Kevin Roddy

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Kevin Roddy
Born Bricktown, New Jersey, United States [1]
Residence Bricktown, New Jersey, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight145.5 lb (66.0 kg; 10.39 st)
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach73.0 in (185 cm)
Fighting out of Bricktown, New Jersey, United States
TeamPellegrino MMA
Trainer Kurt Pellegrino
Rank  Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [1]
Years active2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins15
By submission12
By decision3
Losses16
By knockout2
By submission6
By decision8
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kevin Roddy is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2005, Roddy has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and M-1 Global.

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Background

Born and raised in Bricktown, New Jersey, Roddy competed in soccer and hockey while growing up. Roddy began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2002 and later MMA in 2005. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Roddy made his professional MMA debut in 2005 and compiled a record of 15-14-1 with one no contest before signing with Bellator MMA. Roddy had also made it through the tryouts of Season Five of The Ultimate Fighter, but ultimately was not a part of the final cast. [1]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
33 matches15 wins16 losses
By knockout02
By submission126
By decision38
Draws1
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss15–16–1 (1) Matt Bessette Submission (heel hook) Bellator 144 October 23, 201513:47 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win15–15–1 (1)Trevor SuterSubmission (armbar)CCFC 48: Good vs. BurrellMay 9, 201511:28 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Lightweight bout.
Win14–15–1 (1)Amran AliyevDecision (unanimous) Bellator 118 May 2, 201435:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss13–15–1 (1) Will Martinez Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 108 November 15, 201313:50 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win13–14–1 (1)Bryan Van ArtsdalenSubmission (armbar) Bellator 95 April 4, 201321:04 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win12–14–1 (1)Noe QuintanillaSubmission (triangle choke)JBS Sports/Live Nation: Rock Out Knock OutJune 2, 201211:53 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win11–14–1 (1)Chris SimmonsDecision (unanimous)Reality Fighting: Mohegan SunFebruary 25, 201235:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Featherweight debut.
Loss10–14–1 (1) Saul Almeida Decision (split)CES MMA: UndisputedNovember 18, 201135:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesCatchweight (150 lb) bout.
Loss10–13–1 (1)Chris FosterDecision (unanimous)UCC 4: SupremacyApril 22, 201135:00 Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Loss10–12–1 (1)Jason McLeanDecision (split) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva February 12, 201135:00 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Loss10–11–1 (1)Rafaello OliveiraSubmission (rear-naked choke)DFL 1: The Big BangNovember 24, 201014:46 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win10–10–1 (1)Jonathan ChasseSubmission (guillotine choke)GFL: Global Fight League 8July 16, 201012:24 Dover, New Hampshire, United States
Loss9–10–1 (1) Dennis Bermudez Decision (unanimous) M-1 Selection 2010: The Americas Round 1 April 3, 201035:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss9–9–1 (1)Freddy AssunçãoDecision (unanimous)RIE 2: Battle at the Burg 2January 30, 201035:00 Penn Laird, Virginia, United States
Draw9–8–1 (1)Marcos Rodrigues de SantosDraw (majority)WCA: Caged CombatJune 5, 200935:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win9–8 (1)Biff WalizerSubmission (triangle choke)Extreme Challenge: Mayhem at the MarinaMarch 28, 200923:19 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss8–8 (1)Jacob KirwanSubmission (guillotine choke)RIE 1: Battle at the BurgMarch 21, 200911:42 Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
Loss8–7 (1) Anthony Morrison Decision (unanimous)WCA: Pure CombatFebruary 6, 200935:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win8–6 (1)Peter KalijevicSubmission (armbar)Knockout Promotions: There Will Be BloodDecember 13, 200821:17 Irving, New York, United States
Loss7–6 (1) Calvin Kattar KO (punches)CZ 26: The RockSeptember 26, 200810:47 Salem, New Hampshire, United States
Loss7–5 (1)Dwayne SheltonDecision (split)BCX 5: Battle Cage Xtreme 5July 12, 200835:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss7–4 (1)Tim TroxellDecision (split)BCX 4: Battle Cage Xtreme 4April 19, 200810:58 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win7–3 (1)Cory LaPlantSubmission (armbar)BCX 2: Battle Cage Xtreme 2September 15, 200710:54 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss6–3 (1) Deividas Taurosevicius Submission (armbar)CCFC 5: Two Worlds, One CageJune 23, 200714:49 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
NC6–2 (1)Jong Man KimNo ContestWorlds Best Fighters: USA vs. AsiaFebruary 3, 200714:57 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss6–2Rich BoineKO (punch)ROC 12: Tournament of Champions QuarterfinalsNovember 17, 200630:20 Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win6–1Nick SorgSubmission (armbar)XG3: Xtreme Gladiators 3September 23, 20061N/A Richmond, Virginia, United States
Win5–1Darryl MarcAureleSubmission (triangle choke)Reality Fighting: New HampshireDecember 10, 20102N/A Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
Win4–1Al BuckDecision (unanimous)RF 12: Return to Boardwalk HallApril 29, 200633:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win3–1Michael MurraySubmission (armbar)SF 3: BeatdownApril 22, 200611:10 New Jersey, United States
Loss2–1 Jim Miller Submission (rear-naked choke)RF 11: Battle at Taj MahalFebruary 11, 200611:31 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win2–0Joseph SpataroSubmission (arm-triangle choke)ROC: Ring of Combat 9October 29, 200522:21 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win1–0Matt PerrySubmission (armbar)MD 20: Mass Destruction 20April 23, 20051N/A Boston, Massachusetts, United States Lightweight debut.

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References

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