Christian Morecraft

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Christian Morecraft
Born (1986-09-08) September 8, 1986 (age 37)
Washington, D.C., United States
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight260 lb (118 kg; 18 st 8 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Reach81 in (210 cm)
Fighting out of Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
TeamTeam Bombsquad
Cape Cod Fighting Alliance
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total11
Wins8
By knockout3
By submission5
Losses3
By knockout3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Christian Morecraft (born September 8, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist, who fought in the UFC in the heavyweight division.

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Background

Morecraft is from Washington, D.C., and went to an MMA school before turning pro in 2008. He also worked in construction before becoming a professional fighter.[ citation needed ]

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Morecraft made his UFC debut on August 7, 2010, at UFC 117 taking on 6'11 Stefan Struve. In round one, Morecraft took Struve down and dominated him with vicious ground and pound, but was unable to gain a stoppage. In round two, Struve came out quickly and landed hard punches on Morecraft, TKO'ing him in just 22 seconds.

Morecraft fought Sean McCorkle on March 26, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 24 for his second UFC appearance. After a closely contested first round, Morecraft dominated in the second. However, Morecraft then threw an illegal low blow, causing the referee to stop the action to allow McCorkle time to recover. [1] Morecraft went on to win the fight after choking McCorkle unconscious from a standing guillotine choke.

Morecraft faced Matt Mitrione on June 26, 2011, at UFC on Versus 4 [2] for his third UFC match. Mitrione outworked Morecraft throughout the entire fight before knocking him out late in the second round. [3]

Morecraft faced Pat Barry on January 20, 2012, at UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller. Despite taking down Barry and locking up an armbar early in round one, he was unable to submit his opponent and lost the fight via KO. With Morecraft's performance, he was awarded Fight of the Night honors along with Barry. [4]

Morecraft announced on March 26, 2013, that he is leaving the fight business. [5] After some time off Morecraft returned to fighting on September 14 at CFX 23, where he won the bout via armbar. [6]

Personal life

Arrest

On the evening of September 1, 2012, Morecraft was pulled over by officers from the Barnstable (Mass.) Police Department. He subsequently was arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, driving so as to endanger and speeding and driving with no license in possession. [7]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
11 matches8 wins3 losses
By knockout33
By submission50
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win8–3Randy SmithSubmission (armbar)CFX 23: Summer SlamSeptember 14, 201311:28 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Loss7–3 Pat Barry KO (punches) UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller January 20, 201213:38 Nashville, Tennessee, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss7–2 Matt Mitrione KO (punches) UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry June 26, 201124:28 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win7–1 Sean McCorkle Technical Submission (standing guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis March 26, 201124:10 Seattle, Washington, United States
Loss6–1 Stefan Struve KO (punches) UFC 117 August 7, 201020:22 Oakland, California, United States
Win6–0Lee BeaneTKO (submission to punches)CFX 9: FinallyMay 28, 201012:40 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win5–0Jason DolloffTKO (punches)CFX 8: Rumble in the Jungle 3February 20, 201010:40 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win4–0 Josh Diekmann Submission (rear-naked choke)CFX 6: Rumble in the Jungle 2November 14, 200910:56 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win3–0Eric FoleySubmission (armbar)Reality Fighting-ShowdownJuly 18, 200911:10 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win2–0Eric FoleyKO (punches)Reality Fighting-Final ConflictNovember 1, 200812:25 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win1–0John CurtisTKO (punches)Reality Fighting-NightmareApril 12, 200810:41 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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