Rick Story

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Rick Story
Born (1984-08-28) August 28, 1984 (age 39)
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Other namesThe Horror
Nationality American
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Fighting out of Vancouver, Washington, United States
TeamMMA Lab
Wrestling NAIA Wrestling [1]
Years active2007-2018
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins21
By knockout4
By submission5
By decision12
Losses10
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision7
University Southern Oregon University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Rick Thomas Story [2] (born August 28, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2007 to 2018, he last competed for the Professional Fighters League, but is better known for his 19-fight tenure with the UFC.

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Background

Story was born in Tacoma, Washington, and, at the age of three, his parents divorced. Story grew up in Spanaway, Washington, with his grandmother and his older sister, Elizabeth. Story began wrestling when he was around 12 years old and also began watching UFC fights. Story attended Bethel High School in Spanaway, Washington where he was a standout in both wrestling and football. Story continued his wrestling career at Southern Oregon University, where he was a runner-up in the 2006 NAIA National Championships, and began learning submission grappling from a friend during his sophomore year. After graduating with a degree in health education, Story embarked on a career in mixed martial arts. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Story signed a four-fight deal with the UFC and made his promotional debut, losing to John Hathaway via unanimous decision on the UFC 99 card.

Story had his second UFC fight at UFC 103 after stepping in for Paul Daley against debuting Brian Foster. [3] Story defeated Foster via arm-triangle choke submission at 1:09 of round two and earned Submission of the Night and Fight of the Night honors. [4]

Story won his fight against Jesse Lennox at UFC Fight Night 20 held on January 11, 2010. [5] The fight was a three-round war in which Story was given the unanimous decision win.

In January 2010, he was resigned to a new four-fight deal with the UFC. [6] His first fight with the brand new contract was against Englishman, Nick Osipczak at UFC 112, the UFC's first trip to Abu Dhabi. [7] Story won the fight via controversial split decision.

Story fought Dustin Hazelett on August 7, 2010, at UFC 117. [8] After winning the first round, Story won via second-round TKO.

Story faced future title holder Johny Hendricks on December 4, 2010, at The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale [9] and won the fight via unanimous decision.

After his win over Hendricks, Story called out former number one contender, Thiago Alves. Alves accepted the fight, which took place on May 28, 2011, at UFC 130. [10] Story outworked Alves with his grappling and ring control for the majority of the fight. By the 3rd round, Alves began to connect with Story repeatedly but it wasn't enough. Story won via unanimous decision.

Story was expected to face Nate Marquardt on June 26, 2011, at UFC on Versus 4, replacing an injured Anthony Johnson. [11] Marquardt, however, pulled out of the fight the day of the weigh-ins and Story instead faced Charlie Brenneman. [12] Story lost in a huge upset via unanimous decision.

Story lost to Martin Kampmann via split decision on November 19, 2011, at UFC 139. [13] Dana White incorrectly reported at the post fight press conference that a judge's scores had been tabulated incorrectly and should have been announced as unanimous decision in favor of Kampmann. [14] According to the California State Athletic Commission's website and confirmed by MMADecisions.com, judge Susan Thomas-Gitlin in fact scored the fight in favor of Story. [15]

Story was expected to face Rich Attonito on June 22, 2012, at UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida. [16] However, Attonito was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Papy Abedi. [17] Abedi himself was also forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Brock Jardine. [18] Story won the fight via unanimous decision.

Story faced Demian Maia on October 13, 2012, at UFC 153. [19] He lost the bout via first round submission due to a neck crank, this was his first submission and stoppage loss in his career.

Story was expected to face Sean Pierson on March 16, 2013, at UFC 158. [20] However, Pierson was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Quinn Mulhern. [21] Story defeated Mulhern in the first round via TKO after landing a flurry of punches.

Story faced Mike Pyle on May 25, 2013, at UFC 160, replacing an injured Gunnar Nelson. [22] He lost the fight via controversial split decision despite controlling most of the action and dropping Pyle with punches in the first round.

Story faced Brian Ebersole on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. [23] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Story faced The Ultimate Fighter 17 winner Kelvin Gastelum on March 15, 2014, at UFC 171. He lost the back-and-forth fight via split decision.

