Jeff Curran

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Jeff Curran
Born (1977-09-02) September 2, 1977 (age 46)
Crystal Lake, Illinois, U.S.
Other namesBig Frog
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Flyweight
Bantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Crystal Lake, Illinois, U.S.
TeamTeam Curran
RankFifth degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Pedro Sauer [1]
Years active1998–2016
Professional boxing record
Total5
Wins2
By knockout2
Losses2
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total55
Wins36
By knockout1
By submission21
By decision14
Losses18
By knockout3
By submission3
By decision12
Draws1
Other information
Notable relatives Pat Curran, cousin
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jeff Curran (born September 2, 1977) is an American retired professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 1998 to 2016, Curran fought at a number of different weight classes for a large number of promotions including Bellator, the UFC, Strikeforce, PRIDE Fighting Championships, WEC, IFL, the RFA, and KOTC.

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Background

Curran started his path towards mixed martial arts with Karate and Tae Kwon Do when he was five years old. Curran has trained for 16 years and has fought for 5 years. He began Wrestling in the fourth grade and did that until his freshman year when he began Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He graduated from Woodstock High School (Illinois) in 1995. [2] Curran also says that as a teen he would box with his grandfather.[ citation needed ] Curran holds a rank of fourth-degree black belt under Pedro Sauer. [1] Curran is also known as one of the most technical instructors in the Pedro Sauer Jiu-Jitsu Association.[ citation needed ]

Curran is president and head instructor of Curran Martial Arts Academy (CMA), [3] and owner and promoter of Xtreme Fighting Organization. Curran appeared on the television series Tapout on Versus with fellow Team Curran pro fighter Matt Fiordirosa.

World Extreme Cagefighting

After fifteen victories in sixteen fights, Curran fought Urijah Faber for the WEC featherweight championship. Faber retained his title by defeating Curran via guillotine choke. Curran then lost a pair of unanimous decisions, first to former WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Brown and then his Bantamweight debut to Joseph Benavidez at WEC 40. [4] His most recent WEC fight was against Takeya Mizugaki on August 9, 2009, WEC 42; he lost by a split decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion for good. [5]

Independent promotions

After losing four consecutive fights in the WEC, it was announced on October 20, 2009, that Curran had signed a two-fight contract with North American promotion Strikeforce. He maintained that his ultimate goal was to return to the WEC, but was glad to still be able to fight on major cards for the time being. He made his debut for the organization as a part of the preliminary card on their November 7 event, Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers, in Chicago, winning over Dustin Neace by submission in the first round. [6] Curran later defeated Tomohiko Hori via unanimous decision at XFO 34. [7] Curran went on to lose a unanimous decision to Bryan Goldsby in a non-tournament bantamweight bout at Bellator 14.

Curran announced that he will be featured in a documentary entitled "This is the Fight". It was expected to be released in early fall 2010. The film will be about his difficult road to try to make it back to the WEC after 4 consecutive losses to, at the time, top 5 fighters in his weight class.[ citation needed ]

Curran faced David Love at XFO 37 on December 4, 2010. Although breaking his right forearm towards the end of the fight, he won the fight by unanimous decision. He underwent surgery for the injury on New Year's Day 2011. [8]

Curran was scheduled to headline XFO 39 on May 13 at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. [9] He took on late replacement Billy Vaughan [10] and won via unanimous decision. [11]

UFC return

Curran in July 2011 signed a new multi-fight contract to return to the UFC. [12] His first fight back was against Scott Jorgensen, [13] who was ranked the No. 4 bantamweight in the world by MMAWeekly.com at the time that Curran returned to the promotion. [14] Curran lost by unanimous decision. [15]

Curran faced Johnny Eduardo on May 15, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier. [16] He lost the bout via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion. [17]

Resurrection Fighting Alliance

On April 29, 2013, it was announced that Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) next card would headline Jeff Curran and Sergio Pettis for the inaugural RFA flyweight championship. However, in the days leading up to the event, Curran was forced out for personal reasons and was replaced by Dillard "Joe" Pegg. [18]

On July 20, 2013, it was announced that Keoni Koch was injured and pulled from the main event of RFA 9; Curran was then set to face Pedro Munhoz at RFA 9 on August 16, 2013, in the main event for the RFA Bantamweight Championship. [19] Curran lost the bout via split [20] decision and announced his retirement. [21]

