Cortez Coleman
| Cortez Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 28, 1982 Hugo, Oklahoma, United States |
| Other names | The Crazy Cowboy |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division |
Welterweight Middleweight |
| Reach | 69.0 in (175 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Hugo, Oklahoma, United States |
| Team | Finney's Hit Squad |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Cortez Coleman (born January 28, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, Coleman has also competed for Strikeforce and King of the Cage.
Background
Born and raised in the small town of Hugo, Oklahoma, Coleman was raised along with four brothers and a sister by a single mother. Coleman began competing in football from an early age and continued with the sport through high school. Coleman, who had often gotten into street fights growing up, later began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu before later transitioning into mixed martial arts.[1]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Coleman began his MMA career in November 2008. Prior to appearing on The Ultimate Fighter, Coleman held a 8–3 record, which included fights with future Bellator Welterweight Champion Douglas Lima and former UFC competitor Cody Donovan. He also had a one-fight stint in Strikeforce and a two-fight stint in the King of the Cage.
The Ultimate Fighter
Coleman appeared as one of the contestants on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson season as a Welterweight. Coleman lost the fight to get into the house.
Bellator MMA
Coleman made his Bellator debut on January 24, 2013 against Matt Jones at Bellator 86. He won via unanimous decision.[2]
Coleman then faced Keith Berry at Bellator 96 on June 19, 2013. Coleman lost a split decision.[3]
Coleman faced Jonas Billstein on November 8, 2013 at Bellator 107. Coleman lost via unanimous decision.[4]
On March 7, 2014, Coleman defeated Daniel Miller via submission due to strikes at Bellator 111.[5]
Coleman faced Joe Vedepo on June 6, 2014 at Bellator 121. Coleman lost via majority decision.[6]
Coleman moved down to the Welterweight division and faced Will Florentino at Bellator 128 on October 10, 2014.[7] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Personal life
Coleman has children.[1]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 17 matches | 11 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 2 |
| By decision | 4 | 4 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| 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 | 11–6 | Will Florentino | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 128 | October 10, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | Moved down to Welterweight. |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 10–6 | Joe Vedepo | Decision (majority) | Bellator 121 | June 6, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10–5 | Daniel Miller | Submission (punches) | Bellator 111 | March 7, 2014 | 2 | 4:49 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 9–5 | Jonas Billstein | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 107 | November 8, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 9–4 | Keith Berry | Decision (split) | Bellator 96 | June 19, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | Catchweight (186.4 lbs) bout; Berry missed weight.[8] |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9–3 | Matt Jones | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 86 | January 24, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–3 | Brandon Lyons | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC: Bad Intentions 2 | April 14, 2012 | 1 | 2:17 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 7–3 | Terrell Thomas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Total Destruction | January 21, 2012 | 2 | 4:07 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 7–2 | Matt Masterson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | BUCB: Stars and Stripes | April 9, 2011 | 2 | 2:06 | Parma, Ohio, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–1 | Lucas Lopes | Submission (guillotine choke) | Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II | December 4, 2010 | 1 | 2:04 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–1 | Cody Donovan | TKO (doctor stoppage) | C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 5 | August 7, 2010 | 1 | N/A | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 5–1 | Douglas Lima | Decision (split) | SportFight X 1: Beatdown | March 26, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–0 | George Lockhart | Decision (unanimous) | Sin City Fight Club: Redline Grand Prix Round 2 | November 13, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–0 | George Allen | Decision (unanimous) | Sin City Fight Club: Redline Grand Prix Opening Round | October 10, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Johnny Buck | TKO (punches) | TTP: Battle at The Bend 4 | August 28, 2009 | 2 | 1:10 | Bethalto, Illinois, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Cory Hill | TKO (punches) | 5150 Combat League: Rumble at the Rally | June 27, 2009 | 1 | 1:58 | Sparks, Oklahoma, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Shane Eisman | Submission (guillotine choke) | Arkansas MMA: Ultimate Fight Night 6 | November 29, 2008 | 1 | 0:16 | Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Fight Path: Little kids gave Strikeforce's Cortez Coleman a rude welcome to MMA". mmajunkie.com. December 9, 2010.
- ↑ "Bellator 86 results: play-by-play & updates". sherdog.com. January 24, 2013.
- ↑ "Bellator 96 results: Lawal vs. Petruzelli". mmafighting.com. June 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Bellator 107 results: play-by-play & updates". sherdog.com. November 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Bellator 111 results: Dantas vs. Leone". mmafighting.com. March 7, 2014.
- ↑ "Bellator 121 Results: Prindle vs. Thompson". mmafighting.com. June 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Bellator MMA - Bellator 128". sherdog.com.
- ↑ Bellator 96 weigh-in results: two fighters miss marks in Oklahoma (updated) MMAjunkie.com (June 18, 2013)