Joseph Duffy (fighter)

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Joseph Duffy
Seosamh Ó Dubhthaigh
Born (1988-02-18) 18 February 1988 (age 36)
County Donegal, Ireland
Other namesIrish Joe [1]
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) [2]
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division Lightweight
Welterweight
Reach73 in (185 cm) [2]
Style Boxing, Kickboxing, Ju-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Donegal, Ireland
Team Tristar Gym
RankBlack belt in Taekwondo [3] under Heath Gait[ citation needed ]
Black belt in Ju-Jitsu [3] under Heath Gait[ citation needed ]
Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Firas Zahabi [4]
Years active2008–2021
Professional boxing record
Total7
Wins7
By knockout2
Losses0
Kickboxing record
Total2
Wins2
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins16
By knockout4
By submission10
By decision2
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision2
Amateur record
Total2
Wins2
By submission2
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joseph Duffy (born 18 February 1988) is an Irish retired mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2008, he has formerly competed for Cage Warriors and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck. He is also a former professional boxer. He holds a notable victory over the former UFC lightweight and featherweight double-champion, Conor McGregor.

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Early life

Duffy is from Meenbanad, Burtonport, County Donegal. His family emigrated when he was young to the industrial town of Ebbw Vale in Wales, from where they travelled back and forth to Burtonport regularly. [5]

Duffy is an avid rugby fan, and growing up he says "I would always have made it known I wasn’t from Wales", which made his support for Ireland during the Six Nations a bit difficult sometimes. He claimed "if Ireland lost in the rugby, I would try to skip the next day at school, just to avoid the hassle it would bring". Duffy also played the sport through his youth, and despite captaining his school’s rugby team, it was martial arts that always occupied the majority of Duffy’s time. He started with taekwon-do before progressing to traditional jiu-jitsu, a foundation that eventually led him to a career in professional MMA. [6]

Boxing career

Despite knowing from an early age that he wanted to be a MMA fighter, Duffy said "I always wondered how I would get on in boxing". He continued "it was never something I thought about pursuing. I had never boxed, even at amateur, until a few years ago". Duffy cited "the opportunity to work with one of the best coaches in the boxing world" as the main reason for his switch, and the chance "to spar with some of the best fighters in the world; James DeGale, Andy Lee, George Groves, Chris Eubank, Jr.", something he deemed "priceless". The decision was then made even easier, with Duffy explaining "I was fortunate enough to have sponsors to back me as well. That took care of the financial worries".

When reflecting on the experience, he stated "More than anything, I’m a person who doesn’t want to have any regrets. When I’m old I want to be able to say that I gave it a go. That’s what it was. I got to fight professionally and I got to spar with some of the best fighters in the world". [7]

Mixed martial arts career

Duffy started his career as a welterweight, fighting in various regional promotions across the UK. Duffy defeated the former UFC two-weight champion, Conor McGregor, and Northern Irishman Norman Parke, who later went on to the join the UFC. [8] It was after this fight that Duffy signed with Cage Warriors, the biggest MMA promotion in Europe. [ citation needed ]

The Ultimate Fighter

In February 2010, Duffy was announced as a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter 12 where he competed as a lightweight. [9] In his first fight, Duffy lost to Kyle Watson via rear-naked choke in the first round, and was subsequently eliminated from the show. [10]

Cage Warriors Fighting Championship

Duffy made his name and rose to prominence while fighting under the CWFC banner. In his first bout with the promotion, Duffy submitted Conor McGregor, another Irish fighter who went on to UFC stardom. [11]

In 2011, Duffy earned a Cage Warriors title shot against Ivan Musardo. Duffy lost the fight, breaking his hand in the third round, and being subsequently submitted in the fourth. [12]

Following his recovery, Duffy switched his attention to pro boxing. He amassed a 7–0 record before returning to Cage Warriors in 2014. Duffy's first fight back was against Frenchman, Damien Lapilus. Duffy won via rear-naked choke, 2 minutes and 18 seconds into the third round. [13]

Three months later he defeated another Frenchman, Julien Boussuge. This time detecting his opponent's intention for a takedown, and connecting a clean knee to the head when Boussuge changed levels. It was an instant knockout. [14]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In January 2015, the UFC announced they had signed Duffy. [15]

Duffy was expected to make his promotional debut against Vagner Rocha on 14 March 2015 at UFC 185. [16] However, Rocha pulled out of the bout in early February citing injury and was replaced by Jake Lindsey. [17] Duffy won the fight via TKO in the first round after wobbling his opponent with a head kick and then dropping Lindsey with a body shot, forcing the stoppage. [18]

Duffy faced Ivan Jorge on 18 July 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72. [19] He won the fight via submission in the first round. [20] He also earned a Performance of the Night bonus. [21]

Duffy was expected to face Dustin Poirier on 24 October 2015 at UFC Fight Night 76. [22] However, Duffy pulled out of the fight on 21 October citing a concussion he incurred during a sparring session. [23] In turn, the pairing was rescheduled, and took place on 2 January 2016 at UFC 195. [24] Duffy lost the fight by unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–27). [25]

