Joe Warren (fighter)

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Joe Warren
BornJoseph Ryan Warren
(1976-10-31) October 31, 1976 (age 47)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
TeamFactory X
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling
Years active2009–2018
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins15
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision10
Losses8
By knockout3
By submission3
By decision2
University
The New York Athletic Club
Notable school(s)East Kentwood High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2006 Guangzhou 60 kg
World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2007 Antalya 60 kg
Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place 2006 Rio de Janeiro 60 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Michigan Wolverines
NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2000 St. Louis 133 lb

Joseph Ryan Warren (born October 31, 1976) is an American Greco-Roman wrestler and mixed martial artist who most recently competed for Bellator MMA.[2] In Bellator, Warren became the first fighter in the promotion's history to become world champion in 2 divisions, winning the Bellator Featherweight World Championship in 2010 and the Bantamweight World Championship in 2014. As a Greco-Roman wrestler, he won the 2006 Pan American and the 2006 World Championship. He later participated in and won the Gold Medal at the 2007 World Cup.

During the end of 2008 Warren started transitioning to

Bellator Featherweight Champion
.

Greco-Roman wrestling career

Warren practiced freestyle wrestling before switching to Greco-Roman.[3] He began his career at East Kentwood High School in Kentwood, Michigan, where he placed three times in Division One, with one state championship coming during his senior year. He wrestled collegiatly for the University of Michigan, where he was an NCAA wrestling All-American.[3][4]

He won the 60 kilograms (130 lb) division of men's Greco-Roman wrestling at the

2005 FILA Wrestling World Championships, 1st at the 2006 Pan American Championship and 1st at the 2007 World Cup, all at 60 kg.[5] In 2007 he missed the Pan American Games at Rio de Janeiro because of positive test for cannabis.[6] In 2008 he got a two years ban from international wrestling competition and missed the 2008 Summer Olympics
.

On December 18, 2010, it was reported that Warren would be making a return to wrestling, to try to qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.[7] Warren would lose at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials, but would serve as a training partner/coach for the U.S. at the 2012 Olympic Games.[8]

Mixed martial arts career

DREAM

Joe Warren started a transition to MMA in 2008 and joined up with

K-1 Hero's Lightweight Grand Prix Champion, and formerly 17–1,[11] Norifumi Yamamoto in his first fight after a 512-day layoff officially due to elbow and knee injuries.[3][12] In preparation for the bout Warren trained with former WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber and his Team Alpha Male after Faber called Warren and told him he knew how to defeat Yamamoto.[3] Faber had previously prepared Joseph Benavidez to fight Yamamoto in July 2008, but the fight did not happen as Yamamoto pulled out three days before the fight. Warren's fight happened as planned though, and after going the allotted 15 minutes Warren was awarded a split decision victory.[12][13]

The final two rounds of the tournament took place at Dream 11 which took place on October 6, 2009. In his scheduled semi-final bout Warren fought Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert Bibiano Fernandes,[14] where he quickly lost due to a controversial first-round armbar after securing a takedown.

Bellator Fighting Championships

2010

On February 1, 2010, Warren officially announced that he signed with

Bellator Fighting Championships
, and that he would compete in the Featherweight tournament during Bellator's Season 2.

At

Bellator 18
.

On June 24, 2010, Warren won the Bellator featherweight tournament by claiming a split-decision over Patricio Freire. Joe was both dropped and caught in a rear-naked choke in the first round. He came back in rounds 2 and 3 by scoring takedowns followed by a ground and pound attack. The official scores were (29–28), (28–29), and (29–28). After the fight,

Bellator Fighting Championships Featherweight Champion Joe Soto came into the ring and the two exchanged words, with Warren telling Soto "you've got my belt" and Soto promising to hold onto the title.[16]

The title fight took place on September 2, 2010, at

2011

Warren faced

Bellator 41.[19] In the fight Galvão negated a majority of Warren's offense for the first two rounds by showing strong takedown defense, taking down Warren multiple times, taking Warren's back, and executing good knees from the clinch. In the third round he was taken down by Warren and controlled throughout the round. At the end of the fight, Bellator color commentator, Jimmy Smith, believed Galvão won the fight 29–28. Along with Smith, many top MMA sites, (MMAJunkie, Sherdog, MMAFighting, MMASpot), all believed that Galvão won the fight by 29–28. It was then announced that Warren had won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).[20]

Warren was expected to put his title on the line versus

Bellator 47 on July 23, 2011, but had to be postponed due to Pitbull's unexpected injury.[21]

In the fall of 2011, Warren was entered the Bellator Season 5 bantamweight tournament. He was hoping to become the promotion's first two division champion.

