Mirsad Bektic
| Mirsad Bektic | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 16, 1991 Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Residence | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States |
| Nationality | Bosnian |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 70.0 in (178 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Coconut Creek, Florida, United States |
| Team |
Relentless MMA American Top Team |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 9 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mirsad Bektic (born February 16, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist of Bosnia and Herzegovina descent who competes in the Featherweight division. Bektic is currently signed with the UFC.
Biography
Bektic was born to Bosniak parents in the eastern Bosnian town of Srebrenica and relocated to Italy with his mother and brothers at the age of three to flee the Bosnian War. The family then moved again for a five year stay in Germany. Bektic moved to the United States at age ten, where is family settled in Omaha, Nebraska.[2] Bektic initially began training in karate after arriving in the United States before transitioning to mixed martial arts in 2008.
Mixed martial arts career
Bektic made his professional debut in 2011, competing primarily in regional promotions across the Central United States where he compiled an undefeated record of 7 - 0 before signing with the UFC in early 2014.[3] Prior to being signed by the UFC, Bektic was touted by a notable publication as the #1 future prospect in all of mixed martial arts.[4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Bektic made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer Chas Skelly on April 19, 2014 at UFC on Fox 11.[5] Bektic won the back and forth fight via majority decision. The fight was nearly stopped in the second round as Skelly landed a pair of illegal knees as Bektic was grounded against the cage, prompting the ref to deduct a point and allow him five minutes to recover. Bektic clearly was hurt and wobbled as he returned to his feet but was able to continue after a brief break.[6]
Bektic was expected to face Ernest Chavez on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 49.[7] However, Chavez was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Max Holloway.[8] In turn, Bektic pulled out of the bout in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by promotional newcomer Clay Collard.[9]
Bektic was expected to face Alan Omer on January 24, 2014 at UFC on Fox 14.[10] However, Omer pulled out of the fight with an undisclosed injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Paul Redmond.[11] Bektic won the one-sided fight via unanimous decision.[12]
Bektic was expected to face Renato Carneiro on May 30, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67.[13] However, Carneiro pulled out of the fight in late April.[14]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 9 matches | 9 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 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 | 9–0 | Paul Redmond | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson | January 24, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockholm, Sweden | Catchweight (149 lbs) bout; Redmond missed weight. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–0 | Chas Skelly | Decision (majority) | UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne | April 19, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–0 | Joe Pearson | TKO (punches) | VFC 41 | December 14, 2013 | 1 | 1:32 | Ralston, Nebraska, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–0 | Nick Macias | TKO (punches) | Resurrection Fighting Alliance 7 | March 22, 2013 | 1 | 1:57 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–0 | Doug Jenkins | Decision (unaimous) | Resurrection Fighting Alliance 5 | November 30, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–0 | Willie Mack | TKO (punches) | Titan Fighting Championship 22 | May 25, 2012 | 2 | 0:27 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Cody Carillo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Titan Fighting Championship 21 | March 2, 2012 | 3 | 3:12 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Derek Rhoads | TKO (punches) | VFC 36 | October 15, 2011 | 1 | 1:31 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Shane Hutchinson | Submission (punches) | VFC 35 | July 30, 2011 | 1 | 0:31 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
See also
References
- ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Gustafsson vs. Johnson". UFC.com. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
- ↑ Damir Uzunic (January 26, 2015). "Mirsad Bektic: MMA Star in the Making". bhgragons.com. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
- ↑ Patrick Wyman (2014-03-21). "UFC signs undefeated featherweight prospects Mirsad Bektic and Chas Skelly". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
- ↑ Zane Simon (2014-02-14). "Searching for Future Champions: MMA's Top 25 Prospects, #1 - Mirsad Bektic". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-02-14.
- ↑ Staff (2014-03-21). "Undefeated featherweights Mirsad Bektic, Chas Skelly meet at UFC on FOX 11". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-04-19). "UFC on FOX 11 results, photos: Mirsad Bektic survives illegal knee, tops Chas Skelly". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
- ↑ Sean Ross Sapp (2014-06-22). "Ernest Chavez vs. Mirsad Bektic on for UFC Fight Night 49". fansided.com. Retrieved 2014-06-22.
- ↑ Andrew Ravens (2014-07-11). "Max Holloway steps in for Ernest Chavez & will fight Mirsad Bektic at UFC Fight Night 49". mmafrenzy.com. Retrieved 2014-07-11.
- ↑ Staff (2014-08-18). "Mirsad Bektic out, newcomer Clay Collard meets Max Holloway at UFC Fight Night 49". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
- ↑ Staff (December 3, 2014). "Mirsad Bektic vs. Alan Omer added to UFC on FOX 14 in Sweden". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
- ↑ Staff (January 12, 2015). "Paul Redmond replaces Alan Omer at UFC on FOX 14 in Stockholm". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (2015-01-24). "UFC on FOX 14 results: Paul Redmond has no answers for dominant Mirsad Bektic". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-01-24.
- ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2015-04-07). "Mirsad Bektic vs. Renato Carneiro official for UFC Fight Night 67 in Brazil". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
- ↑ Marcelo Barone (2015-04-28). "Mohawk suffer injury and is out of the fight against Mirsad Bektic UFC Goiânia (Brazilian Portuguese)". sportv.globo.com. Retrieved 2015-04-28.