Isaac Vallie-Flagg

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Isaac Vallie-Flagg
Born (1978-04-08) April 8, 1978 (age 46)
Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb)
Division Lightweight
Welterweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Team Jackson's Submission Fighting
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Years active2003–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins16
By knockout5
By submission5
By decision6
Losses7
By submission3
By decision3
By disqualification1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Isaac Vallie-Flagg (born April 8, 1978) is an American mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2003, he has also formerly competed in Strikeforce, Titan FC, and King of the Cage.

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Background

Vallie-Flagg is from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and attended Community High School. Troubled growing up, Vallie-Flagg was not active in sports apart from dabbling with lacrosse. After viewing a UFC event, Vallie-Flagg began training in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Mixed martial arts career

Strikeforce

Vallie-Flagg made his Strikeforce debut against Brian Melancon at Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum winning the bout via split decision. [3]

Vallie-Flagg was scheduled to face Bobby Green at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers, but he pulled out of the bout on November 11, 2011. [4]

Vallie-Flagg next faced Gesias Cavalcante at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier. [5] He won the fight via split decision.

Vallie-Flagg was scheduled to face Adriano Martins at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy. [6] However, on September 23, 2012, it was announced that the event was cancelled due to an injury to headliner Gilbert Melendez. [7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Following the dissolution of Strikeforce, Vallie-Flagg was brought over to the UFC. In his debut, he faced Yves Edwards on February 2, 2013, at UFC 156. [8] He won the fight split decision.

Vallie-Flagg was expected to face Sam Stout on June 15, 2013, at UFC 161. [9] However, Vallie-Flagg was forced out with a back injury and was replaced by James Krause. [10]

Vallie-Flagg faced Elias Silvério on January 15, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 35. [11] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Vallie-Flagg was briefly linked to a bout with Danny Castillo on April 26, 2014, at UFC 172. [12] However, the UFC removed Vallie-Flagg from the bout in favor of a match up with Takanori Gomi. [13] [14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Despite the loss on the scorecards, Vallie-Flagg was awarded his first Fight of the Night bonus award for the bout. [15]

Vallie-Flagg faced Matt Wiman at UFC Fight Night 57 on November 22, 2014. [16] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after. [17]

Personal life

Vallie-Flagg has been vocal about his drug addiction, with which he has struggled since a teenager. Eventually in 2018, he was arrested on suspicion of burglary in Albuquerque, New Mexico, carrying drugs and multiple weapons. After he was released from the jail, he sought out for help and has been sober since 2018. [18]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches16 wins7 losses
By knockout50
By submission53
By decision63
By disqualification01
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win16–7–1Jonathan GarySubmission (rear-naked choke)Fresquez Productions: Rumble on Route 66 2August 6, 201614:15 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss15–7–1 Jason Witt DQ (illegal knee) Titan FC 34 July 18, 201531:54 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win15–6–1Travis CoyleSubmission (knee and punches)Jackson's MMA Series XVJune 6, 201513:52 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Loss14–6–1 Matt Wiman Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson November 22, 201435:00 Austin, Texas, United States
Loss14–5–1 Takanori Gomi Decision (unanimous) UFC 172 April 26, 201435:00 Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss14–4–1 Elias Silvério Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou January 15, 201435:00 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win14–3–1 Yves Edwards Decision (split) UFC 156 February 2, 201335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–3–1 Gesias Cavalcante Decision (split) Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier May 19, 201235:00 San Jose, California, United States Lightweight debut.
Win12–3–1 Brian Melancon Decision (split) Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum June 18, 201135:00 Dallas, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win11–3–1Danny RodriguezTKO (knee & punches)Jackson's MMA Series 4April 9, 201123:28 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win10–3–1Alejandro VillalobosKO (punches) Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion December 11, 20103N/A Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Draw9–3–1Ken JacksonDrawC3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 5August 7, 201035:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win9–3Robert SimmonsTKO (punches) KOTC: Native Warriors March 6, 201012:48 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Win8–3Mike BarrerasDecision (unanimous)DCMMAS: Duke City MMA Series 2July 25, 200935:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win7–3Anselmo MartinezDecision (unanimous)Gods of WarJanuary 24, 200935:00 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Win6–3Adrian GutierrezTKO (punches)SCA: Duke City Bike and Brawl 2August 23, 20082N/A Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win5–3Brad NordquistTKO (punches) KOTC: Badlands July 12, 200820:50 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win4–3Abel VargasSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Hierarchy October 13, 200712:01 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss3–3 Rudy Bears Submission (rear-naked choke)FW 15: Rumble at Rt. 66 CasinoJuly 28, 200714:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win3–2Ashton CastroSubmission (punches)YTYT: Ground Um and Pound UmApril 21, 200714:15 Kona, Hawaii, United States
Loss2–2Patrick ReevesSubmission (armbar)Knuckle Up Productions: Fight NightAugust 4, 200611:07 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Win2–1Eric ReganSubmission (rear-naked choke)Knuckle Up Productions: SlugfestMay 19, 200611:23 Espanola, New Mexico, United States
Win1–1Danny WrenDecision (unanimous) KOTC 35: Acoma February 28, 200425:00 Acoma, New Mexico, United States
Loss0–1Ben SchilslerSubmission (armbar) KOTC 26: Gladiator Challenge August 3, 200310:29 Acoma, New Mexico, United States

Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
4 matches3 wins1 loss
By knockout31
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss3–1 Luis Palomino KO (punches) Bare Knuckle FC 11 July 24, 202010:45 Oxford, Mississippi, United States Super Welterweight Tournament Final
Win3–0 Melvin Guillard TKO (hand injury) Bare Knuckle FC 7 August 10, 201932:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United StatesGuillard was forced to retire after round three due to an injury to his right hand.
Win2–0Randy HedderickTKO (broken hand) Bare Knuckle FC 5 April 6, 201931:22 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win1–0Cory SimpsonKO (punches)World Bare Knuckle Fighting FederationNovember 9, 201821:20 Casper, Wyoming, United States

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