| Joey Villaseñor | |
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Joey Villaseñor in 2006 |
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| Born | October 17, 1975 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Other names | Smokin' Joe The Mexican Hitman Dream Smasher |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Reach | 72 in (180 cm) |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing |
| Team | Jackson's Submission Fighting |
| Years active | 1999 - present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 38 |
| Wins | 28 |
| By knockout | 13 |
| By submission | 10 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 10 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Joey Villaseñor (born October 17, 1975) is a Mexican American mixed martial arts fighter.[1] He is a PRIDE Fighting Championships veteran, as well as the middleweight champion in King of the Cage. Joey has also fought in Showtime's EliteXC promotion and took part in PRIDE's welterweight grand prix. He currently trains with pro fighters such as Keith Jardine, Rashad Evans, Georges St. Pierre, and Nathan Marquardt at Greg Jackson's Submission Fighting school.
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Villaseñor made his pro debut in April 1999. After fifteen consecutive wins, he finally made his PRIDE debut on June 4, 2006 against Japanese veteran, Ryo Chonan. Despite losing a decision, Villaseñor was brought back by the organization to fight UFC veteran Robbie Lawler at PRIDE 32. He lost via knockout only 22 seconds into the first round due to a flying knee. Since then, Villaseñor has signed with EliteXC. He defeated former UFC middleweight contender David Loiseau in EliteXC's first event, lost to Murilo Rua at the EliteXC co-promotion Strikeforce Shamrock vs. Baroni, and rebounded with a win over Riki Fukuda at EliteXC: Uprising. In his most recent fight, Villasenor scored an impressive knock out over Ryan Jensen at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le. On May, 31st, at EliteXC's Saturday Night Fights, Villaseñor won his bout against Phil Baroni. This bout can potentially be the elimination match for the EliteXC Middleweight title. It was recently announced that Villaseñor would receive a title shot in a rematch against Robbie Lawler on the scheduled November 8, 2008 EliteXC show. However ProElite canceled the show shortly after due to large amounts of debt. It is unknown whether his contract was one of the 42 purchased by Strikeforce in their acquisition of EliteXC assets.
Joey beat Evangelista Santos June 16 at Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg by split decision.
Villaseñor most recently faced Ronaldo Souza on May 15, 2010 at Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery.[2] He lost the fight via decision.
On December 9th 2010, it was announced that Villaseñor has the distinction of being one of the only fighters to be cut from Strikeforce, along with Joe Riggs.[3]
Villaseñor was expected to face Drew McFedries on September 11, 2010 at Shark Fights 13 but McFedries was forced off the card with an injury. He instead faced Danillo Villefort[4] and lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Villaseñor next faced Chris Camozzi at Shark Fights 15. The fight was initially ruled a draw, but was subsequently overturned and counted as a win for Camozzi by the New Mexico Athletic Commission when it was revealed one of the judges scores was added incorrectly.[5]
Villaseñor made his BAMMA debut against English journeyman Jim Wallhead at BAMMA 8. He lost the fight via KO in the first round.
Villaseñor is dating female boxer Holly Holm.[6]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 38 matches | 28 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 13 | 5 |
| By submission | 10 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 4 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 28-10 | Jim Wallhead | KO (punches) | BAMMA 8 | December 10, 2011 | 1 | 0:48 | Nottingham, England | |
| Win | 28-9 | Chuck Parmelee | TKO (punches) | Jackson's MMA Series 6 | October 22, 2011 | 1 | 2:47 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | Welterweight debut[7] |
| Loss | 27–9 | Chris Camozzi | Decision (split) | Shark Fights 15: Villaseñor vs Camozzi | May 27, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | Originally Split Draw result later overturned[8] |
| Loss | 27–8 | Danillo Villefort | Decision (unanimous) | Shark Fights 13 | September 11, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Amarillo, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 27–7 | Ronaldo Souza | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery | May 15, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 27–6 | Evangelista Santos | Decision (split) | Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg | June 19, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Kent, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 26–6 | Phil Baroni | TKO (punches) | EliteXC: Primetime | May 31, 2008 | 1 | 1:11 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 25–6 | Ryan Jensen | KO (punch) | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le | March 29, 2008 | 1 | 4:45 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Win | 24–6 | Riki Fukuda | Decision (split) | EliteXC: Uprising | September 15, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 23–6 | Murilo Rua | TKO (punches) | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni | June 22, 2007 | 2 | 1:05 | San Jose, California, United States | For EliteXC Middleweight championship |
