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'''Sean |
'''Sean Michael Salmon''' (born [[September 11]] , [[1977]] in [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]]) is an American mixed-martial artist who currently competes as a light heavyweight in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC). He has an overall record of 9 wins and 3 losses, and he has 0 wins and 2 losses in the UFC. |
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He is a member of [[Jorge Gurgel]]'s fight team that is based in West Chester, Ohio |
He is a member of [[Jorge Gurgel]]'s fight team that is based in West Chester, Ohio. |
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==MMA career== |
==MMA career== |
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Salmon made his UFC debut |
Salmon made his UFC debut in the main event of [[UFC Fight Night 8]] on [[January 25]], [[2007]]. In a nationally televised fight against [[Rashad Evans]], the heavyweight winner of [[The Ultimate Fighter]] 2, Salmon lost due to knockout from a head kick at 1:06 in the second round. |
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Salmon was a state high school wrestling champion at Worthington (Ohio) Kilbourne High School during his senior year, with a 44-1 record. His only loss was his first match of the season |
Salmon was a state high school wrestling champion at Worthington (Ohio) Kilbourne High School during his senior year, with a 44-1 record. His only loss was his first match of the season. |
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Salmon wrestled for two years at [[Ohio State University]] and ranked as high as 10th in the nation in the 167-pound division. He quit competing for the university after two seasons but assisted the program as a volunteer coach |
Salmon wrestled for two years at [[Ohio State University]] and ranked as high as 10th in the nation in the 167-pound division. He quit competing for the university after two seasons but assisted the program as a volunteer coach. Salmon continued to compete in amateur wrestling, though, and later became a qualifier for the Olympic Trials. He was also a frequent competitor on the Ohio International Wrestling Club freestyle circuit. |
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Salmon and his training partner (and fellow UFC fighter), [[Rex Holman]], eventually began competing in mixed-martial arts in 2005. Prior to signing a three-fight deal with the UFC in [[December]] [[2006]], Salmon |
Salmon and his training partner (and fellow UFC fighter), [[Rex Holman]], eventually began competing in mixed-martial arts in 2005. Prior to signing a three-fight deal with the UFC in [[December]] [[2006]], Salmon amassed a 9-1 record fighting for smaller organizations, including the Legends of Fighting Championships and King of the Cage organizations. |
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He trains in West Chester, Ohio with Team [[Jorge Gurgel]]. The team includes UFC fighters [[Rich Franklin]] and Dustin Hazelett |
He trains in West Chester, Ohio with Team [[Jorge Gurgel]]. The team includes UFC fighters [[Rich Franklin]] and Dustin Hazelett. |
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Salmon is a columnist for a UFC news site called [http://www.ufcjunkie.com UFCjunkie.com]. In his column on [[March 15]], [[2007]], he confirmed that he would next fight |
Salmon is a columnist for a UFC news site called [http://www.ufcjunkie.com UFCjunkie.com]. In his column on [[March 15]], [[2007]], he confirmed that he would next fight [[Alan Belcher]] at [[UFC 71]] on [[May 26]], [[2007]], a fight that he lost due to guillotine choke submission in the first round. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Sean and his wife, Missy, have a son named Marcus. He lives in Columbus, Ohio and trains full-time in mixed-martial arts |
Sean and his wife, Missy, have a son named Marcus. He lives in Columbus, Ohio and trains full-time in mixed-martial arts. |
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==Trivia== |
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Salmon is a former [[KKK]] member, but retains relations with [[David Duke]]. |
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Salmon appealed his loss to Rashad Evans to the UFC, claiming that Evans cheated. |
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Salmon has one more fight in his contract, and it will not be renewed. |
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==MMA Record== |
==MMA Record== |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:1977 births|Salmon, sean]] |
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Revision as of 18:58, 6 June 2007
Sean Michael Salmon (born September 11 , 1977 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American mixed-martial artist who currently competes as a light heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has an overall record of 9 wins and 3 losses, and he has 0 wins and 2 losses in the UFC.
He is a member of Jorge Gurgel's fight team that is based in West Chester, Ohio.
MMA career
Salmon made his UFC debut in the main event of UFC Fight Night 8 on January 25, 2007. In a nationally televised fight against Rashad Evans, the heavyweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter 2, Salmon lost due to knockout from a head kick at 1:06 in the second round.
Salmon was a state high school wrestling champion at Worthington (Ohio) Kilbourne High School during his senior year, with a 44-1 record. His only loss was his first match of the season.
Salmon wrestled for two years at Ohio State University and ranked as high as 10th in the nation in the 167-pound division. He quit competing for the university after two seasons but assisted the program as a volunteer coach. Salmon continued to compete in amateur wrestling, though, and later became a qualifier for the Olympic Trials. He was also a frequent competitor on the Ohio International Wrestling Club freestyle circuit.
Salmon and his training partner (and fellow UFC fighter), Rex Holman, eventually began competing in mixed-martial arts in 2005. Prior to signing a three-fight deal with the UFC in December 2006, Salmon amassed a 9-1 record fighting for smaller organizations, including the Legends of Fighting Championships and King of the Cage organizations.
He trains in West Chester, Ohio with Team Jorge Gurgel. The team includes UFC fighters Rich Franklin and Dustin Hazelett.
Salmon is a columnist for a UFC news site called UFCjunkie.com. In his column on March 15, 2007, he confirmed that he would next fight Alan Belcher at UFC 71 on May 26, 2007, a fight that he lost due to guillotine choke submission in the first round.
Personal life
Sean and his wife, Missy, have a son named Marcus. He lives in Columbus, Ohio and trains full-time in mixed-martial arts.
MMA Record
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Result | Opponent | Method | Event Title | Date | Round | Time | |
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Loss | Alan Belcher | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson | 05/26/2007 | 1 | 0:53 | |
Loss | Rashad Evans | KO (Kick) | UFC Fight Night 8 | 01/25/2007 | 2 | 1:06 | |
Win | Matt Hershberger | Submission (Strikes) | FF - Fightfest 8 | 10/20/2006 | 1 | 0:51 | |
Win | Bobby Martinez | Submission (Keylock) | LOF 9 - Legends of Fighting 9 | 09/29/2006 | 1 | 1:19 | |
Win | Lucas Lopes | Submission | FF 6 - Fightfest 6 | 09/23/2006 | 2 | 2:44 | |
Loss | David Heath | Submission | FF 5 - Korea vs USA | 07/15/2006 | 1 | 0:50 | |
Win | Hans Marrero | Submission (Keylock) | DFC 1 - Diesel Fighting Championships 1 | 06/30/2006 | 1 | 1:04 | |
Win | Danny Sheehan | TKO | FFP - Untamed 5 | 06/16/2006 | 1 | 1:42 | |
Win | Jim Bundy | Submission (Armbar) | FF 3 - Fightfest 3 | 05/6/2006 | 1 | 1:27 | |
Win | Bryan Zanders | TKO | KOTC - Redemption on the River | 02/17/2006 | 2 | 1:46 | |
Win | Jerry Spiegel | Decision | KOTC - Raging Bull | 12/16/2005 | 3 | 5:00 | |
Win | Rob Wince | Submission (Keylock) | HHCF 24 - Thanksgiving Throwdown 2 | 11/26/2005 | 1 | N/A |