TJ Waldburger

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TJ Waldburger
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BornAnthony Waldburger Jr.
(1988-04-25) April 25, 1988 (age 36)
Temple, Texas, United States
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach75 in (190 cm)
Fighting out of Temple, Texas, United States
TeamGrapplers Lair
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2005–2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins16
By knockout1
By submission13
By decision2
Losses9
By knockout7
By decision2
Draws0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Anthony "TJ" Waldburger Jr. (born April 25, 1988) is an American retired mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2005, he competed for the UFC, Shark Fights, and HDNet Fights.

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Background

Waldburger went to Belton High School (Texas).

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

He held an amateur record of 3-0 before turning professional at the age of 17. He lost his professional debut against Sammy Say but defeated him in his next bout to move to 1-1.

At the event, IFC: Road to Global Domination, he lost to Josh Neer but rebounded with a win over Jeff Lindsay. Waldburger defeated UFC veteran Pete Spratt via triangle choke submission in the second round. Spratt demanded a rematch and got one defeating Waldburger via knockout. He lost another fight before winning three straight. His early accomplishments include winning the Shark Fights Welterweight Championship belt in May 2009 and then defending it in September 2009.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In July 2010 it was announced Waldburger had signed with the UFC. His debut came at UFC Fight Night 22 against David Mitchell. [1] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Waldburger was expected to face Matthew Riddle on December 11, 2010 at UFC 124. [2] However, Waldburger was forced from the card with an injury. [3]

Waldburger was expected to face Dennis Hallman on March 26, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 24. [4] However, Hallman was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Johny Hendricks. [5] Waldburger was defeated early in round one via TKO.

Waldburger was expected to face Daniel Roberts on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25. [6] However, Roberts was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Mike Stumpf. [7] Waldburger defeated Stumpf via first round triangle choke submission earning Submission of the Night honors.

Waldburger next faced Jake Hecht on March 3, 2012 at UFC on FX 2. [8] He won the fight via submission in the first round.

Waldburger faced Brian Ebersole on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4. [9] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.

Waldburger faced Nick Catone on December 15, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale. [10] He won the fight via technical submission in the second round. He earned the Submission of the Night honors for his performance.

Waldburger was expected to face Sean Pierson on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161. [11] However, Waldburger was pulled from the event and replaced by Kenny Robertson. [12]

Waldburger faced Adlan Amagov on October 19, 2013 at UFC 166. [13] He lost the fight by knockout in the first round.

Waldburger faced Mike Pyle on February 22, 2014 at UFC 170. [14] He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.

Waldburger was expected to face Wendell Oliveira on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61. [15] However, the fight was cancelled on the day of the weigh ins, as Waldburger passed out while cutting weight. Both fighters were paid their show money. [16]

The bout with Oliveira was rescheduled for May 30, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67. [17] However, it was scrapped yet again after Waldburger pulled out of the bout on May 19 due to undisclosed reasons. [18] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Darren Till. [19] In turn, Waldburger was released from the promotion. [20]

Personal life

Waldburger is married to Shayla Moore who is the daughter of his coach, John Moore of the Grappler's Lair gym. They have two sons and one daughter as of 2017. [21]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
25 matches16 wins9 losses
By knockout17
By submission130
By decision22
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss16–9 Mike Pyle TKO (elbows and punches) UFC 170 February 22, 201434:03 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss16–8 Adlan Amagov KO (punches) UFC 166 October 19, 201313:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win16–7 Nick Catone Technical Submission (triangle choke) The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale December 15, 201221:04 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesSubmission of the Night.
Loss15–7 Brian Ebersole Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida June 22, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win15–6 Jake Hecht Submission (armbar) UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann March 3, 201210:55 Sydney, Australia
Win14–6Mike StumpfSubmission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger September 17, 201113:52 New Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesSubmission of the Night.
Loss13–6 Johny Hendricks TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis March 26, 201111:35 Seattle, Washington, United States
Win13–5 David Mitchell Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares September 15, 201035:00 Austin, Texas, United States
Win12–5 Pat Healy Decision (unanimous) Shark Fights 6: Stars & Stripes September 12, 200935:00 Amarillo, Texas, United StatesDefended Shark Fights Welterweight Championship.
Win11–5 Shannon Ritch Submission (armbar) Shark Fights 4: Richards vs Schoonover May 2, 200911:37 Lubbock, Texas, United StatesWon Shark Fights Welterweight Championship.
Win10–5Andrew ChappelleTKO (doctor stoppage)SWC 3: St. Valentine's Day MassacreFebruary 21, 200913:00 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss9–5 Ricardo Funch TKO (punches)Xtreme Fighting ChampionshipJune 14, 200822:35 Austin, Texas, United States
Loss9–4 Pete Spratt KO (punches)HDNet Fights 1October 13, 200711:29 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win9–3 Pete Spratt Submission (triangle choke)King of KombatSeptember 7, 200721:30 Austin, Texas, United States
Win8–3Jeff LindsaySubmissionMasters of the Cage 14June 23, 200711:27 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Loss7–3 Josh Neer TKO (punches)IFC: Road to Global DominationMarch 4, 200710:24 Belton, Texas, United States
Win7–2Jeff LindsaySubmission (triangle choke)Masters of the Cage 7December 2, 200612:43 Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Win6–2 Brian Foster Submission (armbar)Masters of the Cage 4September 23, 200610:29 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win5–2Barry PeoplesSubmission (achilles lock)DPP: September to RememberSeptember 17, 200610:15 Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Win4–2Jeremiah O'NealSubmission (armbar)Xtreme Fighting Championship VIISeptember 17, 200614:23 Austin, Texas, United States
Win3–2Brandon BerkeySubmissionUltimate Texas Showdown 6June 24, 200611:22 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss2–2 Todd Moore Decision (unanimous)Renegades Extreme FightingMarch 25, 200635:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win2–1Nathan FusselSubmission (rear-naked choke)Xtreme Fighting Championship 5February 18, 200611:50 Austin, Texas, United States
Win1–1Sammy SaySubmission (triangle choke)Renegades Extreme FightingFebruary 10, 200611:57 Austin, Texas, United States
Loss0–1Sammy SayTKO (punches)Ultimate Texas Showdown 3November 26, 200511:18 Dallas, Texas, United States

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