Chad Reiner

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Chad Reiner
Born Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Other namesThe Grinder
Nationality American
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Middleweight
Fighting out of Omaha, Nebraska, United States
TeamPremier Combat Center
Years active2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total52
Wins33
By knockout11
By submission16
By decision6
Losses19
By knockout11
By submission6
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Chad Reiner is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2005, he has competed for the UFC, Bellator, King of the Cage, Cage Warriors, and Adrenaline MMA.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Reiner won his first 12 fights, earning them mostly by submission before losing to Dustin Hazelett, which he followed with an armbar submission win against Victor Moreno.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Reiner signed with the UFC in 2007. He lost his first two fights with the promotion to Josh Burkman via unanimous decision and to Anthony Johnson

Reiner was released after his loss to Johnson.

Post-UFC

After being released by the UFC, Reiner won his next four fights before going on a three fight losing streak against Dan Hardy, Brandon Wolff and TJ Grant. Reiner went 10–6 in his next sixteen fights before signing with Bellator and losing to Rudy Bears. Since his loss to Bears, Reiner has gone 4–4 in independent promotions. Also Reiner has competed in various countries such as Quebec, Nova Scotia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Singapore, England, Taiwan, two muay thai fights in Thailand and 3 MMA fights in Hawaii where he once held the X-1 Welterweight belt.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
51 matches33 wins18 losses
By knockout1111
By submission165
By decision62
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss33–19John AlfordSubmission (armbar)Fury FightsFebruary 27, 201610:06 Watertown, South Dakota, United States
Win33–18Brian GreenSubmission (armbar)MMAFS: Champion vs. ChampionDecember 15, 201513:10 Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesOriginally a Middleweight bout; Reiner missed weight.
Loss32–18 Takenori Sato Submission (armbar)PRO Fighting 10May 9, 20151N/A Taipei, TaiwanFor the vacant PRO Fighting Welterweight Championship.
Win32–17Eric WildSubmission (guillotine choke)Pride and PainMay 3, 201422:04 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Loss31–17Miles MarshallKO (punches)Dynasty Combat Sports 3: Fight FestSeptember 27, 201310:25 Omaha, Nebraska, United States Middleweight bout.
Win31–16Casey BarnumSubmission (guillotine choke)Rocky Mountain MMA: Fist of FurySeptember 14, 201310:10 Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States
Loss30–16Aaron YoungTKO (punches) KOTC: Patriarch July 6, 201310:46 Walker, Minnesota, United States
Win30–15Isidro GonzalezTKO (submission to punches)Midwest Championship Fighting 7June 8, 201311:18 North Platte, Nebraska, United StatesWon the vacant MCF Middleweight Championship.
Loss29–15 André Santos Submission (anaconda choke)Show Fighting Enterprise 1March 1, 201313:31 Quito, Ecuador
Loss29–14Ryan ShellTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)Disorderly Conduct 13: LegacyNovember 16, 201234:04 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win29–13Jason EhresmannTKO (punches)Fury FightsMarch 31, 201213:28 Webster, South Dakota, United States
Win28–13Eddie LarreaDecision (unanimous)Full Contact PromotionsFebruary 5, 201135:00 Minot, North Dakota, United States
Loss27–13 Rudy Bears KO (punch) Bellator 32 October 14, 201011:29 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesCatchweight (180 lbs) bout.
Win27–12Robert GotreauSubmission (guillotine choke)Rochester GladiatorsOctober 2, 201020:26 Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Loss26–12Joe RayKO (punch)Martial Combat 7August 18, 201030:00 Sentosa, Singapore
Win26–11Hollis HugginsTKO (punches)FFL: UndisputedMay 15, 201022:17 Billings, Montana, United States
Win25–11Curtis JohnsonSubmission (armbar)Tristate Cage FightsApril 30, 201011:42 Brookings, South Dakota, United States
