Joey Beltran

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Joey Beltran
Born José Felipe Beltran
(1981-12-08) December 8, 1981
Oceanside, California, United States[1]
Other names The Mexicutioner
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 184 lb (83 kg; 13.1 st)
Division Middleweight (2015-present)
Light Heavyweight (2012-2014)
Heavyweight (2007-2012)
Reach 75.0 in (191 cm)
Style Boxing, Greco-Roman wrestling
Fighting out of Carlsbad, California, United States
Team Blackline Fight Group
Alliance MMA
Rank Brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Years active 2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 30
Wins 17
By knockout 12
By submission 2
By decision 3
Losses 12
By knockout 4
By submission 1
By decision 7
No contests 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

José Felipe "Joey" Beltran (born December 9, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Light Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, he has also competed for the UFC, Strikeforce, and King of the Cage.

Background

Beltran was born in Oceanside, California and raised in Carlsbad, California by a single mother.[2] Beltran began boxing when he was 10 years old, and also was involved in street fighting from a young age. Beltran also began wrestling in middle school and was talented, but was not often not allowed to compete because of poor grades. Beltran continued wrestling at Carlsbad High School during his sophomore year and picked up his grades, going on to compete on the varsity team as a Heavyweight for all three years and also became involved in Greco-Roman Wrestling. Beltran originally attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa before dropping out and then being introduced to mixed martial arts. Beltran moved back to California, attending Palomar College and continuing with mixed martial arts. When he began training, Beltran weighed 300 lbs.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Beltran made his professional debut on February 10, 2007 at Strikeforce: Young Guns and lost via unanimous decision. He went on to compile a record of 6-2 before being signed by Bellator.[4]

Bellator

Beltran made his Bellator debut at Bellator 5 on May 1, 2009 against former UFC veteran Sherman Pendergarst. Beltran won the fight in the first round via TKO.

In his next appearance, under the King of the Cage banner, Beltran defeated Wes Combs via TKO only 25 seconds into the fight.

Beltran picked up another TKO win over another UFC veteran, Houston Alexander, before being signed by the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Beltran made his UFC debut at UFC 109 against Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Rolles Gracie. Beltran was stepping in as a last minute replacement for Gracie's original opponent, Mostapha Al-turk.[5] Beltran upset the fatigued Gracie and was victorious via a second round TKO.

Beltran returned to action on May 8, 2010 at UFC 113. He was originally set to fight Chad Corvin, but after Corvin's paperwork was not approved by the Quebec Athletic Commission he was pulled from the card and replaced by Tim Hague. Beltran defeated Hague after three rounds, taking the unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28).

Beltran next faced Matt Mitrione on September 25, 2010 at UFC 119.[6] Beltran fought and lost to Mitrione via unanimous decision (29-28 on all cards). Even though he lost, he still earned Fight of the Night honors.

Beltran then fought highly regarded kickboxer Pat Barry at UFC Fight for the Troops 2 on January 22, 2011, in Fort Hood, Texas.[7] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. During the fight, Beltran received a high volume of leg kicks from Barry, a former K-1 kickboxing competitor, yet only collapsed at the end of the final round. Barry has since expressed his bewilderment at the level of punishment that Beltran was able to absorb.

Beltran was expected to face promotional newcomer Dave Herman on June 11, 2011 at UFC 131.[8] However, after Herman was shuffled to the main card, Beltran instead faced another UFC newcomer in Aaron Rosa.[9] After a back-and-forth first two rounds, Beltran defeated Rosa via TKO in the third round.

Beltran fought Stipe Miocic on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136, losing via unanimous decision.[10]

Beltran faced former Strikeforce. Heavyweight Lavar Johnson on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis,[11] where he was knocked out for the first time in his career in the first round. Following the loss, Beltran was released from the promotion.[12]

Post-UFC

After being released, Beltran announced that he would be dropping down to compete in the Light Heavyweight division. He officially made his Light Heavyweight debut on April 28, 2012 at C3 Fights in Oklahoma, where he defeated Anton Talamantes via unanimous decision.