Titan Fighting Championship

On January 28, 2014, it was announced that Curran would return from his retirement to fight for Titan Fighting Championship; he was to take on fellow UFC vet Iliarde Santos in April. [22]

Grappling career

Curran was scheduled to compete in a rematch against Urijah Faber under Combat Jiu-Jitsu rules at A1 Combat 21 on May 25, 2024. [23] Curran withdrew from the match due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Jeff Glover. [24]

Personal life

Jeff and his wife Sarah have two sons. [25] [26] Jeff opened up his own gym facility in 2018, where he was coaching Felice Herrig for her comeback but was forced to close it in 2020 due to financial complications resulting from COVID-19. [27]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
55 matches36 wins18 losses
By knockout13
By submission213
By decision1412
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss36–18–1 Raufeon Stots Decision (unanimous)VFC 53: Curran vs. StotsNovember 23, 201635:00 Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Loss36–17–1Melvin BlumerKO (backfist)RFA 24: Smith vs. RomeroMarch 6, 201514:58 Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
Loss36–16–1 Pedro Munhoz Decision (split)RFA 9: Munhoz vs. CurranAugust 16, 201355:00 Los Angeles, California, United StatesFor the RFA Bantamweight Championship.
Win36–15–1Josh KillionDecision (unanimous)Extreme Challenge 227May 3, 201335:00 Bettendorf, Iowa, United StatesFlyweight Debut.
Loss35–15–1 Johnny Eduardo Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier May 15, 201235:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Loss35–14–1 Scott Jorgensen Decision (unanimous) UFC 137 October 29, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win35–13–1Billy VaughanDecision (unanimous)Xtreme Fighting Organization 39May 13, 201135:00 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Win34–13–1David LoveDecision (unanimous)Xtreme Fighting Organization 37December 4, 201035:00 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Loss33–13–1 Bryan Goldsby Decision (unanimous) Bellator 14 April 15, 201035:00 Chicago, Illinois, United StatesBantamweight bout.
Win33–12–1Tomohiko HoriDecision (unanimous)XFO 34: Curran vs. HoriDecember 5, 200935:00 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win32–12–1 Dustin Neace Submission (rib injury) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers November 7, 200911:39 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United StatesLightweight bout.
Loss31–12–1 Takeya Mizugaki Decision (split) WEC 42 August 9, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss31–11–1 Joseph Benavidez Decision (unanimous) WEC 40 April 5, 200935:00 Chicago, Illinois, United StatesBantamweight debut.
Loss31–10–1 Mike Brown Decision (unanimous) WEC 34: Faber vs. Pulver June 1, 200835:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss31–9–1 Urijah Faber Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 31 December 12, 200724:34 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFor WEC Featherweight Championship.
Win31–8–1Stephen LedbetterDecision (unanimous) WEC 29 August 5, 200735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win30–8–1John MahlowDecision (split) KOTC: Damage Control May 26, 200735:00 Chicago, Illinois, United StatesLightweight bout.
Win29–8–1Kevin EnglishSubmission (guillotine choke) IFL: Moline April 7, 200721:12 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win28–8–1 Donny Walker Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Hard Knocks January 19, 200733:23 Rockford, Illinois, United States
Win27–8–1 Raphael Assunção Decision (majority)XFO 13: Operation BeatdownNovember 11, 200635:00 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Win26–8–1 Wagnney Fabiano Decision (split)APEX: A Night of ChampionsOctober 14, 200635:00 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Loss25–8–1 Hatsu Hioki Decision (unanimous) Pride - Bushido 12 August 26, 200625:00 Nagoya, Japan
Win25–7–1 Charles Bennett Submission (armbar) KOTC: Redemption on the River February 17, 200613:23 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win24–7–1 Antonio Carvalho Decision (majority)IHC 9: PurgatoryNovember 19, 200535:00 Hammond, Indiana, United StatesWon Shooto Americas Lightweight Championship
Win23–7–1Steve KinnisonSubmission (rear-naked choke)XFO 6: Judgement DayJune 25, 200531:47 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win22–7–1Luke SpencerSubmission (rear-naked choke)SuperBrawl 40April 30, 200522:34 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win21–7–1 David Douglas Submission (rear-naked choke)IFC: Eve Of DestructionMarch 5, 200511:39 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win20–7–1 Jason Dent Decision (unanimous)Xtreme Fighting Organization 3October 2, 200435:00 McHenry, Illinois, United States
