Jeremy Larsen
American mixed martial arts fighter
Jeremy Larsen (born May 18, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist , who formerly competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship .
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Larsen started his professional career in 2006. He fought mainly for Arizona-based promotion Rage in the Cage .
In February 2012, Larsen was announced as a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Live .[ 3]
The Ultimate Fighter
Larsen defeated Jeff Smith during the entry round via unanimous decision. Following his win in the elimination round, Larsen was medically suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) due to a cut on his head.[ 4] Despite the suspension, Larsen was able to enter the house, being the last pick of Team Cruz .[ 5]
In episode 5, Larsen faced Michael Chiesa and lost via unanimous decision after two rounds.[ 6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Larsen made his promotional debut against fellow TUF 15 competitor Joe Proctor on June 1, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale . He lost via TKO early in the first round.
Larsen next faced Lucas Martins on May 18, 2013, at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold . Despite being able to damage Martins significantly in the first two rounds, Martins knocked Larsen early in the third round.[ 7] The performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.[ 8]
Larsen was expected to face Matt Grice on October 19, 2013, at UFC 166 . However, Grice was forced out of the bout after sustaining serious injuries in a car accident in his home state of Oklahoma.[ 9] He was rescheduled to face Charles Oliveira at the same event, but Oliveira was also removed from the card due to injury.[ 10] Larsen then faced short-notice replacement and promotional newcomer Andre Fili . He was defeated via TKO in the second round, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.[ 11]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
14 matches
8 wins
5 losses
By knockout
2
3
By submission
3
1
By decision
3
1
No contests
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
8–5 (1)
Andre Fili
TKO (punches)
UFC 166
October 19, 2013
2
0:53
Houston, Texas , United States
148.5 catchweight bout; Fili missed weight.[ 12]
Loss
8–4 (1)
Lucas Martins
KO (punch)
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold
May 18, 2013
3
0:13
Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina , Brazil
Fight of the Night.
Loss
8–3 (1)
Joe Proctor
TKO (knee and punches)
The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale
June 1, 2012
1
1:59
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
8–2 (1)
Jeff Fletcher
Decision (unanimous)
TCF: Rumble at the Ranch 2
November 5, 2011
3
5:00
Phoenix, Arizona , United States
Win
7–2 (1)
Sammy Ciurdar
Decision (unanimous)
TCF: Dawn of Champions
July 30, 2011
3
5:00
Phoenix, Arizona , United States
Loss
6–2 (1)
Efrain Escudero
Submission (armbar)
Rage in the Cage 148
January 29, 2011
3
3:21
Chandler, Arizona , United States
Win
6–1 (1)
Victor Meza
Decision (unanimous)
Rage in the Cage 142
June 26, 2010
3
3:00
Chandler, Arizona , United States
Win
5–1 (1)
Tim Holden
TKO (punches)
Rage in the Cage 139
February 13, 2010
1
0:55
Tucson, Arizona , United States
NC
4–1 (1)
Gabriel Casillas
No contest
Rage in the Cage 134
September 11, 2009
2
3:00
Tucson, Arizona , United States
Win
4–1
Jeff Horlacher
TKO (punches)
AG: Extreme Beat Down
April 11, 2009
1
4:44
Phoenix, Arizona , United States
Loss
3–1
Edgar García
Decision (unanimous)
Cage Supremacy 3
December 8, 2007
3
5:00
Tucson, Arizona , United States
Win
3–0
Omur Cor
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Cage Supremacy 2
July 22, 2007
1
2:26
Tucson, Arizona , United States
Win
2–0
Eric Schneider
Submission (guillotine choke)
Rage in the Cage 96
June 15, 2007
3
0:23
Tucson, Arizona , United States
Win
1–0
Chance Butts
Submission (guillotine choke)
Rage in the Cage 88: Veteran's Day Rumble
November 11, 2006
2
1:00
Tucson, Arizona , United States
References
^ "Jeremy Larsen's profile" . Tapology.com. Retrieved November 9, 2013 .
^ "Jeremy Larsen: official UFC fighter profile" . UFC.com. Retrieved November 9, 2013 .
^ Jesse Holland (February 27, 2012). "Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 15 'Live' cast announced for March 9 on FX Channel" . MMAmania.com. Retrieved November 9, 2013 .
^ Steven Marrocco (March 13, 2012). " 'TUF: Live' cast member Jeremy Larsen medically suspended, status TBD" . MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2013 .
^ John Morgan (March 16, 2012). "Episode No. 2 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Live' " . MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2013 .
^ Tristen Critchfield (April 6, 2012). " 'TUF 15' recap: episode 5" . Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 9, 2013 .
^ Steven Marrocco (May 18, 2013). "UFC on FX 8 results/photos: Lucas Martins KOs Jeremy Larsen in opening slugfest" . MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on August 23, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2013 .
^ Matt Erickson (May 19, 2013). "After 'Fight of Night' win, UFC on FX 8's Lucas Martins credits Brazil fans" . MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2013 .
^ Staff (September 9, 2013). "UFC's Matt Grice hospitalized after overnight car accident" . MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved November 9, 2013 .
^ Thomas Myers (October 5, 2013). "Charles Oliveira injured, removed from UFC 166 fight card in Houston" . MMAmania.com. Retrieved November 9, 2013 .
^ Chris Hall (October 19, 2013). "UFC 166 results: Andre Fili batters Jeremy Larsen en route to a second round TKO" . Bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved November 9, 2013 .
^ Staff (October 18, 2013). "UFC 166 weigh-in results: Velasquez, dos Santos official for title fight" . MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2013 .
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