Lloyd Woodard

Lloyd Woodard
Born	(1984-11-12) November 12, 1984 (age 40) Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Other names	Cupcake
Residence	Missoula, Montana, United States
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division	Welterweight Lightweight Featherweight
Reach	69.0 in (175 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Fighting out of	Missoula, Montana, United States
Team	Dogpound Fight Team
Years active	2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	23
Wins	15
By knockout	5
By submission	7
By decision	2
Unknown	1
Losses	8
By knockout	4
By decision	4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Lloyd Woodard (born November 12, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist, currently competing in Titan FC's Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2005, Woodard has also formerly competed for Bellator and King of the Cage.

Background

Woodard was born in Memphis, the third youngest in a family of nine children. At the age of two, his parents divorced resulting in him and his siblings moving in and out of relatives' homes in different regions of the country. While living in South Memphis, Woodard quickly learned to defend himself, being biracial, poor, and having a speech impediment until high school. Woodard also participated in wrestling for three years, excelling at the sport for Hellgate High School in Montana, where he graduated from. Woodard frequented a local boxing gym and also competed in a few amateur mixed martial arts fights before becoming a professional. ^[1] Woodard stated in a Bellator interview that when he was growing up he went through a "bad kid" phase. His best friend at the time got into an altercation with a former University of Montana basketball player and he and the rest of his friends came to get Woodard, the "tough kid" on the block. They avenged their friend by going to the kid's house and beating him up badly. Woodward said this was the "breaking point" of his life. Although Woodard did not actually participate in the fight, he was convicted of felony burglary and violated his probation after getting in more altercations. After revoking his probation he ended up in a prison boot camp. He added, "I'm glad it happened because I could control my feelings a lot better and have more control of my life." ^{[ citation needed ]}

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Woodard's first amateur MMA match was on March 19, 2005, and he quickly amassed a 4-1 record. ^[2] Woodard made his professional MMA debut on October 11, 2008 and has made a name for himself by being a "scrappy fighter" with "unorthodox" submission skills. Before signing with Bellator, Woodard amassed a perfect 10-0 record.

Bellator

Lloyd Woodard is currently signed to Bellator, competing in their Lightweight division. Woodard made his Bellator debut at Bellator 36 on March 12, 2011, where he defeated Carey Vanier via TKO. Woodard lost for the first time in his career by decision to future Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler as a Lightweight semifinalist in the Bellator Season Tournament. In the quarter finals of Bellator's Season 6 Lightweight Tournament, Woodard faced Patricky Freire at Bellator 62. Woodard defeated Freire via submission in a back-and-forth fight. On April 20, 2012, Woodard faced Rick Hawn in the semifinals. Woodard lost the bout via knockout in the second round.

Woodard then participated in the Bellator Season 8 Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinals on January 31, 2013 at Bellator 87 against David Rickels. Woodard lost via unanimous decision. ^[3]

Post-Bellator

Woodard faced Dave Courchaine at ICF: Intense Cage Fighting 8 on March 22, 2013. Woodard lost via split decision, his third loss in a row. Woodard rebounded with a first-round TKO victory against Jerome Jones at KOTC: Unleashed on February 13, 2014.

Woodard is currently signed to Titan Fighting Championship. He made his debut for the organization against Kurt Holobaugh in a Titan FC Featherweight title eliminator bout on August 22, 2014 at Titan FC 29. ^[4] He lost via TKO in just 15 seconds of round one. Woodard was expected to face Danny White at GCMMA: Magic City Mayhem 4 on October 14, 2014. ^[5] However, the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons. ^[6]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

