Alex Stiebling

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Alex Stiebling
Born (1976-12-26) December 26, 1976 (age 47)
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Other namesThe Brazilian Killa [1]
Residence Louisville, Kentucky, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight188 lb (85 kg; 13.4 st)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Fighting out of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
TeamIntegrated Fighting
Years active1999–2009
Mixed martial arts record
Total32
Wins19
By knockout4
By submission10
By decision5
Losses11
By knockout6
By decision5
Draws1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Alex Stiebling (born December 26, 1976) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 1999 until 2009, he competed in the PRIDE Fighting Championships, WEC, King of the Cage, BodogFIGHT, the World Fighting Alliance. He won the International Vale Tudo Championship in 2001.

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Early life

Stiebling grew up in Louisville, KY and graduated from Trinity High School in 1995. As a senior, he finished as runner-up in the 160 lbs. weight class of the 1995 Kentucky high school wrestling state tournament. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Stiebling compiled a professional record of 5-0-1 competing in the Midwestern regional circuit before facing Mark Hughes at UFC 28 on November 17, 2000. He lost via unanimous decision, but would bounce back later winning the IVC tournament in November of the next year.

PRIDE Fighting Championships

Stiebling made his PRIDE debut at PRIDE 18 against Allan Goes on December 23, 2001. He won via third-round TKO.

He next faced another Brazilian fighter in Wallid Ismail at PRIDE 19 on February 24, 2002. He won via unanimous decision. After capturing Brazil's IVC Championship and with two straight wins over notable Brazilian fighters, Stiebling received his nickname "The Brazilian Killa."

With an impressive record of 12–1–1, Stiebling fought future UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva at PRIDE 21 on June 23, 2002. He lost via TKO due to a doctor stoppage at 1:23 into the first round.

Stiebling brought his losing streak to four going into his final PRIDE appearance at PRIDE 25 against Akira Shoji on March 16, 2003. He lost via controversial split decision.

World Extreme Cagefighting

Stiebling made his WEC debut at WEC 9 on January 16, 2004, against Joe Riggs. After losing the first round due to Riggs' superior striking and ground and pound technique, Stiebling was able to get a submission victory with a triangle choke in the second round.

Stiebling picked up another second-round submission via arm triangle choke over Tim McKenzie at WEC 10, bringing his winning streak to five before losing to Antônio Rogério Nogueira via unanimous decision.

Stiebling then lost his next two WEC bouts to Chael Sonnen and Vernon White, respectively. He then fought Jason Guida at WEC 22, and won via unanimous decision.

He then faced Fernando Gonzalez at WEC 23. He lost via TKO due to a doctor stoppage in the first round.

Independent promotions

Stiebling went 1–2 in his final three fights before retiring in 2009.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
32 matches19 wins11 losses
By knockout46
By submission100
By decision55
Draws1
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss19–11–1 (1) Murilo Rua TKO (head kick and punches)BC: Bitetti Combat 4September 12, 200910:39 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss19–10–1 (1)Moise RimbonTKO (punches)BodogFIGHT: Costa Rica CombatFebruary 17, 200724:04Costa Rica
Win19–9–1 (1)Auggie PadekenDecision (unanimous)Extreme Wars 5: BattlegroundsOctober 6, 200633:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss18–9–1 (1) Fernando Gonzalez TKO (doctor stoppage) WEC 23 August 17, 200612:35 Lemoore, California, United States
Win18–8–1 (1) Jason Guida Decision (unanimous) WEC 22 July 28, 200635:00
Loss17–8–1 (1) Vernon White KO (punch)WEC 17October 14, 200520:09 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss17–7–1 (1) Chael Sonnen Decision (unanimous)WEC 12October 21, 200435:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss17–6–1 (1) Antônio Rogério Nogueira Decision (unanimous)Gladiator FC: Day 1June 26, 200435:00South Korea
Win17–5–1 (1) Tim McKenzie Submission (arm-triangle choke)WEC 10May 21, 200422:25 Lemoore, California, United States
Win16–5–1 (1)Mikko RupponenSubmission (rear-naked-choke)FF 10: Fight Festival 10March 20, 200414:25 Helsinki, Finland
Win15–5–1 (1) Joe Riggs Submission (triangle choke)WEC 9January 16, 200421:54 Lemoore, California, United States
Win14–5–1 (1)Mike RogersDecision (unanimous)RSF: Shooto Challenge 2January 2, 200425:00 Belleville, Illinois, United States
Win13–5–1 (1)Mikko RupponenSubmission (choke)FF 8: Fight Festival 8September 1, 200325:00 Helsinki, Finland
Loss12–5–1 (1) Akira Shoji Decision (split) PRIDE 25 March 16, 200335:00 Yokohama, Kanagawa
Loss12–4–1 (1) Marvin Eastman KO (punch) WFA 3: Level 3 November 23, 200211:07 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss12–3–1 (1) Yuki Sasaki Decision (unanimous) Pancrase: 2002 Anniversary Show September 29, 200235:00 Yokohama, Kanagawa
Loss12–2–1 (1) Anderson Silva TKO (doctor stoppage) PRIDE 21 June 23, 200211:23 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Win12–1–1 (1) Wallid Ismail Decision (unanimous) PRIDE 19 February 24, 200235:00 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Win11–1–1 (1) Allan Goes TKO (knees and punches) PRIDE 18 December 23, 200130:47 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Win10–1–1 (1)Angelo AraujoSubmission (rear-naked choke)IVC 14: USA vs. BrazilNovember 11, 200114:01 Caracas, Venezuela
Win9–1–1 (1)Milton BahiaSubmission (heel hook)IVC 14: USA vs. BrazilNovember 11, 200111:07 Caracas, Venezuela
Win8–1–1 (1)Leandro RibeiroKO (kick)IVC 14: USA vs. BrazilNovember 11, 200110:05 Caracas, Venezuela
Win7–1–1 (1)Luiz Claudio das DoresSubmission (heel hook)IVC 14: USA vs. BrazilNovember 11, 200119:22 Caracas, Venezuela
Win6–1–1 (1)Dennis ReedSubmission (armbar)RSF 3: Reality Submission Fighting 3March 30, 200113:30 Belleville, Illinois, United States
NC5–1–1 (1) Sanae Kikuta NC (accidental headbutt) Pancrase: Proof 1 February 4, 200113:11 Tokyo, Japan
Loss5–1–1 Mark Hughes Decision (unanimous) UFC 28 November 17, 200025:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win5–0–1Kai HansenSubmission (heel hook)HOOKnSHOOT: DrivenSeptember 16, 200000:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win4–0–1Louis BurgetteTKO (submission to punches)HOOKnSHOOT: Double Fury 1March 17, 20000N/A Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win3–0–1August PorquetDecision (unanimous)HOOKnSHOOT: BeyondSeptember 10, 1999115:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win2–0–1Roberto RamirezSubmission (ankle lock)HOOKnSHOOT: BreakoutJul 24, 1999111:43 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Draw1–0–1Jeremy MorrisonDrawRITC 3: Rage in the Cage (Indiana) 3June 26, 199910:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win1–0Furman LongTKOWPC: Rage in the CageApril 3, 199900:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States

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