Duffy next faced Mitch Clarke on 7 July 2016 at UFC Fight Night 90. [26] He won the fight via submission in the opening minute of the first round. [27]

Duffy faced Reza Madadi on 18 March 2017 at UFC Fight Night 107. [28] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [29]

On 13 July 2017, Duffy's manager Graham Boylan revealed Duffy had signed a new seven-fight contract with UFC. [30]

Duffy faced James Vick on 4 November 2017 at UFC 217. [31] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. [32]

Duffy was expected to face Ross Pearson on 2 December 2018 at UFC Fight Night 142. [33] However, Pearson announced on 7 November that he was out of the bout due to a broken nose and subsequent surgery to correct the injury. [34] and he was replaced by newcomer M-1 Global Lightweight Champion Damir Ismagulov. [35] In turn Duffy pulled out from the event, citing a rib injury. [36]

Duffy faced Marc Diakiese on 16 March 2019 at UFC Fight Night 147. [37] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [38]

Duffy faced Joel Álvarez on 19 July 2020 at UFC Fight Night 172. [39] He lost the fight via a guillotine choke in round one. [40] After the fight, Duffy announced his retirement from MMA competition. [41]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
21 matches16 wins5 losses
By knockout41
By submission102
By decision22
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss16–5 Joel Álvarez Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 19 July 202012:25 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss16–4 Marc Diakiese Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal 16 March 201935:00 London, England
Loss16–3 James Vick TKO (punches) UFC 217 4 November 201724:59 New York City, New York, United States
Win16–2 Reza Madadi Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson 18 March 201735:00 London, England
Win15–2 Mitch Clarke Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez 7 July 201610:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss14–2 Dustin Poirier Decision (unanimous) UFC 195 2 January 201635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–1 Ivan Jorge Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites 18 July 201513:05 Glasgow, Scotland Performance of the Night.
Win13–1 Jake Lindsey TKO (head kick and body punch) UFC 185 14 March 201511:47 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win12–1Julien BoussugeKO (knee)CWFC 7415 November 201410:36 London, England
Win11–1Damien LapilusSubmission (rear-naked choke)CWFC 7016 August 201432:18 Dublin, Ireland
Loss10–1Ivan MusardoSubmission (guillotine choke) Cage Warriors 44 1 October 201144:25 Kentish Town, EnglandFor the vacant Cage Warriors Lightweight Championship.
Win10–0Francis HeagneyDecision (unanimous) Cage Warriors 43 9 July 201135:00 Kentish Town, England
Win9–0Oriol GasetTKO (punches) Cage Warriors 42 28 May 201112:46 Cork City, Ireland
Win8–0Tom MaguireSubmission (triangle choke) Cage Warriors 40 26 February 201114:47 Kentish Town, England
Win7–0 Conor McGregor Submission (arm-triangle choke) Cage Warriors 39 27 November 201010:38 Cork City, Ireland
Win6–0 Norman Parke Submission (rear-naked choke)Spartan Fight Challenge 320 March 201013:06 Newport, WalesLightweight debut.
Win5–0Sebastien GrandinSubmission (triangle choke)KnuckleUp MMA 31 November 200911:36 Newport, Wales
Win4–0Marius BuzinskasSubmission (rear-naked choke)Spartan Fight Challenge 111 July 20091N/A Somerset, England
Win3–0James BryanSubmission (rear-naked choke)KnuckleUp MMA 129 May 200911:55 Somerset, England
Win2–0Ciaran FrySubmission (triangle choke)Angrrr Management 18: Holly Brawl13 December 200811:24 Weston-super-Mare, England
Win1–0Mick BrosterTKO (doctor stoppage)Angrrr Management 15: The Octagon Club29 March 200812:33 Kidderminster, England

Mixed martial arts exhibition and amateur record

Professional record breakdown
3 matches2 wins1 loss
By submission21
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss2–1 Kyle Watson Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck 15 September 2010 (air date)13:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesTUF 12 preliminary round.
Win2–0Adam StantonSubmission (triangle choke)Angrrr Management 9: Southern Agrrression 42 July 200611:34 Weston Super Mare, England
Win1–0Tim NewmanSubmission (triangle choke)Grapple & Strike 921 May 200512:05 Ebbw Vale, Wales

[43]

Professional boxing record

7 fights7 wins0 losses
By knockout20
By decision50
No.ResultRecordOpponentMethodRound, timeDateLocationNotes
7Win7–0 Flag of Hungary.svg Attila Tibor NagyPTS62013-11-22 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Camden Centre, Kings Cross, London, England
6Win6–0 Flag of Romania.svg Ionut Trandafir IliePTS62013-09-07 Flag of Germany.svg Bärengarten, Ravensburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
5Win5–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jay MorrisPTS62013-07-27 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England
4Win4–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James ConroyTKO3 (4)2013-05-11 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Camden Centre, Kings Cross, London, England
3Win3–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gilson De JesusPTS42013-03-23 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Camden Centre, Kings Cross, London, England
2Win2–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul MorbyTKO2 (4)2013-03-08 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Coronet Theatre, Elephant & Castle, London, England
1Win1–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Angelo CrowePTS42013-03-02 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oceana, Swansea, Wales

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