| Win | 23–5 | David Loiseau | Decision (unanimous) | EliteXC: Destiny | February 10, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Southaven, Mississippi, United States | |
| Loss | 22–5 | Robbie Lawler | KO (flying knee) | Pride 32 | October 21, 2006 | 1 | 0:22 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 22–4 | John Cronk | TKO (strikes) | King of the Cage: Civil War | July 29, 2006 | 1 | 4:04 | Towaoc, Colorado, United States | Defended King of the Cage Middleweight Championship |
| Loss | 21–4 | Ryo Chonan | Decision (split) | Pride Bushido Survival 2006 | June 4, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | Pride 2006 WW GP Opening Round |
| Win | 21–3 | Yuya Shirai | Decision (unanimous) | DEEP 24: Impact | April 11, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 20–3 | Kyacey Uscola | TKO (doctor stoppage) | KOTC: Anarchy | February 11, 2006 | 2 | 4:14 | Prince George, British Columbia, Canada | Defended King of the Cage Middleweight Championship |
| Win | 19–3 | Jorge Santiago | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Prime Time | August 5, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jacincto, California, United States | Defended King of the Cage Middleweight Championship |
| Win | 18–3 | Damien Riccio | TKO (strikes) | KOTC: Warzone | June 24, 2005 | 1 | 1:55 | Sheffield, England | Defended King of the Cage Middleweight Championship |
| Win | 17–3 | Michael Gonzalez | Submission (choke) | KOTC: Grudge Match | June 17, 2005 | 1 | 1:05 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | Defended King of the Cage Middleweight Championship |
| Win | 16–3 | Brendan Seguin | TKO (injury) | KOTC: Payback | February 25, 2005 | 1 | 2:10 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | Defended King of the Cage Middleweight Championship |
| Win | 15–3 | Jorge Ortiz | Submission (strikes) | KOTC: Hostile Takeover | December 4, 2004 | 1 | 3:19 | Acoma, New Mexico, United States | Defended King of the Cage Middleweight Championship |
| Win | 14–3 | Brian Foster | Submission (rear naked choke) | KOTC: San Jacinto | September 24, 2004 | 1 | 4:25 | San Jacincto, California, United States | Won King of the Cage Middleweight Championship |
| Win | 13–3 | Hank Weis | KO (punch) | KOTC: New Mexico | August 28, 2004 | 1 | 0:05 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 12–3 | Danny Higgins | Submission (strikes) | XFC 4: Australia vs The World | March 19, 2004 | 1 | 2:42 | Queensland, Australia | |
| Win | 11–3 | Art Santore | TKO (cut) | KOTC 30: The Pinnacle | November 2, 2003 | 2 | 0:31 | California, United States | |
| Win | 10–3 | James Fanshier | Submission (rear naked choke) | KOTC 28: More Punishment | August 16, 2003 | 2 | 2:26 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–3 | Joe Merit | TKO (strikes) | KOTC 24: Mayhem | June 14, 2003 | 1 | 4:06 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Tony Galindo | TKO (corner stoppage) | KOTC 21: Invasion | February 21, 2003 | 1 | 5:00 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Lorn Estes | Submission (strikes) | KOTC 20: Crossroads | December 15, 2002 | 1 | 1:43 | Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 6–3 | Jermaine Andre | TKO (injury from takedown) | WFA 2: Level 2 | July 5, 2002 | 1 | 0:21 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Todd Carney | Submission (choke) | KOTC 14: New Mexico | June 19, 2002 | 1 | 1:47 | Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 5–2 | Tim Credeur | Submission (strikes) | KOTC 13: Revolution | May 17, 2002 | 2 | 3:24 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 4–2 | Eddy Rolon | TKO (cut) | Warriors Challenge 12 | April 11, 2001 | 1 | 7:30 | Friant, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | Allan Mollring | TKO (punches) | Warriors Challenge 11 | January 13, 2001 | 1 | 3:27 | Fresno, California, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2 | David Terrell | Submission (armbar) | Warriors Challenge 9 | July 18, 2000 | 1 | 2:24 | Friant, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Gabriel Duran | Submission (choke) | Warriors Challenge 6 | March 25, 2000 | 1 | 2:31 | Friant, California, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Adam Ryan | TKO | WVF: Casper | October 9, 1999 | 2 | 5:00 | Casper, Wyoming, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Shane Schartzer | Submission (strikes) | WVF: Durango | April 17, 1999 | 1 | 1:12 | Durango, Colorado, United States |