Joe Stevenson

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Joe Stevenson
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BornJoseph Christopher Stevenson
(1982-06-15) June 15, 1982 (age 41)
Torrance, California, United States
Other namesDaddy
Residence Hesperia, California, United States
Nationality American
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Featherweight (145lb) (2011–2012)
Lightweight (155lb) (2006–2011, 2012–present)
Welterweight (170lb)
Reach70 in (180 cm)
Team Jackson's Submission Fighting
Rank2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Robert Drysdale [1]
2nd Degree Black Belt in Judo under Ron Tripp [1]
Years active1999–2017
Mixed martial arts record
Total49
Wins33
By knockout7
By submission15
By decision11
Losses16
By knockout2
By submission5
By decision9
University Victor Valley College
SpouseMaia Stevenson
Notable school(s) Silverado High
Website http://www.joestevenson.com/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joseph Christopher Stevenson (born June 15, 1982) is a retired American mixed martial artist fighting out of Hesperia, California. Coached by (UFC Hall of Famer) Matt Hughes, Stevenson rose to prominence by becoming The Ultimate Fighter 2 Welterweight Tournament Winner. Following a drop in weight class and two-year undefeated streak, he was ranked among the top UFC Lightweight competitors, culminating into a title shot for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship against B.J. Penn at UFC 80: Rapid Fire (after the title was stripped from Sean Sherk). Stevenson fought most of his career as a Lightweight and made his Featherweight debut at UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry . He is the former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion.

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Background

Stevenson began Wrestling at the age of 11. then he started both Judo, and Jiu-Jitsu, at the age of 13. He moved to Las Vegas in 2004, and began training at Marc Laimon's Cobra Kai in Las Vegas. In March 2008, Stevenson opened his own school in his hometown of Victorville, California. "Joe Stevenson's Cobra Kai" teaches MMA as well as Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu. On November 8, 2008, Stevenson earned his Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Robert Drysdale. After his loss to Diego Sanchez, Stevenson got a call from Rashad Evans for an invite to check out his camp at Jackson's Submission Fighting. After being reluctant at first, he finally joined Greg Jackson's camp in April 2009.

Mixed martial arts career

The Ultimate Fighter

Stevenson was one of the more experienced fighters participating in The Ultimate Fighter 2. He had a professional record of 23-6-0 and held the 155 lb (70 kg). championship at King of the Cage and the 170 lb (77 kg). at Gladiator Challenge going into the show.

On November 5, 2005, Stevenson defeated Luke Cummo by unanimous decision, winning The Ultimate Fighter 2 welterweight tournament and earning a six-figure contract with the UFC, UFC president Dana White said "that was Stephan Bonnar and Forrest Griffin, only on the ground".

UFC start

On April 6, 2006, in his first fight after winning The Ultimate Fighter 2 , he was upset by Josh Neer at Ultimate Fight Night 4, losing the fight by unanimous decision. Following the loss, Stevenson announced that he would drop down to the Lightweight division for future bouts.

On July 8, 2006, at UFC 61, Stevenson won his 155-pound debut against Yves Edwards. After opening up a deep cut on Edwards from the top position, the doctors were forced to pull Edwards from the match.

Stevenson returned to the Octagon at UFC 65 , defeating Japanese fighter Dokonjonosuke Mishima by guillotine choke in the first round.

Next, Stevenson was booked for the main event at UFC Fight Night 9 against fellow Season 2 contestant Melvin Guillard. Despite a war of words between the two fighters, particularly by Guillard leading up to the bout, Stevenson made quick work of his opponent, knocking down Guillard with a punch before securing a fight-ending guillotine choke.

At UFC 74 , Stevenson defeated Kurt Pellegrino by unanimous decision. After the fight doctors determined that during the course of the fight Stevenson's nose had been fractured. [2] With his string of victories at 155, Stevenson established himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC's very competitive Lightweight division.

UFC Lightweight Championship

Stevenson was set to fight B.J. Penn for the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship at UFC 80 due to ongoing litigation regarding Sean Sherk's steroid use. [3] On December 4, 2007, the California State Athletic Commission upheld a reduced suspension for Sherk, prompting the UFC to strip him of the lightweight championship. UFC President Dana White then confirmed that Stevenson and Penn's match would be to fill the vacant lightweight championship, but the winner of that fight would face Sherk at the next opportunity.

