Ricky Rainey

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Ricky Rainey
Born (1983-06-29) June 29, 1983 (age 41)
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States
Other namesThe Sniper
Nationality American
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach75+1⁄2 in (192 cm)
Fighting out of Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
TeamGym-O
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins13
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision5
Losses6
By knockout4
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ricky Rainey (born June 29, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2011, Rainey has previously competed for Bellator and in the UFC's Welterweight division.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After compiling a 5-0 amateur record, Rainey made his professional mixed martial arts debut in August 2011. [1] By September 2013, he held an 8–2 record competing for various promotions, most notably Xtreme Fighting Championships. After a loss to Dhiego Lima, Rainey signed with Bellator MMA.

Bellator MMA

On April 11, 2014, Rainey made his debut for Bellator against Andy Murad at Bellator 116. He won the fight in the first round via TKO. [2]

Rainey faced undefeated Michael Page on Bellator's inaugural pay-per-view, Bellator 120, on May 17, 2014. [3] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [4]

Rainey faced Johnny Cisneros on October 3, 2014, at Bellator 127. [5] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Rainey faced Jesse Juarez on May 15, 2015, at Bellator 137. [6] He won the fight via knockout in the second round.

Rainey faced Chidi Njokuani at Bellator 146 on November 20, 2015. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Rainey faced Gilbert Smith at Bellator 162 on October 21, 2016. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Rainey faced Marc Stevens at Bellator 182 on August 25, 2017. He won the fight by unanimous decision. [7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Rainey faced Muslim Salikhov on April 14, 2018, at UFC on Fox 29, replacing Abdul Razak Alhassan who was removed from the card due to injury. [8] [9] He lost the fight via knockout in round two. [10]

Rainey faced Tim Means on November 30, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale. [11] He lost the fight via a technical knockout in round one. [12]

Rainey was released by UFC in July 2019. [13]

Professional kickboxing

Since last competing in MMA, Rainey fought twice in professional kickboxing in 2020, going 1-1. [14]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
19 matches13 wins6 losses
By knockout74
By submission10
By decision52
Draws0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss13–6 Tim Means TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale November 30, 201811:18 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss13–5 Muslim Salikhov KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje April 14, 201824:12 Glendale, Arizona, United States
Win13–4Marc StevensDecision (unanimous) Bellator 182 August 25, 201735:00 Verona, New York, United States
Win12–4Gilbert SmithDecision (unanimous) Bellator 162 October 21, 201635:00 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Loss11–4 Chidi Njokuani Decision (unanimous) Bellator 146 November 20, 201535:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win11–3 Jesse Juarez KO (knee) Bellator 137 May 15, 201521:13 Temecula, California, United States
Win10–3 Johnny Cisneros TKO (knee and punches) Bellator 127 October 3, 201413:18 Temecula, California, United StatesCatchweight (177 lbs) bout.
Loss9–3 Michael Page TKO (punch) Bellator 120 May 17, 201414:29 Southaven, Mississippi, United States
Win9–2 Andy Murad TKO (punches) Bellator 116 April 11, 201411:11 Temecula, California, United StatesCatchweight (180 lbs) bout; Murad missed weight.
Loss8–2 Dhiego Lima Decision (split) XFC 25: Boiling Point September 6, 201335:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win8–1Reggie PeñaTKO (punches) XFC 24: Collision Course June 14, 201314:33 Tampa, Florida, United States Middleweight bout.
Win7–1Alex RojasDecision (unanimous)FLP 31: Fight Lab 31May 4, 201335:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win6–1Joseph CorneroliDecision (unanimous) XFC 22: Crossing the Line February 22, 201335:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win5–1Donald WallaceTKO (knee and punches) XFC 21: Night of Champions II December 7, 201211:42 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Loss4–1Johnny BuckKO (punches) XFC 19: Charlotte Showdown August 3, 201221:32 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Welterweight debut.
Win4–0Patrick MandioDecision (unanimous)Wild Bill's Fight Night 44March 9, 201235:00 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win3–0Elder RamosTKO (punches)AMMAFL 4: Fight NightFebruary 17, 201213:52 Newtown, Pennsylvania, United States
Win2–0Tommy JonesSubmission (rear-naked choke)Wild Bill's Fight Night 41November 5, 201132:46 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win1–0John ConstantonusKO (punch)Fight Lab 16: MMA Cage FightsAugust 6, 201113:26 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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  2. ↑ "Bellator 116 results: Blagoi Ivanov, Alexander Volkov reach heavyweight final". mmajunkie.com. April 11, 2014.
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