Tim Credeur

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Tim Credeur
Born (1977-07-09) July 9, 1977
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Other names Crazy
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight
Reach 75 in (190 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Team Gladiator LA
Rank black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rodrigo Medeiros
black belt in Judo
Mixed martial arts record
Total 16
Wins 12
By knockout 4
By submission 8
Losses 4
By knockout 2
By submission 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Tim Credeur
Born (1977-07-09) July 9, 1977
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1996-???
Unit USS Milius
Other work Professional Mixed martial arts

Timothy Wallace Credeur II (born July 9, 1977) is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 7 and was defeated by fellow cast member Jesse Taylor in the semi-finals. He was then brought back into the competition following the disqualification of Taylor. He fought C.B. Dollaway for a spot in the finals and lost to Dollaway via decision.

Early life

Growing up in Louisiana, Tim Credeur competed in both MMA and boxing. However, he did not train as an athlete until he joined the Navy at the age of 18. His first fight came in 1995 and since then, he has grown in experience and reputation as a quick finisher in the ring. His father was a huge fan of boxing and it was something Credeur easily fit into. As a kid he dreamed of becoming a fighter and was inspired by boxers such as Thomas Hearns, Marvin Hagler and Muhammad Ali. Credeur was the first person in Louisiana to obtain a Black Belt rank in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.[1]

The Ultimate Fighter 7

Tim is a member of Louisiana's Gladiator Academy and appeared on "The Ultimate Fighter" series. Tim advanced to the semifinals with victories over Erik Charles, Matthew Riddle, and Dan Cramer (all by submission). During the show's semi-final fight between him and Jesse Taylor, Taylor won by unanimous decision after 3 rounds. However, after Taylor was removed from the finale for disciplinary reasons, Credeur fought C.B. Dollaway to determine who would match up against Amir Sadollah in the show's live finale.

Tim lost the match by unanimous decision after 3 rounds, though the match was very closely contested.

UFC career

He was scheduled to fight fellow Team Forrest member Cale Yarbrough at the TUF 7 finale. However, Tim admitted to using the prescription drug Adderall five days prior to the event; Adderall is a drug banned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. A drug test was performed and the prescription drug was still in Tim's system. As a result, the match was cancelled.

As Tim admitted to the recent use of the drug and he did not fight, there was no disciplinary action taken against him; his bout with Yarbrough was rescheduled for the UFC's July 19 show, UFC: Silva vs. Irvin.[2] This time the match did happen and Tim won by TKO at 1:54 of round 1. Tim took on Nate Loughran at UFC: Fight For The Troops, Tim beat Loughran, due to Loughran withdrawing at the end of round two.

His next fight would be against Nick Catone at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann which he won by Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 3:45 of round 2, giving him his third consecutive victory in the UFC.

Tim fought on the UFC Fight Night 19 card against former middleweight title contender Nate Quarry. Tim lost the fight by unanimous decision after winning the first round but losing the second and third. The fight was shown live and free on the main card. The fight earned Fight of the Night.

Credeur was scheduled to face Mike Massenzio at UFC Fight Night 20, but was replaced by fellow TUF castmate and UFC newcomer Gerald Harris after being forced off the card with an injury.[3]

Credeur was scheduled to face Tom Lawlor on May 8, 2010 at UFC 113,[4] but was forced off the card with another injury. He was replaced by Joe Doerksen.[5] Credeur later revealed that he was forced out of the scheduled UFC 113 bout due to an abnormality found during a brain scan.[6]

Credeur faced Ed Herman on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale.[7] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Credeur was expected to face Brad Tavares on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137.[8] However, Creduer was forced out of the bout and replaced by promotional newcomer Dustin Jacoby.[9]

Personal life

Credeur and his wife Mamie had their first child, a daughter named Audrey on January 4, 2011.[10]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–4 Ed Herman TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale June 4, 2011 1 0:48 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–3 Nate Quarry Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard September 16, 2009 3 5:00 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Fight of the Night
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–2 Nick Catone Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann April 1, 2009 2 3:45 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–2 Nate Loughran TKO (injury) UFC: Fight for the Troops December 10, 2008 2 5:00 Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–2 Cale Yarbrough KO (punches) UFC: Silva vs Irvin July 19, 2008 1 1:54 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–2 Chris Gates Submission (armbar) SCF: Punishment at the PMAC October 13, 2007 1 4:47 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–2 Brandon McDowell Submission (triangle choke) IXFA: Revolution Fight Night September 1, 2007 1 ? Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–2 Josh Lawrence Submission (armbar) Universal Gladiator Championships 4 September 22, 2006 1 4:43 Kenner, Louisiana, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–2 Chael Sonnen TKO (punches) Bodog Fight: Costa Rica August 22, 2006 1 2:18 Costa Rica
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1 Edward Maxwell TKO ISCF: Rampage in the Cage 2 June 3, 2006 1 ? Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1 Liam McCarty Submission (armbar) ISCF: Rampage in the Cage March 11, 2006 1 1:03 Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–1 Lance Everson Submission (armbar) MMA: Eruption April 30, 2004 1 3:02 Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–1 James Pokluda Submission Renegades Extreme Fighting November 15, 2003 1 ? Houston, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–1 Bone Sayavonga KO Reality Combat Fighting 17 June 1, 2002 1 0:13 Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 1–1 Joey Villaseñor Submission (punches) KOTC 13 - Revolution May 17, 2002 2 3:24 Reno, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Kevin Denz Submission (armbar) Rage in the Cage 26 March 24, 2001 1 1:54 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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