Justin Baesman

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Justin Baesman
BornJustin Baesman
(1981-06-03) June 3, 1981 (age 43)
Pittsburg, California, United States
Other namesBaby Boy
Residence Susanville, California, United States
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight170.5 lb (77.3 kg; 12.18 st)
Division Welterweight
Middleweight
Reach69.0 in (175 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Susanville, California, United States
TeamMMA Gold
Fightkore MMA [1] [2]
Years active2008-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total50
Wins23
By knockout0
By submission0
By decision23
Losses26
By knockout12
By submission8
By decision6
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Justin Baesman (born June 3, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, he has competed for mainly small market local fight promotions, Bellator, the World Series of Fighting, Tachi Palace Fights, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, Glory and King of the Cage.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Baesman began training in mixed martial arts in 2004 and held an undefeated amateur record of 3-0 before turning professional. Baesman compiled a professional record of 14–3, winning the Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Championship along the way, before signing with Bellator.

Bellator

Baesman made his promotional debut against Brent Weedman at Bellator 100 on September 20, 2013 in the Bellator Season Nine Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. Baesman was defeated in the first round via armbar submission.

Baesman made his next appearance against Herman Terrado at Bellator 115 on April 4, 2014. The fight was ruled a draw.

Baesman then faced Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 118 on May 2, 2014. Baesman was defeated in the first round after he was knocked out by a flying knee, the first knockout loss of his career.

Baesman made his next appearance at Bellator 127 against John Mercurio on October 3, 2014. Baesman won via split decision.

Bare knuckle boxing

Baesman made his debut for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championshipon April 6, 2019. He faced Chris Leben in the show's co-main event. [3] Baesman lost the fight via knockout 25 seconds into the first round.

