Joe Taimanglo

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Joe Taimanglo
Born (1984-06-27) June 27, 1984 (age 40)
Yona, Guam
Other namesBaby
The Juggernaut
Nationality Guamanian (Overseas American)
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight135.2 lb (61.3 kg; 9.66 st)
Division Bantamweight
Featherweight
Reach65 in (165 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Yona, Guam
TeamSpike 22 [1]
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Renato Verissimo [2]
Years active2004–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total34
Wins24
By knockout5
By submission12
By decision7
Losses9
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision5
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joe Taimanglo (born June 27, 1984) is a Guamanian professional mixed martial artist of Chamorro ethnicity who competes in Bellator's Bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2004, Taimanglo has also formerly competed for Pacific Xtreme Combat and DEEP.

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Background

Born and raised in Yona, Guam, Taimanglo competed in football, and was talented, competing at the professional level on his Island and won Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2004. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Pacific Xtreme Combat

Taimanglo started his professional career in 2004. He fought mainly for Guam-based promotion Pacific Xtreme Combat.

Taimanglo faced Harris Sarmiento on October 29, 2011 at PXC 27 for the vacant featherweight title. He defeated Sarmiento after five rounds and became the new PXC featherweight champion. [4]

Taimanglo faced Jang Yong Kim on July 28, 2012 at PXC 32. He won via TKO early in the first round and retained his title. [5]

In 2013, with a record of 17–4–1, Taimanglo signed with Bellator . [6]

Bellator MMA

Taimanglo was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Shah Bobonis on March 28, 2013 at Bellator 94. However, Bobonis had problems in making weight and was replaced by Ronnie Rogers. [6] Taimanglo won via submission due to a north-south choke in the second round. [7]

Taimanglo faced Andrew Fisher on September 13, 2013 at Bellator 99 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season nine featherweight tournament. He won via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) and advanced to the semifinals. [8]

Taimanglo then faced Justin Wilcox in the semifinals on October 11, 2013 at Bellator 103. He lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). [9]

Taimanglo then faced Rob Emerson on April 11, 2014 at Bellator 116. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [10]

Taimanglo faced Michael Parker on September 26, 2014 at Bellator 126. [11] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Taimanglo faced Antonio Duarte at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015. [12] He won the fight via knockout in the third round.

In his most anticipated bout to date he faced Darrion Caldwell in an expected bantamweight title eliminator fight until Taimanglo missed weight. He went on to submit Caldwell just nine seconds into the third round with a guillotine choke.

Taimanglo and Caldwell had a rematch in the main event at Bellator 167 on December 3, 2016. This time Caldwell managed to keep Taimanglo down and avoid all of Taimanglo's submission attempts, resulting in a unanimous decision loss for Taimanglo.

Taimanglo was expected to face Steve Garcia at Bellator 174 on March 3, 2017. However, the bout was removed from the fight card after Taimanglo missed weight. [13]

Taimanglo faced Leandro Higo at Bellator 184 on October 6, 2017. [14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Taimanglo faced Joe Warren at Bellator 195 on March 2, 2018. [15] He won the fight via split decision. [16]

Taimanglo retired in the August of 2018, only to return to competition against Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev at WFCA 54 on November 16, 2018. [17] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [18]

Personal life

On October 22, 2020, Taimanglo was stopped by a police patrol while he was driving a scooter with expired plates. [19] Subsequently, the police found a loaded gun, drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine from Taimanglo's possession. [19] He was arrested and charged with three third-degree felonies. [19]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Grappling

