Lloyd Woodard

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Lloyd Woodard
Born (1984-11-12) November 12, 1984 (age 38)
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Other namesCupcake
Residence Missoula, Montana, United States
Nationality American
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach69.0 in (175 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Missoula, Montana, United States
TeamDogpound Fight Team
Years active2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins15
By knockout5
By submission7
By decision2
Unknown1
Losses7
By knockout4
By decision3
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.

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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
21 matches14 wins7 losses
By knockout54
By submission70
By decision23
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss15–7Jake RobertsTKO (punches)Intense Fighting Championship 24April 9, 20161N/A Great Falls, Montana, United States Lightweight bout.
Win15–6Billy MartinSubmission (rear-naked choke)Fusion Fight League: RedemptionDecember 19, 201613:06 Billings, Montana, United StatesCatchweight (180 lbs) bout.
Loss14–6Joe EichelbergerKO (punches and elbows)Prize FC 11: Rock N' RumbleAugust 28, 201521:06 Williston, North Dakota, United StatesFor PFC Lightweight Championship.
Loss14–5 Kurt Holobaugh TKO (punches)Titan FC 29August 22, 201410:15 Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States Featherweight debut; Titan FC Featherweight title eliminator.
Win14–4Jerome JonesTKO (punches) KOTC: Unleashed February 13, 201422:28 Worley, Idaho, United States
Win13-4Billy MartinN/AFusion Fight LeagueNovember 30, 2016N/AN/A Billings, Montana, United States
Loss12–4Dave CourchaineDecision (split)ICF: Intense Cage Fighting 8March 22, 201335:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss12–3 David Rickels Decision (unanimous) Bellator 87 January 31, 201335:00 Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States Bellator Season Eight Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Loss12–2 Rick Hawn KO (punch) Bellator 66 April 20, 201220:10 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Bellator Season Six Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win12–1 Patricky Freire Submission (kimura) Bellator 62 March 23, 201221:46 Laredo, Texas, United States Bellator Season Six Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Loss11–1 Michael Chandler Decision (unanimous) Bellator 40 April 9, 201135:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Bellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win11–0 Carey Vanier TKO (punches) Bellator 36 March 12, 201120:46 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States Bellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win10–0 Alonzo Martinez Submission (rear-naked choke)Extreme Challenge: High StakesJuly 16, 201014:15 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win9–0Jesse EvansSubmission (punches)Pound'Em Productions: May 1 MayhemMay 1, 201011:56 Dickinson, North Dakota, United States
Win8–0Mike HanksTKO (punches)CS: CageSport 9February 20, 201031:54 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win7–0Sterling FordSubmission (armbar)CS: CageSport 8December 5, 200933:17 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win6–0 Ryan Healy Decision (unanimous)CS: CageSport 7October 3, 200935:00 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win5–0Jake OylerDecision (unanimous)FightForce: Missoula Mayhem 6July 17, 200935:00 Missoula, Montana, United States
Win4–0Marques DanielsSubmission (kimura)CS: CageSport 5May 16, 200914:51 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win3–0Ryan BurwickTKO (punches)BB: Badlands BeatdownMay 9, 200913:08 Dickinson, North Dakota, United States
Win2–0Carmen CassellaSubmission (rear-naked choke)SF: Sport Fight 25: WildcardApril 3, 200912:31 Grand Ronde, Oregon, United States
Win1–0Mel OttSubmission (rear-naked choke)EB: Beatdown at 4 Bears 3October 11, 200811:30 New Town, North Dakota, United States

Amateur mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
5 matches4 wins1 loss
By knockout01
By submission30
By decision00
Unknown10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win4–1Billy HedersonN/AFightforce: Missoula Mayhem 3July 12, 2008N/AN/A Missoula, Montana, United States
Win3–1Jeremy JonesSubmission (armbar)Full Contact Fighting Federation: Rumble at the Roseland 22May 20, 200612:26 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win2–1Randy BinghamSubmission (rear-naked choke)Montana Caged CombatJuly 9, 20051N/AMontana, United States
Loss1–1Ed NunoKO (punch)SF: Sport Fight 10: MayhemMay 28, 200512:50 Gresham, Oregon, United States
Win1–0Loyal NewmanSubmissionFull Contact Fighting Federation: Fight Night 7March 19, 200513:18 Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States

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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.
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