Return to the UFC

Beltran made his return to the UFC replacing Brandon Vera against Australian James Te Huna on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 4.[13] Although Beltran lost via unanimous decision, the back and forth bout earned Fight of the Night honors.

Beltran was expected to face Anthony Perosh on December 15, 2012 at UFC on FX 6.[14] However, Perosh was forced from the bout with a toe injury and replaced by Igor Pokrajac.[15] He won the fight via unanimous decision. On January 10, 2013, it was announced that Beltran had failed his post fight drug test, testing positive for nandrolone. Beltran was subsequently suspended for 9 months, retroactive to December 14, 2012. His win over Pokrajac was changed to a No Contest.[16]

Returning from his suspension, Beltran faced Fábio Maldonado on October 9, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 29 in Maldonado's home-country of Brazil.[17] He lost the back-and-forth fight via split decision. He was subsequently released from the promotion.[18]

Return to Bellator

On October 30, 2013, it was announced that Beltran had signed with Bellator MMA. He faced former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson on November 15, 2013 in the main event at Bellator 108.[19] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. Beltran faced Vladimir Matyushenko at Bellator 116 on April 11, 2014, winning by third round submission,[20]his first submission win since 2007.

Beltran challenged Emanuel Newton for the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship at Bellator 124 on September 12, 2014.[21] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round.

Beltran made his Middleweight debut against Brian Rogers on April 10, 2015 at Bellator 136.[22] He won the fight by majority decision.

Beltran next faced Kendall Grove at Bellator 143 on September 25, 2015. He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 17–12 (1) Lamont Stafford TKO (punches) C3 Fights: Beltran vs Stafford December 5, 2015 1 4:14 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Light heavyweight bout
Loss 16–12 (1) Kendall Grove TKO (punches) Bellator 143 September 25, 2015 3 2:27 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win 16–11 (1) Brian Rogers Decision (majority) Bellator 136 April 10, 2015 3 5:00 Irvine, California, United States Middleweight debut.
Loss 15–11 (1) Emanuel Newton KO (spinning back fist) Bellator 124 September 12, 2014 3 3:07 Plymouth Township, Michigan, United States For the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 15–10 (1) Vladimir Matyushenko Submission (north-south choke) Bellator 116 April 11, 2014 3 3:06 Temecula, California, United States
Loss 14–10 (1) Quinton Jackson TKO (punches) Bellator 108 November 15, 2013 1 4:59 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States 210 lb. catchweight bout
Loss 14–9 (1) Fábio Maldonado Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields October 9, 2013 3 5:00 Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil
NC 14–8 (1) Igor Pokrajac NC (overturned win) UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson December 15, 2012 3 5:00 Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Originally unanimous decision win; Overturned as Beltran tested positive for nandrolone.
Loss 14–8 James Te Huna Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman July 11, 2012 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States Fight of the Night
Win 14–7 Anton Talamantes Decision (unanimous) C3 Fights April 28, 2012 3 5:00 Oklahoma, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Loss 13–7 Lavar Johnson KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis January 28, 2012 1 4:24 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss 13–6 Stipe Miocic Decision (unanimous) UFC 136 October 8, 2011 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 13–5 Aaron Rosa TKO (punches) UFC 131 June 11, 2011 3 1:26 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss 12–5 Pat Barry Decision (unanimous) UFC: Fight For The Troops 2 January 22, 2011 3 5:00 Fort Hood, Texas, United States
Loss 12–4 Matt Mitrione Decision (unanimous) UFC 119 September 25, 2010 3 5:00 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 12–3 Tim Hague Decision (unanimous) UFC 113 May 8, 2010 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 11–3 Rolles Gracie Jr. TKO (punches) UFC 109 February 6, 2010 2 1:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 10–3 Houston Alexander TKO (punches) 5150 Combat League / Xtreme Fighting League: New Year's Revolution January 16, 2010 2 3:49 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Won the 5150 Combat League Heavyweight Championship.
Loss 9–3 Tony Lopez Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Distorted October 1, 2009 5 5:00 Highland, California, United States For the King of the Cage Heavyweight Championship.
Win 9–2 Tracy Willis TKO (punches and elbows) 5150 Combat League: Rumble at the Rally June 27, 2009 1 3:33 Sparks, Oklahoma, United States
Win 8–2 Wes Combs TKO (punches) KOTC: Legends June 6, 2009 1 0:25 Winterhaven, California, United States
Win 7–2 Sherman Pendergarst TKO (punches) Bellator 5 May 1, 2009 1 2:24 Dayton, Ohio, United States
Win 6–2 Jacob Browy TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Warriors February 4, 2009 1 1:20 Pauma Valley, California, United States
Win 5–2 Wes Fenton TKO (punches) Total Combat 32 October 2, 2008 1 2:15 El Cajon, California, United States
Loss 4–2 Tony Lopez Submission (kimura) KOTC: Opposing Force May 15, 2008 1 3:15 Highland, California, United States
Win 4–1 Phil Friedman TKO (punches) Total Combat 28 April 26, 2008 1 0:50 San Diego, California, United States
Win 3–1 Ray Seraile TKO (punches) TC 25: Fight Club December 15, 2007 2 0:56 San Diego, California, United States
Win 2–1 Tony Velarde Submission (kimura) Total Combat 21 June 8, 2007 1 2:35 San Diego, California, United States
Win 1–1 Paul Ingrassia TKO (punches) Total Combat 20 April 13, 2007 1 2:54 San Diego, California, United States
Loss 0–1 Yohan Banks Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Young Guns February 10, 2007 3 3:00 San Jose, California, United States