Story was expected to face John Howard at UFC Fight Night 45 on July 16, 2014. However, Howard was forced out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by returning veteran Leonardo Mafra. [24] Story defeated Mafra via submission in the second round. [25]

Story faced Gunnar Nelson on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 53. [26] Despite suffering a fracture in his left tibia in the second round, [27] he won the fight via split decision. [28]

Story was expected to face Erick Silva on June 27, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 70. [29] However, Silva was removed from the card on June 19, after visa issues restricted his entry to the United States. In turn, Story was removed from the card as well. [30] The bout with Story was rescheduled and was expected to take place on August 23, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 74. [31] Subsequently, Story pulled out of the bout on August 11 citing injury and was replaced by Neil Magny. [32]

Story returned from an 18-month layoff to face Tarec Saffiedine on May 29, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 88. [33] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [34]

In the ultimate fight in UFC, Story faced Donald Cerrone on August 20, 2016, at UFC 202. [35] He lost the fight by TKO in the second round. [36]

Post-UFC career

On March 12, 2018, Story announced that he has signed a contract with Professional Fighters League albeit UFC had offered a contract extension. [37]

On November 8, 2018, Story announced his retirement from professional competition. [38]

Personal life

Aside from being a professional fighter, Story is also a member of the National Guard. [1]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
31 matches21 wins10 losses
By knockout42
By submission51
By decision127
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss21–10Handesson FerreiraTKO (arm injury) PFL 10 October 20, 201821:15 Washington, D.C., United States2018 PFL Welterweight Quarterfinal bout.
Win21–9Carlton MinusTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke) PFL 6 August 16, 201822:55 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win20–9 Yuri Villefort Decision (unanimous) PFL 3 July 5, 201835:00 Washington, D.C., United States
Loss19–9 Donald Cerrone TKO (punches) UFC 202 August 20, 201622:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win19–8 Tarec Saffiedine Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Garbrandt May 29, 201635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win18–8 Gunnar Nelson Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story October 4, 201455:00 Stockholm, Sweden
Win17–8 Leonardo Mafra Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller July 16, 201422:12 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss16–8 Kelvin Gastelum Decision (split) UFC 171 March 15, 201435:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win16–7 Brian Ebersole Decision (unanimous) UFC 167 November 16, 201335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss15–7 Mike Pyle Decision (split) UFC 160 May 25, 201335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win15–6 Quinn Mulhern TKO (punches) UFC 158 March 16, 201313:05 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss14–6 Demian Maia Submission (neck crank) UFC 153 October 13, 201212:30 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win14–5Brock JardineDecision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida June 22, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss13–5 Martin Kampmann Decision (split) UFC 139 November 19, 201135:00 San Jose, California, United States
Loss13–4 Charlie Brenneman Decision (unanimous) UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry June 26, 201135:00 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win13–3 Thiago Alves Decision (unanimous) UFC 130 May 28, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–3 Johny Hendricks Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale December 4, 201035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–3 Dustin Hazelett TKO (punches) UFC 117 August 7, 201021:15 Oakland, California, United States
Win10–3 Nick Osipczak Decision (split) UFC 112 April 10, 201035:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win9–3Jesse LennoxDecision (split) UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz January 11, 201035:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Win8–3 Brian Foster Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 103 September 19, 200921:09 Dallas, Texas, United StatesSubmission of the Night. Fight of the Night.
Loss7–3 John Hathaway Decision (unanimous) UFC 99 June 13, 200935:00 Cologne, Germany
Win7–2 Brandon Melendez Submission (rear-naked choke)EWC: VancouverSeptember 6, 200812:17 Ridgefield, Washington, United StatesDefended the Elite Warriors Welterweight Championship.
Win6–2Wesley WelchKO (punch)Carnage at the Creek 3August 22, 20081N/A Shelton, Washington, United States
Win5–2 Jake Ellenberger Decision (unanimous)SportFight 23June 20, 200835:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win4–2 Ryan Healy Decision (unanimous)EWC: May MassacreMay 10, 200855:00 Salem, Oregon, United StatesWon the Elite Warriors Welterweight Championship. [39]
Win3–2James DodgeSubmission (rear-naked choke)EWC: Welterweight WarFebruary 23, 200813:37 Salem, Oregon, United States
Win2–2Jake PaulTKO (punches)EWC: Capital InvasionJanuary 12, 200821:03 Salem, Oregon, United States
Loss1–2 Nathan Coy Decision (unanimous)SportFight 21: Seasons BeatingsDecember 22, 200735:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win1–1Julio PaulinoDecision (unanimous)AFC 41: Thankful ThrowdownsNovember 15, 200735:00 Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Loss0–1Mario MirandaDecision (unanimous)Conquest of the CageNovember 6, 200735:00 Airway Heights, Washington, United States

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