Francis Carmont

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Francis Carmont
Born (1981-10-11) October 11, 1981
Saint-Tropez, France
Other names Limitless
Nationality France
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 186 lb (84 kg; 13 st 4 lb)
Division Middleweight (185 lb)
Light Heavyweight (205 lb)
Reach 78 in (198 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Team Tristar Gym
French Top Team
Years active 2004-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 29
Wins 22
By knockout 6
By submission 10
By decision 6
Losses 7
By knockout 1
By submission 3
By decision 3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: 29 October 2011

Francis Carmont (born October 10, 1981) is a French professional mixed martial artist. He is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and trains out of the Tristar Gym. As of January 17, 2014, he is #8 in official UFC middleweight rankings.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Carmont signed with the UFC and made his debut at UFC 137 against Chris Camozzi, winning via unanimous decision. [2]

Carmont won via submission over promotional newcomer Magnus Cedenblad on April 14, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 2.[3]

Carmont next faced Karlos Vemola on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman. He won the fight via submission in the second round.

Carmont defeated Tom Lawlor on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154 via controversial split decision.[4]

Carmont defeated Lorenz Larkin on April 20, 2013 at UFC on Fox 7 via unanimous decision.[5] The decision was viewed by many as controversial as most major MMA media outlets scored the bout for his opponent.[6][7][8][9]

Carmont next faced Constantinos Philippou on September 21, 2013 at UFC 165.[10]
He won the fight via unanimous decision, taking Philippou down in each round and controlling him on the ground.

Carmont is expected to face Ronaldo Souza on February 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 36.[11]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 22–7 Constantinos Philippou Decision (unanimous) UFC 165 September 21, 2013 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 21–7 Lorenz Larkin Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez April 20, 2013 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20–7 Tom Lawlor Decision (split) UFC 154 November 17, 2012 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–7 Karlos Vemola Submission (rear naked choke) UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman July 11, 2012 2 1:39 San Jose, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–7 Magnus Cedenblad Submission (rear naked choke) UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva April 14, 2012 2 1:42 Stockholm, Sweden
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–7 Chris Camozzi Decision (unanimous) UFC 137 October 29, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–7 Jason Day TKO (punches) SITH - Slammer in the Hammer June 17, 2011 1 2:10 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–7 Kelly Anundson Submission (armbar) SHC 4 - Monson vs. Perak April 30, 2011 1 2:06 Geneva, Switzerland
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–7 Simon Carlsen TKO (punches) HG - Heroes Gate 3 March 24, 2011 2 2:43 Prague, Czech Republic
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–7 Emil Zahariev Submission (kimura) SHC 3 - Carmont vs. Zahariev September 18, 2010 2 1:31 Geneva, Switzerland
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–7 Łukasz Jurkowski Submission (rear naked choke) KSW - Extra September 13, 2008 1 4:14 Warsaw, Poland
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11–7 Baga Agaev Submission (armbar) fightFORCE - Russia vs. The World April 19, 2008 1 4:59 Moscow, Russia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–6 Gerald Burton-Batty TKO (punches) CFC - Cage Fighting Championships 3 February 15, 2008 1 1:53 Sydney, Australia
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–6 Karol Bedorf Decision (unanimous) KSW 8 - Konfrontacja November 10, 2007 3 3:00 Warsaw, Poland KSW 8 - Konfrontacja Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–5 Todd Broadaway TKO (punches) Bodog Fight - Costa Rica Combat February 18, 2007 1 3:12 San José, Costa Rica
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–5 Vitor Vianna Decision (unanimous) Kam Lung - Only the Strongest Survive 5 October 8, 2006 2 5:00 Amsterdam, Netherlands
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–4 Robert Jocz Decision (unanimous) KSW 5 - Konfrontacja June 3, 2006 2 5:00 Warsaw, Poland Won KSW 5 - Konfrontacja Middleweight Tournament.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–4 Piotr Baginski TKO (knee and punches) KSW 5 - Konfrontacja June 3, 2006 1 4:35 Warsaw, Poland KSW 5 - Konfrontacja Middleweight Tournament Semifinal.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–4 Goce Candovski Decision (unanimous) KSW 5 - Konfrontacja June 3, 2006 2 5:00 Warsaw, Poland KSW 5 - Konfrontacja Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–4 Evangelista Santos Decision (unanimous) WFC - Europe vs. Brazil May 20, 2006 3 5:00 Koper, Slovenia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–3 Bastien Huveneers Submission (ankle lock) DDC - Defi des Champions March 20, 2006 2 3:51 Tunis, Tunisia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–3 Ali Allouane Submission (kimura) XG 2 - Xtreme Gladiators 2 March 3, 2006 1 1:52 Paris, France
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–3 Al Musa TKO (punches) EF 1 - Extreme Fighting 1 October 15, 2005 1 2:24 London, England
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 3–3 Grzegorz Jakubowski Submission (guillotine choke) EVT 5 - Phoenix October 8, 2005 1 1:52 Stockholm, Sweden
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 3–2 Ross Pointon TKO (cut) UKMMAC 9 - Smackdown November 28, 2004 1 1:13 Essex, England
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 3–1 Daniel Burzotta Submission (guillotine choke) UKMMAC 7 - Rage & Fury May 30, 2004 1 3:39 Essex, England
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Slavomir Molnar Submission (triangle choke) TFC 3 - TotalFight 3 May 24, 2004 2 4:05 Budapest, Hungary
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Roy Rutten Submission (armbar) Kam Lung - Day of the Truth 5 March 24, 2004 1 1:19 Rhoon, Netherlands
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Kuljit Degun Submission (armbar) UKMMAC 6 - Extreme Warriors February 29, 2004 1 3:41 Essex, England

References

  1. ↑ UFC Fighter Rankings
  2. ↑ "Montreal-based Carmont wins UFC debut with lopsided decision over Camozzi". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2011-10-02. 
  3. ↑ "Magnus Cedenblad vs. Francis Carmont slated for UFC on FUEL TV 2". mmajunkie.com. January 5, 2012. 
  4. ↑ "Francis Carmont, Tom Lawlor to Fight at UFC 154". mmafighting.com. July 31, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2012. 
  5. ↑ "Lorenz Larkin makes UFC debut vs. Francis Carmont at UFC on FOX 7 in San Jose". MMAjunkie.com. February 9, 2013. 
  6. ↑ "UFC on Fox 7 Results & Live Play-by-Play". sherdog.com. April 20, 2013. 
  7. ↑ "UFC on Fox 7 play by play and live results". mmajunkie.com. April 20, 2013. 
  8. ↑ "UFC on FOX 7 Play-by-Play". Josh Gross, ESPN. April 20, 2013. 
  9. ↑ "UFC on FOX 7 – Live Results". bloodyelbow.com. April 20, 2013. 
  10. ↑ Mookie Alexander (July 30, 2013). "Costa Philippou vs. Francis Carmont confirmed for UFC 165". bloodyelbow.com. 
  11. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2013-11-19). "‘Jacare’ Souza vs. Francis Carmont added to UFC Fight Night card in Brazil". MMAfighting.com. 

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