Daniel Puder
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Daniel Puder (born October 9, 1981 in Cupertino, California[1]) is an American professional mixed martial artist who trains with the American Kickboxing Academy,[2] known for having competed in the MMA promotions, Strikeforce, X-1, and BodogFight, and is a professional wrestler, best known for his stints in World Wrestling Entertainment, its developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling, and in Ring of Honor.[3]
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[edit] Career
[edit] Professional wrestling
| Daniel Puder | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Ring name(s) | Daniel Puder |
| Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Billed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Born | October 9, 1981 (age 26) Cupertino, California |
| Trained by | Ohio Valley Wrestling Al Snow Bill DeMott Lance Storm |
| Debut | 2004 |
[edit] World Wrestling Entertainment (2004-2005)
Puder entered the fourth Tough Enough competition that was conducted as part of WWE's SmackDown! show between October and December 2004.[4] The prize was announced as a $1,000,000 professional wrestling contract, however, it was in reality a four-year contract at $250,000 a year, with the option to terminate the contract after the first year.
On the November 4, 2004, episode of SmackDown!, at the Savvis Center in St. Louis, Missouri, during Tough Enough, Kurt Angle challenged the finalists through a Squat thrust competition. The winner was Chris Nawrocki, and as part of the Kurt Angle Invitational, the prize Nawrocki won was a match against Angle. After Angle defeated Nawrocki, Angle asked if anyone else wanted to try. Puder raised his hand and challenged Angle. During the match, Angle and Puder wrestled for position before Angle took Puder down, in the process, Puder locked Angle in a real submission hold, a Kimura. With Puder on his back, one of two referees in the ring, Jimmy Corderas, quickly counted three to end the bout, but some fans observed that during the pin, Puder's shoulders were not on the mat. Puder has claimed he would have snapped Angle's arm on national television, if Corderas had not ended the match.[5][6][7][8]
On December 12, 2004, Puder competed in his first WWE pay-per-view event, Armageddon 2004, defeating Mike Mizanin in a Dixie Dog Fight.[9]
Puder was announced as the winner on December 14, 2004 (televised on December 16, 2004).[10]
On January 30, 2005, Puder competed in his second WWE pay-per-view event, being entered in the 2005 Royal Rumble Match. Puder however was shortly eliminated after being chopped by Chris Benoit, Hardcore Holly, and Eddie Guerrero. Puder was eliminated by Hardcore Holly.[11]
In February 2005, Puder participated in the WWE's developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling.
In September 2005, after eight months in Ohio Valley Wrestling, Puder was released by WWE as a cost-cutting move. Puder was given the option of signing a development contract with WWE and transferring to its Deep South Wrestling development camp with less pay, but Puder declined the offer.[12]
[edit] Ring of Honor (2007-2008)
In December 2007, Puder signed with Ring of Honor.[13]
On December 29, 2007, at the Manhattan Center, in New York City, Puder made his debut in Ring of Honor, attacking Claudio Castagnoli and aligning himself with Sweet and Sour Inc., lead by Larry Sweeney.
On December 30, 2007, at Final Battle 2007, Puder helped Sweeney defeat Castagnoli.
In January 2008, Puder would appear on two more shows; however, due to budget cuts, Puder was released by Ring of Honor.
[edit] Mixed Martial Arts
| Daniel Puder | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Born | October 9, 1981 |
| Town of birth | Cupertino, California |
| Team/Association | American Kickboxing Academy |
| Fighting style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 3 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
While training at the American Kickboxing Academy, in San Jose, California, Puder sought the tutelage of MMA legends, Frank Shamrock, Brian Johnston and Danny Chaid.
On September 6, 2003, at the X-1 promotion, Puder defeated Jay McCown by unanimous decision.
On March 10, 2006, at Strikeforce, in San Jose, California, Puder made his return to MMA, defeating Jesse Fujarcyk by submission due to a rear naked choke.
On June 9, 2006, at Strikeforce, Puder defeated Tom Tuggle by submission due to an armbar in only twenty-eight seconds.
On December 8, 2006, at Strikeforce, at the San Jose State Event Center, in San Jose, California, Puder defeated Mike Cook by submission due to a rear naked choke.
On February 18, 2007, at BodogFight, in Costa Rica, Puder defeated Michael Alden by knockout in forty-five seconds.
On September 29, 2007, at Strikeforce, at the Playboy Mansion, Puder defeated Richard Dalton by unanimous decision.
Puder currently holds a record of six wins and zero losses in MMA competition having competed in the Strikeforce, X-1, and BodogFight promotions.
[edit] Personal Life
Puder was born with A.D.H.D.[14] and is a born again Christian.
Puder graduated from Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California. While in high school, Puder started several businesses.
Puder started his own non-profit organization, Puder Strength Training (PST), to help local high schools by donating weight training equipment to their strength training programs and to underprivileged teenagers.
Puder married wife Anglea Jace on October 31, 2004, and has two children.
[edit] MMA Record
| 6 wins (3 submissions, 1 (T)KO's, 2 Decision) 0 loss.[15] | ||||||
| Date | Outcome | Opponent | Event | Details | Time | Notes |
| 9/29/2007 | Win | Richard Dalton | Strikeforce- Playboy Mansion | Decision (Unanimous) | Round 3, 5:00 | |
| 2/18/2007 | Win | Michael Alden | BodogFight - Costa Rica | TKO | Round 1 ,0:45 | |
| 12/8/2006 | Win | Mike Cook | Strikeforce-Triple Threat | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Round 2, 2:31 | |
| 6/9/2006 | Win | Tom Tuggle | Strikeforce-Revenge | Submission (Armbar) | Round 1, 0:28 | |
| 3/10/2006 | Win | Jesse Fujarczyk | Strikeforce-Shamrock vs. Gracie | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Round 1, 1:54 | |
| 9/6/2003 | Win | Jay McCown | X-1 | Decision (Unanimous) | Round 3, 3:00 | |
[edit] In wrestling
- Finishing and signature moves
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
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- $1,000,000 Tough Enough winner
[edit] Notes
- ^ Biography for Daniel Puder. The Internet Movie Database (IMDb).
- ^ American Kickboxing Academy - Dan Puder. American Kickboxing Academy.
- ^ WRESTLER PROFILES - Daniel Puder. Online World of Wrestling.
- ^ "$1,000,000 Tough Enough®” Begins Tonight! New Reality Contest Starts Tonight on UPN’s WWE® SmackDown!™. WWE.com.
- ^ Kurt Angle, Owned by Shootfighter?.
- ^ SmackDown - November 4, 2004 Results. Online World of Wrestling.
- ^ Reality show contestant schools Angle.
- ^ YouTube - WWE vs. MMA - Kurt Angle Kimura'd by Daniel Puder
- ^ Armageddon 2004 Results. WWE.com.
- ^ WWE® SmackDown! ™ Crowns "$1,000,000 Tough Enough®" Champion. WWE.com.
- ^ 2005 Royal Rumble Match Results. WWE.com.
- ^ Daniel Puder Comments On His WWE Release.
- ^ ROH Signs Daniel Puder.
- ^ Ultimate Fighter Hard-hitting and goal-driven.
- ^ Fight Finder - Daniel Puder's Mixed Martial Arts Statistics.
