Josh Grispi

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Josh Grispi
BornJosh Richard Grispi
(1988-10-14) October 14, 1988 (age 33)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Other namesThe Fluke
Nationality American
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Reach74.0 in (188 cm)
Fighting out of Rockland, Massachusetts, United States
TeamSouth Shore Sportfighting
Years active2006–2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins14
By knockout6
By submission7
By decision1
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision2
SpouseSabrina Grispi
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: June 18, 2017

Josh Richard Grispi (born October 14, 1988) is an American former professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2006 until 2014, he has competed for the UFC and WEC.

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Background

Grispi, a talented hockey player, was kicked out of many schools and even a paintball facility before venturing into mixed martial arts when he was 13 years old, following the advice of his father. Grispi went to South Shore Sportfighting. The sport grew on Grispi, and he began fighting in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, winning local tournaments while often being the youngest competitor. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

World Extreme Cagefighting

After beginning his career in 2006 and going 10-1 in smaller promotions, Grispi was signed by the WEC.

He made his promotional debut against Mark Hominick at WEC 32, locking in a rear-naked choke submission in the first round. [2] This was followed up by an early first round TKO victory over Micah Miller. [2]

His next fight came against former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver at WEC 41 on June 7, 2009. He won the fight via guillotine choke submission 33 seconds into the fight. Two days before the Pulver fight, Grispi injured his ankle while training, but agreed to fight anyway. He underwent surgery and returned in the summer of 2010. [3]

Grispi returned after a year off to face LC Davis on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49. [4] Grispi submitted Davis by guillotine choke submission at 2:33 of the first round, earning Submission of the Night honors. [5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Grispi was expected to face Erik Koch on November 11, 2010 at WEC 52. [6] However, in October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC. [7]

He was expected to fight José Aldo at UFC 125 for the UFC Featherweight Championship but Aldo was forced to withdraw due to injury. [8] Risking his #1 contender status, Grispi instead fought late replacement Dustin Poirier at the event and lost via unanimous decision. Grispi suffered a jaw injury in the fight which sidelined him for 5 months. [9]

Grispi faced George Roop on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale. [10] He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.

Grispi was expected to face Matt Grice on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. [11] However, Grispi was forced from the bout and replaced by Nam Phan. [12]

Grispi was expected to face Pablo Garza on August 4, 2012 at UFC on FOX 4. [13] However, Garza was forced out of the bout and replaced by Rani Yahya. [14] Grispi lost to Yahya after he tapped out to a north–south choke in the first round.

Grispi faced Andy Ogle on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald. [15] Grispi lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion. [16]

Post-UFC career

After serving his sentence in jail, Grispi has returned to the mixed martial arts and was expected to face Bruce Boyington for NEF Lightweight Championship at NEF 42 on February 8, 2020. [17] However on January 20, 2020, news surfaced that Grispi was forced to withdraw from the bout due to legal complications and was replaced by Manny Bermudez. [18]

Personal life

Grispi filed for divorce while incarcerated and has a son and a daughter with ex wife Kaitlyn. [19] and is also a distant relative of legendary boxer Rocky Marciano. Aside from fighting, Grispi used to do construction work with his father. [20]

On August 6, 2014, Grispi was held without bail on domestic abuse and assault charges against his wife. Grispi had first been arrested on August 1, 2014, and charged with multiple counts of improperly storing firearms near minors, as well as assault and battery on his wife. However, Grispi was released on August 4, 2014, after posting $2,000 bail. [19] That same day, Grispi allegedly assaulted his wife again by punching and kicking her repeatedly, as well as sending his bull terrier dog who had been trained to attack her after her. However, his wife was able to escape and reach a neighbor's house to receive help. The neighbor then called police to report the assault. [19] [21] The police searched Grispi's house and found 20 marijuana plants and 15 grams of cocaine. [21] Grispi's wife told police her husband had been abusive to her for the past two years in their three-year marriage. One officer described the event as "the worst case of domestic abuse I've ever seen." [21] On June 16, 2017, Grispi was convicted on 25 of 29 charges in Plymouth County Superior Court in Brockton, Massachusetts. He received a sentence of 5+1⁄2 years of incarceration and 5 years of probation upon release. Several charges, such as witness intimidation and witness tampering, related to behavior while incarcerated and awaiting trial, were added. [22]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
19 matches14 wins5 losses
By knockout61
By submission72
By decision12
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss14–5 Andy Ogle Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald February 16, 201335:00 London, England, United Kingdom
Loss14–4 Rani Yahya Submission (north/south choke) UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera August 4, 201213:15 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss14–3 George Roop TKO (body punch) The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale June 4, 201133:14 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss14–2 Dustin Poirier Decision (unanimous) UFC 125 January 1, 201135:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–1 LC Davis Technical submission (guillotine choke) WEC 49 June 20, 201012:33 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaSubmission of the Night.
Win13–1 Jens Pulver Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 41 June 7, 200910:33 Sacramento, California, United States
Win12–1Micah MillerTKO (punches) WEC 35: Condit vs. Miura August 3, 200810:50Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–1 Mark Hominick Technical submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 32: Condit vs. Prater February 18, 200812:55 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win10–1Spencer PaigeKO (head kick)FFP: Untamed 18December 15, 200710:11 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win9–1Paul GormanSubmission (triangle choke)FFP: Untamed 14June 16, 200712:29 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win8–1Glen MedeirasKO (punches)RF: DominationApril 28, 200710:40 Concord, New Hampshire, United States
Win7–1Charlie MurphySubmission (armbar)WFL 16: Moment of Truth 2March 31, 20071N/A Revere, Massachusetts, United States
Win6–1Fernando BernandinoDecision (majority)FFP: Untamed 10March 10, 200735:00 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win5–1Edward OdquinaSubmission (armbar)WFL 15: Winter Brawl 2007February 3, 200711:11 Revere, Massachusetts, United States
Loss4–1Henrique BilcalhoSubmission (heel hook)CZ 19: Above and BeyondDecember 2, 200611:32Revere, Massachusetts, United States
Win4–0Eddie FelixTKO (punches)FFP: Untamed 8November 18, 200610:49 Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
Win3–0Cylde GanthierKO (punches)WFL 12: Calloway Cup 3October 28, 20061N/ARevere, Massachusetts, United States
Win2–0Dan BonnellSubmission (guillotine choke)CZ 18October 14, 200610:27Revere, Massachusetts, United States
Win1–0Nick ZimmermanTKO (punches)RF: InvasionSeptember 26, 200610:18 Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

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