Eric Wisely

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Eric Wisely
Born (1984-07-25) July 25, 1984 (age 39)
East Moline, Illinois, United States
Other namesLittle Lee
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Welterweight
Reach71.0 in (180 cm)
Fighting out of Clinton, Iowa, United States
TeamTeam Conquest
RankBlack belt in Tae Kwon Do
Black belt in Kickboxing [1]
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total44
Wins34
By knockout14
By submission5
By decision10
Unknown5
Losses9
By submission1
By decision8
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Eric Wisely (born July 25, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the UFC. A professional competitor since 2006, Wisely has also fought for the Bellator and Strikeforce.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Wisely compiled an amateur record of 6-1 before making his professional mixed martial arts debut on December 21, 2006, against Chriss Woodruff at Midwest King of the Cage 40. Wisely won his debut in the first round. Following this win, Wisely compiled a record of 18–5 before signing with Strikeforce in mid-2011.

Strikeforce

In mid-2011, Wisely signed with now-defunct promotion Strikeforce. He made his debut against Pat Healy at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte on August 12, 2011. [2] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Wisely made his UFC debut against Charles Oliveira in a Featherweight bout on January 28, 2012, at UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis. [4] He lost the bout via submission in the first round.

Wisely replacing an injured Akira Corassani and faced Jason Young on April 14, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 2. [5] He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion. [6]

Bellator MMA

Wisely faced John Alessio on the Bellator 119 card on May 9, 2014, in Ontario, Canada. [7] Wisely lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Return to UFC

