Drew Fickett

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Drew Fickett
Born (1979-12-24) December 24, 1979 (age 45)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Other namesNight Rider
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight (2010–present)
Welterweight (1999–2010)
Fighting out of Tucson, Arizona, United States
TeamTeam Scrub
RankSecond degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [ citation needed ]
Years active1999–2014, 2023–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total66
Wins43
By knockout4
By submission31
By decision8
Losses23
By knockout14
By submission4
By decision5
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Drew Fickett (born December 14, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 1999, Fickett has also formerly competed for the UFC, Strikeforce, DREAM, Cage Rage, the XFC, MFC, and King of the Cage.

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Background

Fickett is from Tucson, Arizona and began training in Kajukenbo when he was 10 years old. When Fickett was in high school he was a wrestler and practiced judo, with MMA legend Don Frye's original trainer. He was the second best wrestler in the state of Arizona during his junior year and began his career in MMA shortly after graduating from high school. After his college wrestling career at Pima Community College was ended prematurely due to a serious motorcycle accident, Fickett dropped out of college and moved to live in Phoenix, Arizona for two years to become trained as a mixed martial artist.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Fickett began his professional MMA career in 1999 and quickly amassed an undefeated record of 12–0 in the first 20 months of his career. Before entering the UFC, Fickett had a record of 24–2 with notable wins over Dennis Hallman, Carlo Prater and Kenny Florian.

Ultimate Fighting championship

UFC President, Dana White stated that Fickett was originally supposed to be a contestant on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, but upon watching his bout with Kenny Florian at a small mixed martial arts event, he had decided to sign Florian onto the show in his place. Fickett defeated Florian, but shortly after was incarcerated. White then went with Florian.

Fickett made his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut in February 2005 at UFC 51, losing to Nick Diaz via TKO. He went 4–3 in his tenure with the organization, with notable victories over Kurt Pellegrino, Josh Neer and a come-from-behind win over Josh Koscheck.

Post-UFC

Following his release from the UFC in 2007, Fickett stayed busy fighting for a number of smaller tier promotions including HDNet Fights, Cage Rage and Strikeforce.

Fickett had been scheduled to fight Ryan Ford for the Maximum Fighting Championship welterweight title at MFC 17: Hostile Takeover on July 25, 2008. [1] However, after signing an agreement for the MFC fight, he signed another agreement to fight Luke Stewart at the Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson event on June 27, 2008, as a replacement for an injured Joe Riggs. [1] This placed him in breach of his agreement with MFC, which stated that he would not fight for five weeks prior to his MFC date. [1] As a result, he ended up being removed from both fight cards, and MFC president/owner Mark Pavelich declared that Fickett would never again fight in the MFC. [1]

From August 2008 to August 2009, Fickett suffered the worst year of his professional career, with only 2 wins versus 8 losses. Fickett later revealed in interviews that he had not even trained for these fights.

Fickett returned in 2010 with a renewed focus. He defeated fellow UFC veteran Derrick Noble by submission, ending his 5 fight losing streak. In September 2010, he won the one night Shine: Lightweight Grand Prix which saw him fight three times over the course of the evening. He ended all of the fights in the first round via submission and declared, "I'm back" in his post-fight interview.

Maximum Fighting Championship

Fickett then signed a multi-fight contract with the Maximum Fighting Championship. His first fight was against Matt Veach at MFC 28 on February 25, 2011. He won via submission in the first round. MFC announced his release from the organization following his loss to Tatsuya Kawajiri.

