Brad Imes

Brad Imes
Born March 13, 1977
Maryville, Missouri
Other names The Hillbilly Heartthrob
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight 265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
Division Heavyweight
Fighting out of Bettendorf, Iowa
Mixed martial arts record
Total 21
Wins 14
By knockout 2
By submission 10
By decision 2
Losses 7
By knockout 3
By submission 1
By decision 3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Bradley Imes Smith (March 13, 1977), is an American mixed martial artist. Imes appeared on The Ultimate Fighter 2, and has competed as a Heavyweight in the UFC, WEC, IFL, PFC, Titan FC, and King of the Cage.

Background

Imes is from Maryville, Missouri and began wrestling when he was five years old. He also played high school football in Columbia, Missouri but did not start at a position on the team. Imes was 5'9 and weighed 165 pounds when he graduated before attending the University of Missouri. Within the next two years, Imes stood at 6'7, weighed 290 pounds, and walked on to the school's football team as a sophomore before earning a scholarship as an offensive tackle and lettering in his senior season. After college, Imes played for the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League for two seasons and was a strength coach for TCU. Imes later moved to Sacramento, California where he worked as a general manager of a landscaping supply store, before being laid off, and then began pursuing mixed martial arts.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Imes made his professional debut in 2004 for the WEC and won his first three fights before being invited to compete on The Ultimate Fighter 2.

The Ultimate Fighter 2

Imes was the last pick for his division, and was coached by his training partner and then-UFC Middleweight Champion, Rich Franklin. In his first fight in the house, Imes defeated Rob MacDonald via triangle choke submission in the first round. In the semi-finals, Imes faced Seth Petruzelli and won via split decision. At The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale on November 5, 2005, Imes faced future UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans, and lost via split decision, the first loss of his career.[2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

At UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4 on April 6, 2006, Imes faced Dan Christison and lost via armbar submission in the third round, but won "Fight of the Night" honors. He then won two fights for independent promotions before returning to the UFC at UFC 69 on April 7, 2007, and lost via unanimous decision.

Post-UFC

After his last appearance in the UFC, Imes went 7-1, fighting in promotions such as the Palace Fighting Championship and King of the Cage before being signed by the International Fight League.

International Fight League

Imes made his IFL debut on May 16, 2008 at IFL: Connecticut, facing then-champion Roy Nelson for the IFL Heavyweight Championship. He was knocked out with a punch in the first round.

Post-IFL

Imes went 1-2 in his last three professional fights before retiring.

Personal life

Imes is a full-time firefighter in Jefferson City, Missouri.[3] He was also featured in a small role in the Dolph Lundgren action film Missionary Man.[4]

Imes and his wife had their first child together in March 2011.

Championships and accomplishments

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 13–7 Josh Queen KO (punches) Arena Rumble September 12, 2009 1 0:36 Spokane, Washington, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 13–6 Patrick Smith KO (punches) Titan FC 13 March 13, 2009 1 0:28 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–5 Chris Guillen Submission (punches) EC 109: Extreme Challenge 109 October 18, 2008 2 3:14 Moline, Illinois, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–5 Roy Nelson KO (punches) IFL: Connecticut May 16, 2008 1 2:55 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–4 James Jack Decision (unanimous) TFF: True Fight Fans March 7, 2008 3 5:00 Missouri, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11–4 Anthony Ruiz Decision (split) PFC 6 January 17, 2008 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–3 Chris Blaire TKO (punches) PFC 5: Beatdown at 4 Bears November 10, 2007 1 4:13 New Town, North Dakota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–3 Bo Cantrell Submission (gogoplata) KOTC: Arch Rivals October 27, 2007 1 0:55 Reno, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–3 Zak Jensen Submission (gogoplata) WFC: Downtown Throwdown September 15, 2007 1 1:31 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–3 Tony Mendoza Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring Wars 15 August 7, 2007 1 2:50 South Dakota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–3 Vince Lucero Submission (rear-naked choke) Tuff N-Uff 3 June 22, 2007 1 2:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–3 Heath Herring Decision (unanimous) UFC 69 April 7, 2007 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–2 Chris Adams KO (punch) Combat FC 3 February 17, 2007 1 0:18 Orlando, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–2 Greg Hammer Submission (triangle choke) Winter War February 4, 2007 2 1:44 Spirit Lake, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–2 Cody Monroe Submission (punches) Ring Style - Bad Blood[5] April 22, 2006 1 N/A Moline, Illinois, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 3–2 Dan Christison Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night 4 April 6, 2006 3 3:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 3–1 Rashad Evans Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin Finale November 5, 2005 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Mike Dexter Submission (triangle choke) WEC 14: Vengeance March 17, 2005 1 3:44 Lemoore, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Lace Pele Submission (punches) WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion January 22, 2005 1 2:04 Lemoore, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Jeremy Freitag Decision (split) WEC 12 October 21, 2004 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States

References

  1. ↑ http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2009/11/the-gogoplata-guy-even-if-retirement-sticks-brad-imes-left-his-mark-on-mma
  2. ↑ "History in the making: Rashad Evans beats Brad Imes, wins The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Season 2 as a heavyweight". mmamania.com. June 9, 2013.
  3. ↑ "TUF 2 Finalist Imes Settling into Retirement". sherdog.com. February 2, 2011.
  4. ↑ "411mania MMA Interview: The “Hillbilly Heartthrob” Brad Imes". 411mania.com. April 25, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Ring Style - Bad Blood Results". Sherdog. April 22, 2006.

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