Joachim Christensen

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Joachim Christensen
Born (1978-11-07) November 7, 1978 (age 45) [1]
Copenhagen, Denmark [1]
NationalityDanish
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight204 lb (93 kg; 14 st 8 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight (205 lb)
Reach76 in (193 cm)
Style Boxing, Wrestling, BJJ
Fighting out of Copenhagen, Denmark
TeamArte Suave
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu [2]
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins15
By knockout5
By submission5
By decision5
Losses9
By knockout3
By submission3
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joachim Christensen (born November 7, 1978) is a retired Danish mixed martial artist. He was the Superior Challenge light heavyweight champion, as well as the German Mixed Martial Arts Championship (GMC) light heavyweight champion. He also competed in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [3] He currently signed to Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB).

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Background

Christensen was born and raised in Copenhagen, Denmark. He worked as a social worker and served in the Denmark Army while fighting professionally. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Christensen fought in European fight circuit and Middle East MMA promotions such as Adrenaline, Fighter Gala and Royal Arena promotions, Hard Fighting Championship, Cage, European MMA, Superior Challenge, German MMA, Abu Dhabi Warriors and M1 Challenge prior joining UFC. [4] He was the Scandinavian and European C-Shoto champion. [3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

After being one of the top ranked light heavyweight fighter in Europe, Christensen was signed by UFC on late 2016 at the age of 37. [5] Christensen amassed a record of 14-3-0 prior signed by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [4]

2016

Christensen made his promotional debut at October 1, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson. [6] He lost the fight to Henrique da Silva after da Silva locked an arm bar and submitted him. [7]

2017

Christensen next faced Bojan Mihajlović at UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn on January 17, 2017. He won the fight after threw an upper cut and knocked out Mihajlović on round three. [8]

On May 13, 2017, Christensen faced Gadzhimurad Antigulov at UFC 211. He lost the fight via rear-naked choke on round one. [9]

Christensen was expected to face promotional newcomer Azamat Murzakanov on June 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee. However, Murzakanov was removed from the fight for undisclosed reasons and replaced by Dominick Reyes. [10] Christensen lost the fight via TKO on round one. [11]

Absolute Championship Berkut

Christensen joined Absolute Championship Berkut (ABC) and his debut was on November 24, 2017, at ACB 75: Gadzhidaudov vs. Zieliński against Döwletjan Ýaşgymyradow from Turkmenistan. [12] He lost the fight on round one via knock out. [13]

Return To German MMA Championship

After a one fight stint in ACB, Christensen returned to the GMC and faced Stephan Puetz for the GMC light heavyweight championship on March 23, 2019, at GMC 19 in Munich, Germany. [14] He lost the fight via submission in the second round.

European circuit

Christensen faced Miloš Petrášek at Oktagon 15 on November 9, 2019. He won the fight via majority decision. [15]

Christensen was scheduled to face Łukasz Sudolski at Babilon MMA 20 on March 26, 2021. [16] He pulled out of the bout after falling sick the day of the bout. [17]

Christensen faced Evgeniy Erokhin at an Parus FC event on November 6, 2021. [18] He lost the bout via ground and pound in the first round. [19]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches15 wins9 losses
By knockout53
By submission53
By decision53
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss15–9Evgeny ErokhinTKO (punches)MFP Parus Fight ChampionshipNovember 6, 202114:34 Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFor the Parus FC Light Heavyweight Championship
Win15–8Miloš PetrášekDecision (majority)Oktagon 15November 9, 201935:00 Prague, Czech Republic
Loss14–8Stephan PuetzSubmission (arm-triangle choke)German MMA Championship 19March 23, 201924:50 Munich, GermanyFor the GMC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Loss14–7 Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov KO (punches) ACB 75: Gadzhidaudov vs. Zieliński November 25, 201711:14 Stuttgart, Germany
Loss14–6 Dominick Reyes TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee June 25, 201710:29 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Loss14–5 Gadzhimurad Antigulov Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 211 May 13, 201712:21 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win14–4Bojan MihajlovićTKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn January 15, 201732:05 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss13–4 Henrique da Silva Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson October 1, 201624:47 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win13–3 Anthony Ruiz Submission (armbar)Abu Dhabi Warriors 4May 24, 201614:47 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win12–3Jonas BillsteinTKO (punches)German MMA Championship 7November 7, 201510:59 Castrop-Rauxel, GermanyWon the GMC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win11–3Max NunesDecision (split)Superior Challenge 12May 16, 201535:00 Malmö, SwedenDefended the SC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win10–3Matti MakelaDecision (Split)Superior Challenge 10May 3, 201435:00 Helsingborg, SwedenWon the vacant SC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win9–3Stephan PuetzDecision (Split)European MMA 8February 22, 201435:00 Hovedstaden, Denmark
Loss8–3Marcus VänttinenDecision (Split)Cage 23September 21, 201335:00 Vantaa, FinlandFor the Cage Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win8–2Matti MakelaDecision (unanimous)Royal Arena 2August 31, 201235:00 Copenhagen, Denmark
Loss7–2 Maxim Grishin Decision (Majority) M-1 Challenge 32 May 16, 201235:00 Moscow, Russia
Win7–1Wojciech AntczakSubmission (rear-naked choke)Royal Arena 1March 10, 201212:15 Hovedstaden, Denmark
Win6–1Pierre GuilletSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Fighter Gala 23October 1, 201133:55 Copenhagen, Denmark
Win5–1Ivan GluhakKO (punch)Hard Fighting Championship 3May 6, 201123:12 Martigny, Switzerland
Win4–1Rowan TolTKO (punches)Fighter Gala 16October 2, 201014:55 Helsingør, Denmark
Loss3–1Juha SaarinenDecision (unanimous)Adrenaline 4: The New GenerationFebruary 13, 201035:00 Copenhagen, Denmark
Win3–0Marek PilarTKO (punches)Fighter Gala 9August 30, 200912:18 Hovedstaden, Denmark
Win2–0Michael BenderSubmission (arm triangle choke)Adrenaline 2: Rise of the ChampionsApril 12, 200811:42Denmark
Win1–0Alex LandoniSubmission (triangle choke)Adrenaline 1: Feel the RushMay 5, 200715:00 Hvidovre, Denmark

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