Gideon Ray

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Gideon Ray
BornGideon Charles Ray
(1973-05-27) May 27, 1973 (age 51)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Fighting out of Chicago, Illinois, United States
TeamUflacker Academy Chicago [1]
The Gentle Art BJJ
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Christian Uflacker [1]
Black belt in Judo
Black belt in Tae Kwon Do under Keith Hackney [1]
Years active2000–2012
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins17
By knockout8
By submission8
By decision1
Losses15
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision7
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Gideon Charles Ray (born May 27, 1973) is an American former professional mixed martial artist. A professional from 2000 until 2012, Ray competed for the UFC, King of the Cage, the Toronto Dragons of the IFL, and was featured on The Ultimate Fighter 4.

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Background

Born and raised in Chicago, Ray began training in martial arts from a young age.

Mixed martial arts

Early career

Ray made his professional debut in 2000, competing primarily at Welterweight, he amassed a record of 8–1–1 before appearing for the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Ray made his UFC debut at UFC 51 on February 5, 2005 against Canadian David Loiseau. He was defeated via TKO due to a doctor stoppage in the first round.

After picking up a win in the regional circuit, Ray returned to the promotion at UFC Ultimate Fight Night, facing Mike Swick. He was defeated via TKO from a combination of punches just 22 seconds into the fight.

After going 4–1 in the regional circuit, Ray tried out for The Ultimate Fighter 4 and made it through to the final cast.

The Ultimate Fighter

In his quarterfinal matchup against Edwin Dewees, the two fought to a draw after two rounds, which called for a third round. As a cut had opened on Dewees face during the second round and the doctors let the fight continue. Ray lost the third round to a 10-9 decision by the judges. The bout was later called perhaps the bloodiest in Ultimate Fighter history.

At The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale, Ray faced Charles McCarthy. Ray was defeated near the end of the first round with an armbar submission.

International Fight League

After being released from the UFC, Ray signed with the IFL, competing for the Toronto Dragons. Ray made his promotional debut at IFL: Connecticut on April 13, 2007. He won via first-round TKO.

Ray next faced Brazilian Delson Heleno at IFL: Las Vegas on June 16, 2007. He was defeated via keylock submission in the second round.

The two later fought in a rematch at the World Grand Prix Semifinals later in November of that year, with Heleno winning again, this time via first-round armbar.

Independent promotions

After leaving the IFL, Ray went 3–7 in his final 10 fights, retiring in 2012.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
33 matches17 wins15 losses
By knockout83
By submission85
By decision17
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss17–15–1 Shamar Bailey Decision (unanimous)Flawless FC 2 [2] December 15, 201235:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss17–14–1Dwayne HindsDecision (split)CUFF 4: The Shot [3] August 20, 201135:00 Spain
Loss17–13–1Sergej JuskevicSubmission (heel hook)Wreck MMA: Unstoppable [4] May 6, 201111:30 Gatineau, Quebec, CanadaReturn to Welterweight.
Loss17–12–1 Daniel Mason-Straus Decision (unanimous)XFO 33January 23, 201035:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win17–11–1 Luke Caudillo Decision (unanimous)Raw Power: MMADecember 10, 200935:00Sanabis, Bahrain
Loss16–11–1 Darren Elkins Decision (unanimous)Hoosier Fight Club 1: Raise UpNovember 20, 200935:00 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States Lightweight debut.
Win16–10–1Brandon SmallSubmission (rear-naked choke)TFC 17: Total Fight Challenge 17October 10, 200910:46 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Loss15–10–1 John Alessio TKO (punches)SuperFights MMA: Night of Combat 2October 11, 200810:45 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss15–9–1Brandon MelendezSubmission (rear-naked choke)WC 4: Warriors Collide 4July 19, 200813:23 Colorado, United States
Win15–8–1Bryan CravenTKO (cut)WC 3: Warriors Collide 3May 16, 200812:48 Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Loss14–8–1Nabil KhatibDecision (unanimous)HCF: Crow's NestMarch 29, 200835:00 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Loss14–7–1Delson HelenoSubmission (armbar)IFL: World Grand Prix SemifinalsNovember 3, 200711:57 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United StatesCatchweight (175 lbs) bout.
Loss14–6–1Delson HelenoSubmission (keylock)IFL: Las VegasJune 16, 200721:29 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–5–1Gabe CasillasTKO (strikes)International Fight LeagueApril 13, 200712:39 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss13–5–1 Charles McCarthy Submission (armbar) The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale November 11, 200614:43 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Middleweight bout.
Loss13–4–1 Jason MacDonald Decision (unanimous)ECC 1: Extreme Cage Combat 1April 29, 200635:00 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Win13–3–1Jerry SpiegelTKOXFO 10: ExplosionMarch 18, 200611:55 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win12–3–1Brendan SeguinSubmission (heel hook) KOTC: Redemption on the River February 17, 200612:52 Moline, Illinois, United States Middleweight bout.
Win11–3–1Chris FontaineTKOEFC 4: Extreme Fighting Challenge 4October 15, 20052N/A Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Win10–3–1Trevor GarrettSubmission (rear naked choke) KOTC: Xtreme Edge September 17, 200512:17 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss9–3–1 Mike Swick TKO (punches) UFC Ultimate Fight Night August 6, 200510:22 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–2–1Dennis ReedTKOXFO 6: Judgment DayJune 25, 200513:11 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Loss8–2–1 David Loiseau TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC 51: Super Saturday February 5, 200515:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Middleweight bout.
Win8–1–1Shawn McCullyTKO (submission to strikes)SMA: Shootfighting Martial ArtsNovember 13, 2005N/AN/A Springfield, Illinois, United States
Win7–1–1Rhomez BrowerTKOCombat: Do Fighting Challenge 1October 23, 20042N/A Cicero, Illinois, United States
Loss6–1–1 Jason Black Decision (unanimous)IHC 7: CrucibleJune 5, 200435:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win6–0–1Jason MedinaKOEC 51: Extreme Challenge 51August 2, 200321:41 St. Charles, Illinois, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Draw5–0–1 Brian Gassaway DrawShooto: Midwest FightingMay 21, 200335:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States Middleweight debut.
Win5–0Matt ShawTKO (submission to strikes)FCC 9: Freestyle Combat Challenge 9January 11, 2003N/AN/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win4–0Justin WiemanTKO (cut)IHC 5: TribulationOctober 26, 200212:20 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win3–0Derrick NobleSubmission (guillotine choke)IHC 4: ArmageddonMay 18, 200232:25 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win2–0Moto AsaiSubmission (ankle lock)FCC 6: Freestyle Combat Challenge 6January 5, 200222:18 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win1–0Eddie HarpsSubmission (guillotine choke)TCC: Total Combat ChallengeFebruary 24, 200011:30 Chicago, Illinois, United States

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