J.J. Ambrose

J.J. Ambrose
Born Joseph Ambrose[1]
February 6, 1987
Santa Clara, California, United States
Other names Superman
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11.8 st)
Division Welterweight (170 lb)
Lightweight (155 lb)
Reach 69.5 in (177 cm)
Fighting out of Lakewood, California, United States
Team Phuket Top Team
Subfighter MMA
Tiger Muay Thai
American Kickboxing Academy
Team Bodyshop (formerly)
Years active 2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 28
Wins 21
By knockout 4
By submission 13
By decision 3
Unknown 1
Losses 5
By knockout 1
By submission 3
By decision 1
No contests 2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

J.J. Ambrose (born February 6, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Lightweight division. He has also competed for Affliction and Pacific Xtreme Combat.

Background

Ambrose was born in Santa Ana, California and later moved to Arizona after his parents divorced. He is of Italian descent and began wrestling in the fifth grade, began boxing in high school, and then began Brazilian jiu-jitsu in his senior year of high school. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Ambrose made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2005, fighting mainly for California-based promotions. After compiling a record of ten wins, two losses and one no contest, he signed with Affliction.

Affliction

Ambrose faced Mike Pyle on July 19, 2008 at Affliction: Banned. He lost via submission in the first round.[3]

Pacific Rim organizations and The Ultimate Fighter

After winning a bout in Mexico Ambrose obtained more six wins in a row for Pacific Rim promotions as Pacific Xtreme Combat.

Ambrose also appeared in the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck. He lost via unanimous decision against Sevak Magakian during the entry round.[4]

In 2012, Ambrose signed with Bellator to compete in the Lightweight Tournament.[5]

Bellator Fighting Championships

Ambrose faced Brent Weedman on March 23, 2012 at Bellator 62 in the quarterfinal match of the season six lightweight tournament. He lost via submission in the second round.[6]

Ambrose faced Brian Warren on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85. He won via submission in the second round.[7]

Ambrose faced David Rickels on October 11, 2013 at Bellator 103. Ambrose lost the bout via technical knockout in the third round.[8]

Personal life

Ambrose is married to a woman from the Calvo family. The Calvos own Guam's Pacific Xtreme Combat promotion. He has a daughter.[9]

