Edwin Dewees

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Edwin Dewees
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Born (1982-08-07) August 7, 1982 (age 41)
Florence, South Carolina, United States
Other namesBam Bam,
Babyface
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona, United States
TeamTNT Mixed Martial Arts Training Center
Years active2000–2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total57
Wins38
By knockout10
By submission24
By decision4
Losses18
By knockout8
By submission6
By decision4
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Edwin Stanton Dewees (born August 7, 1982 in Florence, South Carolina) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor from 2000 to 2014, he was featured on The Ultimate Fighter 4 and competed for the UFC, Affliction, King of the Cage, HDNet Fights, and the MFC.

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MMA career and The Ultimate Fighter

In his quarter-final matchup on The Ultimate Fighter 4, Dewees dominated his first round against Gideon Ray, getting a take down and staying at guard for much of the round. However, in the second round, Dewees sustained a large cut in his forehead, forcing referee Herb Dean to call a timeout for the doctor to assess the cut due to the large amount of blood pouring from Dewees' head. After assessing the situation, the doctor allowed the fight to continue. At the end of the first two rounds, UFC President Dana White announced that the fight had been fought to a draw, therefore the fighters would go a third round.

In the third round, Dewees continued to bleed profusely, with blood continuously and steadily pouring from his wound. The two fighters continued to grapple, rolling around in a pool of blood. Ray was clearly distressed by the amount of blood, as Dewees lay atop him and punched with one hand and held the other one over the cut, attempting to alleviate the bleeding. Dewees won the final round with a 10–9 decision. This fight was perhaps the bloodiest battle ever witnessed on The Ultimate Fighter. Dewees proceeded to the semi-finals, but was eliminated from the tournament by Patrick Côté by unanimous decision.

Dewees was featured on the undercard of The Ultimate Finale 4, where he lost to Jorge Rivera by first-round technical knockout. After referee Yves Lavigne stopped the fight, Dewees sprang off the ground in protest of the stoppage.

Dewees was defeated by Antônio Rogério Nogueira at Affliction: Banned on July 19, 2008 via TKO, 4:06 of round 1. [1]

Since losing to Antônio Rogério Nogueira at Affliction: Banned, Dewees has gone 3-5 in independent promotions.

Dewees is currently coaching and training at TNT Mixed Martial Arts Training Center in Phoenix, AZ

