Will Campuzano

Will Campuzano
Born May 27, 1986
Acapulco, Mexico
Nationality Mexican
American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Flyweight
Bantamweight
Reach 70.0 in (178 cm)
Fighting out of Sacramento, California, United States
Team Mohler Mixed Martial Arts,
Team Alpha Male
Rank Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Years active 2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 20
Wins 14
By knockout 6
By submission 4
By decision 4
Losses 6
By knockout 1
By submission 2
By decision 3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

William Campuzano (born May 27, 1986) is a Mexican-American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, Campuzano has also formerly competed for the UFC, WEC, Vale Tudo Japan, and Legacy FC.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Campuzano found his way into the world of mixed martial arts while attending college. "I used to fight a lot, like out on the street. When I was in college ... I took a Tae Kwon Do course where I met Tom Seabourne. He introduced me to Marcus Lanier who was a professional MMA fighter. He was looking for an assistant that could speak Spanish. He had just opened up his own school in Mount Pleasant. And that got me into MMA."[2]

Campuzano won the first six fights of his mixed martial arts career, all by stoppage.

World Extreme Cagefighting

He made his WEC debut as a short-notice replacement against Damacio Page at WEC 43, filling in for an injured Akitoshi Tamura.[3] Page submitted Campuzano in the first round.

In his next fight, Campuzano defeated Coty Wheeler on January 10, 2010 at WEC 46 via unanimous decision.[4] The bout earned the Fight of the Night award.[5]

Campuzano was expected to face Rafael Rebello on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49,[6][7] but instead faced former WEC Bantamweight Champion Eddie Wineland.[8] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.[9] Campuzano faced Nick Pace on December 4, 2010 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck Finale.[10] The fight was supposed to be the first bantamweight bout in UFC history, but Pace missed weight and the fight was changed to a catchweight bout. Campuzano lost the fight due to a pillory choke at 4:32 of round 3.[11][12][13]

Campuzano faced Chris Cariaso on January 22, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 23.[14] For the fight, Campuzano moved his fight camp to Sacramento, California with Urijah Faber and his team, Team Alpha Male.[15] He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently was released from the UFC.

Legacy Fighting Championship

Campuzano made his Legacy FC debut back in August 2008, when he defeated Seth Drago via guillotine choke submission at LFC 2: Anarchy. After a short stint in the UFC, he returned to Legacy FC and defeated Jimmy Flick in the main event of LFC 16 to become the inaugural Flyweight Champion.[16][17]

Campuzano would successfully defend his Legacy FC title, when he defeated Allan Nascimento via unanimous decision at LFC 19 on April 12, 2013.[18]

Return to the UFC

After going 5-0 since being released from the UFC, Campuzano returned to the Octagon as he stepped in on a one week notice for the injured Vaughan Lee to take on Sergio Pettis.[19] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Campuzano was expected to face Darrell Montague on March 15, 2014 at UFC 171.[20] However, Montague pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Justin Scoggins.[21] He lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion once again.[22]

Post-UFC career

After getting released from the UFC for a second time, Campuzano made a quick turnaround and faced Esdo de Paz at MMA 300: Salvador on May 24, 2014. He won the fight via triangle choke.[23]

Personal life

Campuzano fights out of Mohler Mixed Martial Arts where he received his purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.[2]

