Justin Wilcox (martial arts)
Justin Wilcox | |
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American | |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
Division | Lightweight Featherweight |
Reach | 65 in (165 cm) |
Fighting out of | San Jose, California, United States |
Team | American Kickboxing Academy |
Years active | 2006-present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 22 |
Wins | 14 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 10 |
Losses | 7 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Justin Wilcox (born March 12, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of Bellator. A professional competitor since 2006, Wilcox has also competed for Strikeforce, holding a record of 5-3 (1) in the promotion.[1][2]
Background
Wilcox began
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
After a shaky 2–2 start to his career, Wilcox moved to train with Koscheck at American Kickboxing Academy as well as dropping down a weight class to compete at Lightweight.[1][2]
Strikeforce
In his Strikeforce debut, Wilcox fought against Mitsuhiro Ishida and lost by submission (armbar) at 1:21 of the first round.
After that loss Wilcox won three straight fights over
On November 19, 2010, Wilcox faced DREAM veteran Vítor Ribeiro in the main event of Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro. He won the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30–27, 30–27).[4]
Wilcox upped his win streak to five with a TKO victory over veteran Rodrigo Damm at Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Damm. The fight was stopped by a ringside doctor at the end of the first round due to lacerations above both of Damm's eyes.
Wilcox fought Gesias Cavalcante at Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum. The bout was declared a no-contest after Wilcox was poked in the eye in the second round and could not continue.
In his next fight, Wilcox competed at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal against rising prospect Caros Fodor. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
Wilcox fought former lightweight title challenger Jorge Masvidal at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy. He lost the fight via split decision.
Bellator MMA
After over a year a way from the sport, Wilcox was signed by Bellator as a last minute replacement for their Season Nine Featherweight tournament. This would mark the first time Wilcox had ever competed as a Featherweight. Wilcox replaced
Wilcox faced up and comer
In the finals of the Featherweight Tournament taking place at
Wilcox returned to
Wilcox faced
Personal life
Wilcox and his wife Leslie have a daughter named Natalie.[8]
Championships and accomplishments
- Bellator MMA
- Bellator Season Nine Featherweight Tournament Runner-Up
Mixed martial arts record
22 matches | 14 wins | 7 losses |
By knockout | 2 | 4 |
By submission | 2 | 2 |
By decision | 10 | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 14–7 (1) | Daniel Mason-Straus
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KO (punches) | Bellator 127
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October 3, 2014 | 1 | 0:50 | Temecula, California, United States | |
Win | 14–6 (1) | Jason Fischer | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 114
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March 28, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | West Valley City, Utah, United States | Returns to Lightweight. |
Loss | 13–6–1 | Patrício Freire
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TKO (punches) | Bellator 108
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November 15, 2013 | 1 | 2:23 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Bellator Season Nine Featherweight Tournament Final. |
Win | 13–5–1 | Joe Taimanglo | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 103
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October 11, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Mulvane, Kansas, United States | Bellator Season Nine Featherweight Tournament Semifinal. |
Win | 12–5–1 | Akop Stepanyan | Technical Submission (rear naked choke) | Bellator 99
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September 13, 2013 | 2 | 2:20 | Temecula, California, United States | Bellator Season Nine Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
Loss | 11–5–1 | Jorge Masvidal | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy | July 14, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
Loss | 11–4–1 | Caros Fodor | KO (punches) | Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal | December 17, 2011 | 1 | 0:13 | San Diego, California , United States
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NC | 11–3–1 | Gesias Cavalcante | NC (accidental eye poke) | Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum | June 18, 2011 | 2 | 0:31 | Dallas, Texas , United States
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Cavalcante poked Wilcox in the eye. |
Win | 11–3 | Rodrigo Damm | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Damm | April 1, 2011 | 1 | 5:00 | Stockton, California, United States | |
Win | 10–3 | Vítor Ribeiro | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro | November 19, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Jackson, Mississippi, United States | |
Win | 9–3 | Shamar Bailey | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe | March 26, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Fresno, California, United States | |
Win | 8–3 | Daisuke Nakamura | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Evolution | December 19, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
Win | 7–3 | David Douglas | Submission (rear naked choke) | Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg | August 15, 2009 | 3 | 3:16 | San Jose, California, United States | |
Win | 6–3 | Moses Baca | Decision (unanimous) | Disturbing the Peace | June 27, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Fresno, California, United States | |
Loss | 5–3 | Mitsuhiro Ishida | Submission (armbar) | Strikeforce: At The Mansion II | September 20, 2008 | 1 | 1:21 | Los Angeles, California , United States
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Win | 5–2 | Gabe Ruediger | Decision (unanimous) | JG and TKT Promotions: Fighting 4 Kidz | August 30, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Santa Monica, California, United States | |
Win | 4–2 | Todd Murphey | TKO (punches) | Extreme Challenge 82 | August 18, 2007 | 3 | 2:35 | Springfield, Illinois, United States | |
Win | 3–2 | Allan Lee | Decision (unanimous) | Extreme Challenge 77 | April 28, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Mason, Ohio, United States | Drops to Lightweight. |
Win | 2–2 | Bryce Teager | Decision (unanimous) | Extreme Challenge 76 | March 31, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Sloan, Iowa, United States | |
Loss | 1–2 | Dan Hornbuckle | TKO (punches) | Total Fight Challenge 6 | September 9, 2006 | 1 | 1:20 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
Loss | 1–1 | Chad Reiner | Submission (armbar) | Extreme Challenge 68 | July 15, 2006 | 1 | 2:54 | Hayward, Wisconsin, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Bobby Voelker | Decision (unanimous) | Extreme Challenge 68 | July 15, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Hayward, Wisconsin, United States |
References
- ^ a b c "Justin Wilcox". MMALinker.
- ^ a b c "Wilcox won't give up on MMA dreams". Yahoo Sports.
- ^ Press Release (20 February 2010). "Strikeforce Challengers: Shamar Bailey vs Justin Wilcox announced with Bryan Travers hurt". MMAmania.com.
- ^ ""Shaolin Ribeiro" Vs. Justin Wilcox, Ryan Couture At Strikeforce Challengers In Nov. - Fightline.com". Fightline.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2010-10-29.
- ^ "Shahbulat Shamhalaev Withdraws From Featherweight Tournament, Justin Wilcox Now Faces Akop Stepanyan". bellator.com. September 9, 2013. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013.
- ^ "Bellator 114 results: Alexander Shlemenko defends title, notches win No. 50". mmajunkie.com. March 28, 2014.
- ^ "Daniel Straus-Justin Wilcox Featherweight Clash Headlines Bellator 127 on Oct. 3". sherdog.com. August 22, 2014.
- ^ "Wilcox won't give up on MMA dreams". Yahoo! sports. 2011-03-31. Retrieved 2011-03-31.