Andy Ogle

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Andy Ogle
BornAndrew Richard Ogle
(1989-02-16) 16 February 1989 (age 33)
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Other namesThe Little Axe
Residence Tynemouth, North Tyneside, United Kingdom
NationalityEnglish
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach69.0 in (175 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
TeamSection 18 MMA
Years active2009–2016
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins9
By knockout2
By submission3
By decision4
Losses6
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Andrew Richard Ogle (born 16 February 1989) is a retired English mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2009, Ogle has made a name for himself fighting for numerous promotions all over England. He was a competitor on FX's The Ultimate Fighter: Live.

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Background

Ogle was born in Newcastle upon Tyne to Jan and Gordon Ogle. [2] He was raised in Tynemouth, North Tyneside, and attended Marden High School where he competed in football and also trained mixed martial arts. [2] At the age of 16, Ogle worked as an instructor for his gym, teaching the younger children MMA. Upon leaving Marden, Ogle enrolled at the University of Sunderland. Ogle graduated from Sunderland in 2011 with a degree in sports science. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

In 2008 Ogle began his semi-professional (amateur) career, posting five straight wins before taking a TKO loss in his final semi-pro fight. [3] After boasting a 5-1 semi-pro record, Ogle turned professional in late 2009. His pro debut came on 18 October 2009 against Graham Armstrong, another fighter making his pro debut. Ogle dominated the fight for three rounds, and was awarded the unanimous decision victory. Only a month later, in his second fight, Ogle lost to Bobby McVittie via submission after getting caught in a triangle choke in the first round. Ogle bounced back from the loss with three straight submission wins, all coming via rear-naked choke, and two of the submission wins coming in the first round.

Ogle dominated three more opponents, earning a record of 7-1 before being offered a fight with Shay Walsh, an undefeated fighter at the time considered the top featherweight prospect in the UK. [4] Ogle upset Walsh, winning the fight via unanimous decision.

The Ultimate Fighter

In February 2012, it was revealed that Ogle was selected to be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter: Live . [5] Ogle defeated Brendan Weafer via unanimous decision to move into the Ultimate Fighter house, and become an official cast member. [6]

Ogle was selected seventh (fourteenth overall) by Urijah Faber to become a part of Team Faber. In the last quarter-final fight of the season, Ogle was selected to fight one of Team Cruz's best fighters in Mike Rio. Ogle earned the upset victory after submitting Rio with a rear-naked choke in the second round.

In the semi-final round Ogle was chosen to fight Team Faber teammate, Al Iaquinta. Ogle lost the fight via TKO in the closing moments of the first round, eliminating him from the competition.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Despite not winning the show, UFC President Dana White decided to sign all sixteen cast members to exclusive UFC contracts. [7] Ogle was linked to a bout at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale on 1 June 2012. However, due to being medically suspended after his KO loss to Al Iaquinta in quarter-finals of the show, Ogle was not able to compete on the card. [7]

Ogle lost in his UFC debut to Akira Corassani via split decision on 29 September 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 5. [8] There was a lot of displeasure with the decision as many spectators and MMA website columnists believed Ogle had won the fight.

Ogle would then fought former featherweight title contender, Josh Grispi, on 16 February 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald. [9] After three rounds, Ogle won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ogle was expected to face Conor McGregor on 17 August 2013 at UFC Fight Night 26 [10] However, Ogle pulled out of the bout due an injury and was replaced by Max Holloway [11]

Ogle faced Cole Miller on 26 October 2013 at UFC Fight Night 30. [12] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Ogle faced Charles Oliveira on 15 February 2014 at UFC Fight Night 36. [13] He lost the fight via triangle choke submission in the third round.

Ogle faced Maximo Blanco on 31 May 2014 at UFC Fight Night 41. [14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Ogle next faced UFC newcomer Makwan Amirkhani on 24 January 2015 at UFC on Fox 14. [15] He lost the fight via TKO only 8 seconds into the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after the fight. [16]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches9 wins6 losses
By knockout21
By submission32
By decision43
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss9–6 Makwan Amirkhani TKO (flying knee and punches) UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson 24 January 201510:08 Stockholm, Sweden
Loss9–5 Maximo Blanco Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs. Mousasi 31 May 201435:00 Berlin, Germany
Loss9–4 Charles Oliveira Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi 15 February 201432:40 Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil
Loss9–3 Cole Miller Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz 26 October 201335:00 Manchester, England
Win9–2 Josh Grispi Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald 16 February 201335:00 London, England
Loss8–2 Akira Corassani Decision (split) UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic 29 September 201235:00 Nottingham, EnglandFeatherweight debut.
Win8–1Shay WalshDecision (unanimous)Olympian MMA 1212 November 201135:00 Liverpool, England
Win7–1Antanas JazbutisTKO (punches)Supremacy Fight Challenge 327 August 201133:08 Gateshead, England
Win6–1Stewart GillhamTKO (punches)Supremacy Fight Challenge 229 May 201122:29 Gateshead, England
Win5–1Jay FurnessDecision (unanimous)Supremacy Fight Challenge 127 February 201135:00 Gateshead, England
Win4–1Phil FlynnSubmission (rear-naked choke)Knuckle Up MMA 84 September 201021:54 Bolton, England
Win3–1Matt EynonSubmission (rear-naked choke)Strike and Submit 1515 August 20101N/A Gateshead, England
Win2–1Nigel WrightSubmission (rear-naked choke)Strike and Submit 1430 May 201011:31 Gateshead, England
Loss1–1Bobby McVittieSubmission (triangle choke)Absolute Combat 228 November 200911:33 Edinburgh, Scotland
Win1–0Graham ArmstrongDecision (unanimous)Cage Kombat 1118 October 200935:00 Edinburgh, Scotland

Personal life

As of 2016, Ogle works as a prison guard in Newcastle, England. [17]

See also

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