Jesse Forbes

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Jesse Forbes
Born (1984-10-24) October 24, 1984 (age 39)
Portland, Maine, United States
Other namesKid Hercules
Nationality American
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach75.0 in (191 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Tempe, Arizona, United States
Team Lion's Den Arizona
Arizona Combat Sports
Years active2005–2010
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins15
By knockout6
By submission8
By decision1
Losses5
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jesse Lee Forbes (born October 24, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2005 until 2010, he competed for the UFC, WEC, the MFC, and was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter 3.

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Background

Forbes was born in Portland, Maine, and moved to Arizona. He was a two-time All-State wrestler at Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, Arizona, before going on to wrestle at Pima Community College, where he was a NJCAA All-American. Former UFC fighter Drew Fickett is also an alumnus of PCC, and Forbes trained with him soon after college.

Mixed martial arts career

The Ultimate Fighter

Forbes signed with the UFC to appear on The Ultimate Fighter 3 .

Forbes was the first pick on Team Ken Shamrock and second overall. Shamrock explained that when Tito Ortiz chose Matt Hamill as his first pick that he would have to pick someone he thought could beat Hamill, and he thought Forbes was that person. While on the show, Forbes was the youngest in the house. Despite Shamrock's belief that Forbes was a force to be reckoned with, he lost his preliminary fight against Noah Inhofer via submission. He was brought back on the show after Inhofer asked to be sent home (therefore disqualifying him from the competition) for fear that his girlfriend believed he had cheated on her. Forbes returned with a mohawk and a second chance that put him in Inhofer's semi-finals spot.

Forbes lost again in his just received semi-final spot to Josh Haynes via guillotine choke despite dominating the first round that even Ortiz admitted could have been scored 10-8.

Forbes was pitted against Team Ortiz's Matt Hamill at the finale of the show. Forbes lost again that night via TKO in the first round.

Post-TUF

Forbes compiled an 11-2 record after being released from the UFC, including notable wins over fellow UFC veterans Jesse Taylor and James Head.

Return to UFC

Forbes made his UFC return on January 11, 2010 at UFC Fight Night 20 against Nick Catone, replacing an injured Steve Steinbeiss. [1] Forbes lost the fight via controversial split decision.

Forbes faced Ryan Jensen at UFC 114 on May 29, 2010. He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission in the first round dropping his UFC record to 0-3. After his second straight loss, he was released from the UFC once again.

Post-UFC career

In his first fight since leaving the UFC, Forbes fought Strikeforce veteran Anthony Smith at Crowbar MMA: Fall Brawl on September 11, 2010. He won via second round TKO. [2]

Forbes then faced Justin Guthrie at Crowbar MMA: Winter Brawl on December 10, 2010. He won via triangle choke submission. [3]

Personal life

Forbes is currently a firefighter/paramedic with the Phoenix Fire Department.[ citation needed ]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
20 matches15 wins5 losses
By knockout62
By submission81
By decision12
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win15–5Justin GuthrieSubmission (triangle choke)Crowbar MMA: Winter BrawlDecember 10, 201021:57 Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Win14–5 Anthony Smith TKO (punches)Crowbar MMA: Fall BrawlSeptember 11, 201021:28 Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Loss13–5 Ryan Jensen Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 114 May 29, 201011:06 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss13–4 Nick Catone Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz January 11, 201035:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Win13–3 James Head Decision (unanimous)Pro Battle MMAAugust 22, 200935:00 Springdale, Arkansas, United States
Win12–3Cleburn WalkerSubmission (rear-naked choke)5150 Combat: Rumble at the RallyJune 27, 200913:02 Sparks, Oklahoma, United States
Win11–3 Dave Vitkay TKO (punches)Wild Bill's Fight Night 19April 17, 200912:05 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win10–3Shane DezeeTKO (punches)Extreme BeatdownApril 11, 200911:34 San Carlos, Arizona, United States
Win9–3JR SchumacherTKO (punches)MTXAFN 2: EvolutionJanuary 9, 200913:13 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss8–3 Ryan Jimmo Decision (unanimous)XMMA 6: House of PainNovember 8, 200835:00 Montreal, Canada
Win8–2Bernard RutherfordTKO (punches)Wild Bill's Fight Night 15September 19, 200812:37 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win7–2 Chris Camozzi Submission (armbar) MFC 15: Rags to Riches February 22, 200831:45 Edmonton, Canada
Win6–2Victor MorenoTKO (punches)MTXAFN: Let's Get it OnJanuary 8, 200811:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss5–2 Bryan Baker TKO (punches) WEC 30 September 5, 200714:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win5–1 Jesse Taylor Submission (armbar)Tuff-N-Uff 2April 14, 200711:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Middleweight debut.
Win4–1Tim PeacockSubmission (triangle choke)WFC: Desert StormMarch 31, 200710:50 Camp Verde, Arizona, United States
Win3–1Michael GonzalezSubmission (rear-naked choke)CFF: Cage Fighting FederationNovember 10, 20061N/A Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss2–1 Matt Hamill TKO (strikes) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale June 24, 200614:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win2–0Scott SvobadaSubmission (rear-naked choke)USA MMA: Pacific Northwest Invitational 1December 14, 20051N/A Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win1–0Arturo SegoviaSubmission (armbar)RITC 72: Welcome to the FortJuly 16, 200522:14 Glendale, Arizona, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "Jesse Forbes returns to UFC, meets Nick Catone at UFC Fight Night 20". mmajunkie.com. December 30, 2009. Archived from the original on July 29, 2012. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Fall Brawl Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. September 11, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Crowbar MMA: Winter Brawl Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. December 10, 2010.
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