Rich Clementi

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Rich Clementi
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Born (1977-03-31) March 31, 1977 (age 46)
Edison, New Jersey, United States
Other namesNo Love
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Welterweight
Reach72+12 in (184 cm)
Fighting out of Slidell, Louisiana, United States
TeamGladiator Gym
Years active1999–2013
Professional boxing record
Total1
Wins0
By knockout0
Losses1
By knockout0
Mixed martial arts record
Total69
Wins45
By knockout13
By submission23
By decision9
Losses23
By knockout5
By submission8
By decision10
Draws1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Richard Thomas Clementi (born March 31, 1977) is a former American mixed martial artist. Clementi has fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championships, Bellator, K-1 Hero's DREAM, King of the Cage, and Titan FC.

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Background

Clementi was born in Edison, New Jersey but moved frequently during his childhood along with his mother, as a result of her divorcing Clementi's stepfather. His passion from an early age was in wrestling but most of the schools that he attended did not have programs for the sport. Clementi enjoyed watching the UFC, which was in its early stages while he was growing up. He moved out of the house at age 15 and eventually settled back in New Jersey for his senior year of high school where he began wrestling again, going 15–2 in his senior year, but admits that he "wasn't very technical." Though he was a standout prep wrestler, Clementi joined the military out of high school and served in the United States Navy's Construction Battalion. He served in the military for eight years. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Clementi began his professional career in 1999 and amassed a 13–6 record before making his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut at UFC 41 , where he lost by submission to Yves Edwards. Clementi continued to fight in smaller promotions before appearing as a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 4 reality show, which focused on promising fighters that had not succeeded in their UFC careers. With the namesake of "Team No Love" Clementi lost his preliminary bout against Shonie Carter by unanimous decision. He appeared on the undercard of the season finale as a lightweight, but lost by rear naked choke submission to Din Thomas.

Despite his losses, Clementi continued to appear in the UFC. He secured his first victory in the promotion via rear naked choke submission against Ross Pointon at UFC Fight Night 8 , although the fight was not aired during the broadcast. After losing to Roan Carneiro at UFC Fight Night 9, Clementi alternated between appearing in the UFC and smaller promotions. He took a fight with Anthony Johnson at UFC 76 on two weeks' notice and won by rear naked choke submission. With the win, Clementi improved his official UFC record to 2–3.

Clementi followed up with a win at UFC 79 against Melvin Guillard. Guillard tapped from a rear naked choke. Prior to the match, Clementi and Guillard engaged in a war of words.

In the span of a month, Clementi racked up two more victories against Sam Stout and Terry Etim at UFC 83 and UFC 84 respectively. By this time, Clementi was riding a four-win streak in the UFC and a six-win streak in his career. The streak ended at UFC 90 , where he lost to Gray Maynard by unanimous decision. Clementi followed up with an appearance at UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens , where he lost to Gleison Tibau by guillotine choke. With his second consecutive loss in the UFC, Clementi was cut from the promotion's roster. [2]

Independent Promotions

On June 27, 2009, Clementi was in the main event for the first ever MMA fight in Pennsylvania. The promotion company UCFC held its "Rumble on the Rivers" event in Pittsburgh's Mellon Arena. Clementi was unable to continue the fight after only 40 seconds into the first round because of a broken collar bone after a takedown and the ringside doctor stopped the fight.

On November 29, 2009, Clementi headlined the event "Cage Wars: Nightmare" in Belfast, Northern Ireland and fought local prospect Chris Stringer, defeating him by triangle choke in the second round, after dominating the fight. [3] Clementi followed that win by headlining the Team 3:16 – Season's Beatings Event in Shreveport, Louisiana, defeating Derrick Krantz in the first round via armbar.

On January 16 at the 5150 Fight League's "The New Year's Revolution" show Clementi defeated WEC veteran Mike Budnik via rear naked choke to win the 5150 Combat League Lightweight Championship and improving his record upon being cut from the UFC to 4–1.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Clementi was signed by Bellator and made his debut at Bellator 28 against Carey Vanier in a Bellator Lightweight tournament Qualifying bout, He lost by split decision.

On May 25, 2012, Clementi returned to Bellator at Bellator 70, he defeated Derek Campos by guillotine choke in round one.

Clementi faced Alexander Sarnavskiy on October 19, 2012 at Bellator 77 in a Lightweight Tournament Quarter Final bout. [4] He won the fight by split decision.

Clementi faced Marcin Held in the Semifinals on November 16, 2012 at Bellator 81 and lost via toe hold submission in the second round. [5]

On November 19, 2012 Clementi announced his retirement after competing in MMA for 13 years. [6]

On July 24, 2013, Clementi announced he has come out of retirement and returned to Bellator to complete in the promotions Season Nine Lightweight Tournament, He was set to face UK Fighter Rob Sinclair on September 27, 2013 at Bellator 101 in the Quarterfinals. [7] But on September 10, 2013, it was announced that Sinclair had to pull out of the fight due to a knee injury and was replaced by Ricardo Tirloni. [8] He lost via unanimous decision.

