David Shepherd (MMA)

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David Shepherd
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight Under 155
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total5
Wins4
By submission4
Losses1
By submission1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: March 19, 2010

David Shepherd is an American mixed martial artist fighting primarily fighting for King of the Cage. Shepherd is the former KOTC Lightweight Champion.

King of the Cage (KOTC), also known as KmK, is a mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion based in Southern California, United States.

Shepherd has a professional record of 4–0 and most recently defeated George Halder at KOTC Uppercut on March 13, 2010. He made his professional debut on July 11, 2008 with a submission victory over Ben Gerdes at Extreme Challenge 101. He defeated Tony Hervey on December 12, 2009 to win the KOTC Lightweight Championship. [1]

Tony Hervey is an American mixed martial artist who last competed in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor from 2006 until 2015, he competed for Bellator, Shooto, and King of the Cage, where he was the Welterweight Champion and Lightweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss4-1 Dom O'Grady Submission (Armbar) KOTC: Bad Boys II April 16, 201024:18 Detroit, Michigan, US Lost KOTC Lightweight Championship.
Win4-0George HalderSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke) KOTC: Upper Cut March 13, 201014:03 Laughlin, Nevada, US
Win3-0 Tony Hervey Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)KOTC: Title DefenseDecember 12, 200914:19 Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, US Won KOTC Lightweight Championship.
Win2-0Bobby GorhamSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)Cage BrawlAugust 12, 200922:29 Erie, Pennsylvania, US
Win1-0Ben GerdesSubmission (Triangle Choke)Extreme Challenge 101July 11, 2008 Franklin, Wisconsin, US

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References

  1. "David Shepherd Profile".