Joe Proctor

Joe Proctor
Born August 10, 1985
Quincy, Massachusetts
Residence Pembroke, Massachusetts
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Welterweight
Reach 72.0 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Easton, Massachusetts
Team Team Aggression
Years active 2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 13
Wins 10
By knockout 2
By submission 4
By decision 4
Losses 3
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joseph Edward Proctor (born August 10, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Proctor was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Live.

Background

Proctor was born in Quincy, Massachusetts but raised in Pembroke, Massachusetts. He attended the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Proctor worked in construction before a friend suggested he try jiu-jitsu. Proctor began training at Lauzon MMA in Bridgewater, Massachusetts with UFC veteran and submission specialist Joe Lauzon. Proctor has been known to light off firworks using lazers he shoots from his eyes. After training with the UFC fighter and developing a passion and talent for the mixed martial arts he embarked on his career.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Proctor began his professional career in August 2008, winning his first fight by decision. Over the next three years he amassed a record of seven wins with only one defeat.[3]

The Ultimate Fighter

Proctor was one of 32 Lightweight fighters announced by the UFC to participate in first live season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show.[4]

Proctor won his way into the house when he defeated Jordan Rinaldi by a guillotine choke submission in the first round.[5] With that victory, he was chosen as the fourth pick by Team Faber.

Proctor won his next match against Team Cruz's seventh pick, Chris Tickle. He defeated Tickle with a rear-naked choke submission near the end of the first round, gaining entry into the quarter-finals.[6]

For his quarter-final fight, Proctor was matched up with striking specialist James Vick. Proctor was unable to take Vick down in the fight and was outmatched on the feet. Proctor lost the fight by unanimous decision after the second round, thus eliminating him from the competition.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Proctor made his UFC debut against fellow cast member Jeremy Larsen on June 1, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale.[8] He won the fight via TKO due to a combination of a knee and punches in the first round.

Proctor next faced Ramsey Nijem on December 8, 2012 at UFC on Fox 5.[9] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Proctor was expected to face Al Iaquinta on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159.[10] However, the bout was scrapped as both fighters sustained training injuries leading up to the fight.[11]

Proctor faced Cristiano Marcello on February 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 36.[12] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Proctor faced Justin Salas on July 16, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 45.[13] Proctor won the bout via second round TKO.[14]

Proctor faced Yancy Medeiros on December 12, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale.[15] He lost the fight via submission in the first round after being dropping with a spinning back kick to the body.

Proctor is expected to face Justin Edwards on June 6, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 68.[16]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

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 10–3 Yancy Medeiros Submission (guillotine choke) The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale December 12, 2014 1 4:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–2 Justin Salas TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller July 16, 2014 2 3:27 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–2 Cristiano Marcello Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi February 15, 2014 3 5:00 Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–2 Ramsey Nijem Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz December 8, 2012 3 5:00 Seattle, Washington, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–1 Jeremy Larsen KO (knee and punches) The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale June 1, 2012 1 1:49 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–1 Matt Bessette Decision (unanimous) Reality Fighting: Gonzaga vs. Porter October 8, 2011 5 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Won RF lightweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1 Oz Pariser Decision (unanimous) Reality Fighting: Mohegan Sun May 21, 2011 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1 Eric Fama Submission (guillotine choke) Reality Fighting: Mohegan Sun February 26, 2011 2 3:22 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 4–1 Luis Felix TKO (punches) AFO: Thanksgiving Massacre 3 November 24, 2010 2 2:24 Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States Lost AFO lightweight title.[19]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Nelson Gaipo Submission (guillotine choke) AFO: Summer Brawl June 25, 2010 1 1:14 Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States Won AFO lightweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Matt Casio Submission (armbar) AFO: Night of Champions 2 April 24, 2010 3 5:00 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Will Seaver Submission (rear-naked choke) FFP: Untamed 30 February 19, 2010 1 1:33 Westport, Massachusetts, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Joe DeChaves Decision (split) Reality Fighting: Ferocity August 16, 2008 3 4:00 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition 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 2-1 James Vick Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Live May 11, 2012 (airdate) 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter: Live Quarter-final round
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2-0 Chris Tickle Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Live April 13, 2012 (airdate) 1 4:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter: Live Preliminary round
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Jordan Rinaldi Submission (guillotine choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Live March 9, 2012 (airdate) 1 2:08 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter: Live Elimination round

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Cerrone vs. Miller". UFC.com. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  2. ↑ "TUF Live Finale adds Jeremy Larsen vs. Joe Proctor to prelims". MMAJunkie.com. May 24, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
  3. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Joey-Proctor-46307
  4. ↑ "'The Ultimate Fighter 15' cast unveiled with 32 lightweight fighters". MMAJunkie.com. February 27, 2012. Retrieved February 27, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Mixed martial arts results, Season 15 - The Ultimate Fighter". State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry Athletic Commission. March 9, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Episode No. 6 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Live'". MMAJunkie.com. April 13, 2012. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Episode No. 10 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Live'". MMAJunkie.com. May 11, 2012. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
  8. ↑ "TUF Live Finale adds Jeremy Larsen vs. Joe Proctor to prelims". MMAJunkie.com. May 24, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
  9. ↑ "TUF veterans Ramsey Nijem and Joe Proctor to meet at UFC on FOX 5 in Seattle". mmajunkie.com. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  10. ↑ Staff (January 31, 2013). "Joe Proctor vs. Al Iaquinta joins 'UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen' card". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  11. ↑ Staff (April 12, 2013). "Al Iaquinta also injured, fight pulled from UFC 159 lineup". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
  12. ↑ Staff (2013-11-26). "Cristiano Marcello vs. Joe Proctor slated for UFC Fight Night 36". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
  13. ↑ staff (2014-05-28). "Joe Proctor vs. Justin Salas joins UFC Fight Night 45 lineup". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
  14. ↑ A.J. Perez (2014-07-17). "UFC fighter Joe Proctor escapes with victory despite hematoma, but can't escape jokes on Twitter". nj.com. Retrieved 2014-07-17.
  15. ↑ Staff (September 18, 2014). "Yancy Medeiros vs. Joe Proctor set for The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  16. ↑ Andy Glen Ravens (2015-02-27). "Three new bouts added to UFC Fight Night 68". efightnews.com. Retrieved 2015-02-27.
  17. ↑ Alvin Benjamin Carter III (October 8, 2011). "Local Scene: Carter's live report – Reality Fighting at Mohegan Sun". MMAtorch.com. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
  18. ↑ "AFO: Summer Brawl – pro fights official results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  19. ↑ "Luis Felix vs. Joe Proctor – AFO: Thanksgiving Massacre 3". Tapology.com. Retrieved November 16, 2013.