22 matches	14 wins	8 losses
By knockout	5	4
By submission	7	0
By decision	2	4

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	15–8	Gage Saunders	Decision (unanimous)	Fusion Fight League: Saunders vs. Mix	March 16, 2024	5	5:00	Missoula, Montana, United States	For the Fusion Fight League Welterweight Championship.
Loss	15–7	Jake Roberts	TKO (punches)	Intense Fighting Championship 24	April 9, 2016	1	N/A	Great Falls, Montana, United States	Lightweight bout.
Win	15–6	Billy Martin	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Fusion Fight League: Redemption	December 19, 2016	1	3:06	Billings, Montana, United States	Catchweight (180 lbs) bout.
Loss	14–6	Joe Eichelberger	KO (punches and elbows)	Prize FC 11: Rock N' Rumble	August 28, 2015	2	1:06	Williston, North Dakota, United States	For PFC Lightweight Championship.
Loss	14–5	Kurt Holobaugh	TKO (punches)	Titan FC 29	August 22, 2014	1	0:15	Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States	Featherweight debut; Titan FC Featherweight title eliminator.
Win	14–4	Jerome Jones	TKO (punches)	KOTC: Unleashed	February 13, 2014	2	2:28	Worley, Idaho, United States
Win	13-4	Billy Martin	N/A	Fusion Fight League	November 30, 2016	N/A	N/A	Billings, Montana, United States
Loss	12–4	Dave Courchaine	Decision (split)	ICF: Intense Cage Fighting 8	March 22, 2013	3	5:00	Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss	12–3	David Rickels	Decision (unanimous)	Bellator 87	January 31, 2013	3	5:00	Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States	Bellator Season Eight Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Loss	12–2	Rick Hawn	KO (punch)	Bellator 66	April 20, 2012	2	0:10	Cleveland, Ohio, United States	Bellator Season Six Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win	12–1	Patricky Freire	Submission (kimura)	Bellator 62	March 23, 2012	2	1:46	Laredo, Texas, United States	Bellator Season Six Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Loss	11–1	Michael Chandler	Decision (unanimous)	Bellator 40	April 9, 2011	3	5:00	Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States	Bellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win	11–0	Carey Vanier	TKO (punches)	Bellator 36	March 12, 2011	2	0:46	Shreveport, Louisiana, United States	Bellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win	10–0	Alonzo Martinez	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Extreme Challenge: High Stakes	July 16, 2010	1	4:15	Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win	9–0	Jesse Evans	Submission (punches)	Pound'Em Productions: May 1 Mayhem	May 1, 2010	1	1:56	Dickinson, North Dakota, United States
Win	8–0	Mike Hanks	TKO (punches)	CS: CageSport 9	February 20, 2010	3	1:54	Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win	7–0	Sterling Ford	Submission (armbar)	CS: CageSport 8	December 5, 2009	3	3:17	Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win	6–0	Ryan Healy	Decision (unanimous)	CS: CageSport 7	October 3, 2009	3	5:00	Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win	5–0	Jake Oyler	Decision (unanimous)	FightForce: Missoula Mayhem 6	July 17, 2009	3	5:00	Missoula, Montana, United States
Win	4–0	Marques Daniels	Submission (kimura)	CS: CageSport 5	May 16, 2009	1	4:51	Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win	3–0	Ryan Burwick	TKO (punches)	BB: Badlands Beatdown	May 9, 2009	1	3:08	Dickinson, North Dakota, United States
Win	2–0	Carmen Cassella	Submission (rear-naked choke)	SF: Sport Fight 25: Wildcard	April 3, 2009	1	2:31	Grand Ronde, Oregon, United States
Win	1–0	Mel Ott	Submission (rear-naked choke)	EB: Beatdown at 4 Bears 3	October 11, 2008	1	1:30	New Town, North Dakota, United States

Amateur mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

5 matches	4 wins	1 loss
By knockout	0	1
By submission	3	0
By decision	0	0
Unknown	1	0

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	4–1	Billy Hederson	N/A	Fightforce: Missoula Mayhem 3	July 12, 2008	N/A	N/A	Missoula, Montana, United States
Win	3–1	Jeremy Jones	Submission (armbar)	Full Contact Fighting Federation: Rumble at the Roseland 22	May 20, 2006	1	2:26	Portland, Oregon, United States
Win	2–1	Randy Bingham	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Montana Caged Combat	July 9, 2005	1	N/A	Montana, United States
Loss	1–1	Ed Nuno	KO (punch)	SF: Sport Fight 10: Mayhem	May 28, 2005	1	2:50	Gresham, Oregon, United States
Win	1–0	Loyal Newman	Submission	Full Contact Fighting Federation: Fight Night 7	March 19, 2005	1	3:18	Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States

References

1. Hunt, Loretta. "Montana's Woodard looks to build on Bellator breakthrough (cont.)". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on November 3, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
2. "Lloyd Woordard's Professional Record". mixedmartialarts.com. Archived from the original on 2015-11-03.
3. Breen, Jordan (January 31, 2013). "Bellator 87 Results: Play-by-Play & Updates". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
4. "Kurt Holobaugh vs. Lloyd Woodard title eliminator added to Titan FC 29". mmajunkie.com. July 30, 2014.
5. "GCMMA: Magic City Mayhem 4 Card & Results". sherdog.com. October 4, 2014. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
6. "Lloyd Woodard vs. Danny White". Tapology.com. 2014-10-04. Retrieved 2023-09-03.

External links

• Professional MMA record for Lloyd Woodard from Sherdog