Win19–7–1 Masahiro Oishi Technical Submission (guillotine choke)Zst 6September 12, 200410:44 Tokyo, Japan
Win18–7–1 Kimihito Nonaka Submission (rear-naked choke)SuperBrawl 35April 16, 200434:35 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win17–7–1Dan SwiftSubmission (triangle choke)XFO 1: The KickoffMarch 14, 200430:44 Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States
Loss16–7–1 Matt Serra Decision (unanimous) UFC 46 January 31, 200435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesLightweight bout.
Loss16–6–1 Norifumi Yamamoto Decision (unanimous)SuperBrawl 29May 9, 200335:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win16–5–1Todd LallySubmission (triangle choke) WFA 3: Level 3 November 23, 200214:49 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win15–5–1Ryan AckermanDecision (unanimous)IHC 5: TribulationOctober 26, 200235:00 Hammond, Indiana, United StatesWon IHC Featherweight Championship
Win14–5–1 Baret Yoshida KO (punch)UCC Hawaii: Eruption in HawaiiSeptember 17, 200222:08 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win13–5–1 Bao Quach Decision (majority) WEC 4 August 31, 200235:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss12–5–1 Ivan Menjivar Decision (unanimous)UCC 10: Battle for the Belts 2002June 15, 200235:00 Hull, Quebec, Canada
Win12–4–1Max MarinSubmission (triangle choke)UA 1: The GenesisJanuary 27, 200223:46 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Loss11–4–1 Anthony Hamlett KO (elbow)HOOKnSHOOT: Kings 2November 18, 200110:11 Evansville, Indiana, United StatesFor vacant HnS Featherweight Championship. [30]
Draw11–3–1Ryoji YoshizawaDrawHOOKnSHOOT: QuakeMarch 10, 200125:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win11–3Jamie WebbSubmission (punches)Freestyle Combat Challenge 3January 6, 200112:44N/A
Win10–3Tony DeDolphDecision (split)Extreme Challenge 31March 24, 200035:00 Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Win9–3Ron MatthewsSubmission (triangle choke)Bangkok BrawlMarch 20, 2000N/AN/A Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win8–3Sam WellsSubmission (triangle choke)Midwest Absolute ChallengeDecember 4, 1999116:04 McHenry, Illinois, United States
Loss7–3Phil JohnsSubmission (strikes)Cage Combat 4September 26, 199910:31 Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Win7–2Jeremy BoltSubmission (triangle choke)ECC: Extreme Combat ChallengeAugust 17, 199914:30 Illinois, United States
Loss6–2Phil JohnsKO (punches)HOOKnSHOOT: RisingJune 12, 19991N/A Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win6–1Charles BarronSubmission (armbar)Chicago Challenge 6May 22, 19991N/A Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win5–1Sam WellsDecisionFreestyle Combat Challenge 1April 19, 1999115:00N/A
Win4–1Jeff RickSubmission (rear-naked choke)HOOKnSHOOT: TrialJanuary 30, 199910:44 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win3–1Larry KoneizkaSubmission (armbar)Chicago Challenge 5November 1, 19981N/A Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win2–1Jason ChambersSubmission (front choke)Chicago Challenge 4May 30, 19981N/A Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win1–1Mike HaltomSubmission (armbar)Extreme Challenge 17April 11, 199812:58 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss0–1Henry MatamorosSubmissionExtreme Challenge 13January 16, 1998111:13 Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States

Submission grappling record

1 Match, 1 Loss
ResultRec.OpponentMethodEventDivisionDateLocation
Lose0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Hall PointsADCC 2009–66 kg2009 Flag of Spain.svg Spain

Professional boxing record

5 fights2 wins2 losses
By knockout20
By decision02
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentMethodRound, timeDateLocationNotes
5Win2–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Miguel Angel FigueroaTKO3 (4), 1:38Sep 19, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois
4Loss1–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Guadalupe DiazMD4May 11, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois
3Loss1–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Raul GarcíaUD4Jul 21, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois
2Draw1–0–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Emanuel HernandezPTS6Apr 21, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Alexis RubinTKO4 (4), 2:31Apr 20, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Bourbon Street, Merrionette Park, Illinois Professional debut

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