Cory Tait
| Cory Tait | |
|---|---|
| Born | England |
| Other names | Capcom |
| Nationality | English |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.71 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight (2011), Bantamweight (2010-present) |
| Style | Tae Kwon Do, Sambo |
| Fighting out of | England |
| Team | Gintas Combat |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 10 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 4 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Cory Tait (born in England) is an English mixed martial artist, who competes in the bantamweight division.[1] He is currently the UCMMA Bantamweight champion and a former UCMMA Featherweight champion.
Mixed martial arts career
Background
Cory is a natural born fighter, training in Tae Kwon Do since the age of 5. At aged 10 he got his black belt, then a year later he met his current trainer Gintas Bukauskus, who was the International no holds barred champion. Gintas trained Cory for many years as a kickboxer. To date, Cory has won several prominent industry competitions; BKBU English and European Under 16s Championship (2003-2004), Boys Under 18s British Kick Boxing Champion 2005-2006, 2007 European Kick Boxing Champion and was a World Amateur MMA Finalist in 2008.[2]
Cory made the crossover to MMA at the age of 18, competing and winning many amateur grappling competitions then competing semi-professionally.
UCMMA
Tait made his professional debut against Lightweight John Brightwell, whom he defeated via armbar in the first round. Three weeks later he made his highly anticipated UCMMA debut against Dino Gambetesa, which Tait won by knockout via a devastating crescent kick and was nominated for knockout of the year.
Tait received his first title shot shortly after his win over Gambetesa, but was takeon down, out-wrestled and his impressive striking skills were rendered useless on the ground by James Lutman. However, Tait worked and trained hard on his wrestling and BJJ skills after his defeat to Lutman, and was rewarded with another title shot, this time for the UCMMA Featherweight title, where he was able to demonstrate these skills effectively.
On 17 September 2011, Tait defeated Nathan Beer by TKO (spinning backfist and punches) to win the UCMMA Featherweight Championship.[3]
Tait next faced face Spencer Hewitt at UCMMA 26 - The Real Deal. He has decided to vacant his newly won Featherweight title so he can compete at his more natural weight at 135lbs and go for the Bantamweight title. He lost 10 seconds into the first round when Tait was caught with a punch. [4]
He rebounded from that lost when he defeated Huseyin Garabet by submission at UCMMA 28.[5]
Tait next fought Jody Collins at UCMMA 31, on 1 December. After an exchange of punches, the fight went to the ground were Tait showed his improved grappling skills and was able to transition to a Toe Hold. Collins submitted and was found to have broken his leg due to the Toe Hold.
Personal life
Tait did an interview with 'MMA Prospects UK', where he describes that his inspiration in taking up martial arts was 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers and hyper activity'. He also mentions where his nickname 'Capcom' comes from, his early MMA career amongst other things.[6]
MTV UK have done a documentary on MMA in the UK, with Tait, Jimi Manuwa, and Jack Marshman being filmed in the build-ups of their next fights and the training and lifestyles involved[7]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 8 matches | 6 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 8–2 | James Pennington | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | Cage Warriors 64 | February 15, 2014 | 1 | 3:00 | London, England | Cage Warriors Debut |
| Win | 7–2 | Spencer Hewitt | KO (Knee & Punches) | UCMMA 33 | April 6, 2013 | 1 | 4:01 | London, England | Defended UCMMA Bantamweight Championship Belt |
| Win | 6–2 | Jody Collins | Submission (Toe Hold) | UCMMA 31 | December 1, 2012 | 1 | 1:47 | London, England | Won UCMMA Bantamweight Championship Belt |
| Win | 5–2 | Huseyin Garabet | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UCMMA 28 | May 26, 2012 | 2 | 3:06 | London, England | |
| Loss | 4–2 | Spencer Hewitt | KO (punch) | UCMMA 26 - The Real Deal | February 4, 2012 | 1 | 0:10 | London, England | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Win | 4–1 | Nathan Beer | TKO (spinning backfist and punches) | UCMMA 23: Go 4 It | September 17, 2011 | 2 | N/A | London, England | Featherweight bout. Won UCMMA Featherweight championship |
| Win | 3–1 | Danny Pearson | TKO (punches) | UCMMA 19: Lights Out | March 26, 2011 | 1 | N/A | London, England | |
| Loss | 2-1 | James Lutman | Decision (unanimous) | UCMMA 17: Kings of the Cage | December 4, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
| Win | 2–0 | Dino Gambatesa | KO (crescent kick) | UCMMA 16: Unbelievable | October 23, 2010 | 2 | 0:10 | London, England | |
| Win | 1–0 | John Brightwell | Submission (armbar) | Cage Warriors 38: Young Guns | October 1, 2010 | 1 | 1:31 | Kentish Town, England |
See also
References
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Cory Tait MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
- ↑ "Club Achievements". Gintascsd.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
- ↑ "UCMMA 23: Go 4 It – Maguire defends, Tait and Towler crowned | TKO - The Mixed Martial Arts blog from Mirror.co.uk". Mma.mirror.co.uk. 2011-09-19. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
- ↑ MMA Uncategorized. "Featherweight Vacant title confirmed for UCMMA 26". Global Sport In Colour. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
- ↑ "UK MMA News - UCMMA 28 Results; Bostwick Scores KO For The Title". YourMMA.tv. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
- ↑ "Interview with Cory Tait". Mmaprospectsuk.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
- ↑ "The Wrap Up Presents Mma | Mtv Uk". MTV. Retrieved 2014-01-11.