Marcus LeVesseur

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Marcus LeVesseur
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Marcus LeVesseur in 2009
Born (1982-07-17) July 17, 1982 (age 40)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Other namesThe Prospect
Nationality American
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155.4 lb (70.5 kg)
Division Lightweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm)
Fighting out of Eagan, Minnesota, United States
TeamMinnesota Fight Factory
Wrestling NCAA Division III Wrestling
Years active2003-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins22
By knockout10
By submission7
By decision5
Losses7
By knockout4
By submission3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Marcus LeVesseur
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing theAusburg Auggies
NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships
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Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2003 Ada 157 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2004 Dubuque 157 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2005 Northfield 157 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2006 Dubuque 165 lb

Marcus LeVesseur (born July 17, 1982) is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2003, he competed for the UFC and Adrenaline MMA. As a collegiate wrestler, LeVesseur was the only four-time undefeated NCAA Division III National Champion in history, and one of the three to do so across all three NCAA divisions. Only Cael Sanderson of Division I - Iowa State University (159-0), Joey Davis of Division II - Notre Dame College (133-0), and Marcus LeVesseur of Division III - Augsburg University (155-0) have completed their collegiate careers as undefeated, four-time NCAA champions.

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Background

Born and raised in Minneapolis, LeVesseur began wrestling at the age of five and went on to become a four-time State Champion at Roosevelt High School, and spent his senior year at Bloomington Kennedy High School. LeVesseur, who was also a talented football player as a quarterback and competed in track and field, had a 141-match win streak heading into college, and holds the high school wrestling state record for most wins, including one over future Olympian and Bellator Welterweight Champion, Ben Askren. LeVesseur, who also excelled academically, was offered a scholarship to compete at the University of Minnesota, but transferred to NCAA Division III Augsburg College before beginning his freshman season for Minnesota. [1] [2] As a college wrestler, LeVesseur was undefeated and untied, with a record of 155–0. He won four NCAA Division III Championships individually, and was a member of two teams that won National Championships. For his performance in 2005, he received the Wade Schalles Award for best collegiate pinner. [3] Since his last loss in high school competition LeVesseur compiled an amateur wrestling record of 296–0 through his senior year at Augsburg. He is only the second college wrestler ever to finish his career unbeaten and untied, with a 155–0 career record (Cael Sanderson was the first with a 159–0 record; Joey Davis has since joined them with a 133-0 record). [4] LeVesseur ended his high school wrestling career 141-match unbeaten streak, which when combined with his unbeaten college career was 296–0. LeVesseur also continued with football at Augsburg, breaking multiple touchdown and rushing records for the conference and school as a quarterback. [5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

LeVesseur made his MMA debut in 2003 against Doug Henkey. He won via KO 44 seconds into round one and went on to compiled a record of 21-5 while competing for regional promotions.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In April 2012 it was reported that LeVesseur had signed a four-fight deal with the UFC. He made his debut as a replacement for Aaron Riley against Cody McKenzie on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier. [6] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

LeVesseur defeated Carlo Prater on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5 [7] via split decision.

LeVesseur was expected to face Michael Chiesa on December 8, 2012 at UFC on Fox 5, replacing an injured Rafaello Oliveira. [8] However, the week of the event, Chiesa was forced out of the bout with LeVesseur with an undisclosed illness and the bout was scrapped altogether. [9] Then on the day of the weigh-ins for the event, Tim Means was forced from his bout with Abel Trujillo after sustaining a head injury caused by a fall in a hotel sauna and LeVesseur stepped up to face Trujillo. [10] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion. [11]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
29 matches22 wins7 losses
By knockout104
By submission73
By decision50
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss22–7 Abel Trujillo TKO (knees to the body) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz December 8, 201223:56 Seattle, Washington, United States
Win22–6 Carlo Prater Decision (split) UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot October 5, 201235:00 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Loss21–6 Cody McKenzie Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier May 15, 201213:05 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Win21–5Taurean BogguessDecision (unanimous)MSC: High StakesAugust 19, 201135:00 Hinckley, Minnesota, United States
Win20–5Brian GeraghtyTKO (punches)Seconds Out/Vivid MMA: Combat on Capitol Hill 5April 15, 201111:52 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win19–5Dane SayersDecision (unanimous)Showdown at the SheratonFebruary 4, 201135:00 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Loss18–5 Dakota Cochrane Submission (triangle choke)Combat on Capitol Hill 4November 12, 201014:08 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win18–4Josh BumgarnerSubmission (rear-naked choke)Combat on Capitol Hill 3September 17, 201024:21 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win17–4Morrison LambTKO (doctor stoppage)Combat on Capitol Hill 2July 30, 201013:43 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win16–4Jay EllisKO (punches)ECO: Extreme Cagefighting Organization 6July 10, 201010:53 Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States
Loss15–4Jason BuckTKO (punches)Havoc at the Hyatt IIJune 19, 201024:20 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win15–3Mike PlazolaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Havoc at the HyattMarch 27, 201014:45 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win14–3Bruce JohnsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)Seconds Out 11/20/09November 20, 200912:04 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win13–3Eric MarriottDecision (unanimous)Seconds Out 2/13/09February 13, 200935:00 Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Win12–3RT HicksKO (punch)MCS: Minnesota Combat SportsJanuary 17, 200910:10 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Loss11–3Brian CobbSubmission (rear-naked choke)War Gods: Do or DieNovember 8, 200822:35 Fresno, California, United States
Win11–2Ismael GonzalezSubmission (rear-naked choke)WG: War GodsJuly 26, 200821:46 Fresno, California, United States
Win10–2Henry KingSubmission (rear-naked choke)MF 4: Max Fights 4July 19, 200811:06 Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Loss9–2Tom BeltTKO (punches)Adrenaline MMA: Guida vs RussowJune 14, 200814:10 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win9–1 Johnny Case KO (punch)SO: Seconds OutMay 17, 200810:23 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win8–1Jesse EvansSubmission (rear-naked choke)MF 3: Max Fights 3April 26, 200811:30 Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Loss7–1Derek AbramTKO (knee injury)UCS: Battle on the Bay 9November 30, 200710:15 Superior, Wisconsin, United States
Win7–0Mike SanchezTKO (punches)FCC 31: Freestyle Combat Challenge 31November 10, 200711:23 Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Win6–0Richard SilvaSubmission (rear-naked choke)WFC - Downtown ThrowdownSeptember 14, 200721:42 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win5–0Josh MarkerTKO (doctor stoppage)EFX: FuryMay 3, 200710:38 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win4–0Billy WaltersKO (punches)EFX: FuryNovember 1, 200610:51 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win3–0Jaxson MasonDecision (unanimous)EFX: FuryOctober 5, 200635:00 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win2–0Yancy CuellerTKO (punches)EFX: EFXSeptember 6, 200610:27 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win1–0Doug HenkeyKO (punch)EC: Best of the Best 1May 10, 200310:44 Fridley, Minnesota, United States

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