David Michaud

David Michaud
Born David Michaud
(1988-11-10) November 10, 1988
Pine Ridge, South Dakota, United States
Other names Bulldawg
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division Lightweight (2014-present)
Welterweight (2009-2014)
Reach 72.0 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Glendale, Arizona, United States
Team The Lab
Years active 2009-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 10
Wins 8
By knockout 3
By submission 3
By decision 2
Losses 2
By submission 1
By decision 1
University South Dakota State University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

David Michaud (born November 10, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division.

Background

Michaud, who is a Oglala Lakota Native American, was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Michaud competed in wrestling, football, and baseball at Pine Ridge High School. Michaud won All-State honors in football, was an All-Conference selection in baseball, and in wrestling, Michaud finished first for 189 lbs. his senior season and also had a second place finish as a sophomore. Michaud was the valedictorian of his reservation high school graduating class and held a 4.0. Michaud originally went to South Dakota State University to play football, but eventually turned his attention to wrestling his junior year, and was a standout, but not very successful.[2][3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Michaud competed as a Light Heavyweight and Middleweight as an amateur, and made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2009 competing as a Welterweight in regional promotions across The Dakotas. Michaud compiled a record of 4-0, before auditioning for The Ultimate Fighter in 2012.[4][5]

The Ultimate Fighter

Michaud appeared in the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter 16. Michaud lost via submission (arm-triangle choke) against Eddy Ellis during the entry round.[6]

After TUF Michaud returned to the regional scene in The Dakotas, where he was able to string together a three-fight win streak, before being signed by the UFC.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Michaud made his promotional debut, as a short notice replacement for an injured Danny Mitchell and faced Li Jingliang at UFC 173.[8] Jingliang defeated Michaud split decision.[9]

Michaud faced Garett Whiteley in a Lightweight bout on December 13, 2014 at UFC on Fox 13.[10][5] Michaud won the fight via unanimous decision.[11][12]

Michaud faced Olivier Aubin-Mercier on April 25, 2015 at UFC 186.[13] He lost the fight via submission in the third round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[14][15]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 8–2 Olivier Aubin-Mercier Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 186 April 25, 2015 3 3:24 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 8–1 Garett Whiteley Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic December 13, 2014 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Lightweight debut.
Loss 7–1 Li Jingliang Decision (split) UFC 173 May 24, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7–0 Carey Vanier Submission (guillotine choke) Dakota FC 17 January 11, 2014 1 4:30 Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Win 6–0 Ian Stonehouse Submission (rear-naked choke) Victory FC 2 November 2, 2013 2 3:00 Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Win 5–0 Mark Scudder Decision (unanimous) Victory FC 2 June 1, 2013 3 5:00 Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Win 4–0 Derek Abram TKO (punches) Crowbar MMA June 25, 2011 1 4:04 Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Win 3–0 Cody Skidmore TKO (punches) Fury Fights 8 October 3, 2009 1 0:42 Brookings, South Dakota, United States
Win 2–0 Bryant Craven Submission (kimura) EDP: Vindication September 26, 2009 1 1:56 Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Win 1–0 Curtis Johnson TKO (punches) Fury Fights 7 April 25, 2009 1 0:40 Brookings, South Dakota, United States

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Dos Santos vs. Miocic". UFC.com. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
  2. ↑ http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=3630892
  3. ↑ http://www.lakotacountrytimes.com/news/2009-11-10/Sports/Michaud_opens_South_Dakota_States_Division_I_wrest.html?print=1
  4. ↑ Luke Thomas (2012-08-30). "FX announces list of fighters vying for 'The Ultimate Fighter' Season 16 roster spot". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2012-08-30.
  5. 1 2 Thomas Gerbasi (2014-12-10). "David Michaud: Pine Ridge's Fighting BullDawg". ufc.com. Retrieved 2014-12-10.
  6. ↑ Staff (2012-09-15). "Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 16: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson'". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2012-09-15.
  7. ↑ Zane Simon (2014-05-03). "Welcome to the UFC David Michaud". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-05-03.
  8. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-05-01). "'TUF 16' vet David Michaud signed to UFC, meets Jingliang Li at UFC 173". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
  9. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-05-24). "UFC 173 results, photos: Jingliang Li earns split with David Michaud". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
  10. ↑ MMA Fighting Newswire (2014-10-10). "David Michaud drops to lightweight, meets Garett Whiteley at UFC on FOX 13". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
  11. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-12-13). "UFC on FOX 13 results: Bloodied David Michaud outlasts Garett Whiteley". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
  12. ↑ Native Sun News Staff (2014-12-19). "Native Sun News: Pine Ridge's David Michaud wins fighting match". indianz.com. Retrieved 2014-12-19.
  13. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2015-01-17). "Michael Bisping vs. C.B. Dollaway among latest additions to UFC 186 card in Montreal". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-01-17.
  14. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2015-04-25). "UFC 186 results: Olivier Aubin-Mercier taps gritty David Michaud in third round". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-04-25.
  15. ↑ Matt Boone (19 October 2015). "17 Additional Fighters Released From UFC". mmanews.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.

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