Jeremy Larsen

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Jeremy Larsen
Born (1984-05-18) May 18, 1984 (age 39) [1]
Tucson, Arizona, United States [2]
Nationality American
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight (145 lb)
Lightweight (155 lb)
Reach70.0 in (178 cm)
Fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona, United States
TeamArizona Combat Sports
Years active2006–2007, 2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins8
By knockout2
By submission3
By decision3
Losses5
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jeremy Larsen (born May 18, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Contents

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Larsen started his professional career in 2006. He fought mainly for Arizona-based promotion Rage in the Cage.

In February 2012, Larsen was announced as a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Live . [3]

The Ultimate Fighter

Larsen defeated Jeff Smith during the entry round via unanimous decision. Following his win in the elimination round, Larsen was medically suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) due to a cut on his head. [4] Despite the suspension, Larsen was able to enter the house, being the last pick of Team Cruz. [5]

In episode 5, Larsen faced Michael Chiesa and lost via unanimous decision after two rounds. [6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Larsen made his promotional debut against fellow TUF 15 competitor Joe Proctor on June 1, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale. He lost via TKO early in the first round.

Larsen next faced Lucas Martins on May 18, 2013, at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold. Despite being able to damage Martins significantly in the first two rounds, Martins knocked Larsen early in the third round. [7] The performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors. [8]

Larsen was expected to face Matt Grice on October 19, 2013, at UFC 166. However, Grice was forced out of the bout after sustaining serious injuries in a car accident in his home state of Oklahoma. [9] He was rescheduled to face Charles Oliveira at the same event, but Oliveira was also removed from the card due to injury. [10] Larsen then faced short-notice replacement and promotional newcomer Andre Fili. He was defeated via TKO in the second round, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after. [11]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches8 wins5 losses
By knockout23
By submission31
By decision31
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss8–5 (1) Andre Fili TKO (punches) UFC 166 October 19, 201320:53 Houston, Texas, United States148.5 catchweight bout; Fili missed weight. [12]
Loss8–4 (1) Lucas Martins KO (punch) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold May 18, 201330:13 Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, BrazilFight of the Night.
Loss8–3 (1) Joe Proctor TKO (knee and punches) The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale June 1, 201211:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–2 (1)Jeff FletcherDecision (unanimous)TCF: Rumble at the Ranch 2November 5, 201135:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win7–2 (1)Sammy CiurdarDecision (unanimous)TCF: Dawn of ChampionsJuly 30, 201135:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss6–2 (1) Efrain Escudero Submission (armbar)Rage in the Cage 148January 29, 201133:21 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win6–1 (1)Victor MezaDecision (unanimous)Rage in the Cage 142June 26, 201033:00 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win5–1 (1)Tim HoldenTKO (punches)Rage in the Cage 139February 13, 201010:55 Tucson, Arizona, United States
NC4–1 (1)Gabriel CasillasNo contestRage in the Cage 134September 11, 200923:00 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win4–1Jeff HorlacherTKO (punches)AG: Extreme Beat DownApril 11, 200914:44 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss3–1 Edgar García Decision (unanimous)Cage Supremacy 3December 8, 200735:00 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win3–0Omur CorSubmission (rear-naked choke)Cage Supremacy 2July 22, 200712:26 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win2–0Eric SchneiderSubmission (guillotine choke)Rage in the Cage 96June 15, 200730:23 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win1–0Chance ButtsSubmission (guillotine choke)Rage in the Cage 88: Veteran's Day RumbleNovember 11, 200621:00 Tucson, Arizona, United States

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