Bellator 51, in the quarterfinal round of Bellator's season five bantamweight tournament.[23] He lost the fight via KO in the first round.[24]

2012

Warren fought

Bellator Featherweight Championship.[25] He lost the fight via KO in the third round.[26]

After losing the title, Warren returned and faced Owen Evinger on November 9, 2012, at

Bellator 80.[27] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[28]

2013

On February 5, 2013, it was announced that Warren would be one of the four coaches to appear on the promotion's reality series titled Fight Master: Bellator MMA.[29]

Joe Warren was set to fight Nick Kirk at

Bellator 101 on September 27, 2013.[30] Warren won via submission in the second round.[31]

Warren faced

Bellator 107.[32] He won via TKO in the second round to win the Bellator season nine Bantamweight tournament.[33]

2014

Warren was scheduled to face Bellator Bantamweight champion

Bellator 118.[34] However, on April 26, 2014, it was revealed that Dantas was injured head and withdrew from the fight. Warren was to face Rafael Silva in an Interim Bantamweight title fight.[35] Silva, however, missed weight and the promotion made the interim title available only if Warren were to win.[36] Warren won the fight via unanimous decision to become the Bellator Interim Bantamweight champion.[37]

Warren faced

Bellator 128.[38] He won the fight via unanimous decision to become the undisputed Bellator Bantamweight Champion.[39]

2015

Warren made his first bantamweight title defense against

Bellator 135.[40] He lost the fight and the title via verbal submission due to a kneebar in the second round.[41]

Warren faced

Bellator 143 on September 25, 2015.[42] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[43]

2016

Warren next faced undefeated prospect

Bellator 151 on March 4, 2016.[44] He lost the fight via technical submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.[45]

Warren faced Sirwan Kakai at

Bellator 161 on September 16, 2016.[46] He won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the third round.[47]

Warren faced

Bellator bantamweight championship.[48] He lost the fight via majority decision.[49]

2017

Warren faced prospect

Bellator 181 on July 14, 2017.[50] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[51]

2018

Warren faced

Bellator 195 on March 2, 2018.[52] He lost the fight via split decision.[53]

Warren next faced

Bellator 210.[54] He lost the bout via first round technical knockout.[55]

Departure

After 2 years of inactivity, Bellator MMA announced on October 27, 2020, that Warren had been released from the promotion.[56]

Personal life

Warren and his wife have a son who was born July 5, 2008[3] and a girl, Maddox Reese Warren, who was born March 4, 2010.[57]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • Bellator Fighting Championships
    • Bellator Featherweight World Championship
      (One time)
    • Bellator Bantamweight World Championship
      (One time)
    • Interim Bellator Bantamweight Championship
      (One time)
    • Bellator Season 2 Featherweight Tournament Championship
    • Bellator Season 9 Bantamweight Tournament Championship
    • First fighter to hold Championships in multiple weight classes
    • Oldest Fighter to win a championship in Bellator History (37 years and 362 days)
    • Most decision wins in Bellator History (8)
  • DREAM
  • FIGHT! Magazine
  • Fight Matrix
    • 2008 Rookie of the Year

Professional wrestling

Amateur wrestling

  • International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles
    • 2007 World Cup Senior Greco-Roman Gold Medalist
    • 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International Open Senior Greco-Roman Silver Medalist
    • 2006 FILA Wrestling World Championships Senior Greco-Roman Gold Medalist
    • 2006 Pan American Championships Senior-Greco Roman Gold Medalist
    • 2005 Sunkist Kids/ASU International Open Senior Greco-Roman Gold Medalist
    • 2005 Dave Schultz Memorial International Open Senior Greco-Roman Gold Medalist
    • 2004 Henri Deglane Challenge Senior Greco-Roman Bronze Medalist
    • 2004 Dave Schultz Memorial International Open Senior Greco-Roman Silver Medalist
    • 2003 NYAC Christmas International Open Senior Greco-Roman Gold Medalist
    • 2003 Henri Deglane Challenge Senior Greco-Roman Silver Medalist
    • 2003 Sunkist Kids International Open Senior Greco-Roman Gold Medalist
    • 2002 Henri Deglane Challenge Senior Greco-Roman Silver Medalist
    • 2002 Dave Schultz Memorial International Open Senior Greco-Roman Silver Medalist
  • USA Wrestling
    • FILA
      World Team Trials Senior Greco-Roman Winner (2005, 2006, 2007)
    • USA Senior Greco-Roman National Championship (2005, 2006, 2007)
    • USA Senior Greco-Roman National Championship 3rd Place (2004)
    • USA Wrestling Greco-Roman Wrestler of the Year (2006)
    • USA University Greco-Roman National Championship (1998)
    • 2005 NYAC Holiday Tournament Senior Greco-Roman Gold Medalist
    • 2004 NYAC Christmas Championships Senior Greco-Roman Gold Medalist
    • 2004 USA Olympic Team Trials Senior Greco-Roman Runner-up
    • 2002 NYAC Christmas Classic Senior Greco-Roman Silver Medalist
  • National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum
    • Alan and Gloria Rice Greco-Roman Hall of Champions Inductee (2009)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association
    • Division I
      Collegiate National Championship 3rd Place (2000)
    • All-American
      (2000)
    • Big Ten Conference Championship Runner-up (1998, 1999)
  • Michigan High School Athletic Association
    • MHSAA Class A High School State Championship (1995)
    • MHSAA Class A High School State Championship 3rd Place (1994)
    • MHSAA Class A All-State (1993, 1994, 1995)