Loss24–11Jason EhresmannTKO (punches)SD Total Combat 7April 24, 201011:53 Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States
Win24–10Brian GreenDecision (unanimous)ROF 37: WarlordsMarch 5, 201035:00 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win23–10Sean BauerTKO (punches)Fury FightsJanuary 23, 201020:54 Watertown, South Dakota, United States
Loss22–10 Chris Camozzi Submission (anaconda choke)Kings of Champions: RageNovember 14, 200924:55 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss22–9 Forrest Petz TKO (punches)Adrenaline MMA 4September 18, 200912:28 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win22–8Nate MartinSubmission (rear-naked choke)MFDM: Ballroom Brawl 2August 28, 200912:07 West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss21–8Josh RosaaenTKO (submission to punches)The Cage Inc.: Battle at the Border 2June 12, 200932:55 Hankinson, North Dakota, United States
Win21–7Steve GibsonSubmissionTristate Cage FightsAugust 29, 200913:32 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Loss20–7Kyle BakerTKO (punches)CageFest Xtreme 6: EvolutionNovember 15, 20083N/A Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Win20–6Anton TomashKO (punches)TCI: Fight HungerOctober 17, 200822:05 South Dakota, United States
Win19–6Zach StrandTKO (punches)10-4: ThunderOctober 4, 200820:58 Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Win18–6Demi DeedsSubmission (armbar)VFC 24: RevolutionJuly 26, 20081N/A Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss17–6 TJ Grant Submission (kimura)PFP: Last Man StandingJune 21, 200834:15 Nova Scotia, Canada
Loss17–5 Brandon Wolff Decision (split)X-1: LegendsMay 16, 200855:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss17–4 Dan Hardy TKO (punches) Cage Warriors: Enter the Rough House 6 April 19, 200832:10 Nottingham, England
Win17–3Mark MorenoTKO (punches)X-1 Events: ChampionsJanuary 26, 200830:52 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win16–3Stephane DubeSubmission (armbar)TKO 31: Young GunsDecember 14, 200714:59 Montreal, Canada
Win15–3Mark MorenoSubmission (kimura)X-1: New BloodsNovember 9, 200723:33 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win14–3Isdro GonzalezSubmission (rear-naked choke)ROF 30: DominationSeptember 15, 200712:35 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss13–3 Anthony Johnson KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Stout vs Fisher June 12, 200710:13 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Loss13–2 Josh Burkman Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Evans vs Salmon January 25, 200735:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win13–1Victor MorenoSubmission (armbar)VFC 17: PredatorsDecember 9, 200611:44 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss12–1 Dustin Hazelett KO (punches)Extreme Challenge 70August 26, 200610:07 Hayward, Wisconsin, United States
Win12–0 Justin Wilcox Submission (armbar)Extreme Challenge 68July 15, 200612:54 Hayward, Wisconsin, United States
Win11–0Edward O'DanielKO (punches)Extreme Challenge 68July 15, 200620:31 Hayward, Wisconsin, United States
Win10–0Jay JackDecision (unanimous)ROF 24: IntegrityJune 26, 200625:00 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win9–0David AndersonDecision (unanimous)VFC 14: AggressionMay 20, 200635:00N/A
Win8–0Yancy CuellarTKO (punches)The Cage Inc.April 22, 200611:53 South Dakota, United States
Win7–0Joey ClarkDecision (unanimous)EFX: FuryApril 6, 200635:00 Minnesota, United States
Win6–0Aaron RomeroDecision (unanimous)ROF 21: Full BlastFebruary 11, 200625:00 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win5–0Geno RoderickSubmission (armbar)Xtreme Fighting Organization 9January 28, 200610:53 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win4–0Jason PurcellTKO (punches)AFC 5: Lights OutJanuary 6, 20062N/A Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win3–0Vern JeffersonTKO (submission to punches)VFC 11: DemolitionDecember 3, 200514:42 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win2–0Mike SchroderTKO (injury)AFC 4: New HitterNovember 18, 200514:28 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win1–0Victor MorenoSubmission (rear-Naked Choke)Extreme Challenge 64October 15, 200514:01 Osceola, Iowa, United States

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