Jose Vega (fighter)

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Jose Vega
Born (1985-09-09) September 9, 1985 (age 38)
Miami, Florida, United States
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight136 lb (62 kg; 9.7 st)
Division Bantamweight
Reach66.0 in (168 cm)
Fighting out of Knob Noster, Missouri, United States
TeamFirst Blood MMA
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins9
By knockout1
By submission7
By decision1
Losses7
By knockout1
By submission4
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jose Vega (born September 9, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, Vega has formerly competed for Bellator Fighting Championships and Titan Fighting Championship.

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Mixed martial arts career

Bellator Fighting Championships

After going 7–3 in smaller promotions, Vega signed with Bellator. He made his debut for the promotion at Bellator 22 on June 17, 2010 against Jarrod Card. He was victorious via a first-round knockout, which earned him a spot in the Bellator season 3 bantamweight tournament. [1]

Vega faced Danny Tims in the quarterfinals at Bellator 26 on August 26, 2010. [2] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [3] In the semifinals, Vega faced Ed West at Bellator 30 on September 23, 2010. [4] He lost the fight via split decision.

Vega faced Chase Beebe in a Bellator season 5 bantamweight tournament qualifier bout at Bellator 43 on May 7, 2011. He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission in the first round. [5]

Titan Fighting Championship

Vega faced Andrew Whitney at Titan Fighting Championship 22 on May 25, 2012. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round, which marked the first knockout loss of his professional career. [6]

Vega faced Adam Stickey at Titan Fighting Championship 24 on August 24, 2012. He was defeated via triangle choke submission in the first round, suffering his fourth consecutive loss in the process. [7]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches9 wins7 losses
By knockout11
By submission74
By decision12
Draws0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss9–7Adam StickeySubmission (triangle choke)Titan Fighting Championship 24August 24, 201213:23 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss9–6Andrew WhitneyKO (punches)Titan Fighting Championship 22May 25, 201212:55 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss9–5 Chase Beebe Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 43 May 7, 201114:06 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United StatesBellator season 5 bantamweight tournament qualifier.
Loss9–4 Ed West Decision (split) Bellator 30 September 23, 201035:00 Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesBellator season 3 bantamweight tournament semifinal.
Win9–3 Danny Tims Decision (unanimous) Bellator 26 August 26, 201035:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesBellator season 3 bantamweight tournament quarterfinal.
Win8–3Jarrod CardKO (punch) Bellator 22 June 17, 201010:39 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesCatchweight (140 lbs) bout.
Loss7–3 Jeremy Spoon SubmissionBricktown Brawl 4April 2, 201024:42 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Loss7–2Tommy LeeDecision (unanimous)PB MMA: Live Saturday NightAugust 22, 200935:00 Springdale, Arkansas, United States
Win7–1Larry DiGiulioSubmission (triangle choke)First BloodAugust 8, 200922:57 Lake Ozark, Missouri, United States
Loss6–1Josh RaveSubmission (armbar)Fuel Fight ClubApril 10, 200931:53 Lake Ozark, Missouri, United States
Win6–0Kevin CroomSubmissionHulett Productions: First BloodFebruary 7, 200922:22 Sedalia, Missouri, United States
Win5–0Cody BellSubmissionXF: X-Treme Fight 1January 23, 200924:30 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win4–0Carson GaineySubmission (rear-naked choke)MMA Big Show: RelentlessNovember 1, 200812:27 Covington, Kentucky, United States
Win3–0 Danny Tims SubmissionIFC: Sturgis 2008August 7, 200823:00 Sturgis, South Dakota, United States
Win2–0Eric BuckSubmission (rear-naked choke)IFC: Sturgis 2008August 7, 200814:50 Sturgis, South Dakota, United States
Win1–0Chris JourniganSubmission (hammerlock)IFC: Sturgis 2008August 4, 200811:40 Sturgis, South Dakota, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "Bantamweight Jose Vega KOs his way into Bellator season 3 tournament". Sherdog.com. July 28, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Jose Vega vs. Danny Tims bantamweight tourney fight booked for Bellator 26". MMAJunkie.com. August 6, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Ward, Vega and Oleinik move on in Bellator tourneys". Sports.Yahoo.com. August 27, 2010.
  4. ↑ "Ed West vs. Jose Vega tourney semifinal set for Bellator 30 in Louisville". MMAJunkie.com. September 16, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Bellator 43 Results: Chase Beebe Chokes Out Jose Vega In Round One". SBNation.com. May 7, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Anthony Johnson tops David Branch in Titan Fighting 22 headliner". MMAJunkie.com. May 26, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Titan FC 24 results: Johnson cruises at light heavyweight; Estima wins MMA debut". MMAJunkie.com. August 25, 2012.
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