Loss 11–5 Justin Wilcox Decision (unanimous) JG and TKT Promotions: Fighting 4 Kidz August 30, 2008 3 5:00 Santa Monica, California, United States
Loss 11–4 Akbarh Arreola Submission (kimura) MMA Xtreme 15 November 16, 2007 1 2:03
Mexico City, Mexico
Win 11–3 George Kassimatis Submission (guillotine choke) Ringside Ticket August 30, 2007 1 3:51 Highland, California, United States
Loss 10–3 Melvin Guillard TKO (punch to the body) UFC 63: Hughes vs. Penn September 23, 2006 2 1:01 Anaheim, California, United States
Win 10–2 Savant Young Submission (armbar) PF 1: The Beginning May 12, 2006 3 1:29
Hollywood, California
, United States
Loss 9–2 Hermes França KO (punches) WEC 19: Undisputed March 17, 2006 1 0:36 Lemoore, California, United States Lost the
WEC Lightweight Championship
.
Win 9–1 Sam Wells Decision (unanimous) WEC 17: Halloween Fury 4 October 14, 2005 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States Defended the
WEC Lightweight Championship
.
Win 8–1 Bobir Hasanov Submission (armbar) KOTC 61: Flash Point September 23, 2005 1 0:23 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win 7–1 Jason Maxwell Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 14: Vengeance March 17, 2005 1 3:28 Lemoore, California, United States Defended the
WEC Lightweight Championship
.
Win 6–1 Olaf Alfonso Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 12 October 21, 2004 1 3:05 Lemoore, California, United States Won the vacant
WEC Lightweight Championship
.
Win 5–1 Steve Ramerez Submission (triangle choke) WEC 11 August 20, 2004 1 1:24 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 4–1 Cory Reeves TKO (punches) IFC: Battleground Tahoe January 31, 2004 1 2:40
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
, United States
Win 3–1 Carlos Cordero TKO (punches) WEC 7 August 9, 2003 1 2:57 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 2–1 Phat Houng Submission (rear-naked choke) Pit Fighting Championship July 16, 2003 1 1:10 N/A
Win 1–1 Josh Gardner TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge 14 February 16, 2003 1 1:41 Porterville, California, United States
Loss 0–1 Sam Wells KO (punch) WEC 5: Halloween Havoc October 18, 2002 1 4:27 Lemoore, California, United States

References

  1. ^ "Gabe "Godzilla" Ruediger's Tapology Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  2. ^ "Gabe Ruediger | UFC". 14 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Last post here for a while". mma.tv. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27.
  4. ^ UFCDaily.com Exclusive Interview with Gabe Ruediger
  5. ^ The Fight Network :: All fights, all the time :: Get it on!
  6. ^ CSACs Garcia clears air about Ruediger Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ ""TUF 5" vet Gabe Ruediger replaces Terry Etim, faces Joe Lauzon at UFC 118 | MMAjunkie.com". Archived from the original on 2010-08-17. Retrieved 2010-08-06.
  8. ^ "RUEDIGER VS. KELLY SET FOR UFC 123". mmaweekly.com. Archived from the original on 2010-09-10. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
  9. ^ "Injured Gabe Ruediger out of UFC 123 prelim fight with Paul Kelly". mmajunkie.com. October 25, 2010. Archived from the original on October 28, 2010.
  10. ^ "Gabe Ruediger vs. Paul Taylor Agreed For UFC 126 In Las Vegas". MMAWeekly.com. November 29, 2010.
  11. ^ "Gabe Ruediger Released by the UFC, Contemplating Move to 145lbs". MMAWeekly.com. February 14, 2011.

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Awards and achievements Vacant
Title last held by
Gilbert Melendez 		2nd
WEC Lightweight Champion

October 21, 2004 - March 17, 2006 		Succeeded by
Hermes Franca
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