Personal life

Baesman is married and has two daughters. [4]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
50 matches23 wins26 losses
By knockout712
By submission48
By decision126
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss23–26–1Aleko SaglianiTKO (punches)High Desert Brawl 16September 9, 20231 Susanville, California, United States
Loss23–25–1Joaquin LopezTKOPureCombat: Battle Cry 2May 20, 202313:21 Lakeport, California, United StatesMiddleweight bout.
Loss23–24–1Scottie StockmanTKO (punches)Primal Fighting Championship: Gladiators CollideJanuary 14, 202311:25 Redding, California, United States
Win23–23–1Brady MinnerDecision (unanimous)DCS 82December 3, 202235:00 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Loss22–23–1 Dakota Cochrane Submission (arm-triangle choke)DCS 77January 14, 202223:52 Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesFor the vacant DCS Vacant Welterweight Championship.
Win22–22–1Daniel McWilliamsTKO (punches)NWFA 1: RetributionAugust 28, 202124:23 Bentonville, Arkansas, United StatesMiddleweight bout.
Win21–22–1Aaron HedrickKO (body kick and punches)KOTC: Return to OrderJanuary 11, 202010:42 Oroville, California, United States
Win20–22–1Chris EnsleySubmission (guillotine choke)High Desert Brawl 14August 10, 201911:21 Susanville, California, United States
Loss19–22–1Randall WallaceTKO (punches)Global Knockout 13June 29, 201913:43 Jackson, California, United States
Loss19–21–1 Keith Berry TKO (punches)Gladiator Challenge: Berry vs. BaesmanJune 1, 201911:31 Hemet, California, United States
Loss19–20–1Mikey GonzalezDecision (unanimous)Dragon House 30November 10, 201835:00 San Francisco, California, United States
Loss19–19–1Mikey GonzalezTKO (punches)Dragon House 29July 21, 201813:35 San Francisco, California, United States
Loss19–18–1Mike JasperTKO (punches)CXF 12: Burbank BeatdownApril 21, 201814:57 Burbank, California, United StatesFor the CXF Welterweight Championship.
Loss19–17–1Angelo TrevinoDecision (unanimous)KOTC: No EscapeApril 14, 201835:00 Oroville, California, United States
Loss19–16–1 Daniel Rodriguez TKO (punches)CXF 11: Alpha DogFebruary 17, 201821:17 Studio City, California, United States
Loss19–15–1Aaron HedrickDecision (unanimous) KOTC: Last Stand October 7, 201735:00 Oroville, California, United StatesReturned to Welterweight.
Loss19–14–1Brandon HesterSubmission (rear-naked choke)Global Knockout 10August 5, 201711:48 Jackson, California, United States
Loss19–13–1Ben EgliSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Headstrong May 27, 201713:08 Lincoln City, Oregon, United StatesFor KOTC Welterweight Championship.
Loss19–12–1Angel DeAndaTKO (punches)Global Knockout 9March 18, 201733:20 Jackson, California, United StatesLost GKO Middleweight Championship.
Loss19–11–1 James Terry Decision (unanimous) Bellator 165 November 19, 201635:00 San Jose, California, United States Welterweight bout.
Loss19–10–1Mauricio AlonsoDecision (unanimous)Dragon House 23August 20, 201635:00 San Francisco, California, United StatesFor vacant Dragon House Middleweight Championship.
Loss19–9–1Angel DeAndaTKO (punches)Tachi Palace Fights 27May 19, 201621:54 Lemoore, California, United States
Win19–8–1Nicolas KohringDecision (unanimous)Global Knockout 6March 26, 201655:00 Jackson, California, United StatesDefended GKO Middleweight Championship.
Win18–8–1 Scott Smith TKO (punches)WFC 16: King of SacramentoJanuary 23, 201620:57 Sacramento, California, United States Welterweight bout.
Win17–8–1Nicolas KohringDecision (split)Global Knockout 5November 21, 201555:00 Jackson, California, United StatesReturned to Middleweight; Won GKO Middleweight Championship.
Loss16–8–1Randall WallaceDecision (split)Global Knockout 4August 29, 201535:00 Jackson, California, United States
Loss16–7–1Randall WallaceTKO (punches)Global Knockout 3March 21, 201512:00 Jackson, California, United States
Win16–6–1Randall WallaceDecision (split)WCF 13: Huckaba vs. MitchellFebruary 28, 201535:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss15–6–1 David Mitchell Submission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 16 December 13, 201411:44 Sacramento, California, United States Middleweight bout.
Win15–5–1John MercurioDecision (split) Bellator 127 October 3, 201435:00 Temecula, California, United States
Loss14–5–1 Andrey Koreshkov KO (flying knee) Bellator 118 May 2, 201411:41 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Draw14–4–1 Herman Terrado Draw (majority) Bellator 115 April 4, 201435:00 Reno, Nevada, United States
Loss14–4 Brent Weedman Submission (armbar) Bellator 100 September 20, 201313:20 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win14–3 Daniel Roberts Decision (split)War MMA 1: Roberts vs. BaesmanJune 23, 201335:00 Stockton, California, United StatesReturned to Welterweight.
Win13–3Robert SarkoziDecision (split)Gladiator Challenge: American DreamMay 18, 201333:00 Lincoln, California, United States Middleweight debut; Won Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Championship.
Win12–3Mikhail VenikovSubmission (rear-naked choke)WFC 5: Andrews vs. GriffinMay 3, 201322:43 Sacramento, California, United States
Win11–3Tony JohnsonDecision (split)DH: Dragon House 13February 2, 201335:00 Oakland, California, United States
Loss10–3Kito AndrewsSubmission (strikes)WFC: ResolutionSeptember 8, 201211:36 Yuba City, California, United States
Win10–2 Max Griffin Decision (split)WFC: ShowdownJune 9, 201255:00 Yuba City, California, United States
Win9–2Jaime JaraDecision (unanimous)KOTC: All InApril 21, 201235:00 Oroville, California, United States
Win8–2Jack MontgomeryTKO (punches)Gladiator Challenge: JustifiedMarch 10, 201212:36 Elko, Nevada, United States
Win7–2Jeff MorrisTKO (punches)Gladiator Challenge: Mega StarsDecember 11, 20111N/A Lincoln, California, United States
Loss6–2Lewis GonzalezSubmission (strikes) KOTC: Cage Quest November 12, 201112:00 Oroville, California, United States
Win6–1Carlos CanezSubmissionGladiator Challenge: UnleashedAugust 27, 20112N/A Lincoln, California, United States
Loss5–1Jaime JaraSubmission (rear-naked choke)Gladiator Challenge: WarpathMay 21, 201123:32 Placerville, California, United States
Win5–0Jack MontgomeryTKO (punches)Gladiator Challenge: High OctaneMarch 19, 201120:25 Placerville, California, United States
Win4–0Kyle BledsoeTKO (punches)Gladiator Challenge: ImpulseNovember 13, 201012:59 Placerville, California, United States
Win3–0Daniel SchmittDecision (unanimous)URC 3: Ultimate Reno Combat 3March 21, 200935:00 Reno, Nevada, United States
Win2–0Sean NeeleySubmission (rear-naked choke)URC 2: Ultimate Reno Combat 2February 7, 200924:05 Reno, Nevada, United States
Win1–0Jose RicoDecision (unanimous)EWC 4: Welterweight WarFebruary 23, 200835:00 Salem, Oregon, United States

Kickboxing record

0 wins (0 KO), 1 loss, 0 draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTimeRecord
2015-05-08Loss Flag of the United States.svg Raymond Daniels Glory 21: San Diego San Diego, California, USA KO (liver kick)10:510–1

Bareknuckle boxing record

Professional record breakdown
1 match0 wins1 loss
By knockout01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss0-1 Chris Leben KO (punches)Bare Knuckle FC 5April 6, 201910:25 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

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