Ricky Rainey

Ricky Rainey
Born June 29, 1983
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States
Other names The Sniper
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach 78.5 in (199 cm)
Fighting out of Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Team The Darkside Of MMA/Real American Grappling
Years active 2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 13
Wins 10
By knockout 6
By submission 1
By decision 3
Losses 3
By knockout 2
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ricky Rainey (born June 29, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, Rainey has previously competed for Xtreme Fighting Championships.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Rainey made his professional mixed martial arts debut in August 2011, and by September 2013, he had compiled an 8–2 record competing for various promotions, most notably Xtreme Fighting Championships. After a loss to Dhiego Lima, Rainey signed with Bellator MMA.

Bellator MMA

On April 11, 2014, Rainey made his debut for Bellator against Andy Murad at Bellator 116. He won the fight in the first round via strikes.[1]

In his second bout for Bellator, he faced undefeated Michael Page on Bellator's inaugural pay-per-view in May 2014.[2] Rainey lost the fight via knockout at 4:29 in the first round.[3]

Rainey faced Johnny Cisneros on October 3, 2014 at Bellator 127.[4] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Rainey is expected to face Jesse Juarez on May 15, 2015 at Bellator 137.[5]

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 10–3 Johnny Cisneros TKO (knee & strikes) Bellator 127 October 3, 2014 1 3:18 Temecula, California, United States Catchweight (177 lbs) bout.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–3 Michael Page TKO (punch) Bellator 120 May 17, 2014 1 4:29 Southhaven, Mississippi, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–2 Andy Murad TKO (punches) Bellator 116 April 11, 2014 1 1:11 Temecula, California, United States Catchweight (180 lbs) bout; Murad missed weight.[6]
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–2 Dhiego Lima Decision (split) XFC 25: Boiling Point September 6, 2013 3 5:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–1 Reggie Pena TKO (punches) XFC 24: Collision Course June 14, 2013 1 4:33 Tampa, Florida, United States Middleweight bout.[7]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–1 Alex Rojas Decision (unanimous) FLP 31: Fight Lab 31 May 4, 2013 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1 Joseph Corneroli Decision (unanimous) XFC 22: Crossing the Line February 22, 2013 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1 Donald Wallace TKO (knee and punches) XFC 21: Night of Champions II December 7, 2012 1 1:42 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 4–1 Johnny Buck KO (punches) XFC 19: Charlotte Showdown August 3, 2012 2 1:32 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Patrick Mandio Decision (unanimous) Wild Bill's Fight Night 44 March 9, 2012 3 5:00 Duluth, Georgia, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Elder Ramos TKO (punches) AMMAFL 4: Fight Night February 17, 2012 1 3:52 Newtown, Pennsylvania, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Tommy Jones Submission (rear-naked choke) Wild Bill's Fight Night 41 November 5, 2011 3 2:46 Duluth, Georgia, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 John Constantonus KO (punch) Fight Lab 16: MMA Cage Fights August 6, 2011 1 3:26 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

References

  1. ↑ "Bellator 116 results: Blagoi Ivanov, Alexander Volkov reach heavyweight final". mmajunkie.com. April 11, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Welterweights Michael Page, Ricky Rainey join Bellator’s inaugural pay-per-view". sherdog.com. April 18, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Bellator 120 results, photos: Michael Page dances, strikes past Ricky Rainey". mmajunkie.com. May 17, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Bellator 127 full fight card finalized for Pechanga Resort & Casino on Oct. 3 on Spike TV". mmamania.com. September 15, 2014.
  5. ↑ Brent Brookhouse (April 9, 2015). "Three prelims announced for Bellator 137, including Jesse Juarez vs. Ricky Rainey". mmajunkie.com.
  6. ↑ "Bellator 116 weigh-in results: Lavar Johnson, Blagoi Ivanov cleared for main event". sherdog.com. April 10, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Ricky Rainey vs. Reggie Pena". tapology.com.