Dan Christison

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Dan Christison
Born (1972-04-26) April 26, 1972 (age 52)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Other namesThe Sandman
Height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
Division Super Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Reach85 in (216 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Albuquerque, New Mexico
TeamJackson's Mixed Martial Arts
Years active2001–2010
Mixed martial arts record
Total27
Wins20
By knockout8
By submission12
Losses7
By knockout1
By decision6
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Daniel Bernard "The Sandman" Christison (born April 26, 1972) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2001 until 2010, he fought for the San Jose Razorclaws of the International Fight League, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, WEC, and was also a cast member on the second season of The Ultimate Fighter as part of Team Hughes. He is the former WEC Super Heavyweight Champion.

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Background

Christison was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and had a rough upbringing which fueled his interest to begin mixed martial arts. He studied traditional Chinese martial arts before learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu and then transitioned into mixed martial arts. He can claim both Hispanic and Native American ancestry.

Mixed martial arts career

At 6'8" and 265 lbs, Christison was a Heavyweight who fought chiefly with a submission wrestling style.[ citation needed ] Christison fought out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Christison became a contestant on the second season of The Ultimate Fighter after Kerry Schall was forced to withdraw due to injury (Christison's dramatic submission win over Ben Rothwell at Euphoria 3 in Atlantic City on February 26, 2005 is widely cited as the reason for Christison being chosen to replace Schall). Nicknamed "Big Dan" (a nickname given to him by Dana White during the show) Christison and Dan "The Sandman" Christison, he lost his first fight on the show, a quarterfinal match with Seth Petruzelli in which Christison lost by unanimous decision after he had inadvertently kicked Petruzelli twice in the groin area.

Christison was member of Team Hughes on TUF 2. Along with fellow former Ultimate Fighter competitors Keith Jardine, Joe Stevenson and Rashad Evans, he trained in Albuquerque under the instruction of coach Greg Jackson. [2]

Christison was 0-6 lifetime in fights that went to a decision (not counting the loss to Petruzelli which is officially classed as an exhibition bout) and 20-1 in fights that were decided by knockout or submission (the lone loss coming via a doctor stoppage).

Christison and his wife, the former Kyria McBrayer, have (as of July 2024) a 13 year-old son, (John) Rylan. The family resides in Dale, Indiana, near where Mrs. Christison was born and raised.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
27 matches20 wins7 losses
By knockout81
By submission120
By decision06
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win20–7 Mike Wessel Submission (kimura)CFC 4: Wessel vs. ChristisonFebruary 26, 201033:56 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win19–7Rodrigo MundurucaKO (punches)Canadian Fighting Championship 3November 14, 200920:18 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win18–7Jim DavisTKO (submission to punches)ICF: Intimidation Cage Fighting 17October 31, 200912:21 Florence, Kentucky, United States
Win17–7Joel TravesTKO (punches)Steele Cage MMA: Battle of the Texas TitansJune 11, 200912:16 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss16–7 Márcio Cruz Decision (unanimous)ICF: BreakoutApril 11, 200935:00 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Win16–6Brion PeoplesTKO (submission to punches)ICF: TurfwarMarch 14, 200910:36 Florence, Kentucky, United States
Win15–6Steve BanksSubmission (omoplata)Intimidation Cage Fighting: RedemptionNovember 22, 200814:29 Florence, Kentucky, United States
Win14–6Nedius HuittTKO (submission to punches)ICF: VendettaOctober 25, 200810:45 Florence, Kentucky, United States
Win13–6Charles McVeyKO (punches)Warrior MMA: ConsequencesSeptember 13, 200811:46 Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States
Win12–6Sam HollowaySubmission (armbar)AFL: BulletproofMay 30, 200810:50 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win11–6John LeBlancTKO (punches)AFL: EruptionMarch 7, 200824:02 Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Win10–6Derek SawyerTKO (punches)RFL: Revolution Fight League IDecember 1, 200710:50 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Win9–6Johnathon WessonDecision (unanimous)RITC 103: USA vs BrazilNovember 16, 200734:00 Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States
Loss8–6 Antoine Jaoude Decision (unanimous)IFL: ChicagoMay 19, 200734:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss8–5 Krzysztof Soszynski Decision (unanimous)IFL: Los AngelesMarch 17, 200734:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss8–4 Frank Mir Decision (unanimous) UFC 61: Bitter Rivals July 8, 200635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–3 Brad Imes Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night 4 April 6, 200633:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night and Submission of the Night.
Win7–3Jimmy AmbrizSubmission (verbal)IFC WC 19: Warriors Challenge 19March 26, 200520:55 Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States
Win6–3 Ben Rothwell Submission (kimura)Euphoria: USA vs WorldFebruary 26, 200530:57 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win5–3 Andre Roberts Submission (armbar) WEC 13 January 22, 200513:26 Lemoore, California, United StatesWon the vacant WEC Super Heavyweight Championship.
Win4–3Lemuel VincentTKO (strikes) KOTC: New Mexico August 28, 2004N/AN/A Albuquerque, New Mexico
Win3–3Jimmy WestfallTKO (punches)POA: Pride of AlbuquerqueApril 10, 200411:18 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Loss2–3 Dan Severn Decision (split) KOTC 24: Mayhem June 14, 200335:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Loss2–2 Eric Pele TKO (strikes) KOTC 23: Sin City May 16, 200314:50 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFor the vacant KOTC Super Heavyweight Championship.
Win2–1Albert LopezSubmission (rear-naked choke)Triple Threat: Fight Night 1April 6, 20031N/A Albuquerque, New Mexico
Loss1–1 Dan Severn DecisionAC 1: Aztec Challenge 1September 6, 200235:00 Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
Win1–0Gabe BeauperthySubmissionGC 5: Rumble in the RockiesAugust 19, 2001N/AN/A Denver, Colorado, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "Foley: Busting the length and reach myth". 5 December 2012.
  2. ↑ "Dan Christison - the Sandman". Archived from the original on 2012-01-27. Retrieved 2012-01-23.
  3. ↑ Thomas Gerbasi (January 2, 2007). "Ten Best – The Top UFC Submissions of 2006". Ultimate Fighting Championship .
  4. ↑ Thomas Gerbasi (January 5, 2007). "Ten Best – The Top UFC Fights of 2006". Ultimate Fighting Championship .
  5. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Dan". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
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