Pete Spratt

Pete Spratt
Born Aaron Dewain Spratt
January 9, 1971
Denison, Texas, United States
Other names The Secret Weapon[1]
Residence San Antonio, Texas, United States
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)[1]
Division Welterweight
Middleweight
Reach 69.5 in (177 cm)
Fighting out of San Antonio, Texas, United States
Team Team Spratt/Rodrigo Pinheiro Jiu-Jitsu
Rank Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Second Degree black belt in Kenpō Karate
Years active 1999–2013, 2014–present
Kickboxing record
Total 18
Wins 15
Losses 3
Mixed martial arts record
Total 48
Wins 25
By knockout 14
By submission 9
By decision 2
Losses 23
By knockout 3
By submission 16
By decision 4
Other information
Website http://www.therealpetespratt.com/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Aaron Dewain "Pete" Spratt[2] (born January 9, 1971) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 1999, Spratt has formerly competed for the UFC, the MFC, Legacy FC, Strikeforce, HDNet Fights, and Shark Fights.

Background

Spratt was born in Denison, Texas and grew up in Sherman, Texas. In high school, Spratt ran track and was a track and field New All-American going into his senior year, and still holds the Sherman High School record for the 400m and Triple Jump. He was also a first Team All-District and All-Area wide receiver on the football team, and a Second Team All-District guard on the basketball team. Spratt earned a full-scholarship to play football at Northwestern State University of Louisiana as their #1 recruit for the 1990 recruiting class. In college, Spratt finished his career at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, Oklahoma. As a four-year starter, he ended his career at Southeastern as their All-Time career leading receiver. He also finished his senior season as the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference Offensive Player of the year, as well as a NAIA first team All-American and finished second in the nation in receiving. He also excelled at track in college, and still holds records in the Triple Jump and Long Jump.

Mixed martial arts career

Spratt made his mixed martial arts debut in early 1999 when he defeated Jeremiah O'Neal by submission (rear naked choke) in the first round. He then won 9 of his next 14 fights including a win over MMA veteran Rich Clementi to bring his Mixed Martial Arts record to 10-5 before receiving his first call up to the UFC.

He made his debut for the promotion at UFC 37.5 against Zach Light. Spratt defeated Light by first round armbar submission.

Spratt was then defeated by former UFC Welterweight Champion Carlos Newton at UFC 40 before picking up arguably the best win of his mixed martial arts career at UFC 42 defeating Robbie Lawler by submission (injury) in the second round.

After defeating Lawler, Spratt was offered a shot at the UFC Welterweight Championship along with a $8000 + $8000 contract [$8000 to fight, $8000 for an eventual win]. Spratt wanted $25000 + $8000 (his opponent was getting $50000 + $50000), but UFC declined. Spratt turned down the offer, gave the statement that he felt he was not ready to fight reigning champion Matt Hughes, and was subsequently released from the promotion.[3]

The Ultimate Fighter

He was one of the cast members of The Ultimate Fighter 4, which unlike every other season of the show featured past veterans from the UFC. Although he lost both of his exhibition fights, he was featured on the season finale, defeating Jeremy Jackson by submission (due to neck injury). Spratt then returned to the Octagon at UFC 69 where he was defeated by Marcus Davis. His last fight in the UFC was against Tamdan McCrory at UFC Fight Night 10 where he lost via triangle choke.

Maximum Fighting Championship

Since being cut from the UFC, Spratt has fought on regional shows, where his submission defense has been exposed on many occasions, while also picking up some impressive wins mainly due to his strong stand-up skills and heavy hands.

Most notably, Spratt has fought in the Canadian regional promotion Maximum Fighting Championship where he made his debut at MFC 15: Rags to Riches losing to Ryan Ford via rear naked choke. He then returned to the promotion over a year later at MFC 22: Payoff where he defeated Nathan Gunn via knockout in the second round.

Spratt next fought Keith Wisniewski on 2 January 2010 losing via submission (rear naked choke) in the first round but he bounced back in his third fight with the MFC promotion by defeating UFC veteran Luigi Fioravanti via TKO in the third round. In this fight Spratt showed improved takedown defense and ground game.

