Homer Moore

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Homer Moore
BornHomer Moore
(1971-11-12) November 12, 1971 (age 53)
Maryvale, Arizona, United States
Other namesThe Rock, Simpson
ResidenceMaryvale, Arizona
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight202 lb (92 kg; 14.4 st)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Fighting out of Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Years active1999-2007; 2013
Mixed martial arts record
Total37
Wins26
By knockout8
By submission4
By decision14
Losses9
By knockout5
By submission1
By decision3
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Homer Moore (born November 12, 1971) is an American retired former professional mixed martial artist who competed as a Light Heavyweight for the UFC, WEC, and Chicago Red Bears of the IFL. [1]

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Background

Moore won the 1992 National Junior College Athletic Association NJCAA Collegiate Championship effortlessly. [2] His background wrestling at Phoenix College gave him rise above his competition. Moore's Champion Stat is now part of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Having a record of this magnitude clones other major sports at their pinnacle.

In 2014 Homer Moore was arrested for the 1999 murder of a man in a drug deal robbery gone wrong. [3] Lt. Michael Pooley, a Tempe police spokesman, said in a news conference that "Moore liked to talk" and would brag about murdering a man at bars and to random people, who told police what they'd heard. He remains in custody as of 2024.

Mixed martial arts career

Moore reached nearly 100 fights in his MMA career. He was a resident athlete at the United States Olympic Training Center in the mid '90s. Subsequently, Homer pursued other fighting opportunities and engaged in the Mixed Martial Arts arena. During Moore's transition, he won 10 straight fights over a 3-year period.

Although injured during his training for the fight, Moore preceded with his first professional fight in the UFC against UFC Middleweight Champion Evan Tanner in UFC 34 - High Voltage. [4] This resulted in a defeat by submission armbar. [5] During Moore's debut fight in the IFL, out of Chicago, Illinois, he fought against jiu-jitsu expert Allan Goes.

Ultimate XARM World Heavyweight Championship

In January 2009, Moore was the first ever to be titled the Ultimate World Heavyweight Champion of Art Davie XARM. The competitors who participated in this tournament came from a variety of fighting backgrounds that included arm wrestling, football, kickboxing, mixed-martial arts and weightlifting. The winner's objective of this sport was to pin his opponent's arm, knock him out or make him submit.

Moore was also recognized as the "Best Fighter" under XARM's "Best of 2008 Awards".[ citation needed ]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
37 matches26 wins9 losses
By knockout53
By submission73
By decision143
Draws2
No contests0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win26–9–2Vincent LawlerKO (punch)APC 11: All Powers Combat 11March 16, 201322:18 Payson, Arizona, United States
Loss25–9–2Fabiano CapoaniTKO (knee injury)MMAC: The RevolutionMay 12, 200713:59 Washington D.C., United States
Loss25–8–2 Allan Goes TKO (punches)IFL: MolineApril 7, 200722:56 Moline, Illinois, United States
Loss25–7–2Matt LucasTKORITC 89: Triple Main Event 89December 2, 200631:26 Maricopa, Arizona, United States
Loss25–6–2 Chad Griggs TKO (strikes)RITC 81: Rage in the Cage 81April 29, 200630:30 Arizona, United States
Win25–5–2Marc ZeeDecision (unanimous)RITC 68: Hello Glendale 68April 23, 200533:00 Glendale, Arizona, United States
Loss24–5–2 Terry Martin TKO (submission to punches) WEC 14 March 17, 200523:14 Lemoore, California, United States Light Heavyweight bout; for the vacant WEC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win24–4–2Shane JohnsonKORITC 64: Heart & Soul 64August 7, 200422:17 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win23–4–2Tim McMullenKO (punches)RITC 63: It's Time 63June 12, 200412:01 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win22–4–2Andy MontanaDecision (unanimous)RITC 61: Relentless 61April 30, 200433:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win21–4–2Vince LuceroDecision (unanimous)RITC 58: Homer vs. Vince 58January 29, 200433:00 Tempe, Arizona, United States
Loss20–4–2 Chael Sonnen Decision (unanimous)ROTR 4.5: Proving GroundsDecember 27, 200325:00 Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Win20–3–2Thomas GilSubmission (keylock)RITC 55: Super Heavyweight Showdown 55November 15, 200332:51 Casa Grande, Arizona, United States
Draw19–3–2 Dan Severn DrawRITC 54: The Beast vs The Rock 54October 25, 200333:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win19–3–1Chris PeakDecision (unanimous)RITC 53: The Beat Goes On 53September 13, 200333:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win18–3–1Wojtek KaszowskiDecision (unanimous)RITC 51: Invasion From the North 51August 2, 200333:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss17–3–1 Jeremy Horn Decision (unanimous)ICC 2: RebellionApril 18, 200335:00 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Loss17–2–1 Edwin Dewees Decision (majority)RITC 45: Finally 45March 1, 200333:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win17–1–1Edwin AguilarTKO (submission to punches)CLM 3: Combate Libre MexicoSeptember 20, 20022N/A Mexico
Win16–1–1Rich GuerinKOCLM 3: Combate Libre MexicoSeptember 20, 20022N/A Mexico
Win15–1–1 Sam Adkins DecisionCLM 3: Combate Libre MexicoSeptember 20, 200245:00 Mexico
Win14–1–1Cory TimmermanDecisionRITC 37: When Countries Collide 37July 27, 200233:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win13–1–1Vince LuceroTKO (submission to punches)RITC 35: This Time It's Personal 35May 3, 200231:09 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win12–1–1 Joe Riggs Decision (unanimous)RITC 34: Rage in the Cage 34March 15, 200233:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesReturn to Heavyweight.
Draw11–1–1Jim TheobaldDecisionUA 1: The GenesisJanuary 27, 200235:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Loss11–1 Evan Tanner Submission (armbar) UFC 34 November 2, 200120:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Win11–0Kauai KupiheaDecisionRITC 26: Rage in the Cage 26March 24, 200133:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win10–0Kevin ChristopherSubmission (armbar)RITC 24: Rage in the Cage 24January 27, 200111:14 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win9–0Allan SullivanDecision (unanimous)CF: Cajan FightsDecember 2, 200035:00 United States
Win8–0Shane JohnsonTKORITC 22: Rage in the Cage 22November 8, 200031:51 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win7–0Kauai KupiheaDecision (unanimous)RITC 21 - Rage in the Cage 21October 4, 200033:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win6–0Zack BlackwoodSubmission (armbar)RITC 20 - Rage in the Cage 20August 30, 200010:30 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win5–0Drew MoraDecision (unanimous)RITC 19: Rage in the Cage 19July 26, 200033:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win4–0David HarrisDecision (3-1)RITC 10: Rage in the Cage 10January 28, 200033:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win3–0Jesus ValdezSubmission (choke)RITC 8: Rage in the Cage 8November 10, 199912:37 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win2–0Ron RumpfTKO (submission to punches)RITC 5: Rage in the Cage 5May 26, 199911:31 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win1–0Jason MiddaughDecision (unanimous)RITC 4: Rage in the Cage 4April 7, 199933:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "Former UFC Fighter Homer Moore Arrested for Suspicion of First-Degree Murder". Bleacher Report .
  2. ↑ "Former UFC Fighter Homer Moore Arrested on Suspicion of 1999 Arizona Murder".
  3. ↑ "Former UFC Fighter Homer Moore Arrested for Suspicion of First-Degree Murder". Bleacher Report .
  4. ↑ "Homer Moore, Onetime UFC Fighter, Arrested in 1999 Cold Case Murder".
  5. ↑ "Former MMA fighter Homer Moore arrested in 1999 murder".


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