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
34 matches24 wins9 losses
By knockout52
By submission122
By decision75
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss24–9–1Abdul-Rakhman DudaevDecision (unanimous)WCFA 54: Dudaev vs. TaimangloNovember 16, 201835:00 Isa Town, BahrainCatchweight (147 lbs) bout.
Win24–8–1 Joe Warren Decision (split) Bellator 195 March 2, 201835:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss23–8–1 Leandro Higo Decision (unanimous) Bellator 184 October 6, 201735:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss23–7–1 Darrion Caldwell Decision (unanimous) Bellator 167 December 3, 201635:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win23–6–1 Darrion Caldwell Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 159 July 22, 201630:09 Mulvane, Kansas, United StatesCatchweight (138 lbs) bout; Taimanglo missed weight.
Win22–6–1Sirwan KakaiDecision (unanimous) Bellator 151 March 4, 201635:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win21–6–1Antonio DuarteKO (anchor punch) Bellator 137 May 15, 201531:00 Temecula, California, United StatesCatchweight (136 lbs) bout.
Win20–6–1Michael ParkerDecision (unanimous) Bellator 126 September 26, 201435:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss19–6–1 Rob Emerson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 116 April 11, 201435:00 Temecula, California, United States Bantamweight debut.
Loss19–5–1 Justin Wilcox Decision (unanimous) Bellator 103 October 11, 201335:00 Mulvane, Kansas, United StatesBellator Season Nine Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win19–4–1Andrew FisherDecision (unanimous) Bellator 99 September 13, 201335:00 Temecula, California, United StatesBellator Season Nine Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win18–4–1Ronnie RogersSubmission (north-south choke) Bellator 94 March 28, 201320:33 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win17–4–1Jang Yong KimTKO (punches)PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 32July 28, 201210:40 Mangilao, Guam, United StatesDefended PXC Featherweight Championship.
Win16–4–1Harris SarmientoDecision (unanimous)PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 27October 29, 201155:00 Mangilao, Guam, United StatesWon PXC Featherweight Championship.
Win15–4–1Young Jun KimSubmission (rear-naked choke)PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 24June 11, 201111:23 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Win14–4–1Travis BeyerSubmission (kneebar)PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 22January 21, 201120:28 Mangilao, Guam, United States
Win13–4–1Yong Nam GuSubmission (arm-triangle choke)PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 20July 24, 201011:30 Mangilao, Guam, United States
Win12–4–1Chan Ho BaeSubmission (arm-triangle choke)PXC 19: NineteenMay 1, 20103N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
Win11–4–1Per EklundSubmission (D'Arce choke)PRO Fighting 3: Destiny vs. DemonsFebruary 7, 201011:36 Taipei, Taiwan
Win10–4–1Alex CastroDecision (unanimous)PXC 18: Dead Game 2September 19, 200935:00 Mangilao, Guam, United States
Loss9–4–1Toshiaki KitadaSubmission (guillotine choke) Deep: 41 Impact April 16, 200911:29 Tokyo, Japan
Loss9–3–1Tomonori TaniguchiSubmission (guillotine choke)PXC 16: The BeatdownNovember 21, 20082N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
Win9–2–1Alex CastroSubmission (rear-naked choke)PXC 15: Dead GameJuly 25, 20083N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
Win8–2–1Colin MacKenzieTKO (punches)PXC 14: EvolutionMarch 10, 20081N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
Win7–2–1Derrick RangamarSubmission (rear-naked choke)PXC 13: Back from the DeadNovember 17, 20072N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
Loss6–2–1Maurice EazelKO (punches)PXC 11: No Turning BackApril 13, 20071N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
Draw6–1–1Jimmy JarquinDrawPXC 10: Final RedemptionJanuary 27, 200735:00 Mangilao, Guam, United States
Win6–1Sourikone NhinsavathDecision (unanimous)PXC 9: Grand PrixOctober 13, 200635:00 Mangilao, Guam, United States
Win5–1Albert MannersSubmission (rear-naked choke)PXC 8: Terror DomeJuly 28, 20061N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
Win4–1Chico CantiberosSubmission (triangle choke)PXC 7: EruptionApril 28, 20061N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
Win3–1Matt ManibusanSubmission (choke)PXC 6: Tempun GuraJanuary 13, 20061N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
Win2–1Ray QuidachayTKO (punches)PXC 4: GeraJanuary 14, 200511:31 Mangilao, Guam, United States
Loss1–1Justin GuzmanTKO (punches)PXC 3: Return of the EnforcerAugust 28, 200424:49 Mangilao, Guam, United States
Win1–0T.B. HardisonTKO (punches)FFCF Islands: TinianApril 30, 20043N/A Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, United States

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