Personal life

Clementi spent eight years in the military with the Navy Seabees and was mobilized as a reservist after 9/11. He also runs "Rich Clementi's Gladiator Gym" in his hometown of Slidell, Louisiana. [9] Clementi is divorced from his first wife and has two sons and a daughter with his second wife, Mandi.[ citation needed ]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
69 matches45 wins23 losses
By knockout135
By submission238
By decision910
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss45–23–1 Ricardo Tirloni Decision (unanimous) Bellator 101 September 27, 201335:00 Portland, Oregon, United StatesBellator Season Nine Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Loss45–22–1 Marcin Held Submission (toe hold) Bellator 81 November 16, 201223:04 Kingston, Rhode Island, United StatesBellator Season Seven Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win45–21–1 Alexander Sarnavskiy Decision (split) Bellator 77 October 19, 201235:00 Reading, Pennsylvania, United StatesBellator Season Seven Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win44–21–1Robert WashingtonSubmission (guillotine choke)Rogue Warrior ChampionshipsJune 16, 201233:51 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win43–21–1 Derek Campos Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 70 May 25, 201214:18 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States157 lb Catchweight.
Loss42–21–1 Chris Clements TKO (punches)Score Fighting Series 3: Meltdown in the ValleyDecember 3, 201133:17 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Welterweight bout.
Win42–20–1Ronnie RogersSubmission (rear-naked choke)Victory Promotions: Clementi vs. RogersNovember 12, 201121:05 Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Loss41–20–1 Shinya Aoki Submission (neck crank) Dream: Fight for Japan! May 29, 201122:32 Saitama, Saitama, JapanNon-title bout.
Loss41–19–1 Reza Madadi Decision (unanimous)Superior Challenge 7April 30, 201135:00 Stockholm, SwedenFor Superior Challenge Lightweight Championship.
Win41–18–1Josh HinkleDecision (unanimous)TCF: Rogue Warrior ChampionshipsApril 8, 201135:00 El Paso, Texas, United States
Loss40–18–1Aaron DerrowTechnical Submission (triangle choke) Titan FC 16: Sylvia vs. Wagner January 28, 201133:35 Kansas City, Kansas, United States165 lb. Catchweight bout.
Win40–17–1Felipe EnomotoSubmission (armbar)Cage Wars 13: ValidationDecember 10, 201034:25 Belfast, Northern Ireland
Loss39–17–1 Carey Vanier Decision (split) Bellator 28 September 9, 201035:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesBellator Lightweight Tournament Qualifier.
Win39–16–1Lenny NelsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)SFC: Hostile ValidationJuly 31, 201013:32 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win38–16–1Glen CordozaSubmission (armbar)CFC: Full ForceJune 25, 201022:21 Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Loss37–16–1 Quinn Mulhern TKO (punches) KOTC: Vengeance February 12, 201023:09 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States Welterweight bout.
Win37–15–1 Mike Budnik Submission (rear-naked choke)Xtreme Fighting League: New Year's RevolutionJanuary 16, 201052:10 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United StatesWon 5150 Combat League Lightweight Championship.
Win36–15–1 Derrick Krantz Submission (armbar)Team 3:16 MMA: Season's BeatingsDecember 12, 200914:54 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win35–15–1Chris StringerSubmission (triangle choke)CWC: NightmareNovember 29, 200923:11 Belfast, Northern Ireland
Loss34–15–1Kyle JensenTKO (injury)UCFC Rumble on the RiversJune 27, 200910:40 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Welterweight bout.
Win34–14–1Omar ZapataSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Adrenaline MMA 3: Bragging RightsJune 13, 200914:16 Birmingham, Alabama, United States Welterweight bout.
Loss33–14–1 Gleison Tibau Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens February 7, 200914:35 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss33–13–1 Gray Maynard Decision (unanimous) UFC 90 October 25, 200835:00 Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Win33–12–1 Terry Etim Decision (unanimous) UFC 84 May 24, 200835:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win32–12–1 Sam Stout Decision (split) UFC 83 April 19, 200835:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win31–12–1 Melvin Guillard Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 79 December 29, 200714:40 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win30–12–1Antoine SkinnerTKO (submission to punches)NLE: Punishment at the PMACOctober 13, 200711:46 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Win29–12–1 Anthony Johnson Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 76 September 22, 200723:05 Anaheim, California, United States
