Chad George

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Chad George
Born (1982-04-30) April 30, 1982 (age 41)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Other namesSavage
Nationality American
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Reach68 in (170 cm)
Fighting out of Los Angeles, California, United States
TeamCalifornia Mixed Martial Arts
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2005-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins17
By knockout5
By submission9
By decision3
Losses8
By submission6
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Chad George (born April 30, 1982) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. Chad has fought in the WEC, Bellator, Tachi Palace, BAMMA and many other MMA Organizations. He also competes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has been featured in Metamoris Challengers, Fight To Win and the Eddie Bravo Invitational.

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In 2017 Chad become the first ever bantamweight Combat Jiu-Jitsu World Champion. [1]

Chad holds a notable victory over UFC flyweight Kai Kara-France. [2]

Background

In 2000 George was a U.S. high school All-American wrestler at Rancho Cordova High School and also has had an accomplished career in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 2010, George won his first Brazilian IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) no-gi world championship as a blue belt. In 2012, George captured the purple belt no-gi world title, and then later in 2014 he won the IBJJF no-gi brown belt world championship.

In 2016 Chad received his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

George made his professional MMA debut in April 2005.

WEC

In his WEC debut, George defeated John Hosman at WEC 45 on December 19, 2009, via unanimous decision.

In his second fight for the promotion, George faced Scott Jorgensen at WEC 47, on March 6, 2010. [3] George lost via a standing guillotine choke submission in the first round.

George next faced Antonio Banuelos at WEC 51 on September 30, 2010. [4] George lost the fight by decision and was subsequently released from his contract with Zuffa, LLC after the UFC/WEC merger in December 2010.


Team USA head coach

The 2022 USA MMA National Team, led by head coach Chad George, competed at the 2022 IMMAF World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. The team consisted of some of the best MMA athletes from across the United States.

The team had an impressive showing at the championships, with several athletes making it to the quarterfinals and semifinals in their respective weight classes. The team's performance was commendable considering the fierce competition that they faced from other nations.

One standout athlete was Victoria Anthony, who competed in the women's flyweight class. She won all of her preliminary and quarterfinal matches but was unfortunately defeated in the semifinals by a tough opponent from Sweden. Despite the loss, Anthony's performance was a highlight for the team.

Another impressive competitor was Shane Collins, who competed in the men's Lightweight class. Collins won his preliminary and quarterfinal matches but was ultimately eliminated in the semifinals by an athlete from England.

The team's head coach, Chad George, was instrumental in their success. He instilled a sense of pride and determination in the athletes, helping them to perform their best in every match. The team's performance at the tournament was a testament to George's coaching abilities.

Overall, the 2022 USA MMA National Team made an impressive showing at the IMMAF World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Their dedication and hard work paid off, propelling them to the upper echelons of global MMA competition. It was a proud moment for the athletes and staff, and their performance will undoubtedly inspire future generations of MMA competitors in the United States.

Combat Jiu Jitsu World Champion

Chad George was an American mixed martial artist and jiu-jitsu practitioner who made history by becoming the first-ever Combat Jiu-Jitsu champion.

Combat Jiu-Jitsu is a hybrid style of martial arts that combines Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) techniques with open-handed strikes. Unlike traditional BJJ, striking is permitted and can often change the game’s dynamic.

On November 12, 2017, the inaugural Combat Jiu Jitsu World Championship was held in Los Angeles, California, and it was here where Chad George made his mark.

The tournament was filled with elite-level Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners and high-level MMA athletes all vying for the coveted Combat Jiu-Jitsu title. With over twenty-seven competitors in total, Chad George emerged as the first-ever Combat Jiu-Jitsu champion.

George’s win was no small feat, as he had to make his way through multiple rounds with some of the sport’s top names, including Baret Yoshida, Wilson Reis, and many others. His impressive performance was a testament to his dedication and skill, as he effectively managed to strike and submit his opponents, earning him the title of champion.

Beyond his monumental win, George had an accomplished MMA career that spanned over a decade. He held an impressive record of 18-8 with 10 of those wins coming by submission.

George’s career was notable for his skill, dedication, and passion for the sport. However, it was his victory at the Combat Jiu-Jitsu World Championship that set him apart and made history, forever cementing his name in Combat Jiu-Jitsu folklore.

Chad George //lives life as a champion


Post-WEC

George would later return to competitive fighting with a submission win over Bobby Sanchez at BAMMA USA: Badbeat 2 on June 11, 2011. In December 2011, George traveled to New Zealand to compete against the native champion and now UFC flyweight contender, Kai Kara-France, at The Cage 2; George won with a first-round KO.

