Kevin Knabjian

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Kevin Knabjian
Born (1984-07-05) July 5, 1984 (age 39)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Fighting out of Chicago, Illinois, United States
TeamGilbert Grappling Team Hellhouse
Midwest Training Center
Years active2003–2012
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins12
By knockout6
By submission6
Losses7
By knockout3
By submission3
By decision1
Draws1
Other information
University Eastern Illinois University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kevin Knabjian (born July 5, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist of Armenian descent. A professional from 2003 until 2012, he competed for the UFC and the WEC.

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Mixed martial arts career

Knabjian went to Eastern Illinois University, from which he graduated with a degree in Business Management. Together with fellow EIU student, Brian Ebersole, he started practicing MMA when he was in his freshman year of college. [1] [2] He also wrestled for EIU, a Division 1 school.

In his professional debut Knabjian fought Adam Gibson to a draw. His WEC debut ended unsuccessfully when he was knocked out by Brock Larson only 27 seconds into the fight; he went on to compete in other promotions, such as XFO, where he has drawn attention as the title fight of XFO 22, defeating Ultimate Fighter 1 fighter Josh Rafferty by TKO. [3]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
20 matches12 wins7 losses
By knockout63
By submission63
By decision01
Draws1
No contests0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss12–7–1 Drew Fickett Submission (guillotine choke)WMMA 1: Fighting for a Better WorldMarch 31, 201213:38 El Paso, Texas, United States Lightweight bout.
Win12–6–1Brandon AdamsonSubmission (kimura)XFO 42: Xtreme Fighting OrganizationDecember 10, 201111:44 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Win11–6–1John TarrhSubmission (punches)PCF: TWC 9: BerserkJuly 16, 201110:36 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss10–6–1Nick DuellKO (head kick)NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 9April 16, 201121:01 Canton, Ohio, United States
Loss10–5–1 Brian Gassaway Decision (unanimous) Bellator 25 August 19, 201035:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss10–4–1 Jacob Volkmann Submission (D'arce choke) Bellator 7 May 15, 200921:42 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win10–3–1Jacob KuesterSubmission (heel hook)Extreme Challenge 101July 11, 200814:26 Franklin, Wisconsin, United States
Win9–3–1Mario StapelTKO (punches)Primetime Fighting ChampionshipsMay 30, 200812:02 Merrillville, Indiana, United States
Win8–3–1Josh RaffertyTKO (punches)Xtreme Fighting Organization 22February 23, 200811:58 Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States
Win7–3–1Josh LeeSubmission (rear-naked choke)AB: LockdownAugust 2, 200713:51 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss6–3–1 Brock Larson TKO (punches) WEC 28 June 3, 200710:27 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–2–1Jedrzej KubskiTKO (punches)IMMAC 2: AttackApril 21, 200721:20 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win5–2–1Grant SarverSubmission (armbar)CFC 1: ExplosionDecember 16, 200620:48 Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
Win4–2–1Joe GeromillerTKO (punches)Courage Fighting Championships 7November 25, 200630:55 Decatur, Illinois, United States
Win3–2–1Randy NewellSubmission (armbar)APEX: UndisputedSeptember 3, 200510:55 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win2–2–1Andre GarciaTKODC 2: Duneland Classic 2August 6, 20051N/A Portage, Indiana, United States
Loss1–2–1 LaVerne Clark KO (punch)Courage Fighting Championships 1July 24, 200420:10 Decatur, Illinois, United States Welterweight debut.
Loss1–1–1Miguel GutierrezSubmission (rear-naked choke)Cage Fighting Championship: Ultimate Fighting MexicoNovember 15, 20032N/A Monterrey, Mexico
Win1–0–1Nino MarroquinTKO (punches)CFM: Cage Fighting MonterreyMay 23, 20033N/A Monterrey, Mexico
Draw0–0–1Adam GibsonDrawShooto: Midwest FightingMay 21, 200325:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "Kevin Knabjian". The Underground. Archived from the original on September 13, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2009.
  2. ↑ "Kevin Knabjian" . Retrieved March 9, 2009.
  3. ↑ Dougherty, Dan (February 25, 2008). "KEVIN KNABJIAN SCORES BIG WIN AT XFO 22". MMAWeekly.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2008. Retrieved March 9, 2009.
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