Win28–12–1Kyle GibbonsSubmission (rear-naked choke)IFO: Wiuff vs. SalmonSeptember 1, 200712:18 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss27–12–1 Roan Carneiro Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs. Guillard April 5, 200735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win27–11–1 Ross Pointon Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night 8 January 25, 200724:53 Hollywood, Florida, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Loss26–11–1 Din Thomas Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale November 11, 200623:11 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss26–10–1 Caol Uno Decision (unanimous)Hero's 4March 15, 200625:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win26–9–1Brian DunnTKO (punches)Battle at the BoardwalkFebruary 17, 200614:48 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win25–9–1Fabio HolandaTKO (punches)TKO 24: EruptionJanuary 28, 200634:20 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win24–9–1 Ryan Schultz Submission (armbar)Absolute Fighting Championships 14December 10, 200513:39 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win23–9–1Chris MickleTKO (punches)Extreme Challenge 64October 15, 200512:51 Osceola, Iowa, United States
Win22–9–1Daisuke HanazawaDecision (unanimous)Euphoria: USA vs WorldFebruary 26, 200535:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win21–9–1Henry MatamorosDecision (unanimous)Euphoria: Road to the TitlesOctober 15, 200435:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win20–9–1Tom KirkSubmission (rear-naked choke)RCF: ShowdownJuly 17, 20041N/A Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win19–9–1Eddie YaginTKO (doctor stoppage)PXC 2: ChaosMay 22, 20043N/A Mangilao, Guam
Win18–9–1 Sergey Golyaev Submission (triangle choke)Euphoria: Russia vs USAMarch 13, 200423:43 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss17–9–1David GardnerDecision (unanimous)Freestyle Fighting Championships 8March 5, 200435:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss17–8–1 Marcus Aurélio TKO (eye injury)ZST: Grand Prix Final RoundJanuary 11, 200410:40 Tokyo, Japan
Win17–7–1Tomomi IwamaDecision (unanimous)ZST: Grand Prix Final RoundJanuary 11, 200425:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win16–7–1 Naoyuki Kotani Decision (unanimous)ZST: Grand Prix Final RoundJanuary 11, 200425:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win15–7–1Aloisio BarrosDecision (unanimous)ZST: Grand Prix Opening RoundNovember 23, 200325:00 Tokyo, Japan
Draw14–7–1 Hiroki Kotani DrawZST 4: The Battle Field 4September 7, 200335:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win14–7Jon WeidlerKO (knee)FFC 6: No LoveJuly 11, 200310:35 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss13–7 Yves Edwards Submission (rear naked choke) UFC 41 February 28, 200334:07 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win13–6James MealsTKO (punches)Tuesday Night FightsDecember 17, 200211:55 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win12–6Isaias MartinezTKO (broken nose) RFC 1: The BeginningJuly 13, 200215:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–6Joe JordanSubmission (armbar)Freestyle Fighting Championships 2May 4, 200212:05 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win10–6Justin JamesSubmission (rear-naked choke)Rock 'N' Rumble 1December 29, 200121:20United States
Win9–6Cedric StewartSubmission (rear naked choke)Extreme Challenge 44September 15, 200112:23 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Win8–6Warren DonleyKO (punches)RCF 11May 10, 200120:30United States
Win7–6Danny PayneSubmission (neck crank)RCF 10March 31, 200111:37 Houma, Louisiana, United StatesDrops to Lightweight
Win6–6Edwin AllseitzSubmission (kimura)DFC: Submission Grappling ChampionshipsMarch 17, 200113:36 Houston, Texas, United States
Win5–6Jeremy JiminezSubmission (armbar)DFC: Submission Grappling ChampionshipsMarch 17, 200112:15 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss4–6 Pete Spratt TKO (doctor stoppage)RCF 9January 27, 20011N/A Houma, Louisiana, United States
Win4–5 Charles Bennett TKO (submission to punches)WEF: Rumble at the Rodeo 1December 16, 20001N/AUnited States
Loss3–5 Steve Berger Submission (armbar)Dangerzone: Insane In Ft. WayneNovember 25, 200013:14 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Loss3–4Rick McCoyDecisionDangerzone: Night of the BeastOctober 28, 2000215:00 Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Loss3–3Ben EarwoodSubmission (armbar)EC 36: Extreme Challenge 36August 26, 200018:32 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win3–2Dymitrius WilsonTKO (punches)WVF: Cage BrawlAugust 19, 200014:40 Chalmette, Louisiana, United States
Win2–2Aristides BrittoTKO (submission to punches)RCF 6: Reality Combat Fighting 6June 24, 200012:19 Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States Welterweight bout.
Win1–2Scott MeliaTKO (submission to punches)RCF 6: Reality Combat Fighting 6June 24, 200011:28 Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States
Loss0–2Rick ThompsonDecisionRCF 3: Return of the RageJanuary 28, 2000118:00 Metairie, Louisiana, United States
Loss0–1Chris SeifertDecision (unanimous)WEF 7: Stomp in the SwampOctober 9, 199932:00 Kenner, Louisiana, United States

Professional boxing record

1 fight0 wins1 loss
By decision01
No.ResultRecordOpponentMethodRound, timeDateLocationNotes
1Loss0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Martin VerdinMD4May 27, 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Alario Center, Westwego, Louisiana Professional debut

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