Terrion Ware

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Terrion Ware
BornTerrion Jamar Ware
(1986-03-31) March 31, 1986 (age 37)
Los Angeles, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division Bantamweight
Reach71.0 in (180 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out ofLos Angeles, California
TeamA4 Fitness
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins18
By knockout6
By submission4
By decision8
Losses12
By submission4
By decision8
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Terrion Jamar Ware (born March 31, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Background

Growing up in Los Angeles, Terrion's original dream was to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ware was signed by the Los Angeles Angels out of college and played in their minor league system. He made it all the way to their Single A team, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, as a centerfielder but he had to give up on baseball due to an arm injury he originally suffered in college. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his MMA career in 2012, Ware fought for various regional American promotions, compiling a 17–5 record while winning the BAMMA USA Bantamweight Championship against Eric Winston, and defending it once against Jeff Martin, as well as the California Xtreme Fighting Bantamweight Championship against Jared Papazian. Other memorable fights during this time were his fight against Leandro Higo at RFA 29 on August 21, 2015, which he lost via last second rear-naked choke at the end of round 3. [3] He also fought for the Absolute Championship Berkut promotion at ACB 51: Silva vs. Torgeson. At this event he won against Nick Mamalis via unanimous decision. [4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC debut, Ware faced Cody Stamann on July 8, 2017, at UFC 213 in Las Vegas. [5] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [6]

Terrion faced promotional newcomer Sean O'Malley on December 1, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale. [7] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [8]

Ware faced Tom Duquesnoy on March 17, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 127. [9] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [10]

Terrion Ware faced Merab Dvalishvili on September 15, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oleinik. [11] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [12]

Following his fourth straight loss, Ware was released from the UFC. [13]

Post UFC

Following his release, Terrion's first fight outside of the UFC was against Jordan Winski at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 75 on May 25, 2019. He lost the fight via split decision. [13]

Terrion's next fight was against Denis Purić at Fight Night 11: Lethbridge on September 28, 2019, for the ZF Bantamweight Championship. He lost the fight via split decision. [14]

After almost a 3 year lay off, Ware faced Anthony Jimenez on May 21, 2022, at UNF 1. He won the bout via rear-naked choke in the third round. [15]

Ware faced Albert Morales for the UNF Featherweight Championship on August 20, 2022, at UNF 2. He lost the bout via arm-triangle choke in the third round. [16]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
30 matches18 wins12 losses
By knockout60
By submission44
By decision88
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss18–12 Albert Morales Submission (arm-triangle choke)UNF 2August 20, 202231:28 Commerce, California, United StatesFor the UNF Featherweight Championship.
Win18–11Anthony JimenezSubmission (rear-naked choke)UNF 1May 21, 202231:41 Burbank, California, United StatesReturn to Featherweight.
Loss17–11Denis PurićDecision (split)Fight Night 11: LethbridgeSeptember 28, 201935:00 Lethbridge, Canada
Loss17–10Jordan WinskiDecision (split)Cage Fury Fighting Championships 75May 25, 201935:00 Coachella, California, United States
Loss17–9 Merab Dvalishvili Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oleinik September 15, 201835:00 Moscow, Russia
Loss17–8 Tom Duquesnoy Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov March 17, 201835:00 London, England
Loss17–7 Sean O'Malley Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale December 1, 201735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss17–6 Cody Stamann Decision (unanimous) UFC 213 July 8, 201735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFeatherweight bout.
Win17–5Jared PapazianKO (punch)CXF 7: Locked and LoadedApril 29, 201730:20 Studio City, California, United StatesWon the CXF Bantamweight Championship.
Win16–5 Nick Mamalis Decision (unanimous) ACB 51: Silva vs. Torgeson January 13, 201735:00 Irvine, California, United States
Win15–5Marvin BlumerDecision (unanimous)RFA 40July 15, 201635:00 Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
Win14–5Rob GoochDecision (unanimous)CXF 2: Gold RushApril 22, 201635:00 Studio City, California, United States
Loss13–5 Leandro Higo Submission (rear-naked choke)RFA 29August 21, 201534:58 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Loss13–4 Luke Sanders Decision (unanimous)Legacy FC vs. RFA Superfight CardMay 8, 201555:00 Robinsonville, Mississippi, United StatesFor the RFA Bantamweight Championship.
Win13–3Joe MurphyDecision (unanimous)RFA 23Feb 6, 201535:00 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win12–3Jeff MartinTKO (punches)BAMMA USA: Badbeat 13October 10, 201441:47 Commerce, California, United StatesDefended the BU Bantamweight Championship.
Loss11–3 Joe Soto Submission (north-south choke) Tachi Palace Fights 20 August 7, 201432:48 Lemoore, California, United States
Win11–2Eric WinstonDecision (unanimous)BAMMA USA: Badbeat 12March 28, 201435:00 Commerce, California, United StatesWon the vacant BU Bantamweight Championship.
Win10–2Zac ChavezSubmission (rear-naked choke)RFA 12January 24, 201423:58 Los Angeles, California, United StatesCatchweight (140 lbs)
Win9–2Kevin MichelSubmission (triangle choke)KOTC: TerrifiedOctober 31, 201314:26 Highland, California, United States
Win8–2German BaltazarDecision (split)BAMMA USA: Pro Series 3September 7, 201335:00 Tarzana, California, United States
Win7–2Octavio MoralesSubmission (choke)MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 9July 26, 201323:12 Mission Viejo, California, United States
Win6–2Bobby SanchezKO (punch)BAMMA USA: Bad Beat 9May 31, 201310:48 Commerce, California, United StatesCatchweight (130 lbs)
Loss5–2Jared PapazianDecision (unanimous)BAMMA USA: Bad Beat 8March 15, 201335:00 Commerce, California, United StatesBantamweight debut.
Win5–1Paul AmaroDecision (unanimous)IFS 13February 10, 201335:00 La Puente, California, United States
Win4–1Marvin MadariagaDecision (split)BAMMA USA: Badbeat 7October 12, 201235:00 Commerce, California, United States
Win3–1John SassoneKOIFS 12September 16, 201211:47 La Puente, California, United States
Win2–1Justin SantistevanKO (punch)CITC 11July 28, 201212:38 Lancaster, California, United States
Loss1–1Paul AmaroSubmission (guillotine choke)Samurai MMA Pro 3July 13, 201232:09 Culver City, California, United States
Win1–0John SassoneTKO (punches)IFS 11June 10, 201212:29 Industry, California, United StatesLightweight debut.

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References

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  2. ↑ "Terrion "Flash" Ware went from professional baseball player to professional fighter and is now fighting for his spot in the UFC". My MMA News. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
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  12. ↑ "UFC Fight Night 136 results: Merab Dvalishvili mauls Terrion Ware, calls for fight with Sean O'Malley". MMA Junkie. 15 September 2018.
  13. 1 2 "With slim odds to make it back to the UFC at age 33, Terrion "Flash" Ware begins to build his case for a second chance at CFFC 75". My MMA News. 15 February 2019.
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  16. ↑ "Albert Morales vs. Terrion Ware, UNF 2 | MMA Bout". Tapology. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
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