Tyler Stinson

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Tyler Stinson
Born (1986-01-17) January 17, 1986 (age 39)
Winfield, Kansas, United States
Other namesThe Evolution
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach75.5 in (192 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States
Team Grudge Training Center
Years active2006-2016; 2023
Mixed martial arts record
Total41
Wins31
By knockout19
By submission8
By decision4
Losses10
By knockout1
By submission5
By decision4
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Tyler Stinson (born January 17, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. A professional competitor since 2006, Stinson has also formerly competed for Bellator MMA, Strikeforce, Titan FC, and the World Series of Fighting.

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Background

Born and raised in Winfield, Kansas, Stinson competed in baseball, football, and track and field at Winfield High School, and was talented [ citation needed ]. Stinson was introduced to MMA by a friend at the age of 20, which piqued his interest. Less than a week later, Stinson began competing himself.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Stinson started his career in 2006. From his mixed martial arts debut until the beginning of 2010, he fought mainly for southern American promotions, as C3 Fights, Art of Fighting and Masters of the Cage.

Stinson compiled a record of 17-5 before signing with Bellator. Stinson earned his contract at an open tryout held by Bellator in Kansas. [1]

Bellator

Stinson was expected to make his debut against Demi Deeds on April 29, 2010, at Bellator 16. However, he was called to replace an injured Sean Pierson against Dan Hornbuckle in the Season Two Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal on April 22, 2010, at Bellator 15. [2] Stinson lost via submission in the first round. [3]

Stinson faced Leonardo Peçanha on June 17, 2010, at Bellator 22 in a rematch of a fight that took place in 2008. [1] Stinson won via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round. [4]

Stinson replaced Rory Markham against Steve Carl for a spot in Season Four Welterweight Tournament on August 26, 2010, at Bellator 26. [5] Stinson lost via technical submission in the first round. [6]

Stinson faced Nate James on April 9, 2011, at Bellator 40. He won via split decision (29-28 Stinson, 29-28 James, 29-28 Stinson). [7]

Stinson was expected to face Joey Gorczynski on May 7, 2011, at Bellator 43. However, for undisclosed reasons the match was scrapped. [8]

Strikeforce

Stinson made his debut against Eduardo Pamplona on July 30, 2011, at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson. He won via knockout at 15 seconds of round one. [9]

Stinson faced Tarec Saffiedine on January 7, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. Saffiedine defeated Stinson via split decision (29-28 Stinson, 30-27 Saffiedine, 29-28 Saffiedine). [10]

Stinson faced Jordan Mein on July 14, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy. Stinson lost via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). [11]

World Series of Fighting

In December 2013, it was announced that Stinson signed a four-fight deal with World Series of Fighting. [12] He made his debut on January 18, 2014, against Valdir Araujo at WSOF 8 and won via TKO in the third round.

On March 29, 2014, Stinson fought former UFC veteran Josh Burkman at WSOF 9 and lost via knockout in the first round. This was the first knockout loss of Stinson's career.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
41 matches31 wins10 losses
By knockout191
By submission85
By decision44
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win31–10Marco HutchTechnical Submission (triangle choke)Synergy FC 8October 14, 202311:00 Springfield, Missouri, United States Middleweight debut; won the vacant Synergy FC Middleweight Championship.
Win30–10Dave BurrowDecision (split)C3 Fights: Fight NightJuly 16, 201635:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win29–10Jose FigueroaDecision (split)Titan FC 31October 31, 201435:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss28–10 Joshua Burkman KO (punch) WSOF 9 March 29, 201412:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win28–9Valdir AraujoTKO (punches) WSOF 8 January 18, 201432:23 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win27–9Armando Montoya Jr.TKO (punches)Prize Fighting Championship 4October 18, 201313:38 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win26–9 Rob Kimmons TKO (punches)Epic Fight Night 1: Stinson vs. KimmonsJune 29, 201310:54 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win25–9Zac KelleyKO (punch)C3 Fights: Armageddon 2012December 1, 201214:34 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Loss24–9 Jordan Mein Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy July 14, 201235:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss24–8 Tarec Saffiedine Decision (split) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine January 7, 201235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win24–7Ryan BixlerSubmission (triangle choke)C3 Fights: Fall BrawlOctober 22, 201112:54 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win23–7Eduardo PamplonaKO (punch) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson July 30, 201110:15 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Win22–7Nate JamesDecision (split) Bellator 40 April 9, 201135:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win21–7Matt DelanoitKO (punch)C3 Fights: SlamFestJanuary 29, 201113:56 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Loss20–7 Steve Carl Technical submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 26 August 26, 201012:30 Kansas City, Missouri, United States175 lb Catchweight; Bellator Season Four Welterweight Tournament Qualifier.
Win20–6Mike JacksonKO (punches)C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 5August 7, 201033:42 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win19–6Leonardo PeçanhaSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 22 June 17, 201011:42 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss18–6 Dan Hornbuckle Submission (triangle choke) Bellator 15 April 22, 201012:03 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesBellator Season Two Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win18–5Jerome MartinezSubmission (armbar)C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 4February 13, 201011:47 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win17–5Brandon NewsomeSubmission (triangle choke) Titan FC 14 October 2, 200911:57 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win16–5Matt BeanTKO (punches)C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 1September 18, 200912:16 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Loss15–5Delson HelenoSubmission (triangle choke)AOF 4: DamageAugust 22, 200914:44 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win15–4 Yasubey Enomoto TKO (punches)AOF 3: Rumble at RobartsJune 13, 200931:59 Sarasota, Florida, United States
Win14–4 Drew Fickett TKO (punches)C3 FightsFebruary 28, 200913:35 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win13–4Jeff DavisTKO (punches)Havic Prizefighting: Downtown Throwdown 2November 22, 200812:09 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Win12–4Eric MarriottDecision (unanimous)Mixed Martial MadnessOctober 17, 200835:00 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Loss11–4Leonardo PeçanhaSubmission (triangle choke)C3 Fights: Clash in ConchoSeptember 19, 20081N/A Concho, Oklahoma, United States
Win11–3Cory BrandtTKO (punches)C3 Fights: Showdown 2August 16, 200810:33 Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
Win10–3Dominic BrownSubmissionGood Guys PromotionsAugust 15, 200814:35 Junction City, Kansas, United States
Win9–3Bill AlbrechtTKO (punches)LFC 1: The GenesisMay 10, 200810:16 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Win8–3Joseph SullivanTKO (punches)Independent EventMarch 29, 200810:32 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Loss7–3 Anthony Lapsley Submission (triangle choke)Midwest Cage CombatNovember 2, 200723:39 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Win7–2Ken JacksonTKO (injury)IFO: Wiuff vs. SalmonSeptember 1, 200712:24 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–2Tony BarkerKO (punch)IFO: Eastman vs. KimmonsJuly 7, 200724:45 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win5–2Matt PriestKO (punch)Midwest Cage CombatJune 23, 200710:10 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Loss4–2Joe BunchDecision (unanimous)Masters of the Cage 12March 17, 200735:00 Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Win4–1Dominic BrownKO (punch)Good Guys PromotionsFebruary 10, 200714:35 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Win3–1Quinton McCottrellKO (punch)Masters of the Cage 9January 20, 200710:09 Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Win2–1Mike MessinaSubmissionMasters of the Cage 4September 23, 200622:25 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win1–1Kevin AdamsTKO (punches)Masters of the Cage 3August 19, 200621:12 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Loss0–1Kevin AdamsDecision (split)Masters of the Cage 2July 14, 200635:00 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

See also

References

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