Bellator MMA

George made his debut for Bellator MMA on April 10, 2015, at Bellator 136. George faced Mark Vorgeas and won the fight via technical submission in the first round. The fight is notable as Vorgeas went unconscious during a submission, George notices this and refused to punch his opponent instead choosing to argue with the referee until the referee noticed that Vorgeas was indeed unconscious. [5]

Occupation: Fighter

An 85-minute feature film documentary by Bavayou Films was produced following eight months in the life of Chad George. Later, it was released by Filmbuff & Cinetic Media, made available worldwide via Netflix, Video On Demand, iTunes and Amazon video.

Championships and accomplishments

Combat jiu-jitsu

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
26 matches18 wins8 losses
By knockout50
By submission116
By decision22
Draws0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win18–8Hector ValenzuelaSubmission (Arm triangle)LXF 2July 6, 201924:01 Burbank, California, United States
Win17–8James BarnesTKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 192 January 20, 201825:00 Inglewood, California, United States
Win16–8Mark VoregasTechnical Submission (Von Flue choke) Bellator 136 April 10, 201513:37 Irvine, California, United States Featherweight bout.
Win15–8Sam RodriguezSubmission (rear-naked choke)NFA Valley InvasionAugust 8, 201411:57 Woodland Hills, California, United States Featherweight bout.
Loss14–8 Cody Gibson Submission (guillotine choke)TWC 18: Halloween Havoc IIIOctober 25, 201314:39 Porterville, California, United StatesCatchweight (140 lb) bout.
Loss14–7 Joe Soto Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Tachi Palace Fights 13 May 10, 201222:01 Lemoore, California, United States
Win14–6Shad SmithSubmission (arm-triangle choke)BAMMA USA: Badbeat 5March 16, 201211:56 Commerce, California, United States Featherweight bout.
Win13–6 Kai Kara-France KO (punches)The Cage 2: USA vs. New ZealandDecember 2, 201112:32 Whakatāne, New Zealand
Win12–6Bobby SanchezSubmission (arm-triangle choke)BAMMA USA: Badbeat 2June 11, 201112:32 Commerce, California, United States
Loss11–6 Antonio Banuelos Decision (unanimous) WEC 51 September 30, 201035:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss11–5 Scott Jorgensen Submission (standing guillotine choke) WEC 47 March 6, 201010:31 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win11–4John HosmanDecision (unanimous) WEC 45 December 19, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–4Alvin CacdacDecision (split)Call to Arms IMay 16, 200935:00 Ontario, California, United States
Win9–4Lonnie WrightTKO (doctor stoppage)Fist Series: WinterFist II 2008November 23, 200831:26 Irvine, California, United States
Win8–4Dan SullivanSubmission (D'arce choke)Freestyle Cage FightingOctober 4, 200913:03 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Win7–4Rick ScreetonSubmission (armbar)Valor Fighting: Fight NightMarch 7, 200811:07 Tustin, California, United States
Win6–4Rick ScreetonTKO (slam and punches)Tuff-N-Uff: Thompson vs. TroyerFebruary 1, 200810:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss5–4Matt TroyerDecision (unanimous)HOOKnSHOOT: Bodog Fight Women's TournamentNovember 24, 200735:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win5–3Pete SabalaSubmission (armbar)OctoberFist 2007: Fight Night on Fright NightOctober 31, 200710:45 Orange County, California, United States
Loss4–3Matteus LahdesmakiSubmission (rear-naked choke)Bodog Fight: VancouverAugust 25, 200712:59 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss4–2Todd GuimondTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)Total Fighting Alliance 6April 28, 200731:31 Santa Monica, California, United States
Win4–1Todd GuimondSubmission (rear-naked choke)Total Fighting Alliance 5February 24, 200711:43 Santa Monica, California, United States
Loss3–1Todd GuimondSubmission (rear-naked choke)Total Fighting Alliance 4November 3, 20061N/A Carson, California, United States
Win3–0Maurice EazelSubmission (gullotine choke)Total Fighting Alliance 3August 19, 200621:14 Hollywood, California, United States
Win2–0Daniel BariziaTKO (doctor stoppage)Total Fighting Alliance 2April 7, 2006N/AN/A Carson, California, United States
Win1–0Daniel VasquezSubmission (guillotine choke)Total Combat 8April 2, 20053N/A Tijuana, Mexico, Mexico

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  2. ↑ “Chad George vs Kai Kara-France Full Fight the Cage 2 MMA Video.” MMACore.TV, MMACore.TV, https://mmacore.tv/videos/Chad_George_vs_Kai_Kara-France_Full_Fight_The_Cage_2/10368890.
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