Spratt was then submitted in his next two fights losing first by guillotine choke to Eric Davila at Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs Prangley before being defeated by Ryan Ford for the second time in their rematch at MFC 25: Vindication via rear naked choke.

Spratt faced Demi Deeds on 8 April 2011 at MFC 29: Conquer. After a close first round, Spratt turned up the pressure in the second landing some strong leg kicks and punches until he got on top of Deeds late in the round before quickly transitioning to an impressive armbar finish to gain his first win in almost a year.

Spratt faced Marcus Davis at MFC 30, replacing an injured Richie Whitson, This was a rematch of their first encounter, which Davis won by submission at UFC 69. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Independent Promotions

On July 22, 2011, at LFC 7 Spratt racked up his fastest knockout to date, defeating Antonio Flores with a clean overhand left only 18 seconds into the opening round.

March 30, 2012 he fought Daniel Acácio and KO'd him at exactly the 5 minute mark at the end of the third round, due to this technicality the fight was scored a technical decision.

Spratt faced Dan Hornbuckle on February 1, 2013 at Legacy FC 17. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[4]

Spratt faced UFC vet Tim Means on September 13, 2013 at Legacy FC 23, He lost the fight via knockout due to elbows and punches in the first round. After his loss to Means, he announced his retirement from MMA fighting.[5]

Return to MMA

Returning from a one-year retirement, Spratt was expected to face Shane Campbell at MFC 41 on October 3, 2014.[6] However, the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons.[7]

Personal life

Spratt and his wife had a daughter on March 25, 2008.[8] He has two daughters from a previous relationship.[9]