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 14–6 Esdo de Paz Submission (triangle choke) MMA 300: El Salvador May 24, 2014 3 4:36 San Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador Bantamweight bout.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 13–6 Justin Scoggins Decision (unanimous) UFC 171 March 15, 2014 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States Return to Flyweight.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 13–5 Sergio Pettis Decision (unanimous) UFC 167 November 16, 2013 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Bantamweight bout.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–4 Hideo Tokoro Decision (split) Vale Tudo Japan: VTJ 3rd October 5, 2013 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Bantamweight bout.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–4 Allan Nascimento Decision (unanimous) Legacy FC 19 April 12, 2013 5 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States Defended the LFC Flyweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–4 Jimmy Flick TKO (knee & punches) Legacy FC 16 December 13, 2012 2 0:26 Dallas, Texas, United States Won the inaugural LFC Flyweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–4 Joshua Sampo KO (knee) RTP: Rumble Time Promotions May 19, 2012 3 1:18 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–4 Randy Hinds Submission (rear-naked choke) 24/7 Entertainment Presents Professional Cage Fighting April 8, 2011 1 2:18 Midland, Texas, United States Flyweight debut.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–4 Chris Cariaso Decision (unanimous) UFC: Fight for the Troops 2 January 22, 2011 3 5:00 Fort Hood, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–3 Nick Pace Submission (pillory choke) The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale December 4, 2010 3 4:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fought at a Catchweight of 138 lbs.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–2 Steve Garcia Decision (split) King of Kombat 9: Resurrection August 20, 2010 3 5:00 Austin, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7–2 Eddie Wineland TKO (punch to the body) WEC 49 June 20, 2010 2 4:44 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–1 Coty Wheeler Decision (unanimous) WEC 46 January 10, 2010 3 5:00 Sacramento, California, United States Fight of the Night.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–1 Damacio Page Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 43 October 10, 2009 1 1:02 San Antonio, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Tim Snyder TKO (punches) Urban Rumble Championships May 23, 2009 1 2:59 Pasadena, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Bryan Goldsby Submission (triangle choke) Cage Kings: Total Domination March 20, 2009 2 1:32 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Doug Sonier TKO (punches) SWC 3: Valentine's Day Massacre February 21, 2008 1 1:36 Frisco, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Jason Horak KO (punches) Cage Kings: Destruction at the Dome October 10, 2008 2 0:38 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Seth Drago Submission (guillotine choke) LFC 2: Anarchy August 23, 2008 1 1:28 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Trevor Robbins TKO (punches) Cage Kings July 18, 2008 1 0:48 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States

References

  1. ↑ "Will Campuzano - Official UFC Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Will Campuzano looks to beat down Eddie Wineland". bleacherreport.com. 2010-06-19. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  3. ↑ MMAjunkie.com (2009-09-24). "Texas product Will Campuzano replaces injured Akitoshi Tamura at WEC 43". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  4. ↑ "WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson results". wec.tv/index.cfm. 2010-01-11.
  5. ↑ "WEC 46 bonuses: Campuzano, Wheeler and Faber each earn $10K". mmajunkie.com. 2010-01-11.
  6. ↑ "Bantamweights Will Campuzano vs. Rafael Rebello targeted for WEC 49 prelims". mmajunkie.com. 2010-04-30.
  7. ↑ "Confident Campuzano in line for WEC 49". ESPN In The Clinch. 2010-05-02.
  8. ↑ "Will Campuzano promoted to WEC 49 main card, meets Eddie Wineland". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2010-05-18.
  9. ↑ "UFC and WEC set to merge in 2011; events to air on Versus and Spike TV". mmajunkie.com. October 28, 2010.
  10. ↑ "Will Campuzano vs. Nick Pace in the works for The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale". mmajunkie.com. November 5, 2010.
  11. ↑ "UFC The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale". sherdog.com. December 4, 2010.
  12. ↑ "McDonald-Pace Ticketed for UFC 133 on Aug. 6". sherdog.com. April 14, 2011.
  13. ↑ "" Pillory " counter to rubber guard pass". YouTube.com/gabrielraindog. April 2, 2009.
  14. ↑ "Will Campuzano meets Chris Cariaso at UFC Fight Night 23". mmajunkie.com. January 5, 2011.
  15. ↑ http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-fight-for-the-troops-2-will-campuzano-calls-on-urijah-fabers-camp-to-re-tool
  16. ↑ Keith Mills (2012-12-14). "Campuzano vs. Flick for flyweight title at LFC 16". adcombat.com. Retrieved 2014-07-01.
  17. ↑ Keith Mills (2012-12-18). "Campuzano wins flyweight title, Hobar finds revenge at LFC 16". adcombat.com. Retrieved 2014-07-01.
  18. ↑ Mike Bohn (2013-04-13). "Legacy Fighting Championship 19 results: Campuzano defeats Nascimento in Dallas". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2014-07-01.
  19. ↑ Staff (2013-11-05). "Vaughan Lee out of UFC 167 vs. Sergio Pettis, UFC seeking replacement". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-11-05.
  20. ↑ Dann Stupp. "Darrell Montague vs. Will Campuzano joins Dallas’ UFC 171 lineup". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-12-18.
  21. ↑ Staff (2014-01-28). "Justin Scoggins replaces Darrell Montague at UFC 171 in Dallas". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  22. ↑ Damon Martin (2014-03-31). "Will Campuzano released from the UFC following 2 straight losses". msn.foxsports.com. Retrieved 2014-05-27.
  23. ↑ Staff (2014-05-24). "MMA 300 Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 2014-07-01.

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