Jake O'Brien (fighter)

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Jake O'Brien
Born (1984-09-25) September 25, 1984 (age 38)
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Other namesIrish
Nationality American
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight250.5 lb (114 kg; 17 st 13 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Fighting out of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
TeamIntegrated Fighting Academy
Years active2005–2012
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins15
By knockout7
By submission3
By decision5
Losses4
By knockout2
By submission2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jacob Allen O'Brien (born September 25, 1984) is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor from 2005 until 2012, he fought for the UFC, WEC, and DREAM.

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Background

Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, O'Brien attended Franklin Central High School where he competed in wrestling, football, and track and field. In wrestling, O'Brien was a three-time State Champion as a sophomore, junior, and senior, compiling an overall record of 152-9. O'Brien also earned four letters in football and one in track and field. O'Brien continued wrestling at Purdue University, and after redshirting his freshman year, posted a record of 14-18 in his sophomore season as the starting Heavyweight. However, this would be O'Brien's only year of wrestling at Purdue. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

O'Brien made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2005 and compiled a professional record of 7-0 which included a 14-second knockout win in the WEC, before being signed by the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

O'Brien made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 6 on August 17, 2006, against Kristof Midoux and won via TKO in the second round. O'Brien followed this up with a unanimous decision victory at UFC 65 before facing Heath Herring at UFC Fight Night 8 on January 25, 2007. O'Brien picked up perhaps the biggest victory of his career, defeating the PRIDE veteran via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27).

In his next appearance, O'Brien faced former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski and was handed his first professional loss via TKO in the second round. In his next fight, O'Brien was paired with future UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin on July 19, 2008, and was defeated again via TKO, in the first round.

After two consecutive losses, O'Brien dropped down to the Light Heavyweight division and faced Christian Wellisch, who was also making his Light Heavyweight debut, at UFC 94 on January 31, 2009. O'Brien won via split decision. In his next appearance at UFC 100 on July 11, 2009, O'Brien faced future UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones. O'Brien was defeated via guillotine choke submission in the second round.

Post-UFC

After his departure from the UFC, O'Brien won two fights in independent promotions before being signed by the Japanese promotion DREAM.

DREAM

O'Brien was expected to make his debut with the DREAM promotion on July 10 in a Light Heavyweight bout against former Strikeforce and DREAM Champion Gegard Mousasi at Dream 15. O'Brien failed to make weight, weighing in at 212 lbs therefore was given a 10% purse deduction as well as a yellow card at the start of the fight. O'Brien lost via guillotine choke submission in the first round. [2]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
19 matches15 wins4 losses
By knockout72
By submission32
By decision50
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win15–4Miodrag PetkovicDecision (unanimous)Flawless FC 1: The BeginningAugust 4, 201235:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win14–4James ShawSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Indy MMAMarch 31, 201211:06 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss13–4 Gegard Mousasi Submission (standing guillotine choke) DREAM 15 July 10, 201010:31 Saitama, JapanDREAM Light Heavyweight GP Semifinal; Catchweight bout (212 lb) due to O'Brien missing weight.
Win13–3Toni ValtonenDecision (unanimous)Fight Festival 27March 13, 201035:00 Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Win12–3Dave HessSubmission (kimura)MMA Big Show: Triple ThreatFebruary 20, 201024:24 Florence, Indiana, United States
Loss11–3 Jon Jones Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 100 July 11, 200922:43 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–2 Christian Wellisch Decision (split) UFC 94 January 31, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Loss10–2 Cain Velasquez TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin July 19, 200812:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss10–1 Andrei Arlovski TKO (punches) UFC 82 March 1, 200824:17 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win10–0 Heath Herring Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Evans vs. Salmon January 25, 200735:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win9–0Josh SchockmanDecision (unanimous) UFC 65: Bad Intentions November 18, 200635:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win8–0Kristof MidouxTKO (referee stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Sanchez vs. Parisyan August 17, 200620:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–0Pat HarmonTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)UFL: United Fight LeagueJune 23, 200613:46 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win6–0Antoine HayesTKO (punches)LOF: Legends of Fighting 6April 7, 20061N/A Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win5–0Jay WhiteKO (punch) WEC 19 March 17, 200610:14 Lemoore, California, United States
Win4–0Johnathan IveyTKO (punches)LOF: Legends of Fighting 4January 20, 20061N/A Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win3–0Anthony FergusonTKO (punches)LOF: RevolutionJanuary 7, 20061N/A Plainfield, Indiana, United States
Win2–0Paul BowersTKO (punches)IFC: Integrated Fighting Classic 3June 21, 20051N/A Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win1–0Chris ClarkTKO (referee stoppage)MT: Madtown Throwdown 3May 21, 20051N/A Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "PURDUESPORTS.COM - Jake O'Brien Bio - Purdue University Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on 2016-11-26. Retrieved 2014-05-29.
  2. ↑ Gegard Mousasi vs. Jake O'Brien in the Works for DREAM.15
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