Championships and accomplishments

ISKA U.S. Middleweight Champion

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record

Legend:       Win       Loss       Draw/No contest       Notes

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 25–23 Tim Means KO (elbows and punches) Legacy FC 23 September 13, 2013 1 2:24 San Antonio, Texas, United States Retired after the fight.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 25–22 Dan Hornbuckle Decision (unanimous) Legacy FC 17 February 1, 2013 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 25–21 Daniel Acácio Technical Decision (unanimous) AFC: Amazon Forest Combat 2 March 31, 2012 3 5:00 Manaus, Brazil Acacio was knocked out with a spinning backfist, it was after the five minute mark and it went to a decision.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 24–21 Martin Grandmont TKO (punches) Instinct MMA 2 December 2, 2011 2 4:00 Quebec City, Canada
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 23–21 Jorge Patino Decision (split) Legacy FC 8 September 16, 2011 5 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States For Legacy FC Welterweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 23–20 Antonio Flores TKO (punch) Legacy FC 7 July 22, 2011 1 0:18 Houston, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 22–20 Marcus Davis Decision (unanimous) MFC 30 June 10, 2011 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 22–19 Demi Deeds Submission (armbar) MFC 29 April 8, 2011 2 4:19 Windsor, Ontario, Canada
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 21–19 Ryan Ford Submission (rear-naked choke) MFC 27 November 12, 2010 2 3:07 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 21–18 Eric Davila Submission (guillotine choke) Shark Fights 13 September 11, 2010 2 3:49 Amarillo, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 21–17 Luigi Fioravanti TKO (punches) MFC 25 May 7, 2010 3 4:02 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 20–17 Keith Wisniewski Submission (rear-naked choke) Hoosier FC 2: It's On January 2, 2010 1 4:07 Hammond, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20–16 Nathan Gunn KO (punch) MFC 22 October 2, 2009 2 4:19 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–16 Alan Woods Submission (armbar) SCMMA 1: Battle of the Texas Titans June 11, 2009 1 3:56 Frisco, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 18–16 Donnie Liles Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Payback October 3, 2008 3 1:59 Denver, Colorado, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 18–15 John Alessio Submission (rear-naked choke) Banner Promotions: Night of Combat June 20, 2008 2 2:07 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–14 Jason Von Flue KO (punch) UWC 3: Invasion April 26, 2008 1 2:34 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" | Loss 17–14 Ryan Ford Submission (rear-naked choke) MFC 15: Rags to Riches February 22, 2008 2 4:01 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–13 Tristan Yunker TKO (cut) HDNet Fights: Reckless Abandon December 15, 2007 1 1:38 Dallas, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–13 TJ Waldburger KO (punches) HDNet Fights October 13, 2007 1 1:29 Dallas, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 15–13 TJ Waldburger Submission (triangle choke) King of Kombat September 7, 2007 2 1:30 Austin, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 15–12 Tamdan McCrory Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Stout vs Fisher June 12, 2007 2 2:04 Houston, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 15–11 Marcus Davis Submission (achilles lock) UFC 69 April 7, 2007 2 2:57 Houston, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–10 Jeremy Jackson Submission (neck crank) The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale November 11, 2006 2 1:11 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–10 Matt Brown Decision (unanimous) International Freestyle Fighting 1 May 6, 2006 3 5:00 Fort Worth, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 13–10 Josh Koscheck Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Ultimate Fight Night August 6, 2005 1 1:53 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–9 Wataru Takahashi KO (punch) Shoot Boxing: Ground Zero Fukuoka January 23, 2005 1 2:56 Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–9 John Cronk Submission (rear-naked choke) Venom: First Strike September 8, 2004 1 4:43 Huntington Beach, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–8 Chris Lytle Submission (rear-naked choke) RSF: Shooto Challenge 2 January 2, 2004 1 0:46 Illinois, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–7 Georges St-Pierre Submission (rear-naked choke) TKO 14: Road Warriors November 29, 2003 1 3:40 Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–6 Robbie Lawler Submission (hip injury) UFC 42 April 25, 2003 2 2:28 Miami, Florida, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11–6 Carlos Newton Submission (kimura) UFC 40 November 22, 2002 1 1:45 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–5 Zach Light Submission (armbar) UFC 37.5 June 22, 2002 1 2:25 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–5 Steve Berger TKO (cut) UA 1: The Genesis January 27, 2002 1 2:14 Hammond, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–4 Brian Sleeman Submission (punches) GC 7: Casualties of War November 4, 2001 1 N/A Colusa, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–4 Ronald Jhun KO (knee) Warriors Quest 2: Battle of Champions August 1, 2001 3 4:36 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–3 Jay Jack TKO (punches) Ring of Fire 3 June 9, 2001 1 0:55 Denver, Colorado, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–3 Hector Garza Submission Renegades Extreme Fighting March 23, 2001 1 2:33 Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–2 Cruz Chacon Decision (majority) ROF 2: Trial By Fire February 10, 2001 3 3:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–1 Rich Clementi TKO (doctor stoppage) Reality Combat Fighting 9 January 27, 2001 1 N/A Houma, Louisiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–1 Jason House KO (punches) Bushido 1 January 18, 2001 1 N/A Tempe, Arizona, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1 Bone Sayavonga Submission (strikes) Renegades Extreme Fighting November 7, 2000 1 1:36 Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1 Cedric Marks Submission Renegades Extreme Fighting November 7, 2000 1 9:55 Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 4–1 Yves Edwards Submission (triangle choke) Renegades Extreme Fighting July 15, 2000 1 N/A Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Doug Carpenter Decision Renegades Extreme Fighting May 31, 2000 1 10:00 Houston, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Rolando Aguilar KO Renegades Extreme Fighting May 31, 2000 1 N/A Houston, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Keith Sutton KO Extreme Shootout: The Underground April 1, 2000 N/A N/A Killeen, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Jeremiah O'Neal Submission (rear-naked choke) Power Ring Warriors February 19, 1999 1 N/A Texas, United States

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Pete Spratt's professional mixed martial arts statistics".
  2. ↑ NSAC report of WCL
  3. ↑ [Stated on The Ultimate Fighter 4 Episode 3]
  4. ↑ "Legacy FC 17 results: Dan Hornbuckle outstrikes Pete Spratt for decision sweep". MMAJunkie.com. February 2, 2013.
  5. ↑ http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/legacy-fc-23-results-tim-means-retires-pete-spratt-garcia-shines
  6. ↑ "MFC 41: Maximum Fighting Championship Fight Card". sherdog.com. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Shane Campbell vs. Pete Spratt". Tapology.com.
  8. ↑ Welcoming the newest edition to the MMA Family!
  9. ↑ "Pete "The Not So Secret Weapon" Spratt". midwestfightersfocus.com. 2011-05-12. Retrieved 2011-05-26.

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