See also

References

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  2. ↑ http://newsblaze.com/story/20110731093906rus1.nb/topstory.html
  3. ↑ http://www.bulkyboy.com/index.php?Itemid=43&id=94&option=com_content&view=article
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  6. ↑ "Beltran vs. Mitrione in the works for UFC 117 in Oakland". truefighting.webs.com. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
  7. ↑ "Pat Barry vs. Joey Beltran On Tap For UFC Fight For The Troops Show". MMAWeekly.com. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
  8. ↑ "Joey Beltran vs. Dave Herman added to UFC 131 in Vancouver". mmajunkie.com.com. March 31, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Einemo gets Herman, Beltran draws Strikeforce vet Rosa at UFC 131". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved May 13, 2011.
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  14. ↑ "Anthony Perosh vs. Joey Beltran added to UFC on FX 6 in Australia". mmajunkie.com. September 25, 2012.
  15. ↑ "Igor Pokrajac replaces injured Anthony Perosh, meets Joey Beltran at UFC on FX 6". MMAjunkie.com. November 13, 2012.
  16. ↑ "Rousimar Palhares and Joey Beltran fail UFC on FX 6 drug tests, each suspended nine months". mmamania.com. January 10, 2012.
  17. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2013-08-15). "Joey Beltran meets Fabio Maldonado at UFC Fight Night 29". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
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  19. ↑ "'Rampage' Jackson vs. Joey Beltran headlines Bellator 108 on Nov. 15". MMAJunkie.com. October 30, 2013.
  20. ↑ bloodyelbow.com. April 11, 2014 http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/4/11/5606820/bellator-116-results-ivanov-scores-submission-win-beltran-sends. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  21. ↑ "Emanuel Newton vs. Joey Beltran title fight headlines Bellator 124". mmafighting.com. August 5, 2014.
  22. ↑ Staff (March 5, 2015). "Bellator 136 gets five new fights, including Held vs. Sarnavskiy, Beltran vs. Rogers". mmajunkie.com.

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