Rolando Delgado

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Rolando Delgado
Born (1981-11-22) November 22, 1981 (age 42)
San Diego, California, United States
Other namesThe Crazy Cuban
Residence Little Rock, Arkansas
Nationality American
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Lightweight,
Featherweight
Fighting out of Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
TeamWestside Fight Team
Years active2002-2012
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins11
By knockout2
By submission6
By decision3
Losses6
By knockout3
By decision3
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Rolando "Roli" Delgado (born November 22, 1981) is an American mixed martial arts trainer and a former mixed martial artist. He has fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and Bellator Fighting Championships. He was a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter 8.

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Early life

Delgado was born on November 22, 1981, in San Diego, California. [1] [2] He moved to Little Rock, Arkansas when he was 15 years old and began training in mixed martial arts (MMA). [3]

MMA career

Early career

Delgado began his career as a cast member UFC's, TUF 8. Although he did not win the show, Delgado submitted castmate John Polakowski via guillotine choke at TUF 8 Finale. He won his debut fight in December 2008. [4] He has competed at Extreme Brawl, Modern Ringsport and Absolute Fighting Championships. [4] He was a cast member of SpikeTV's reality show, The Ultimate Fighter and is a co-owner of Westside MMA in Little Rock. [3]

Delgado was released from his UFC contract following back to back losses to Paul Kelly at UFC 99 and to Andre Winner at UFC 105. [4]

After departing from the UFC, Delgado dropped back down to his original weight class and won twice in Arkansas MMA promotions and later at an undercard fight by unanimous decision.[ citation needed ]

Personal life

Delgado has a son who was born in 2008. [3]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches11 wins6 losses
By knockout23
By submission60
By decision33
Draws1

[1]

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–6–1 Chris Gruetzemacher TKO (elbows)ShoFight MMA 20June 16, 201233:24 Springfield, Missouri, United States
Win11–5–1 Jameel Massouh Decision (unanimous) Bellator 37 March 19, 201135:00 Concho, Oklahoma, United States
Win10–5–1Anthony JonesDecision (unanimous)Subzero 8: The Ultimate Performing ArtFebruary 19, 201135:00 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Win9–5–1Brandon SheltonSubmission (triangle choke)C3 Fights: Knockout-Rockout Weekend 3June 19, 201011:44 Concho, Oklahoma, United States
Loss8–5–1 Andre Winner KO (punch) UFC 105 November 14, 200913:22 Manchester, England
Loss8–4–1 Paul Kelly Decision (unanimous) UFC 99 June 13, 200935:00 Cologne, Germany
Win8–3–1John PolakowskiSubmission (guillotine choke) The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale December 13, 200822:18 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–3–1Brandon JinniesSubmission (armbar)NLE: Last Man Standing 2March 23, 200712:38 Louisiana, United States
Win6–3–1Josh PearsonSubmission (armbar)NLE: Last Man Standing 2March 23, 200720:46 Louisiana, United States
Draw5–3–1David LoveDrawAbsolute Fighting Championships 18August 26, 200625:00 Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Win5–3Jarrett BecksTKO (retirement)Modern Ringsport IIFebruary 18, 200615:00 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Win4–3Aaron WilliamsDecision (split)Modern Ringsport IJuly 23, 200535:00 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Loss3–3 Jorge Masvidal TKO (punches)Absolute Fighting Championships 5September 5, 200322:14 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss3–2Jason IrelandDecision (unanimous)Dangerzone: Dakota DestructionApril 12, 200335:00 New Town, North Dakota, United States
Loss3–1Joe JordanDecision (unanimous)Shooto Americas: Tennessee Shoot-ConquestJanuary 17, 200325:00 Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
Win3–0Neil McLeodSubmission (triangle choke)Extreme Brawl 1December 15, 20021N/A Bracknell, England
Win2–0Nick RoscorlaSubmission (triangle choke)Ultimate Reality Combat 1August 21, 200213:55United States
Win1–0Cleve TuttleKO (flying knee)Ultimate Reality Combat 1August 21, 200210:12United States

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References

  1. 1 2 Roli "The Crazy Cuban" Delgado profile, Sherdog, retrieved March 21, 2012
  2. ↑ Rolando Delgado UFC Profile, retrieved March 21, 2012
  3. 1 2 3 "Reality fighter". sync.arkansasonline.com. 2008-09-17. Archived from the original on 2013-01-17. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
  4. 1 2 3 Carmargo, Jacob (December 9, 2009) Kang, Dent, Delgado Cut by UFC. FiveKnuckles.com. Retrieved March 21, 2012
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