Just seconds after the start of the fight, Penn knocked Stevenson down with a right uppercut. From the top position, Penn landed a strong elbow to the head of Stevenson—causing a serious cut on Stevenson's hairline. [4] In the second round, Stevenson fought more aggressively but was still unable to threaten Penn. After taking Stevenson's back, Penn secured a fight-ending rear naked choke at 4:02 of the second round. [5]

UFC after loss to Penn

At UFC 86 , Stevenson returned to the Octagon and defeated Gleison Tibau by guillotine choke submission after pulling guard. [6] Tibau tapped quickly at 2:57 in the second round. [7]

At UFC 91 on November 15, 2008, Stevenson was set to face top-contender Kenny Florian in a highly anticipated bout. Despite stating that he was offended to be considered an underdog against Florian, Stevenson was outclassed in the bout. After being taken down three minutes into the fight, Stevenson was mounted and eventually gave up his back to Florian. Florian forced Stevenson, who had just attained his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, to submit to a rear naked choke just 4:03 into the first round. [8]

Stevenson returned at UFC 95 in the main event against debuting lightweight Diego Sanchez, and lost via unanimous decision. According to a post-fight statement, he is interested in a rematch. [9]

Stevenson defeated The Ultimate Fighter 5 winner Nate Diaz by unanimous decision at The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale. Stevenson showed superior wrestling and controlled the majority of the fight.

In his next bout, Stevenson defeated Spencer Fisher by submission due to strikes at UFC 104. Stevenson secured the crucifix position and landed elbows, forcing Fisher to submit.

Stevenson went on to face top 10 contender George Sotiropoulos on February 21, 2010, at UFC 110 in Sydney, Australia. [10] Stevenson lost a very one sided fight by unanimous decision, but was awarded Fight of the Night honors. [11]

Stevenson was expected to face former Pride Lightweight Champion Takanori Gomi on August 1, 2010, at UFC Live on Versus: 2. [12] However, Stevenson pulled out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Tyson Griffin. [13]

Stevenson faced fellow TUF winner Mac Danzig on December 11, 2010, at UFC 124. Stevenson lost via a left hook KO as Danzig was moving back toward the cage. This loss was his first KO loss since 1999. [14]

Stevenson suffered his third consecutive loss after falling short via unanimous decision to Danny Castillo on March 3, 2011, at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann. [15]

Stevenson was defeated by Javier Vazquez via unanimous decision in his featherweight debut on June 26, 2011, at UFC on Versus 4. [16] After having four consecutive losses, Stevenson was released from the UFC. [17] He became the fourth The Ultimate Fighter winner to be released from the UFC.

Post-UFC

Stevenson signed a new contract with the Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA). He fought Dakota Cochrane at Lightweight in the main event of RFA 3: Stevenson vs. Cochrane on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at the Viaero Event Center in Kearney, Nebraska. [18] Stevenson was rocked early in the first round by a knee from Cochrane, yet Stevenson managed to take Cochrane down to control him throughout the round. At the start of the second round, Cochrane rocked Stevenson again and managed to secure a rear naked choke. Stevenson escaped the attempt, but Cochrane was able to quickly take Stevenson's back a second time and finished via submission due to a rear-naked choke.

Stevenson next fought Dominique Robinson at Sugar Shane Promotions on January 30, 2015. He lost the fight via split decision. [19]

After a year-and-a-half away from the sport, Stevenson returned to the cage July 30, 2016, for the California Fight League. He faced Daniel McWilliams and won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Stevenson made a quick return to the cage, facing Gabriel Miglioli at Tru-Form Entertainment on August 26, 2016. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Stevenson is a contestant of The Ultimate Fighter season 25, consisting of fighters that have been competing in previous The Ultimate Fighter seasons. [20]

The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption

In February 2017, it was revealed that Stevenson would compete again on the UFC's reality show in the 25th season on The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption . [21] Stevenson was the fifth pick overall for Team Dillashaw. He was defeated by Justin Edwards in the opening round of fights by unanimous decision. He was defeated by Hayder Hassan by knockout in the first round in the wildcard bout.

