Harris Sarmiento

Harris Sarmiento
Harris Sarmiento
Born	September 9, 1983 (age 38); Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino and American
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight	144 lb (65 kg; 10.3 st)
Division	Welterweight ; Lightweight ; Featherweight
Fighting out of	Waipahu, Hawaii, United States
Team	Hawaii Elite MMA; 808 Fight Factory
Years active	2002-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	62
Wins	36
By knockout	9
By submission	5
By decision	22
Losses	26
By knockout	9
By submission	7
By decision	10
	Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Last updated May 05, 2022

Harris Sarmiento is a Filipino-American professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Featherweight division of ONE FC. A professional competitor since 2002, Sarmiento has also formerly competed for the WEC, Strikeforce, King of the Cage, the World Fighting Alliance, Palace Fighting Championship, the IFL and Rumble on the Rock. Notable champions Sarmiento has faced include Nick Diaz, Gilbert Melendez, Josh Thomson, Max Holloway, Rob McCullough, and K. J. Noons.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Born and raised in the Philippines, Sarmiento began competing regionally in Hawaii, making his professional debut in 2002. Sarmiento lost his first two professional fights via decision before facing Nick Diaz at a Warriors Quest event later that year. Sarmiento lost in the second round after his corner threw in the towel. After compiling a record of 6-6, Sarmiento was set to face Rob McCullough at WEC 9 on January 16, 2004. Sarmiento won via split decision, then won his next four fights as well (and the SuperBrawl 33 lightweight tournament) before falling to Roger Huerta in a third-round TKO loss.

After defeating Shane Nelson at Rumble on the Rock in July of 2005 via unanimous decision, Sarmiento faced K. J. Noons in October of 2005, losing via third-round TKO.

Strikeforce

On March 10, 2006 Sarmiento made his promotional debut at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie against Gilbert Melendez. Sarmiento was defeated via second-round TKO.

On June 9, 2006 Sarmiento next faced Josh Thomson at Strikeforce: Revenge. Sarmiento lost via third-round submission.

Independent promotions

After dropping a decision in a rematch with McCullough at WFA 4: King of the Streets to bring his losing streak to five, Sarmiento bounced back, winning his next five.

On August 2, 2007, Sarmiento faced Bart Palaszewski at the IFL Lightweight Semifinals in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Sarmiento lost via third-round submission.

With a record of 34-23, Sarmiento faced Sung Hwa Han for the Pacific Xtreme Combat lightweight title in September of 2012, winning via split decision. He later defended his title once in February of 2013.

Sarmiento last competed for ONE FC in 2014 against Herbert Burns. He lost via unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
62 matches	36 wins	26 losses
By knockout	9	9
By submission	5	7
By decision	22	10

