Joe Taimanglo

Joe Taimanglo
Born June 27, 1984
Yona, Guam, United States
Other names Baby
The Juggernaut
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight (145 lb)
Reach 65.0 in (165 cm)
Fighting out of Yona, Guam, United States
Team Spike 22
Rank brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Renato Verissimo[1]
Years active 2004–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 27
Wins 20
By knockout 4
By submission 11
By decision 5
Losses 6
By knockout 2
By submission 2
By decision 2
Draws 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joe Taimanglo (born June 27, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's featherweight division.

Mixed martial arts career

Pacific Xtreme Combat

Taimanglo started his professional career in 2004. He fought mainly for Guam-based promotion Pacific Xtreme Combat.

Taimanglo faced Harris Sarmiento on October 29, 2011 at PXC 27 for the vacant featherweight title. He defeated Sarmiento after five rounds and became the new PXC featherweight champion.[2]

Taimanglo faced Jang Yong Kim on July 28, 2012 at PXC 32. He won via TKO early in the first round and retained his title.[3]

In 2013, with a record of seventeen victories, four losses and one draw, Taimanglo signed with Bellator.[4]

Bellator MMA

Taimanglo was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Shah Bobonis on March 28, 2013 at Bellator 94. However, Bobonis had problems in making weight and was replaced by Ronnie Rogers.[4] Taimanglo won via submission due to a north-south choke in the second round.[5]

Taimanglo faced Andrew Fisher on September 13, 2013 at Bellator 99 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season nine featherweight tournament. He won via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) and advanced to the semifinals.[6]

Taimanglo then faced Justin Wilcox in the semifinals on October 11, 2013 at Bellator 103. He lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).[7]

Taimanglo then faced Rob Emerson on April 11, 2014 at Bellator 116. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

Taimanglo faced Michael Parker on September 26, 2014 at Bellator 126.[9] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Taimanglo is expected to face Antonio Duarte at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015.[10]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Grappling

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 20–6–1 Michael Parker Decision (unanimous) Bellator 126 September 26, 2014 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 19–6–1 Rob Emerson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 116 April 11, 2014 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 19–5–1 Justin Wilcox Decision (unanimous) Bellator 103 October 11, 2013 3 5:00 Mulvane, Kansas, United States Bellator Season 9 Featherweight Tournament Semifinals
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–4–1 Andrew Fisher Decision (unanimous) Bellator 99 September 13, 2013 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States Bellator Season 9 Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–4–1 Ronnie Rogers Submission (north-south choke) Bellator 94 March 28, 2013 2 0:33 Tampa, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–4–1 Jang Yong Kim TKO (punches) PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 32 July 28, 2012 1 0:40 Mangilao, Guam, United States Defended PXC Featherweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–4–1 Harris Sarmiento Decision (unanimous) PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 27 October 29, 2011 5 5:00 Mangilao, Guam, United States Won PXC Featherweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–4–1 Young Jun Kim Submission (rear-naked choke) PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 24 June 11, 2011 1 1:23 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–4–1 Travis Beyer Submission (kneebar) PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 22 January 21, 2011 2 0:28 Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–4–1 Yong Nam Gu Submission (arm-triangle choke) PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 20 July 24, 2010 1 1:30 Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–4–1 Chan Ho Bae Submission (arm-triangle choke) PXC 19: Nineteen May 1, 2010 3 N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–4–1 Per Eklund Submission (D'arce choke) PRO Fighting 3: Destiny vs. Demons February 7, 2010 1 1:36 Taipei, Taiwan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–4–1 Alex Castro Decision (unanimous) PXC 18: Dead Game 2 September 19, 2009 3 5:00 Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–4–1 Toshiaki Kitada Submission (guillotine choke) DEEP: 41st Impact April 16, 2009 1 1:29 Tokyo, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–3–1 Tomonori Taniguchi Submission (guillotine choke) PXC 16: The Beatdown November 21, 2008 2 N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–2–1 Alex Castro Submission (rear-naked choke) PXC 15: Dead Game July 25, 2008 3 N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–2–1 Colin MacKenzie TKO (punches) PXC 14: Evolution March 10, 2008 1 N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–2–1 Derrick Rangamar Submission (rear-naked choke) PXC 13: Back from the Dead November 17, 2007 2 N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–2–1 Maurice Eazel KO PXC 11: No Turning Back April 13, 2007 1 N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#c5d2ea; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-draw" |Draw 6–1–1 Jimmy Jarquin Draw PXC 10: Final Redemption January 27, 2007 3 5:00 Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1 Sourikone Nhinsavath Decision (unanimous) PXC 9: Grand Prix October 13, 2006 3 5:00 Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1 Albert Manners Submission (rear-naked choke choke) PXC 8: Terror Dome July 28, 2006 1 N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–1 Chico Cantiberos Submission (triangle choke) PXC 7: Eruption April 28, 2006 1 N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–1 Matt Manibusan Submission PXC 6: Tempun Gura January 13, 2006 1 N/A Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–1 Ray Quidachay TKO PXC 4: Gera January 14, 2005 1 1:31 Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 1–1 Justin Guzman TKO (punches) PXC 3: Return of the Enforcer August 28, 2004 2 4:49 Mangilao, Guam, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 T.B. Hardison TKO (punches) FFCF Islands: Tinian April 30, 2004 3 N/A Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, United States

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Joe Taimanglo's profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chris Nelson (October 30, 2011). "Weekend rundown: Jadamba batters Pang, snatches Legend LW belt". Sherdog.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Amazing title fights in PXC 32: Guam versus Korea". Pacificxtremecombat.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Phillip H. Blas (March 28, 2013). "Taimanglo to fight in Bellator MMA". Guampdn.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  5. ↑ Brian Knapp (March 29, 2013). "Light heavyweight Emanuel Newton, lightweight David Rickels finish tournaments runs at Bellator 94". Sherdog.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  6. ↑ MMAjunkie.com staff (September 13, 2013). "Bellator 99 results: Patricio Freire stops Diego Nunes in first". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  7. ↑ Matt Erickson (October 11, 2013). "Bellator 103 results: 'Pitbull' Freire, Wilcox move into featherweight final". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Bellator 116 results: Blagoi Ivanov, Alexander Volkov reach heavyweight final". mmajunkie.com. April 11, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Bellator 126 fight card finalized for Sept. 26 in Phoenix on Spike TV". mmamania.com. September 9, 2014.
  10. ↑ Brent Brookhouse (April 9, 2015). "Three prelims announced for Bellator 137, including Jesse Juarez vs. Ricky Rainey". mmajunkie.com.