Grappling career

Stevenson competed in the Southern California Pro-Am Invitational 2003, where he lost to Rener Gracie in the opening round. [22]

Television work

Stevenson signed on to play Fight Coach "Joe Daddy" for 3 episodes in the first season of the DirectTV 2014 series Kingdom . [23] Ultimately he ended being a recurring character, appearing regularly in the episodes. [24]

Personal life

Stevenson is the only son of Carolina Smith of Victorville, California. He has one older sister, Monica; a younger sister, Reye; and a step sister, Jessica. Stevenson's first wife, Lisa, gave him two sons; Joe Jr. and Tyler. [25] Stevenson and his second wife, Maia, have two sons, Frankie and Maximus. [26] [27] Stevenson's father, Raymond, died from bone marrow cancer when Joe was 17. [28]

He graduated in the class of 2000 from Silverado High School in Victorville, California. As a Hawk Wrestler, he placed in CIF as a sophomore and senior (4th at Masters in March, 2000). Stevenson put his life on hold when his maternal grandfather suddenly became ill in 1999. After finishing high school in June, Joe "Daddy" Stevenson married his first wife; became a father of Joey Jr.; continued to fight professionally for King of the Cage; and wrestled at Victor Valley College to become the 198-lb champion at the 2000 Southern California Community College Regionals (a title previously held by fellow-UFC-star, Tito Ortiz). Stevenson was up a few weight divisions due to his last-minute change of schedule with King of the Cage, and also because of his friend, teammate and two-time Community College All-American at 184, UFC fighter, Phillip Miller.[ citation needed ]

Stevenson has struggled with alcoholism his whole adulthood, but claims to have been sober since 2014. [29]