World Championships Matches

Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event Location Notes
2006 UWW world champion at 60kg
Win 7-2 Georgia (country) David Bedinadze 1-1, 4-1, 2-1 2006-09-20 2006 World Wrestling Championships China Guangzhou, China Gold Medal
Win 6-2 Romania Eusebiu Diaconu 1-1, 2-1 2006-09-20 2006 World Wrestling Championships China Guangzhou, China
Win 5-2 Russia Vyacheslav Djaste 4-1, 2-0 2006-09-20 2006 World Wrestling Championships China Guangzhou, China
Win 4-2 Iran Ali Ashkani 2-1, 1-1 2006-09-20 2006 World Wrestling Championships China Guangzhou, China
Win 3-2 Uzbekistan Dilshod Aripov 2-3, 3-1, 3-1 2006-09-20 2006 World Wrestling Championships China Guangzhou, China
2005 UWW world 9th at 60kg
Loss 2-2 Armenia Vahan Juharyan 0-2, 1-1 2005-09-30 2005 World Wrestling Championships Hungary Budapest, Hungary
Loss 2-1 Iran Ali Ashkani 1-2, 0-7 2005-09-30 2005 World Wrestling Championships Hungary Budapest, Hungary
Win 2-0 Venezuela Luis Liendo 9-5, 7-0 2005-09-30 2005 World Wrestling Championships Hungary Budapest, Hungary
Win 1-0 France Eric Buisson Fall 2005-09-30 2005 World Wrestling Championships Hungary Budapest, Hungary

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches 15 wins 8 losses
By knockout 3 3
By submission 2 3
By decision 10 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 15–8 Shawn Bunch TKO (submission to punches)
Bellator 210
November 30, 2018 1 1:42 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 15–7 Joe Taimanglo Decision (split)
Bellator 195
March 2, 2018 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 15–6 Steve Garcia Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 181
July 14, 2017 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 14–6 Eduardo Dantas Decision (majority)
Bellator 166
December 2, 2016 5 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States For the
Bellator Bantamweight World Championship
.
Win 14–5 Sirwan Kakai Submission (guillotine choke)
Bellator 161
September 16, 2016 3 1:04 Cedar Park, Texas, United States
Loss 13–5 Darrion Caldwell Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
Bellator 151
March 4, 2016 1 3:23 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 13–4
L.C. Davis
Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 143
September 25, 2015 3 5:00 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Loss 12–4 Marcos Galvão Verbal Submission (kneebar)
Bellator 135
March 27, 2015 2 0:45 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Lost the
Bellator Bantamweight World Championship
.
Win 12–3 Eduardo Dantas Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 128
October 10, 2014 5 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Won and unified
Bellator Bantamweight World Championship
.
Win 11–3 Rafael Silva Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 118
May 2, 2014 5 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won the
Interim Bellator Bantamweight Championship
.
Win 10–3 Travis Marx TKO (knee and punches)
Bellator 107
November 8, 2013 2 1:54 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Won the Bellator Season 9 Bantamweight Tournament.
Win 9–3 Nick Kirk Submission (reverse triangle armbar)
Bellator 101
September 27, 2013 2 3:03 Portland, Oregon, United States Bellator Season 9 Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 8–3 Owen Evinger Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 80
November 9, 2012 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Loss 7–3 Pat Curran KO (punches)
Bellator 60
March 9, 2012 3 1:25 Hammond, Indiana, United States Featherweight bout. Lost the
Bellator Featherweight World Championship
.
Loss 7–2 Alexis Vila KO (punch)
Bellator 51
September 24, 2011 1 1:04 Canton, Ohio, United States Bantamweight debut. Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 7–1 Marcos Galvão Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 41
April 16, 2011 3 5:00 Yuma, Arizona, United States Catchweight (137 lbs) bout.
Win 6–1 Joe Soto KO (knee and punches)
Bellator 27
September 2, 2010 2 0:33
San Antonio, Texas
, United States
Won the
Bellator Featherweight World Championship
.
Win 5–1
Patricio Freire
Decision (split)
Bellator 23
June 24, 2010 3 5:00 Louisville, Kentucky, United States Won the Bellator Season 2 Featherweight Tournament.
Win 4–1 Georgi Karakhanyan Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 18
May 13, 2010 3 5:00 Monroe, Louisiana, United States Bellator Season 2 Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 3–1 Eric Marriott Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 13
Apr 8, 2010 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States Bellator Season 2 Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Loss 2–1 Bibiano Fernandes Submission (armbar) Dream 11 Oct 6, 2009 1 0:42 Yokohama, Japan Dream 2009 Featherweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win 2–0 Norifumi Yamamoto Decision (split) Dream 9 May 26, 2009 2 5:00 Yokohama, Japan Dream 2009 Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 1–0 Chase Beebe TKO (doctor stoppage) Dream 7 March 8, 2009 1 10:00
Saitama, Saitama
, Japan
Dream 2009 Featherweight Grand Prix Opening Round.

See also

References

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