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	36-26	Herbert Burns	Decision (unanimous)	ONE FC 14: War of Nations	March 14, 2014	3	5:00	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Featherweight bout.
Loss	36-25	Ryan Mulvihill	Decision (unanimous)	Destiny MMA: Proving Grounds 2	August 24, 2013	3	5:00	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win	36-24	Isaiah Ordiz	Submission (kimura)	PXC 35	February 16, 2013	1	4:27	Pasig, Philippines	Defended the PXC Lightweight Championship.
Loss	35-24	Mark Striegl	Submission (scarf hold armlock)	PXC 34	November 17, 2012	1	2:37	Pasig, Philippines	Featherweight bout.
Win	35-23	Seung Hwa Han	Decision (split)	PXC 33	September 1, 2012	3	5:00	Pasig, Philippines	Won the PXC Lightweight Championship.
Win	34-23	Raja Shippen	TKO (punches)	PXC 29	February 18, 2012	1	N/A	Pasig, Philippines	Featherweight bout.
Loss	33-23	Joe Taimanglo	Decision (unanimous)	PXC 27	October 29, 2011	5	5:00	Pasig, Philippines
Win	33-22	Ronnie Borja	Submission (armbar)	PXC 26	August 20, 2011	4	N/A	Pasig, Philippines
Win	32-22	Alex Castro	Decision (unanimous)	PXC 24	June 11, 2011	3	5:00	Pasig, Philippines
Loss	31-22	Max Holloway	Decision (split)	X-1: Champions 3	March 12, 2011	5	5:00	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss	31-21	Jang Yong Kim	TKO (punches)	PXC 22	January 21, 2011	2	1:15	Pasig, Philippines
Win	31-20	Jose Salgado	Decision (unanimous)	Galaxy MMA: Bad Blood	August 6, 2010	3	5:00	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win	30-20	Chris Yee	Decision (unanimous)	Galaxy MMA: Worlds Collide	May 1, 2010	3	5:00	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win	29-20	Richie Whitson	Decision (split)	X-1: Champions 2	March 20, 2010	5	5:00	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States	Won the X-1 Lightweight Championship.
Win	28-20	Michael Brightmon	Decision (unanimous)	UNU 3	September 12, 2009	3	5:00	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss	27-20	Mario Stapel	Submission (guillotine choke)	Shine Fights 1	May 9, 2009	1	1:47	Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win	27-19	Eddie Rincon	Decision (unanimous)	UNU 1	March 21, 2009	3	3:00	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss	26-19	Billy Evangelista	Decision (unanimous)	PFC 12: High Stakes	January 22, 2009	3	3:00	Lemoore, California, United States
Win	26-18	Ted Worthington	TKO (punches)	IFBL: Fight Night 12	August 2, 2008	2	3:00	Niles, Ohio, United States
Win	25-18	Dominic Ahnee	Decision (unanimous)	SD: Shakedown 2	May 17, 2008	3	5:00	Hawaii, United States
Loss	24-18	Jason Dent	Submission (anaconda choke)	IFBL: Fight Night 10	December 15, 2007	5	1:49	Niles, Ohio, United States
Loss	24-17	Shane Nelson	Decision	GPG: Gracie Proving Ground	October 6, 2007	3	5:00	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss	24-16	Bart Palaszewski	Submission (guillotine choke)	IFL: 2007 Semifinals	August 2, 2007	3	1:08	East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Win	24-15	Enoch Wilson	Decision (unanimous)	Rise FC 3	July 28, 2007	3	5:00	Eugene, Oregon, United States
Win	23-15	Jonathan Brookins	Decision (unanimous)	Shakedown: Maui vs. Oahu	May 19, 2007	3	5:00	Hawaii, United States
Win	22-15	Henry Martinez	Decision (unanimous)	X-1: Extreme Fighting 2	March 17, 2007	3	3:00	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win	21-15	Dan Swift	TKO (punches)	IFBL: Fight Night 5	December 16, 2006	2	2:23	Niles, Ohio, United States
Loss	20-15	Rob McCullough	Decision (unanimous)	WFA: King of the Streets	July 22, 2006	3	5:00	Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss	20-14	Josh Thomson	Submission (arm-triangle choke)	Strikeforce: Revenge	June 9, 2006	3	3:19	San Jose, California, United States
Loss	20-13	Gilbert Melendez	TKO (submission to punches)	Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie	March 10, 2006	2	0:44	San Jose, California, United States
Loss	20-12	Jin Kazeta	TKO	FFCF 4	December 10, 2005	1	4:45	Guam
Loss	20-11	K. J. Noons	TKO (punches)	ICON Sport: Opposites Attract	October 28, 2005	3	4:37	Hawaii, United States
Win	20-10	Shane Nelson	Decision (unanimous)	ROTR: Proving Grounds 4	July 9, 2005	2	5:00	Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Win	19-10	Josh Smith	Submission (toe hold)	X-1: Extreme Wars	July 2, 2005	1	2:38	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win	18-10	Chas Jacquier	Decision	GC 38	June 2, 2005	2	5:00	California, United States
Win	17-10	Maluhia Kuahiwinui	Submission	Warriors Quest 9	May 23, 2005	1	N/A	Hawaii, United States
Loss	16-10	Jin Kazeta	TKO	FFCF 3	May 7, 2005	N/A	N/A	Guam
Loss	16-9	Kultar Gill	Submission (rear-naked choke)	SB 39	April 9, 2005	3	2:45	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win	16-8	Kaleo Kwan	TKO (punches)	ROTR: Proving Grounds 3	March 11, 2005	2	2:37	Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Win	15-8	Neal Andres	Decision (unanimous)	ROTR: Proving Grounds 3	March 11, 2005	2	5:00	Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Win	14–8	James Pit	TKO (submission to punches)	ROTR: Proving Grounds 3	March 11, 2005	1	2:29	Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Win	13-8	Toshikazu Iseno	Decision (split)	FFCF 2	October 30, 2004	3	5:00	Hawaii, United States
Win	12-8	Jonathan Olivas	TKO (punches)	KOTC 41	September 24, 2004	1	1:45	San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss	11-8	Roger Huerta	TKO (punches)	SB 36	June 18, 2004	3	2:12	Hawaii, United States
Win	11-7	Justin Mercado	Decision (split)	ROTR 5	May 7, 2004	3	5:00	Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Win	10-7	Ed West	TKO (punches)	SB 34	March 28, 2004	1	2:08	Hawaii, United States	Welterweight bout.
Win	9-7	Kolo Koka	Decision (unanimous)	SB 33	February 7, 2004	3	3:00	Hawaii, United States	Won the SuperBrawl 33 Lightweight Tournament.
Win	8-7	Mike Bauer	Decision (unanimous)	SB 33	February 7, 2004	3	3:00	Hawaii, United States
Win	7-7	Rob McCullough	Decision (split)	WEC 9	January 16, 2004	3	5:00	Lemoore, California, United States
Loss	6-7	Kaynan Kaku	Decision (unanimous)	ROTR 4.5	December 27, 2003	2	5:00	Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Win	6-6	Palika Drummondo	TKO	GC 21	December 7, 2003	1	3:32	California, United States
Win	5-6	Logan Layton	TKO (submission to strikes)	KOTC 31	December 6, 2003	1	3:08	San Jacinto, California, United States
Win	4-6	Lorrin Ishimine	Decision (unanimous)	WOTR 4	September 6, 2003	3	3:00	Wailuku, Hawaii, United States
Loss	3-6	Buck Meredith	TKO (submission to punches)	KOTC 25	June 29, 2003	2	3:41	San Jacinto, California, United States
Win	3-5	Bain Serna	Decision	GC 17	June 22, 2003	2	5:00	California, United States
Loss	2-5	Alex Serdyukov	Submission (kimura)	KFC 2	April 26, 2003	1	N/A	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss	2-4	Jay R. Palmer	TKO (injury)	SB 28	February 8, 2003	2	N/A	Hawaii, United States	Sarmiento dislocated his elbow in the second round.
Win	2-3	Clifford Comet	Submission (rear-naked choke)	KFC 1	December 29, 2002	2	2:10	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win	1-3	Eric Beach	Decision (unanimous)	ROTR 1	December 28, 2002	2	5:00	Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Loss	0-3	Nick Diaz	TKO (corner stoppage)	Warriors Quest 8	January 7, 2002	2	1:47	Hawaii, United States
Loss	0-2	Deshaun Johnson	Decision (unanimous)	Warriors Quest 7	August 30, 2002	2	5:00	Hawaii, United States
Loss	0-1	Tripstin Kersiano	Decision	FFC 1	May 18, 2002	2	5:00	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

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Professional MMA record for Harris Sarmiento from Sherdog

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