Tim McKenzie

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Tim McKenzie
Born (1982-07-21) July 21, 1982 (age 42)
Santa Clara, California, United States
Other namesWrecking Machine
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Fighting out of Stockton, California, United States
Tempe, Arizona, United States
Lodi, California, United States
Team Team Cesar Gracie
AZ Combat Sports
Years active2001–2011
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins14
By knockout8
By submission5
By decision1
Losses9
By knockout4
By submission5
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Tim McKenzie (born July 21, 1982) [1] is an American retired professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2001 until 2011, he fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, World Extreme Cagefighting, Pancrase, and Tachi Palace Fights. [2] [3] Known for his exciting fighting style, only one of his 23 career bouts made it to a decision.

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Background

Born and raised in California, McKenzie began training in MMA while attending University of the Pacific alongside fellow fighters Nick Diaz and his younger brother Nate Diaz, under the tutelage of head coach Cesar Gracie. Later during his career McKenzie moved to Tempe, Arizona to train with AZ Combat Sports. [4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

McKenzie made his professional debut in 2001, winning his first two fights via first-round TKO, before being signed by the WEC.

World Extreme Cagefighting

McKenzie made his debut for the pre-Zuffa owned WEC at WEC 6 on March 27, 2003. McKenzie won via TKO in the first round.

McKenzie then won his next four consecutive fights, bringing his career record to an undefeated 7-0 before making his next WEC appearance at WEC 10 against Alex Stiebling. McKenzie was handed his first professional loss via arm-triangle choke in the second round. McKenzie made his next promotional appearance at WEC 17 against Scott Smith and was defeated via first-round TKO.

After the loss to Smith, McKenzie fought Doug Marshall at WEC 17 and won in dominating fashion, finishing the future WEC Light Heavyweight Champion in the first round via TKO. After a loss to Steve Cantwell via rear-naked choke submission at WEC 33, McKenzie made his last appearance for the promotion at WEC 34 against Jeremy Lang and won via guillotine choke submission in the third round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

McKenzie made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann on April 1, 2009 against Aaron Simpson. McKenzie was defeated in the first round via TKO. [5]

Post-UFC

Since leaving the UFC, McKenzie has gone 2–3 in his last five fights. McKenzie most recently competed on April 16, 2011 at Showdown Fights: Shootout against Jordan Smith. McKenzie won via knockout 11 seconds into the fight.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches14 wins9 losses
By knockout84
By submission55
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win14–9 Jordan Smith TKO (punches)Showdown Fights: ShootoutApril 16, 201110:11 Orem, Utah, United States
Loss13–9 Seth Baczynski TKO (elbows & punches) TPF 7: Deck the Halls December 2, 201012:15 Lemoore, California, United StatesCatchweight (174 lbs) bout. Controversial loss due to Baczynski "phantom tapping" due to an armbar, prompting McKenzie to release it before referee stoppage.
Loss13–8Josh ThornburgSubmission (armbar)Global Knockout: Fall BrawlSeptember 18, 201010:59 Jackson, California, United States
Win13–7Marcus GainesSubmission (armbar)RF: Rebel FighterAugust 21, 201012:58 Placerville, California, United States
Loss12–7 David Mitchell Submission (guillotine choke) TPF 4: Cinco de Mayhem May 5, 201011:10 Lemoore, California, United StatesReturn to Welterweight; for the inaugural Tachi Palace Fights Welterweight Championship.
Loss12–6 Aaron Simpson TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann April 1, 200911:40 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win12–5Jeremy LangSubmission (guillotine choke) WEC 34 June 1, 200830:40 Sacramento, California, United StatesReturn to Middleweight.
Loss11–5 Steve Cantwell Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 33 March 26, 200812:13 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–4Yuichi NakanishiSubmission (rear-naked choke)BODOGFight: VancouverAugust 25, 200721:12 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss10–4 Chael Sonnen Submission (D'arce choke)BODOGFight: Costa Rica CombatFebruary 18, 200710:13Costa Rica
Win10–3Mike McGuinnesTKOICFO 1: StocktonMay 13, 20061N/A Stockton, California, United States
Win9–3 Doug Marshall TKO (punches & elbows) WEC 19 March 17, 200613:35 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss8–3 Scott Smith TKO (punches) WEC 17 October 14, 200512:25 Lemoore, California, United States
Win8–2Bill MahoodKO (punches)Freedom Fight: Canada vs USAJuly 9, 200510:06 Hull, Quebec, Canada
Loss7–2 Akihiro Gono TKO (punches) Pancrase: Brave 10 November 7, 200422:53 Chiba, Japan
Loss7–1 Alex Stiebling Submission (arm-triangle choke) WEC 10 May 21, 200422:25 Lemoore, California, United States
Win7–0 Emanuel Newton DecisionROTR: Rage on the RiverApril 7, 200433:00 Redding, California, United States
Win6–0Kenny KingsfordTKOIFC: Battleground TahoeJanuary 31, 200422:02 Lake Tahoe, Nevada, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Win5–0Chris KieverSubmission (heel hook)IFC: Rumble on the RioDecember 6, 200310:29 Hidalgo, Texas, United States Heavyweight debut.
Win4–0Shane DavisSubmission (armbar)IFC WC 18: Big Valley BrawlJuly 19, 200311:31 Lakeport, California, United States
Win3–0John ApplebyTKO (punches) WEC 6 March 27, 200311:03 Lemoore, California, United States
Win2–0Paul WardTKOIFC: Night of the Warriors 3November 16, 200211:04Iona, California, United States Middleweight debut.
Win1–0Dax BruceTKO (punches)IFC WC 16: Warriors Challenge 16November 9, 20011N/AOrville, California, United States

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References

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  2. ↑ Martin, Damon (2009-04-02). "UFC hands out $30K bonuses at Fight Night in Nashville". CNN Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on April 5, 2009. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
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