Dustin Neace

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Dustin Neace
Born (1986-09-12) September 12, 1986 (age 38)
Franklin, Indiana, United States
Other namesThe Beast
Nationality American
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight144.2 lb (65.4 kg; 10.30 st)
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach69.0 in (175 cm)
Fighting out of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
TeamDamage Incorporated
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total47
Wins25
By knockout5
By submission20
Losses21
By knockout3
By submission13
By decision5
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Dustin Neace (born September 12, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who fought in Ultimate Fighting Championship and Strikeforce and was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller. Neace formerly fought in the featherweight division of Bellator.

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MMA career

Strikeforce

Neace faced Jeff Curran on November 7, 2009 at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers. [1] He lost via submission in the first round.

The Ultimate Fighter

In 2011, Neace had signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller. [2] In the first episode, Neace fought Josh Clopton to gain entry into the Ultimate Fighter house. Neace defeated Clopton via unanimous decision (20-18, 20–18, 20–18) after two rounds. Neace was selected as a part of Team Miller, being the third featherweight chosen for the team.

In episodes three through five, Neace was shown multiple times in altercations with Team Bisping fighter, Akira Corassani. [3] [4] [5] The two would later be paired in a bout against each other in the preliminary round. During the fight, inside the first round, Neace applied a heel hook submission that looked like Corassani tapped to; however referee Herb Dean did not stop the fight and Corassani was released from the hold. [5] [6] Corassani went on to defeat Neace via a majority decision after two rounds.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Neace made his UFC debut on December 3, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale against his former Ultimate Fighter teammate Bryan Caraway. [7] Neace lost the bout via submission in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion. [8]