Independent circuit

Fickett faced Luis Felix at CES MMA 22 on March 14, 2014. He lost by KO (head kick) in the second round. [2]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
66 matches43 wins23 losses
By knockout414
By submission314
By decision85
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss43–23Abe AlsaghirSubmission (rear-naked choke)Legends of Combat 3July 19, 202522:44 Wayne, Michigan, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Loss43–22Tyler HillSubmission (heel hook)Savage Fights 2May 13, 202322:10 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States
Win43–21Mark KolkerSubmission (rear-naked choke)Savage Fights 1January 28, 202323:49 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Loss42–21Luis FelixKO (head kick)CES MMA 22March 14, 201422:29 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Loss42–20 Andre Winner Decision (unanimous)Global Warrior Challenge 1June 29, 201335:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss42–19 Justin Gaethje KO (punch)Rage in the Cage 163October 20, 201210:12 Chandler, Arizona, United StatesCatchweight (165 lb) bout.
Loss42–18Jonatas NovaesTKO (punches)ShoFight 20June 16, 201210:51 Springfield, Missouri, United StatesCatchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win42–17 Kevin Knabjian Submission (guillotine choke)Worldwide MMA 1March 31, 201213:38 El Paso, Texas, United States
Loss41–17 Jamie Varner TKO (submission to punches)XFC 16February 10, 201210:40 Knoxville, Tennessee, United StatesCatchweight (160 lb) bout.
Loss41–16Ronys TorresTKO (Submission to punches)Amazon Forest Combat 1September 14, 201110:47 Manaus, BrazilWelterweight bout.
Loss41–15 Tatsuya Kawajiri TKO (punches) Dream: Japan GP Final July 16, 201114:41 Tokyo, Japan
Loss41–14Brian CobbTKO (punches) MFC 30 June 10, 201114:44 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win41–13 Matt Veach Submission (armbar) MFC 28 February 25, 201110:36 Enoch, Alberta, CanadaCatchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win40–13 Carlo Prater Submission (rear-naked choke)Shine Fights 3September 10, 201012:02 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United StatesWon the 2010 Shine Fights Lightweight Grand Prix.
Win39–13 Dennis Bermudez Submission (rear-naked choke)12:022010 Shine Fights Lightweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win38–13 Charles Bennett Submission (guillotine choke)14:252010 Shine Fights Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win37–13Derrick NobleTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)Cage Fighting Extreme: Mayhem in MinneapolisApril 24, 201021:09 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Loss36–13Freddy SandovalKO (knee)Rage In The Cage 133August 15, 200910:28 Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
Loss36–12Kyle BakerTKO (punches)Cagefest Xtreme: All InApril 25, 200911:47 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Loss36–11 Nik Lentz Decision (unanimous)Extreme Beatdown at 4 Bears 4March 21, 200935:00 New Town, North Dakota, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Loss36–10 Tyler Stinson TKO (punches)C3 FightsFebruary 28, 200914:04 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Loss36–9 Ferrid Kheder KO (punches)C3 Fights: Knockout-Rockout Weekend 1January 30, 200932:02 Clinton, Oklahoma, United States
Win36–8Jason MacKaySubmission (triangle choke)Phoenix Fight Promotions: WantedNovember 29, 200813:25 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CanadaCatchweight (160 lb) bout.
Loss35–8Jose CortezDecision (split)Rage in the Cage 117November 8, 200835:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesCatchweight (175 lb) bout.
Loss35–7 Jesse Taylor TKO (punches and elbows)Total Combat 32October 2, 200811:42 El Cajon, California, United States
Win35–6Joe ManzelloSubmission (rear-naked choke)Silver Crown Fights 1August 8, 200811:42 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Loss34–6Richard VillesTKO (punch to the body)Rage in the Cage 113August 2, 200820:34 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win34–5Jeff HorlacherSubmission (guillotine choke)Rage in the Cage 111June 7, 200812:13 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win33–5Lim Jae-sukSubmission (guillotine choke) Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le March 29, 200811:14 San Jose, California, United States
Win32–5 Mark Weir Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Rage 24 December 1, 200713:55 London, England
Win31–5 Anthony Lapsley Submission (rear-naked choke)HDNet Fights 1October 13, 200713:55 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win30–5 Keita Nakamura Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs. Guillard April 5, 200735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss29–5 Karo Parisyan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Sanchez vs. Riggs December 13, 200635:00 San Diego, California, United States
