Todd Moore

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Todd Moore
Born (1983-12-30) December 30, 1983 (age 40)
Houston, Texas, United States
Other namesManiac
Residence Spring, Texas, United States
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach70.5 in (179 cm) [1]
TeamThird Column
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Years active2005-2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins16
By knockout9
By submission1
By decision6
Losses7
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Todd Labanes Moore (born December 30, 1983) is an American retired professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2005 until 2014, Moore fought in the WEC, Strikeforce, Titan FC, Legacy FC, and DREAM.

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Background

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Moore competed in wrestling for the inaugural team at Klein Forest High School and was talented. Without including Freestyle or Greco-Roman seasons, Moore compiled an overall record of 147–52. [2] After graduating, Moore began training in mixed martial arts at the age of 18, learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and would earn his black belt eight and a half years later under Vinicius Magalhaes. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Moore compiled an undefeated amateur record of 7-0 before turning professional in 2005. [2] Moore continued to dominate in the regional circuit, holding an undefeated record of 10-0 before being signed by the WEC.

WEC

Moore made his promotional debut at WEC 31 on December 12, 2007, against John Alessio. Moore was defeated via unanimous decision and was handed his first professional loss.

Moore made his next appearance at WEC 35 on August 3, 2008, in a Lightweight bout against Shane Roller. Moore was defeated via guillotine choke submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.

DREAM

After leaving the WEC, Moore signed with DREAM in Japan. Moore faced Japanese submission specialist Shinya Aoki at DREAM 6 on September 23, 2008, and was defeated via neck crank submission in the first round.

Strikeforce

Moore soon bounced back, however, winning three of his next four fights before being signed to a four-fight deal by Strikeforce. [4]

Moore made his promotional debut at Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum on June 18, 2011, against Mike Bronzoulis. Moore won via unanimous decision.

Moore made his next appearance against Jason High on September 23, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough. Moore was defeated via unanimous decision.

Independent promotions

Moore has since compiled a record of 2–1, with his most recent fight being a TKO loss to Bellator veteran Ricardo Tirloni on August 15, 2014.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches16 wins7 losses
By knockout92
By submission12
By decision63
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss16–7 E. J. Brooks Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 30: Brilz vs. Magalhaes September 26, 201435:00 Cedar Park, Texas United StatesCatchweight (165 lb) bout.
Loss16–6 Ricardo Tirloni TKO (knees)Arena Tour 3: Moore vs. TirloniAugust 15, 20141N/A Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win16–5Edwynn JonesSubmission (rear-naked choke)FF: Fury Fighting 1November 1, 201312:53 Humble, Texas, United States
Win15–5Charles OntiverosTKO (punches and elbows)LFC 18: Legacy Fighting Championship 18March 1, 201322:01 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss14–5 Jason High Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough September 23, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–4 Mike Bronzoulis Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum June 18, 201135:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win13–4Lee KingTKO (punches)WG: Worldwide GladiatorNovember 12, 201020:36 Pasadena, Texas, United States
Loss12–4 Brian Melancon TKO (punches)LP: Legacy PromotionsJuly 31, 201011:00 Houston, Texas, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Win12–3 Derrick Krantz TKO (punches)Ascend Combat: It's OnAugust 8, 200932:59 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win11–3 Rocky Johnson Decision (unanimous)KOK 6: Fists of FuryApril 25, 200935:00 Austin, Texas, United States
Loss10–3 Shinya Aoki Submission (neck crank) Dream 6: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round September 23, 200811:10 Saitama, Japan
Loss10–2 Shane Roller Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 35 August 3, 200813:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Lightweight debut.
Loss10–1 John Alessio Decision (unanimous) WEC 31 December 12, 200735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–0Jay ColemanTKO (punches)ROC 14: Tournament of Champions FinalsApril 27, 200710:52 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWon Ring of Combat Welterweight Tournament.
Win9–0Colin O'RourkeTKO (elbows)ROC 13: Tournament of Champions SemifinalsMarch 16, 200713:06 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesRing of Combat Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win8–0Jamie ToneyDecision (unanimous)ROC 12: Tournament of Champions QuarterfinalsNovember 17, 200635:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesRing of Combat Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win7–0Thomas SchulteTKO (punches)UTS 6: Ultimate Showdown 6June 4, 200630:10 Texas, United States
Win6–0Joe ChristopherDecision (unanimous)UTS 5: Ultimate Texas Showdown 5April 29, 200635:00 Texas, United States
Win5–0 TJ Waldburger Decision (unanimous)REF: Renegades Extreme FightingMarch 25, 200635:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win4–0Jeremiah O'NealDecisionUTS 4: Ultimate Texas Showdown 4February 25, 200635:00 Texas, United States
Win3–0Jody DraperTKO (punches)REF: Renegades Extreme FightingJanuary 21, 200612:04 Houston, Texas, United States
Win2–0Frank KirmseTKO (punches)REF: Renegades Extreme FightingNovember 5, 200531:51 Houston, Texas, United States
Win1–0Lucas GwaltneyTKO (doctor stoppage)Shooto: Battle at the Ballpark 2October 22, 200511:51 St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "Todd Moore ("Maniac") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Archived from the original on 2012-03-27. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
  2. 1 2 3 "Todd Moore - Professional MMA Fighter - Bio". toddbjj.com. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
  3. ↑ "MMA NOTEBOOK: Spring's Moore excels in transition to his MMA career - Houston Chronicle". chron.com. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
  4. ↑ "Newly-Signed Todd Moore on his Strikeforce Contract, Mike Bronzoulis, and his Beginnings in Texas MMA! | TXMMA - Texas Mixed Martial Arts". txmma.com. 27 May 2011. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
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