Virgil Zwicker

Virgil Zwicker
Born June 26, 1982
San Diego, California, United States
Other names Rezdog
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Division Light Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Reach 74.0 in (188 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Temecula, California, United States
Team Team Quest
Years active 2003, 2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 18
Wins 13
By knockout 9
By submission 2
By decision 2
Losses 4
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 2
Draws 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Virgil Zwicker, (born June 26, 1982), is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division of Bellator. A professional competitor since 2003, Zwicker has also formerly competed for Strikeforce.

Background

Zwicker grew up on San Pasqual Indian Reservation in North County, San Diego, to a father who was a truck driver and a mother who also worked very hard to support Zwicker and his 11 other siblings. One of Zwicker's many siblings, his older brother, was a Golden Gloves boxer and aided Zwicker in his fighting career. Zwicker belongs to the Kumeyaay-Ipai tribe and grew up in a poverty stricken environment. There weren't a lot of opportunities for Zwicker to play organized sports growing up, but he was a star football player in Pop Warner, known as a smaller player who hit very hard. With little supervision on the reservation, by the age of eleven was routinely fighting grown men. It was also when he was eleven years old that he was arrested for the first time, in 1994. The arrest was for assaulting his school's vice principal and from then until 2005, Zwicker spent most of his time in and out of juvenile halls and prisons for various offenses. He later attended Orange Glen High School in Escondido, California.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Zwicker's first fight came when he was released from being incarcerated and took the fight on two week's notice.[2] He defeated Denis Hall in under a minute via TKO. He then racked up a 9-1 record, defeating notables such as future UFC and Strikeforce competitor Ovince St. Preux.

Strikeforce

Zwicker signed with Strikeforce and fought Lavar Johnson at Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker.[3] However, Zwicker lost via first round KO, after the two veterans exchanged wild punches.

Zwicker next fought against Brett Albee at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley.[4] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.

At Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier, Zwicker faced Guto Inocente. He lost the fight via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).[5]

KSW

Zwicker faced Mike Hayes on December 7, 2013 at KSW 25. He won the fight via KO in the first round.[6]

Bellator MMA

Zwicker signed with Bellator, facing Nick Moghadden on September 13, 2013 at Bellator 99. He won the fight by TKO in round one.[7]

In his second fight for the promotion, Zwicker faced Linton Vassell at Bellator 122 on July 25, 2014.[8] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Zwicker filled in for an injured James Thompson against UFC veteran Houston Alexander on October 17, 2014 at Bellator 129.[9] The fight ended in a majority draw as Alexander was docked a point for repeated illegal headbutting.

A rematch with Alexander took place at Bellator 132 on January 16, 2015.[10] Zwicker won the bout via split decision.

Zwicker is expected to face former UFC competitor Razak Al-Hassan at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015.[11]

Kickboxing

Zwicker debuted as a Muay Thai kickboxer in the main event of WCK Muay Thai: Bad to the Bone in Temecula, California on April 6, 2013, losing to Sergio Piqué via split decision.[12] He will rematch Piqué at WCK Muay Thai: Matter of Pride in Temecula, California, US on February 15, 2014.[13]

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record

Legend:       Win       Loss       Draw/No contest       Notes

Championships and accomplishments

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 13–4–1 Houston Alexander Decision (split) Bellator 132 January 16, 2015 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States
style="background:#c5d2ea; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-draw" |Draw 12–4–1 Houston Alexander Draw (majority) Bellator 129 October 17, 2014 3 5:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–4 Linton Vassell Submission (rear naked choke) Bellator 122 July 25, 2014 1 1:07 Temecula, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–3 Mike Hayes KO (punch) KSW 25: Khalidov vs. Sakurai December 7, 2013 1 1:12 Wrocław, Poland KSW Fight of the Night.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–3 Nick Moghadden TKO (punches) Bellator 99 September 13, 2013 1 3:22 Temecula, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–3 Guto Inocente Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier May 19, 2012 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–2 Brett Albee TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley April 9, 2011 1 1:46 San Diego, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–2 Lavar Johnson KO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker October 22, 2010 1 2:17 Fresno, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–1 Eddie Sapp Submission (rear-naked choke) Native Fighting Championship 6 August 14, 2010 1 2:01 Campo, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–1 Cody Goodale Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Challenge: Maximum Force April 25, 2010 3 5:00 San Jacinto, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0 Ovince Saint Preux TKO (punches) Top Combat Championship 1 September 26, 2009 2 0:46 San Juan, Puerto Rico
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 William Richey Decision (unanimous) Called Out MMA 1 August 15, 2009 3 5:00 Ontario, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Buckley Acosta TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Venom April 23, 2009 1 2:59 Pauma Valley, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Dave Diaz Submission GC 85: Cross Fire October 25, 2008 1 1:41 San Diego, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Abraham Ramirez TKO (punches) Apocalypse Fights 1 August 7, 2008 1 N/A Alabama, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Ty Montgomery TKO (punches) Galaxy Productions August 24, 2007 1 0:41 California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Tom Hubert TKO (doctor stoppage) Total Combat 10 October 15, 2005 2 1:54 San Diego, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Denis Hall TKO (punches) CFF: Cobra Classic 9 April 16, 2003 1 0:58 Anza, California, United States

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