Win29–4 Kurt Pellegrino Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 61 July 8, 200631:20 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss28–4 Joshua Burkman Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Ultimate Fight Night 3 January 16, 200611:07 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win28–3 Josh Koscheck Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Ultimate Fight Night 2 October 3, 200534:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win27–3 Josh Neer Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Ultimate Fight Night August 6, 200511:35 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win26–3Brandon MelendezSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ring of Fire 17June 18, 200512:27 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win25–3Robert BriggsTKO (corner stoppage)Night of Champions 1June 4, 200513:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss24–3 Nick Diaz TKO (punches) UFC 51 February 5, 200514:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win24–2Nuri ShakirSubmission (rear-naked choke)Combat Zone 9December 4, 200423:26 Revere, Massachusetts, United StatesDefended the Combat Zone Welterweight Championship.
Win23–2 Kenny Florian Decision (split)Combat Zone 7July 10, 200435:00 Revere, Massachusetts, United StatesWon the inaugural Combat Zone Welterweight Championship.
Win22–2Kyle BreesTKO (punches)Xtreme Cage Fighter 5May 28, 200423:41 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win21–2Fabio HolandaSubmission (rear-naked choke)World Freestyle Fighting 6May 14, 200420:37 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win20–2Shaun BeckettSubmission (rear-naked choke)Rage on the River 2April 17, 200421:10 Redding, California, United States
Win19–2 Carlo Prater Submission (guillotine choke)32:25
Win18–2Greg BellSubmission (choke)Rage in the Cage 56December 6, 200332:43 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win17–2 Dennis Hallman Decision (split) KOTC: More Punishment August 16, 200335:00 Reno, Nevada, United StatesLightweight bout.
Loss16–2Landon ShowalterSubmission (triangle choke)United Full Contact Federation: Summer SlamJuly 12, 200313:00 Rochester, Washington, United States
Win16–1Shaun BeckettSubmission (choke)Rage in the Cage 49June 7, 200322:55 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win15–1John LansingDecision (unanimous)Rage in the Cage 43January 18, 200333:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win14–1Edwin DeweesDecision (unanimous)Rage in the Cage 36June 22, 200233:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win13–1John LansingSubmission (armbar)Rage in the Cage 35May 3, 200222:34 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss12–1Edwin DeweesDecision (split)Rage in the Cage 34March 15, 200233:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesWelterweight debut.
Win12–0Kimo StantSubmission (armbar)Rage in the Cage 23December 6, 200011:07 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win11–0Maurice WilsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)Cajan Fights 1December 2, 200013:59 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win10–0Rock LimaSubmission (choke)Rage in the Cage: Tucson 5November 19, 200010:28 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win9–0Jerry ParsonsSubmission (choke)Rage in the Cage 22November 8, 200012:05 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win8–0Cedric MarksDecision (unanimous)Absolute Fighter Challenge 1October 12, 200035:00 Tempe, Arizona, United States
Win7–0Michael ChavezTKO (submission to punches)Rage in the Cage 21October 4, 200010:57 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win6–0Ryan BrownKO (punches)Rage in the Cage: Tucson 4September 24, 200011:16 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win5–0Bill CameronDecision (unanimous)Rage in the Cage 19July 26, 200033:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win4–0Jeff HorlacherSubmission (choke)Rage in the Cage 18June 21, 200011:58 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win3–0Owen PhelpsSubmission (choke)Rage in the Cage: Tucson 1May 27, 200021:30 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win2–0Jamie ClarkSubmission (choke)Rage in the Cage 16April 12, 200011:30 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win1–0Shawn PolsoDecision (unanimous)Rage in the Cage 4April 7, 199933:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesLightweight debut.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Fickett out of fight vs. Ford", Sportsnet.ca, June 30, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Leg Kick launches Luis Felix past Drew Fickett - Complete CES - MMA Results". doghouseboxing.com. March 15, 2014.
  3. ↑ Gerbasi, Thomas (2011-10-17). UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. New York: DK. p. 245. ISBN   978-0756683610.
  4. ↑ Gerbasi, Thomas (2011-10-17). UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. New York: DK. p. 221. ISBN   978-0756683610.
  5. ↑ Thomas Gerbasi (December 18, 2005). "Ten Best – The Top UFC Submissions of 2005 (archive link no longer loading as of Dec 2024 but Gerbasi personally provided the text of the article via @tgerbasi)". 6 - Drew Fickett WSub3 (4:38) Josh Koscheck – October 3 – Ultimate Fight Night
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