Louis Gaudinot

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Louis Gaudinot
BornLouis J. Gaudinot
(1984-08-28) August 28, 1984 (age 39)
Yonkers, New York, United States
Other namesGoodnight
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight125.2 lb (56.8 kg; 8.94 st)
Division Flyweight
Bantamweight
Reach63.0 in (160 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
TeamTeam Tiger Schulmann
RankFourth degree black belt in Kyokushin Karate under Tiger Schulmann [2]
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins8
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision3
Losses4
By knockout1
By decision4
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Louis J. Gaudinot (born August 28, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the UFC's Flyweight division. A professional competitor since 2009, Gaudinot has also formerly competed on Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller as a Bantamweight.

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Background

Gaudinot began training in martial arts with Tiger Schulmann well over twenty years ago[ as of? ] because of where he grew up and how small he was as a child. Being tiny in a disinvested neighborhood, Louis's parents knew he would have to defend himself at one or many points in his life, so they brought him to the Tiger Schulmann's in Yonkers NY when he was six years old. [3] Originally, he trained in Kyokushin Karate and over time began also training in grappling. [4] Gaudinot later earned a fourth-degree black belt in karate. [5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After many years of training, in 2008, Gaudinot made his amateur debut. He held a 3–1 record as an amateur before turning professional in 2009. [6]

Ring of Combat

Gaudinot signed with New Jersey's Ring of Combat to compete as a professional in April 2009. His debut came at Ring of Combat 24 against fellow 0-0 fighter, Chris Aquino. Gaudinot controlled the bout and won the fight via unanimous decision after two, four-minute rounds. After the fight, he stirred some controversy when he flipped off Aquino's corner.

Gaudinot fought on the next card at Ring of Combat 25 and took his first professional loss, losing a unanimous decision to Nick Cottone.

At Ring of Combat 26, Gaudinot bounced back from his loss to Cottone with a second-round TKO victory over Jeff Cressman. Two months later Gaudinot was again in action and again was fighting on back-to-back Ring of Combat cards. On the Ring of Combat 27 card he competed in his first three-round fight, winning via unanimous decision against Nate Williams.

Gaudinot fought against Tuan Pham at Ring of Combat 28, winning the fight via KO in the first round. The impressive victory earned Gaudinot a chance at the vacant Ring of Combat Flyweight Championship. His title shot came at Ring of Combat 31 against Jesse Riggleman. Gaudinot dominated the bout and won via submission (guillotine choke) near the end of the first round.

The Ultimate Fighter

In 2011, Gaudinot signed with the UFC to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller. [7] In the first episode, Gaudinot faced Paul McVeigh; winning via TKO in the third round. [8] The win gained Gaudinot entry into the Ultimate Fighter house. He was selected as a part of Team Bisping. [9]

Gaudinot next fought against Team Mayhem's Dustin Pague. Gaudinot lost the fight in the second round via rear-naked choke submission. [10] The fight also won Gaudinot and Pague an additional $25,000 for the fan-voted "Fight of the Season".

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Gaudinot made his official UFC debut on December 3, 2011, at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale against Johnny Bedford. Gaudinot lost to Bedford via TKO in the third round.

Gaudinot returned to the flyweight division and faced former Jungle Fight Bantamweight Champion, John Lineker, on May 5, 2012, at UFC on Fox 3. [11] The bout was contested at a catchweight of 127 lb, as Lineker missed weight. Gaudinot defeated Lineker via guillotine choke submission in the second round after an action-packed, back-and-forth first two rounds. Both participants earned Fight of the Night honors for their performances.

Gaudinot was expected to face Darren Uyenoyama on October 5, 2012, at UFC on FX 5. [12] However, Gaudinot was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Phil Harris. [13]

Gaudinot faced Tim Elliott on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164. [14] He lost the fight via dominant unanimous decision.

Gaudinot faced Phil Harris at UFC Fight Night 37. [15] He won the fight via submission in the first round. However, on June 20, the win was overturned to a No Contest after it was revealed that Gaudinot had failed his drug test. [16]

Gaudinot was expected to face Patrick Holohan on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine, [17] but pulled out of the bout due to injury. [18]

Gaudinot faced Kyoji Horiguchi on January 3, 2015, at UFC 182. [19] He lost the fight by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the organization. [20]

Post-UFC career

In his first fight since being released from the UFC, Gaudinot faced off against Bellator veteran Claudio Ledesma in the main event of CFFC 51 on September 12, 2015. [21] Gaudinot made a successful rebound from a three-fight slump, winning the fight with a dominant unanimous decision verdict.

The win over Ledesma granted Gaudinot a title shot against the CFFC Flyweight Champion Sidemar Honório, which took place at CFFC 57 on March 19, 2016. He won the fight via first-round knockout, claiming the championship which he later vacated with no title defenses. [22]

Gaudinot then challenged Phil Caracappa for the Ring of Combat Bantamweight Championship at ROC 65 on September 21, 2018. [23] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [24]

Bare-knuckle boxing

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Gaudinot will make his debut against Sean Santella in a flyweight bout at BKFC 61 Connecticut: Hardy vs. Ferea on May 11, 2024. [25]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches8 wins5 losses
By knockout31
By submission20
By decision34
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss8–5 (1)Phil CaracappaDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 65September 21, 201835:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesFor the Ring of Combat Bantamweight Championship.
Win8–4 (1)Sidemar HonórioTKO (punches)CFFC 57: Gaudinot vs. HonórioMarch 19, 201610:59 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesWon the CFFC Flyweight Championship.
Win7–4 (1) Claudio Ledesma Decision (unanimous)CFFC 51: Ledesma vs. GaudinotSeptember 12, 201535:00 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss6–4 (1) Kyoji Horiguchi Decision (unanimous) UFC 182 January 3, 201535:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
NC6–3 (1) Phil Harris NC (overturned) UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa March 8, 201411:13 London, England Originally a submission win (guillotine choke); overturned due to a failed drug test
Loss6–3 Tim Elliott Decision (unanimous) UFC 164 August 31, 201335:00 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win6–2 John Lineker Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller May 5, 201224:54 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (127 lbs) bout; Lineker missed weight. Fight of the Night
Loss5–2 Johnny Bedford TKO (knees to the body) The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale December 3, 201131:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesBantamweight bout.
Win5–1Jessie RigglemanSubmission (guillotine choke)Ring of Combat 31September 24, 201014:43 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWon the vacant Ring of Combat Flyweight Championship.
Win4–1Tuan PhamKO (punch)Ring of Combat 28February 19, 201011:09Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win3–1Nate WilliamsDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 27November 20, 200934:00Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win2–1Jeff CressmanTKO (punches)Ring of Combat 26September 11, 200920:24Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss1–1Nick CottoneDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 25June 12, 200924:00Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win1–0Chris AquinoDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 24April 17, 200924:00Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss1–1 Dustin Pague Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller 201122:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesQuarterfinal Bout. Fight Of The Season.
Win1–0Paul McVeighTKO (elbow and punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller 201134:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPreliminary Bout.

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