Bellator Fighting Championships

Neace made his Bellator debut on November 16, 2012 at Bellator 81 against Marlon Sandro. [9] Neace lost via technical submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
48 matches25 wins21 losses
By knockout53
By submission2013
By decision05
By disqualification00
Draws1
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
NC25–21–1 (1)Kenny JordanNC (Overturned by Indiana Gaming Commission)Coliseum Combat 26: Neace vs. JordanSeptember 28, 201345:00 Kokomo, Indiana, United StatesFor the Coliseum Combat Featherweight Championship.
Loss25–21–1Cody StevensDecision (Majority)Revelation Fight Organization: Big Guns 12August 31, 201335:00 Mansfield, Ohio, United States
Win25–20–1Bobby EmmonsSubmission (rear naked choke)Coliseum Combat 24March 30, 201332:02 Kokomo, Indiana, United StatesWon the CC Featherweight Championship.
Loss24–20–1 Marlon Sandro Technical submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 81 November 16, 201212:05 Kingston, Rhode Island, United States
Win24–19–1Peter DominguezSubmission (guillotine choke)Griggs Entertainment: Conquest FC 1September 29, 201210:16 Terre Haute, Indiana, United StatesWon the Conquest FC Featherweight Championship.
Loss23–19–1Brian GeraghtyDecision (split)Indy MMA 2March 31, 201235:00 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss23–18–1 Bryan Caraway Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale December 3, 201123:38 Paradise, Nevada, United States
Loss23–17–1David LoveSubmission (armbar)Colosseum Combat 16February 19, 201123:45 Kokomo, Indiana, United States
Win23–16–1Joel BlantonTKO (punches)Colosseum Combat 15October 9, 201013:43 Kokomo, Indiana, United StatesWon the CC Featherweight Championship.
Win22–16–1Corey MahonKO (punches)Legends of Fighting 41: Damage IncorporatedSeptember 10, 201034:54 Indianapolis, Indiana, United StatesWon Legends of Fighting Featherweight Championship.
Loss21–16–1João HerdyDecision (unanimous)Premier Cage Fighting: Total Warrior Challenge 6June 12, 201035:00 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win21–15–1York AshSubmission (armbar)Legends of Fighting 38April 9, 201021:26 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win20–15–1Anthony MartiSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ruckus Entertainment - Ruckus 2March 12, 201013:53 Addison, Illinois, United States
Win19–15–1Michael GlennSubmission (rear-naked choke)Legends of Fighting 36January 8, 201012:56 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss18–15–1 Jeff Curran Submission (rib injury) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers November 7, 200911:39 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout. [1]
Loss18–14–1Nick GonzalezTKO (corner stoppage)King of Kombat 7 - Judgment DayAugust 29, 200920:10 Austin, Texas, United StatesLost King of Kombat Featherweight Championship.
Loss18–13–1Tommy HaydenSubmission (rear-naked choke)War in the YardAugust 9, 20092N/A Anderson, Indiana, United States
Win18–12–1 Johnny Bedford Submission (kneebar)King of Kombat 5: Season's BeatingsNovember 22, 200811:38 Austin, Texas, United StatesWon King of Kombat Featherweight Championship.
Loss17–12–1Brian GeraghtySubmission (triangle choke)Revolution Fight League: Proving GroundJuly 26, 200832:15 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Loss17–11–1Jared McMahanSubmission (armbar)Corral Combat Classic 2April 26, 200810:38 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win17–10–1Jake CorrySubmission (rear-naked choke)Courage Fighting Championships 10March 22, 200811:30 Terre Haute, Indiana, United StatesWon CFC Featherweight Championship.
Loss16–10–1Arman LoktevTKO (punches)NAAFS: Caged Fury 4February 16, 200811:06 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Win16–9–1Jeremy AshleyTKO (punches)Freestyle Combat Challenge 32January 12, 200814:59 Kenosha, Wisconsin, United StatesWon FCC Four-Man Featherweight Tournament.
Win15–9–1Rich TaylorSubmission (guillotine choke)Freestyle Combat Challenge 32January 12, 20081N/A Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Loss14–9–1Vadim IvanovSubmission (punches)NAAFS: Caged Fury 3November 3, 200720:22 Cleveland, Ohio, United StatesFor NAAFS Lightweight Championship. [16]
Win14–8–1Wade MarklandSubmission (rear-naked choke)Legends of Fighting 19: Back in ActionJuly 27, 200711:27 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win13–8–1Kirk BirchumTKO (punches)Legends of Fighting 18: Pole PositionMay 25, 200711:49 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win12–8–1James PowellSubmission (verbal)Legends of Fighting 16: HeatMay 5, 200712:30 Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Win11–8–1David HamptonSubmission (rear-naked choke)Legends of Fighting 15: VengeanceApril 27, 200710:17 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss10–8–1 Alonzo Martinez Submission (punches)Glory FC 1: GenesisApril 20, 200711:10 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win10–7–1Jack O'NeilSubmission (choke)Legends of Fighting: Revolution 4April 13, 200711:47 Plainfield, Indiana, United States
Win9–7–1John PaunSubmission (triangle choke)Pure Force V: VendettaMarch 31, 200711:53 Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
Loss8–7–1Nick SorgSubmission (rear-naked choke)Legends of Fighting 14: ResurrectionMarch 23, 200711:31 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss8–6–1 Jameel Massouh Decision (unanimous)Freestyle Combat Challenge 26March 10, 200735:00 Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Draw8–5–1Dan SwiftDraw (majority)Legends of Fighting 13: Bad BloodJanuary 26, 200735:00 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss8–5Raymond HunterDecision (split)Freestyle Combat Challenge 25January 13, 200735:00 Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Win8–4Tim BradleySubmission (guillotine choke)Legends of Fighting 12: Black Tie BattlesDecember 31, 200610:17 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win7–4 Johnny Bedford Submission (armbar)Genesis 5November 25, 200620:56 Findlay, Ohio, United States
Loss6–4Mike BognerSubmission (guillotine choke)Legends of Fighting 10: UnbreakableNovember 3, 200623:58 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win6–3Tommy RidenbaughSubmission (triangle choke)NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 2October 7, 200610:50 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Win5–3Paul HayesTKO (punches)Legends of Fighting 9September 29, 200612:57 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss4–3Kevin MandersonTKO (punches)Gladiators Cage Fighting: Colosseum 3September 23, 200621:33 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Loss4–2 Mike Brown Submission (guillotine choke)Absolute Fighting Championships 18August 26, 200610:50 Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Win4–1Jason ThileSubmission (armbar)Evolution 2July 15, 200611:49 Greenfield, Indiana, United States
Loss3–1 Jameel Massouh SubmissionDiesel Fighting Championships 1June 30, 200634:50 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win3–0Mike MorganSubmission (guillotine choke)Legends of Fighting 7: Divide & ConquerJune 17, 20061N/A Marion County, Indiana, United States
Win2–0Merritt WarrenSubmission (rear-naked choke)HOOKnSHOOT: LiveMay 20, 20061N/A Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win1–0Eugene CrislerSubmission (rear-naked choke)Madtown Throwdown 7April 29, 2006N/AN/A Madison, Wisconsin, United States

References

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  2. ↑ "Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14 cast announced for 'Team Miller vs Team Bisping' on Sept. 21". MMAMania.com. 2011-08-22. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
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  5. 1 2 "Episode No. 5 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 14: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller'". MMAJunkie.com. 2011-10-19. Archived from the original on 2011-12-28. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
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  7. ↑ "UFC's Ultimate Fighter Results: Brian Caraway Chokes Out Dustin Neace". SBNation.com. 2011-12-03. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
  8. ↑ "Marlon Sandro vs. Dustin Neace at Bellator 81 in Rhode Island". MMAFrenzy.com. 2011-10-29. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
  9. ↑ "Bellator 81 Results: Held vs. Clementi". MMAFighting.com. 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
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  11. ↑ "Colosseum Combat XXIV Official Results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 2014-04-02.
  12. ↑ "Conquest FC 1 Official Results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 2014-04-02.
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  14. ↑ "King of Kombat 5: Seasons Beatings official results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
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