Simeon Thoresen

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Simeon Thoresen
Born (1984-03-14) March 14, 1984 (age 40)
Sandefjord, Norway
Other namesThe Grin
Residence Oslo, Norway
Nationality Norwegian
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
Division Welterweight
Reach79 in (201 cm) (6 ft 7 in)
Fighting out of Oslo, Norway
TeamHellboy MMA
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins17
By knockout1
By submission15
By decision1
Losses5
By knockout2
By decision3
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: 02.07.2011

Simeon Thoresen (born March 14, 1984) is a Norwegian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of Cage Warriors. A professional competitor since 2006, he formerly competed for the UFC, DEEP, and BAMMA.

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Mixed martial arts career

Background

He started training karate at an early age, but choose to devote himself to gymnastics instead at the age of 8. [1]

Thoresen started training BJJ and Thai Boxing in 2003 with Jan T. Stange. [2] With no experience in grappling he was dominated and humiliated by a grappler during a training session. This experience led Thoresen to start training extensively on his ground game. [1] He trained with Team Valhall and Team Pammachon in Sandefjord for a while and won his first and only amateur MMA match in 2005.

After that he moved on to Oslo and Hellboy Hansen MMA in order to train full-time. [2] He attributes much of his success to his training under Joachim Hansen. [1] Hansen in turn has describe Thoresen as “a guy with amazing talent, who I truly believe will be a champion in the future.” [3]

Early career

Thoresen made his professional debut in August 2006 with a win over Clifford Hall at Intense Fighting 5: Caged. He still maintains close ties with Team Valhall and is usually cornered during his matches by Valhall Gym's main MMA coach Tommy Rasmussen and Jan T. Stange.

At Adrenaline 2: Rise of the Champions he defeated Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt André Mineus and amateur Shooto champion Cole Lauritsen to win the Adrenaline Sports welterweight title in Denmark. [4] He never defended his title and on December 7, 2008 Adrenaline announced that Thoresen "has forfeit his championship belt, since he has signed a contract with a very big promotion in Japan." [5]

Thoresen debuted for the DEEP in October 2008, losing to Eiji Ishikawa by majority decision. Following the loss, Thoresen competed primarily in England for promotions such as Cage Wars and BAMMA. He amassed an impressive streak (7 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw) over the next two and half years.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Thoresen confirmed that he had signed a multi-fight contract with the UFC on December 29, 2011. [6]

In his debut, Thoresen faced fellow newcomer Besam Yousef on April 14, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva. [7] He won the fight via submission in the second round.

Thoresen next fought Seth Baczynski on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. [8] Thoresen used his reach to keep Baczynski at bay and landed several big punches that caused a gash on the nose of Baczynski, Thoresen was then knocked out by a punch from Baczynski late in the first round.

Thoresen faced David Mitchell on January 26, 2013 at UFC on Fox 6. [9] Thoresen lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion. [10]

Post-UFC career

Thoresen was expected to face Peter Sobotta at MMA Attack 4 on October 26, 2013, however the event was cancelled. [11]

Due to his previous fight being cancelled, Thoresen was then scheduled for a fight against Domingos Mestre at Superior Challenge 9 on November 13, 2013. However, Thoresen was forced from the bout due to injury. [12]

In February, 2014, one year post his UFC career, Thoresen signed a five-fight deal with Cage Warriors. [13] His first fight was on June 7, 2014 against Jake Bostwick at Cage Warriors Fighting Championship 69. He lost the fight via majority decision.

March 28, 2015, Thoresen fought Jack Mason at British Challenge MMA 10 in Colchester, Essex, England. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches17 wins6 losses
By knockout12
By submission150
By decision14
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss17–6–1Jack MasonDecision (unanimous)British Challenge MMA 10March 28, 201535:00 Colchester, EnglandCatchweight (175 lb) bout.
Loss17–5–1Jake BostwickDecision (majority)Cage Warriors FC 69June 7, 201435:00 London, England
Loss17–4–1 David Mitchell Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson January 26, 201335:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss17–3–1 Seth Baczynski KO (punch) UFC 152 September 22, 201214:10 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win17–2–1Besam YousefSubmission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva April 14, 201222:36 Stockholm, Sweden
Win16–2–1Manuel GarciaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ultimate Warrior Challenge 17October 10, 201110:34 Southend-on-Sea, EnglandDefended the UWC Welterweight Championship.
Win15–2–1Fabricio NascimentoSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ultimate Warrior Challenge 16July 2, 201112:35 Essex, EnglandWon the UWC Welterweight Championship.
Loss14–2–1Seydina SeckTKO (punches & knees to the body)ADFC: Round 3March 11, 201112:02 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win14–1–1Vaidas ValanciusSubmission (rear naked choke)Cage WarsDecember 10, 201014:44 Belfast, Northern Ireland
Win13–1–1Marco SantiSubmission (rear naked choke) BAMMA 4 September 25, 201013:59 Birmingham, England
Win12–1–1 John Maguire Decision (unanimous) BAMMA 3 May 15, 201035:00 Birmingham, England
Draw11–1–1Michael CostaDrawArt of War 14September 26, 200925:00 Cotai, Macau
Win11–1Sam RochaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Pain and Glory: UndergroundMay 24, 200910:44 London, England
Win10–1Aurelijus KerpeSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Pain and Glory: UndergroundMay 24, 20092N/A London, England
Loss9–1Eiji IshikawaDecision (majority) DEEP: 38 Impact October 23, 200825:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win9–0Matt ThorpeSubmission (kimura) Cage Warriors: Enter the Rough House 7 July 12, 200810:51 Nottingham, England
Win8–0Cole LauritsenSubmission (armbar)Adrenaline 2: Rise of the ChampionsApril 12, 200814:03Denmark
Win7–0Andre MineusSubmission (armbar)Adrenaline 2: Rise of the ChampionsApril 12, 200821:30Denmark
Win6–0Paul JenkinsSubmission (armbar)Ultimate Warrior Challenge 6March 1, 200811:06 Essex, England
Win5–0Chas JacquierTKO (strikes)Ultimate Warrior Challenge 5November 10, 200713:04England
Win4–0Soli ClichkoSubmission (armbar)Ultimate Warrior Challenge 4June 2, 200711:33England
Win3–0Clifford HallSubmission (triangle choke)Ultimate Warrior Challenge 3February 24, 200712:16England
Win2–0Lee DicksonSubmission (triangle choke)Ultimate Warrior Challenge 2November 4, 200624:01 Southend, England
Win1–0Clifford HallSubmission (triangle choke)Intense Fighting 5August 19, 200621:12England

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