Wisely was expected to face Gilbert Burns on April 27, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 3. [8] However, it was reported on April 18, 2019 that Wisely pulled out of the bout due to a failed physical caused by heart problems. He was replaced by newcomer Mike Davis. [9]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
43 matches34 wins9 losses
By knockout140
By submission51
By decision108
Unknown50
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win34–9–1Frank SchumanTKOCaged Aggression 27: Return of the Champions Day 1September 11, 202021:19 Davenport, Iowa, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Win33–9–1Will ShuttTKO (punches)Caged Aggression 24: Champions Night 2March 23, 201924:12 Davenport, Iowa, United StatesDefended Caged Aggression Lightweight Championship.
Win32–9–1Joe RichardsonTKO (leg kicks)Pinnacle Combat 29October 13, 201833:23 Dubuque, Iowa, United StatesWon the Pinnacle Combat Lightweight Championship.
Win31–9–1Carl WittstockTKO (punches)Caged Aggression: Catfish Bend Casino Day 1August 24, 201831:24 Burlington, Iowa, United StatesDefended the Caged Aggression Lightweight Championship.
Win30–9–1Morgan SickingerSubmission (armbar) Bellator 198 April 28, 201811:12 Rosemont, Illinois, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win29–9–1Eric ThomasTKO (punches)Caged Aggression 21: Thai Champions Day 2March 10, 201834:40 Davenport, Iowa, United StatesDefended Caged Aggression Lightweight Championship.
Win28–9–1 Austin Hubbard Decision (unanimous)Caged Aggression 20: The EvolutionOctober 7, 201735:00 Davenport, Iowa, United StatesWon Caged Aggression Lightweight Championship.
Win27–9–1John RamirezSubmission (reverse triangle choke)PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 25April 28, 201753:29 Dubuque, Iowa, United StatesReturn to Lightweight; defended Pinnacle Combat Lightweight Championship.
Win26–9–1Sean HuffmanDecision (unanimous)Battle at the Ball ParkAugust 13, 201635:00 Clinton, Iowa, United States Welterweight debut.
Win25–9–1Demian PapagniTKO (punches)Extreme Challenge 233May 7, 201612:10 Clinton, Iowa, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Draw24–9–1Dustin ParrishDraw (split)PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 22January 23, 201635:00 Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Win24–9 Cliff Wright Decision (unanimous)PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 21August 21, 201555:00 Dubuque, Iowa, United StatesDefended Pinnacle Combat Lightweight Championship.
Win23–9 Jared Downing Decision (split)PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 19March 13, 201535:00 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Loss22–9 John Alessio Decision (unanimous) Bellator CXIX May 9, 201435:00 Rama, Ontario, CanadaCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Win22–8Donnie BellDecision (split) Bellator CXIII March 21, 201435:00 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
Win21–8Jeremy CastroKO (punch)Pinnacle Combat MMA 13May 3, 201310:29 Dubuque, Iowa, United StatesDefended Pinnacle Combat Lightweight Championship.
Win20–8Brian GeraghtyDecision (unanimous)Pinnacle Combat MMA 11November 30, 201255:00 Dubuque, Iowa, United StatesWon Pinnacle Combat Lightweight Championship.
Loss19–8 Jason Young Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva April 14, 201235:00 Stockholm, Sweden
Loss19–7 Charles Oliveira Submission (reverse calf slicer) UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis January 28, 201211:43 Chicago, Illinois, United States Featherweight debut.
Win19–6 Brandon Girtz TKO (arm injury)Driller Promotions / SEG: Downtown Showdown 1November 26, 201124:26 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Loss18–6 Pat Healy Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte August 12, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win18–5Lance WipfDecision (split)Superior Cage Combat 1May 21, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17–5 Matt Veach Submission (armbar)Gladiator Cage Fights: Knockout Night 1April 23, 201122:49 Marion, Illinois, United States
Win16–5 Hermes França Decision (unanimous)Scorpius Fighting Championships 1September 24, 201035:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win15–5Lonnie ScrivenDecision (unanimous)Glory Fighting Championships: Maximum GloryJuly 9, 201055:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss14–5Ramiro HernandezDecision (split)Blueblood MMA: Trials of a Gladiator 6April 30, 201035:00 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win14–4 Hermes França TKO (punches)Max Fights DM: Ballroom Brawl 4January 8, 201012:03 West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win13–4Scott McAfeeDecision (split)Pinnacle Combat MMA 3November 14, 200935:00 Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Loss12–4Jeremy AshleyDecision (unanimous)Legends of Fighting 32: Strictly BusinessJune 6, 200935:00 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win12–3Cole WilliamsSubmission (armbar)Pinnacle Combat MMA 2April 25, 200922:34 Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Loss11–3Ramiro HernandezDecision (unanimous)WhiteApe MMA: Gorilla WarfareOctober 25, 200835:00 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win11–2Tristian HansburgerTKO (punches)Extreme Cage ChallengeAugust 21, 200813:30 Clinton, Iowa, United States
Win10–2Danny RodriguezSubmissionSpring BreakageApril 28, 20081N/A Moline, Illinois, United States
Win9–2Lucas GwaltneyTKO (doctor stoppage)Mainstream MMA 9: New EraApril 5, 20083N/A Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Win8–2Micah WashingtonTKO (punches)Mainstream MMA 8: Cold WarJanuary 26, 20082N/A Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Loss7–2 Erik Koch Decision (unanimous)Mainstream MMA 7: VengeanceOctober 20, 200735:00 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Win7–1Jason MedinaTKO (punches)Iron Horse: Bike and Music Festival 2007July 1, 20072N/A Sabula, Iowa, United States
Loss6–1Jeremy CastroDecision (majority)Iron Horse: Bike and Music Festival 2007May 27, 200735:00 Sabula, Iowa, United States
Win6–0Willie DaleKO (punches)Ring Style: Bad Blood 2February 17, 20072N/A Moline, Illinois United States
Win5–0Brady WakelandN/AMidwest King of the Ring 44January 13, 200721:23
Win4–0Alex WakelandN/AMidwest King of the Ring 42January 4, 200732:21
Win3–0Cody ClayesN/AMidwest King of the Ring 41December 27, 200611:16
Win2–0Nathan AberN/AMidwest King of the Ring 40December 21, 200612:23
Win1–0Chriss WoodruffN/AMidwest King of the Ring 40December 21, 200610:41

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