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 21–5 (2) Ibrahim Ahmed Submission (guillotine choke) GFC - Gladiator Fighting Championship 6 May 30, 2014 2 0:48 Kuwait City, Kuwait
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20–5 (2) Adam Gonzalez Submission (rear-naked choke) WFC - World Fighting Championships 21 May 10, 2014 1 1:21 Laughlin, Nevada, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 19–5 (2) David Rickels TKO (punches) Bellator 103 October 11, 2013 3 2:37 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
style="background-color: #c5d2ea; text-align:center" |NC 19–4 (2) Ibrahim Ahmed No Contest Gladiator Fighting Championship - War of the Lions February 9, 2013 1 2:00 Kuwait City, Kuwait
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–4 (1) Brian Warren Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 85 January 17, 2013 2 0:50 Irvine, California, United States 165 lb catchweight bout[10]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–4 (1) Dong Sun Choi KO (punch) PRO Fighting - PRO FC 7 July 29, 2012 2 N/A Taipei, Taiwan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 17–4 (1) Brent Weedman Submission (Von Flue choke)[11] Bellator 62 March 23, 2012 2 3:26 Laredo, Texas, United States Bellator Season 6 Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–3 (1) Sebastien Garguier Decision (unanimous) PXC 27 - Pacific Xtreme Combat October 29, 2011 3 5:00 Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–3 (1) Robert Palacios Submission (punches) Rites of Passage 11 - Onra September 9, 2011 1 1:59 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–3 (1) Masakazu Taguchi TKO (punches) Trench Warz 13 - Vengeance October 29, 2010 1 1:01 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–3 (1) Gyo Pyung Hwang Technical submission (D'arce choke) PXC 20 - Pacific Xtreme Combat July 24, 2010 1 3:20 Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–3 (1) Bill Saures Submission (guillotine choke) PXC 18 - Dead Game 2 September 19, 2009 1 1:45 Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–3 (1) Hideto Kondo Submission (rear-naked choke) PXC 17 - Fearless March 27, 2009 1 3:26 Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–3 (1) Iure Silva Submission (armbar) COF 14 - Cage of Fire 14 November 15, 2008 3 2:19 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–3 (1) Mike Pyle Submission (rear-naked choke) Affliction: Banned July 19, 2008 1 2:51 Anaheim, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–2 (1) Jason Cordero Submission (rear-naked choke) TFA 10 - Total Fighting Alliance 10 March 22, 2008 1 1:14 Santa Monica, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–2 (1) Iure Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) COF 10 - November Pain November 24, 2007 1 3:43 Mexico
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–2 (1) Jason Cordero Submission (rear-naked choke) TFA 8 - Total Fighting Alliance 8 October 6, 2007 1 2:59 Santa Monica, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–2 (1) Marco Soto TKO (punches) COF 9 - Durango August 25, 2007 1 N/A Mexico
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–2 (1) Adam Lehman Submission (guillotine choke) TFA 7 - Total Fighting Alliance 7 April 28, 2007 1 1:43 Santa Monica, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–2 (1) Ben Gonzalez TKO (punches) TFA 6 - Total Fighting Alliance 6 April 28, 2007 2 2:06 Santa Monica, California, United States
style="background-color: #c5d2ea; text-align:center" |NC 4–2 (1) Adam Lehman No Contest TFA 5 - Conflict on the Coast February 24, 2007 1 1:29 Santa Monica, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–2 Andrew Flores Decision (unanimous) TFA 4 - Fight Night Fright Night November 3, 2006 3 5:00 Carson, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–2 Jason Zickerman Submission (rear-naked choke) CXF - California Xtreme Fighting 2 July 15, 2006 1 2:36 Upland, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2–2 Vince Guzman Submission (triangle choke) CXF - California Xtreme Fighting 1 April 29, 2006 2 2:48 Upland, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2–1 Luke Hodges Decision (unanimous) TC 11 - Total Combat 11 December 10, 2005 3 5:00 Yuma, Arizona, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Adam Lehman Decision (unanimous) WFC - Rumble at the Ramada December 8, 2005 3 N/A Norwalk, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Donald Bolt N/A KK - Kage Kombat November 12, 2005 N/A N/A California, United States

References

  1. ↑ Joseph Ambrose's profile Fightermash.com
  2. ↑ http://knockoutlounge.com/jj-ambrose-i/
  3. ↑ "Affliction: Banned" play-by-play and official results MMAJunkie.com (July 19, 2008)
  4. ↑ Episode No. 1 recap: "The Ultimate Fighter 12: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck" by Dann Stupp (MMAJunkie.com) on September 15, 2010
  5. ↑ Lightweight and welterweight tournament fields nearly complete for Bellator season 6 MMAMania.com (January 7, 2012)
  6. ↑ Bellator 62 results: Woodard, Hawn, Weedman, Michel advance to lightweight semis MMAJunkie.com (March 23, 2012)
  7. ↑ Bellator 85 results: Chandler vs. Hawn by Dave Doyle (MMAFighting.com) on January 17, 2013
  8. ↑ "Bellator 103 results: Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire, Justin Wilcox advance to featherweight finals". mmafighting.com. October 11, 2013.
  9. ↑ http://knockoutlounge.com/jj-ambrose-i/
  10. ↑ Bellator 85 weigh-in results: Chandler-Hawn, Curran-Freire title bouts official MMAJunkie.com (January 16, 2013)
  11. ↑ Bellator 62 Judo chop: Brent Weedman uses the rare Von Flue choke on J.J. Ambrose by Ben Thapa (Bloodyelbow.com) on March 26, 2012