Personal life

Dewees has four children, a son born in 2007 and twin boys born in 2008, and a daughter born in 2015. He resides near Phoenix, Arizona. He attended and graduated from Cortez High School.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
57 matches38 wins18 losses
By knockout108
By submission246
By decision44
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss38–18 (1)Dale SopiTKO (head kick and punches)Rage in the Cage 174October 11, 201411:54 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesFor the RITC Heavyweight Championship.
Loss38–17 (1) Lolohea Mahe KO (punch)Maui Fighting Championship 2012 [2] Dec 15, 20121N/A Kahului, Hawaii, United States Heavyweight debut; for the MFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win38–16 (1)Julian HamiltonTKO (punches)Rage in the Cage 163Oct 20, 201211:13 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Loss37–16 (1)Luke HarrisSubmission (guillotine choke) MFC 33 May 4, 201212:05 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaCatchweight (195 lb) bout; Dewees missed weight (208 lb).
Loss37–15 (1)Jacen FlynnSubmission (rear-naked choke)Bully's Fight Night 2July 22, 201110:44 Lethbridge, Alberta, CanadaFor Bully’s Fight Night Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win37–14 (1)Chuck HuusSubmission (guillotine choke)TCF: Rumble at the RanchApril 23, 201110:29 Glendale, Arizona, United States
Loss36–14 (1)Marcus VänttinenTKO (punches)FF 30: Fight Festival 30March 12, 201113:13 Helsinki, Finland
Win36–13 (1)Eric McElroySubmission (rear-naked choke)RITC: Rage In The Cage 133August 15, 200910:56 Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, United States
Loss35–13 (1) Antônio Rogério Nogueira TKO (punches) Affliction: Banned July 19, 200814:06 Anaheim, California, United StatesDewees tested positive for nandrolone.
Win35–12 (1)Richard BlakeSubmissionNLF: RedemptionApril 26, 200811:27 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss34–12 (1)Cory MacDonaldTKO (punches)PFP: New Year's RestitutionJanuary 13, 200814:14 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Loss34–11 (1) Frank Trigg Submission (kimura)HDNet Fights: Reckless AbandonDecember 15, 200711:40 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss34–10 (1) Jorge Rivera TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale November 11, 200612:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss34–9 (1)Art SantoreKO (punches)TC 13: AnarchyMarch 11, 200620:14 Del Mar, California, United States
Win34–8 (1)Buckley AcostaSubmission (triangle choke) KOTC: Outlaws January 21, 200610:56 Globe, Arizona, United States
Win33–8 (1)Leo SylvestSubmissionLOF 3: Legends of Fighting 3December 16, 20051N/A Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss32–8 (1) Chris Leben Submission (armbar) UFC Ultimate Fight Night 2 October 3, 200513:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win32–7 (1)Jason GerisTKOGC 41: Gladiator Challenge 41August 25, 200510:55Colusa, Arizona, United States
Win31–7 (1)Chance WilliamsSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC 56: Caliente July 9, 200511:16 Globe, Arizona, United States
Win30–7 (1)Rich AltenTKO (punches)RITC 70: Rage in the Cage 70June 11, 200510:49 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss29–7 (1) Rich Franklin TKO (punches and knees) UFC 44 September 26, 200313:35 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win29–6 (1)Chappo MontijoSubmission (choke)RITC 52: RivalryAugust 16, 200310:27 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win28–6 (1)Robert BeraunSubmission (choke)RITC 49: Stare DownJune 7, 200311:57 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win27–6 (1)John SullivanTKO (strikes)RITC 47: UnstoppableApril 12, 200311:41 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win26–6 (1)Auggie PadekenSubmission (rear-naked choke)Rumble on the Rock 2: Rumble on the Rock 2March 15, 200312:13 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win25–6 (1) Homer Moore Decision (majority)RITC 45: FinallyMarch 1, 200333:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
NC24–6 (1)Todd MedinaNo Contest (overturned)RITC 43: The MatchJanuary 18, 200310:45 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesPremature submission stoppage overturned.
Win24–6 Sam Adkins Decision (unanimous)RITC 39: Bring ItOctober 19, 200233:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win23–6 Shannon Ritch Submission (armbar)RITC 38: Let's RollSeptember 7, 200211:12 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win22–6Joey VigueriaTKO (submission to punches)RITC 37: When Countries CollideJuly 27, 200210:21 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss21–6 Drew Fickett Decision (unanimous)RITC 36: The RematchJune 22, 200233:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win21–5Joe GrantTKO (submission to punches)RITC 35: This Time It's PersonalMay 3, 200211:16 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win20–5 Drew Fickett Decision (split)RITC 34: Rage in the Cage 34March 15, 200233:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win19–5Brad ReynoldsSubmission (armbar)RITC 33: The Big ShowFebruary 2, 200211:05 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win18–5Jesus ValdezSubmission (choke)RITC 31: Rage in the Cage 31November 7, 200121:57 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win17–5Randy LavrarSubmission (choke)RITC 30: Rage in the Cage 30September 26, 200111:09 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win16–5George LockhartSubmission (choke)RITC 29: Rage in the Cage 29June 22, 200111:40 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss15–5 Joe Stevenson Decision (unanimous)GC 4: Collision at ColusaJune 17, 200135:00 Colusa, California, United States
Loss15–4Jeremy EdwardsDecision (unanimous) KOTC 8: Bombs Away April 29, 200125:00 Williams, California, United States
Win15–3 Christophe Leininger Decision (unanimous)RITC 26: Rage in the Cage 26March 24, 200133:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win14–3Allan SullivanSubmission (armbar)RITC 25: Rage in the Cage 25February 22, 200112:30 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win13–3Sean WilliamsSubmission (armbar)RITC 24: Rage in the Cage 24January 27, 200111:38 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win12–3Ryan BrownSubmission (choke)RITC 23: Rage in the Cage 23December 6, 200010:45 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win11–3Justin AntleTKO (submission to punches)RITC Tucson 5: Rage in the Cage Tucson 5November 19, 200010:45 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win10–3Kyle DeweenTKO (submission to punches)10:42
Win9–3Rudy BattistaSubmission (choke)RITC 22: Rage in the Cage 22November 8, 200010:47 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win8–3Trinity BoykinSubmission (triangle choke)RITC 21: Rage in the Cage 21October 4, 200011:13 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win7–3Trinity BoykinSubmission (triangle choke)10:53
Win6–3Jeff HorlacherSubmission (choke)10:58
Win5–3Jesse AmadoSubmission (armbar)RITC Tucson 4: Rage in the Cage Tucson 4September 24, 200011:06 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win4–3Anthony TarangoTKO (submission to punches)11:30
Loss3–3 Antonio McKee Decision (unanimous)RITC 20: Rage in the Cage 20August 30, 200033:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win3–2Matt LynnTKO (submission to punches)RITC Tucson 3: Rage in the Cage Tucson 3August 6, 200010:30 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Loss2–2David HarrisSubmission (armbar)RITC 19: Rage in the Cage 19July 26, 200021:52 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win2–1MacArthur BluebackSubmission (choke)RITC 18: Rage in the Cage 18June 21, 200010:29 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win1–1Chris MeyersSubmission (ankle lock)RITC 17: Rage in the Cage 17May 17, 200020:17 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss0–1Bill CameronSubmission (armbar)RITC 16: Rage in the Cage 16April 12, 200012:27 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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