Tom Speer

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Tom Speer
Born (1984-08-20) August 20, 1984 (age 37)
Elgin, Minnesota, United States
Other namesThe Fire-Haired Farmboy
Nationality American
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight186 lb (84 kg; 13.3 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Elgin, Minnesota, United States
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2005–2013
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins21
By knockout9
By submission7
By decision5
Losses7
By knockout3
By submission3
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Thomas Speer (born August 20, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2005 until 2013, he received national exposure on The Ultimate Fighter 6: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra , fighting as a member of Team Hughes and his subsequent stint in the UFC. Speer also competed in the WEC and Cage Warriors.. [1]

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Background

Born and raised on a crop and dairy farm in Elgin, Minnesota, Speer was a star athlete at Elgin Millville High School, where he was an All-State cornerback in football, received four varsity letters in basketball, and reached the state tournament in wrestling during his senior year. After graduating in 2003, Speer continued to develop his wrestling skills and also began competing in mixed martial arts in the local circuit. [2] On May 29, 2015 Speer married Katie Kirckof.

Mixed martial arts career

The Ultimate Fighter

While on The Ultimate Fighter , Speer defeated Jon Koppenhaver and Ben Saunders, both by unanimous decision. In his semifinal bout, he defeated George Sotiropoulos by KO in the first round, advancing him into the finals on December 8, 2007, to face fellow Team Hughes member Mac Danzig. Speer fought Danzig at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs Team Serra Finale, and lost via rear-naked choke at 2:01 of the first round.

On April 2, 2008 at UFC Fight Night 13, Speer lost to Anthony Johnson by KO in the first round. Speer was then released by the UFC after this loss. [3]

Independent Promotions

Speer announced his retirement from professional fighting after suffering a loss to Beau Baker in the Cagefest Xtreme 6 show in Norfolk, Virginia. Speer was a late replacement for an injured Shonie Carter. [3]

Speer has since returned to fighting professionally, defeating Jay Ellis by TKO in the first round at the Extreme Challenge 127 on May 30, 2009.

Speer fought Ryan Ford at TFC 10. He lost the fight in the first round via rear-naked choke submission.

Speer faced Mats Nilsson on February 11, 2012 at Cage Warriors Fight Night 3, in which he lost via arm triangle submission.

On April 5, 2013, Speer defeated Strikeforce Vet Lumumba Sayers at MFW: 2 via rear-naked choke submission in round one.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
28 matches21 wins7 losses
By knockout93
By submission73
By decision51
Draws0
No contests0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win21–7 Lumumba Sayers Submission (rear-naked choke)MFW: Made For War 2April 5, 201313:39 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States Middleweight bout.
Loss20–7 Jeremy Kimball TKO (punches)MFW: Made For War 1October 13, 201222:29 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States Middleweight bout.
Win20–6 Kevin Burns Decision (split)Brutaal: Fight NightMay 11, 201235:00 Tama, Iowa, United States
Loss19–6 Mats Nilsson Submission (arm-triangle choke) Cage Warriors Fight Night 3 February 11, 201224:17 Beirut, Lebanon Middleweight bout.
Win19–5Indalecio Tat RomeroDecision (unanimous)Extreme Challenge 188: Larson vs. DavilaJuly 23, 201135:00 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win18–5Ryan WilliamsSubmission (triangle choke)Extreme Challenge 170December 11, 201032:48 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win17–5Ashkan MorvariDecision (unanimous)RG: Rochester GladiatorsOctober 2, 201035:00 Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Win16–5Jeremy LaffertyTKO (submission to punches)RG: Rochester GladiatorsMay 15, 201012:02 Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Loss15–5 Ryan Ford Submission (rear-naked choke) TFC 10: High Voltage March 19, 201014:29 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaFor the TFC Welterweight Championship.
Win15–4Travis PerzynskiDecision (unanimous)FN: Fight NationOctober 3, 200935:00 Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Win14–4Jay EllisTKO (punches)Extreme Challenge 128May 30, 200912:53 Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Loss13–4Beau BakerDecision (unanimous)Cagefest Xtreme EvolutionNovember 15, 200835:00 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Win13–3Geno RoderickSubmission (rear-naked choke)CCCW: Capital City Cage WarsNovember 1, 200813:25 Springfield, Illinois, United States
Win12–3Joe JulianelleTKO (punches)10–4: ThunderOctober 4, 200810:50 Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Loss11–3 Anthony Johnson KO (punches) UFC Fight Night 13 April 2, 200810:51 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss11–2 Mac Danzig Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra Finale December 8, 200712:01 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs Team Serra Tournament Final.
Win11–1Sidney SilvaKO (punch) WEC 27 May 12, 200714:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–1Robert FarleyTKO (punches)Extreme Challenge 76March 31, 200712:23 Sloan, Iowa, United States
Win9–1Andy NormingtonTKO (submission to punches)Ultimate Combat Sports 19: Battle at the BarnMarch 24, 20071N/A Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Win8–1Dan WashburnTKO (submission to punches)Ultimate Combat Sports 18: Battle at the BarnJanuary 20, 20071N/A Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Win7–1Sean HuffmanTKO (corner stoppage)Extreme Challenge 72October 21, 200615:00 Minnesota, United States
Loss6–1John MeyerTKO (punches)Extreme Challenge 70July 30, 20063N/A Hayward, Wisconsin, United States
Win6–0Jim AbrilleTKO (corner stoppage)Full Throttle 7June 10, 200615:00 Georgia, United States
Win5–0Rob MarcksTKO (corner stoppage)Coliseum: Coliseum 2December 28, 20051N/A Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Win4–0Gerald PearsonTKO (slam)ICE 18: International Combat Events 18December 3, 20052N/A Fairfield, Ohio, United States
Win3–0Adam HillTKO (punches)Ultimate Combat Sports 10: Battle at the BarnSeptember 10, 20052N/A Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Win2–0Mike van MeerDecision (unanimous)Ultimate Combat Sports: Throwdown at the T-BarJuly 30, 200535:00 Ellsworth, Minnesota, United States
Win1–0Jose FraustoSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Ultimate Combat Sports 9: Battle at the BarnMay 7, 20051N/A Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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References

  1. ↑ Meltzer, Dave (2007-08-27). "Participants in Ultimate Fighter season six are announced". Los Angeles Times.com. Archived from the original on 2007-10-24. Retrieved 2007-08-27.
  2. ↑ "Tommy Speer".
  3. 1 2 "'TUF 6's' Tommy Speer chooses farming over fighting". 2008-11-18. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
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