Chris Wilson (fighter)

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Chris Wilson
BornChristopher Ross Wilson
(1977-06-07) June 7, 1977 (age 46)
Portland, Oregon, United States
Other namesThe Professor
Residence Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
Nationality American
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach75.0 in (191 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
Portland, Oregon, United States
Team Team Quest
Nova Uniao
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2002-2013
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins18
By knockout7
By submission8
By decision3
Losses10
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision7
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Christopher Ross Wilson (born June 7, 1977) is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter who last competed in 2013. A professional competitor since 2002, Wilson has formerly competed for the UFC, the IFL, and King of the Cage.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Wilson made his professional mixed martial arts debut on December 13, 2003, when he faced Elder Pyatt at Rumble at the Roseland 10. He won his debut via KO punch, ten seconds into the first round. [2]

Following this impressive win, Wilson would compile a record of 15–4 (1), with notable victories in the International Fight League (IFL) over Jay Hieron, Pat Healy, and Rory Markham before signing with UFC in early 2008.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Wilson made his UFC debut against Jon Fitch at UFC 82 on March 1, 2008. [3] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [4] Wilson was then expected to face Steve Bruno at UFC 86 on July 5, 2008, [5] however, the fight was rescheduled and instead took place at UFC 87 on August 9, 2008. [6] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

In his third fight in the promotion, Wilson faced promotional newcomer John Howard at UFC 94 on January 31, 2009. [7] Wilson lost the fight via split decision, putting his record at 1–2 in the promotion.

He then faced Mike Pyle at UFC Fight Night 19 on September 16, 2009. [8] He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission, and was subsequently released from the promotion. [9]

Post-UFC career

In his first fight since his UFC release, Wilson faced Keith Wisniewski at HFC 7: Validation on April 9, 2011. [10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Wilson then faced Wellington Oliveira at Brazilian FC: Desafio dos Imortais on December 16, 2011, defeating Oliveira via rear-naked choke. [11]

He faced Irwing Machado at Brazilian FC 3: Lutadores Imortais on August 11, 2012. Wilson won the fight via D'arce choke in the first round. [12] In his next fight, Wilson faced Leandro Silva at Predador FC 23 on March 9, 2013. He lost the fight via split decision. [13]

Wilson faced Walmir Lazaro at Shooto Brazil 42 on August 25, 2013. He lost the fight via KO (punch). [14]

Personal life

Chris and his wife have three children, two sons and a daughter. Currently, he lives in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. [15]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
29 matches18 wins10 losses
By knockout71
By submission82
By decision37
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss18–10 (1)Walmir LazaroKO (punch)Shooto Brazil 42August 25, 201324:38 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss18–9 (1) Leandro Silva Decision (split)Predador FC 23March 9, 201335:00 Sao Paulo, BrazilReturn to Lightweight.
Win18–8 (1)Irwing MachadoSubmission (D'arce choke)Brazilian Fighting Championship 3: Lutadores ImortaisAugust 11, 201211:25 Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Win17–8 (1)Wellington OliveiraSubmission (rear-naked choke)Brazilian Fighting Championship: Desafio dos ImortaisDecember 16, 201114:22 Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Loss16–8 (1) Keith Wisniewski Decision (unanimous)HFC 7: ValidationApril 9, 201135:00 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Loss16–7 (1) Mike Pyle Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night 19 September 16, 200932:15 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Loss16–6 (1) John Howard Decision (split) UFC 94 January 31, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–5 (1) Steve Bruno Decision (unanimous) UFC 87 August 9, 200835:00 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Loss15–5 (1) Jon Fitch Decision (unanimous) UFC 82 March 1, 200835:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win15–4 (1)Derrick NobleDecision (unanimous)SportFight 20: HomecomingOctober 27, 200735:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win14–4 (1)Ray SteinbeissSubmission (armbar)BodogFIGHT: VancouverAugust 24, 200724:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win13–4 (1) Rory Markham TKO (punches)IFL: Championship FinalDecember 29, 200612:14 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win12–4 (1) Jay Hieron Decision (unanimous)IFL: World Championship SemifinalsNovember 2, 200634:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss11–4 (1) Brad Blackburn Decision (unanimous)IFL: PortlandSeptember 9, 200634:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win11–3 (1) LaVerne Clark Submission (triangle choke)SportFight 17: Hot ZoneAugust 5, 200633:51 Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss10–3 (1) Nick Thompson Submission (kimura)AFC 17: Absolute Fighting Championships 17June 24, 200622:08 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win10–2 (1) Pat Healy KO (knee)SportFight 14: ResolutionJanuary 6, 200611:28 Portland, Oregon, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Win9–2 (1)Cruz ChaconSubmission (triangle choke)KOTC: ConquestDecember 3, 200522:43 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Lightweight debut.
Win8–2 (1)Dave GarciaSubmission (triangle choke)FFC 15: Fiesta Las VegasApril 14, 200511:49 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–2 (1)Brandon MelendezKO (punch)SportFight 10: MayhemMay 28, 200512:30 Gresham, Oregon, United States
Win6–2 (1)Jerome IsaacsSubmission (triangle choke)XFC: Dome of Destruction 2April 30, 200510:57 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win5–2 (1)Damian HatchTKO (punches)SportFight 4: Fight For FreedomMarch 26, 200531:55 Gresham, Oregon, United States
Loss4–2 (1)Eddy EllisDecision (unanimous)SF 4: Fight For FreedomJune 26, 200435:00 Gresham, Oregon, United States
NC4–1 (1)Stale NyangNo ContestEVT 3: InfernoMay 22, 2004N/AN/A Copenhagen, Denmark
Loss4–1Cam WardDecision (split)SF 2: On the MoveMarch 19, 200435:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win4–0Scott PoyerTKO (punches)SF 1: RevolutionFebruary 21, 200410:16 Lynnwood, Washington, United States
Win3–0Chris YoungSubmission (triangle choke)UFCF: Night of ChampionsJanuary 31, 200411:03 Lynnwood, Washington, United States
Win2–0Joey RubioTKO (punches)PPKA: Ultimate Fight Night 3January 3, 200421:37 Yakima, Washington, United States
Win1–0Elder PyattKO (punch)FCFF: Rumble at the Roseland 10December 13, 200310:10 Portland, Oregon, United States

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  2. ↑ "FCFF: Rumble at the Roseland 10 Card and Results". Sherdog.com. December 13, 2003.
  3. ↑ "UFC 82: Jon Fitch vs. Chris Wilson likely to fight (Exclusive)". mmamania.com. January 22, 2008.
  4. ↑ "UFC 82: Official Results and Live Round-by-Round Updates". mmajunkie.com. March 1, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Chris Wilson vs. Steve Bruno UFC 86 fight booked". mmamania.com. May 2, 2008.
  6. ↑ "Chris Wilson vs. Steve Bruno Moved To UFC 87". mmafrenzy.com. May 27, 2008.
  7. ↑ "Report: Chris Wilson vs. John Howard added to UFC 94". fiveouncesofpain.com. December 17, 2009.
  8. ↑ "Mike Pyle vs. Chris Wilson expected at UFC Fight Night 19 in Oklahoma City". mmajunkie.com. July 6, 2009.
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  12. ↑ "Brazilian Fighting Championship 3 Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. August 11, 2012.
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