Championships and achievements

Submission grappling

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
49 matches33 wins16 losses
By knockout92
By submission135
By decision119
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win33–16Gabriel MiglioliDecision (unanimous)TFE VengeanceAugust 26, 201635:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Win32–16Daniel McWilliamsTKO (punches)California Fight League 8: Stevenson vs McWilliamsJuly 30, 201611:21 San Bernardino, California, United States
Loss31–16Dominique RobinsonDecision (split)Super Brawl Showdown IJanuary 30, 201555:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss31–15 Dakota Cochrane Submission (rear-naked choke)RFA 3: Stevenson vs. CochraneJune 30, 201221:04 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Loss31–14 Javier Vazquez Decision (unanimous) UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry June 26, 201135:00 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesFeatherweight debut
Loss31–13 Danny Castillo Decision (unanimous) UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann March 3, 201135:00 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Loss31–12 Mac Danzig KO (punch) UFC 124 December 11, 201011:54 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss31–11 George Sotiropoulos Decision (unanimous) UFC 110 February 21, 201035:00 Sydney, AustraliaFight of the Night.
Win31–10 Spencer Fisher TKO (submission to elbows) UFC 104 October 24, 200924:03 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win30–10 Nate Diaz Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale June 20, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night
Loss29–10 Diego Sanchez Decision (unanimous) UFC 95 February 21, 200935:00 London, EnglandFight of the Night
Loss29–9 Kenny Florian Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 91 November 15, 200814:03 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win29–8 Gleison Tibau Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 86 July 5, 200822:57 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss28–8 B.J. Penn Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 80 January 19, 200824:02 Newcastle, EnglandFor the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship.
Win28–7 Kurt Pellegrino Decision (unanimous) UFC 74 August 25, 200735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win27–7 Melvin Guillard Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs. Guillard April 5, 200710:27 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesSubmission of the Night.
Win26–7 Dokonjonosuke Mishima Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 65: Bad Intentions November 18, 200612:07 Sacramento, California, United StatesSubmission of the Night.
Win25–7 Yves Edwards TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC 61: Bitter Rivals July 8, 200625:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Lightweight; Fight of the Night.
Loss24–7 Josh Neer Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night 4 April 6, 200635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win24–6 Luke Cummo Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale November 5, 200535:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesWon The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 Welterweight Tournament.
Win23–6Joe CamachoSubmission (guillotine choke) KOTC 33: After Shock February 20, 200424:36 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win22–6Cory CassSubmissionGC 21: Gladiator Challenge 21December 7, 200311:10 Porterville, California, United States
Win21–6Thomas SchulteKO (knee) KOTC 30: The Pinnacle November 2, 200313:29 Pala, California, United StatesWon the KOTC Lightweight Championship
Win20–6Demitrius JeffordKOGC 19: Gladiator Challenge 19September 28, 200311:09 Porterville, California, United States
Win19–6Kiko CasselaTKO (corner stoppage) KOTC 27: Aftermath August 10, 200314:21 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win18–6Thomas DennySubmission (guillotine choke) KOTC 23: Sin City May 16, 200310:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17–6Chuck KimSubmission (armbar)GC 15: Gladiator Challenge 15April 13, 200311:03 Porterville, California, United States
Win16–6Casey BalkenbushTKO (elbows)GC 14: Gladiator Challenge 14February 16, 200312:27 Porterville, California, United States
Loss15–6Romie AramDecision (unanimous) KOTC 17: Nuclear Explosion October 19, 200235:00 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win15–5 Jeremy Jackson TKO (submission to punches) KOTC 15: Bad Intentions June 22, 200211:27 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win14–5Cruz ChaconSubmission (kneebar) Ring Of Fire Warriors 4 March 15, 200211:35 Denver, Colorado, United StatesWon the Ring of Fire Welterweight Championship [30]
Win13–5Jerry GummoSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC 12: Cold Blood February 9, 200211:05 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win12–5Brad GummDecisionUP 1: Ultimate Pankration 1November 11, 200134:00 Cabazon, California, United States
Win11–5Gary AldarTKO (punches)GC 6: Caged BeastsSeptember 9, 200112:37 Colusa, California, United States
Loss10–5Brad GummDecisionGC 5: Rumble in the RockiesAugust 19, 200135:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win10–4Ryan PainterDecision (split) KOTC 10: Critical Mass August 4, 200125:00 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win9–4 Edwin Dewees Decision (unanimous)GC 4: Collision at ColusaJune 17, 200135:00 Colusa, California, United States
Loss8–4 Ronald Jhun Decision (unanimous)Warriors Quest 1: The New BeginningMay 29, 200135:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesFor the vacant Warriors Quest Middleweight Championship [32]
Win8–3Maurice WilsonDecision (unanimous)GC 3: Showdown at SobobaApril 7, 200135:00 Friant, California, United States
Win7–3Kai KamakaSubmission (shoulder lock)GC 2: Collision at ColusaFebruary 18, 200112:16 Colusa, California, United States
Win6–3Eric MeadersDecision (unanimous) KOTC 6: Road Warriors November 29, 200035:00 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States
Win5–3Mike BerardiDecision (unanimous)RITC 20: Rage in the Cage 20August 30, 200033:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesWon the Rage In The Cage Welterweight Championship [30]
Win4–3David RobertsSubmissionHBUP: Huntington Beach Underground PancraseMay 13, 20001N/A Huntington Beach, California, United States
Win3–3 Toby Imada Decision KOTC 3: Knockout Nightmare April 15, 200025:00 San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss2–3Maurice WilsonSubmission (guillotine choke)EFC: Extreme Fighter ChallengeFebruary 2, 20002N/A California, United States
Loss2–2 Chris Brennan Submission (triangle choke) KOTC 1: Bas Rutten's King of the Cage October 30, 199912:04 San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss2–1 Jens Pulver KO (punch)BRI 3: Bas Rutten Invitational 3June 1, 199910:38 Colorado, United States
Win2–0Steve HortonSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:21
Win1–0Joe CamachoSubmission (triangle choke)ESF: Empire OneMay 15, 19991N/A

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss2–2 Hayder Hassan KO (punch) The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption June 7, 2017 (airdate)10:18 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesThe Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Wild Card fight
Loss2–1 Justin Edwards Decision (unanimous)May 31, 2017 (airdate)25:00The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption opening round
win2–0 Jason Von Flue Submission (armbar) The Ultimate Fighter 2 November 1, 2005 (airdate)14:46The Ultimate Fighter 2 semi-finals
Win1–0 Marcus Davis Submission (elbows)September 5, 2005 (airdate)14:10The Ultimate Fighter 2 quarter-finals

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