Evan Dunham

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Evan Dunham
Born (1981-12-18) December 18, 1981 (age 42)
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Weight 155.5 lb (70.5 kg; 11.11 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach 70.0 in (178 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Team Dunham Jiu JItsu, Robert Drysdale, Zenith BJJ
Rank 1st degree[citation needed] black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Wellington "Megaton" Dias[2][3] and Robert Drysdale[citation needed]
Years active 2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 23
Wins 17
By knockout 3
By submission 6
By decision 8
Losses 6
By knockout 2
By submission 1
By decision 3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Evan Neil Dunham[4] (born December 18, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he is the #13 contender in official UFC rankings.[5]

Background

Dunham, born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, began wrestling in middle school and continued at Winston Churchill High School.[6][7] Dunham later attended the University of Oregon, and in 2000 Dunham began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He later graduated with a degree in sociology, and worked in various jobs such as a cable installer, before becoming a fighter full-time.[8]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

In an amateur bout in 2006 (a year before his professional debut), Dunham fought fellow future UFC Lightweight Gray Maynard. Dunham lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Dunham made his professional debut in 2007; he had five fights total in 2007. After winning six straight, Dunham was invited to fight for Palace Fighting Championship, a mid-size organization. Dunham won his fight over Team Alpha Male's Dustin Akbari via rear-naked choke submission and remained undefeated.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Dunham made his UFC debut on February 21, 2009 against Per Eklund at UFC 95. Dunham showed his aggressive style, knocking the more experienced Eklund out with a straight left at 2:14 of round one.

Dunham had his second fight in the UFC when he defeated returning veteran Marcus Aurélio via split decision at UFC 102.[9] Dunham showed quick and accurate striking skills and displayed some excellent submission defense against the seasoned grappler.

Dunham's third fight was against The Ultimate Fighter 8 winner, Efrain Escudero on January 11, 2010 at UFC Fight Night 20 with the fight being the co-main event.[10][11] Dunham rallied from a rough first round, taking the second and finally finishing with an armbar in the third round, nearly breaking Escudero's arm. The submission earned him an extra $30,000 for winning Submission of the Night honors.[12]

Dunham faced Xtreme Couture standout and ex-training partner Tyson Griffin, on June 12, 2010 at UFC 115.[13] Dunham was dominant in all three rounds, taking Griffin's back on numerous occasions and effectively countering strikes. He won the fight via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).

Dunham faced former UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk on September 25, 2010 at UFC 119.[14] Dunham received the first loss of his MMA career via controversial split decision. Sherk utilized his wrestling during round 1, opening up a huge cut above Dunham's right eye and good boxing in the early part of round 2, while Dunham utilized submissions and effective striking throughout the latter of rounds 2 and 3. UFC president Dana White later said that he felt Dunham was 'robbed'. The bout was awarded Fight of the Night honors.

Dunham was expected to face Kenny Florian at UFC 126,[15] but the bout instead was moved to headline UFC Fight Night 23 on January 22, 2011.[16] Dunham confirmed the fight via his personal Facebook page.[17] However on December 6, Florian pulled out of the bout due to injury. Instead, Melvin Guillard, who was originally set to face Yves Edwards on the preliminary card, took on Dunham in the main event.[18] Dunham lost via TKO in the first round after getting continuously hit by combinations from the much faster Guillard.

Dunham was expected to face George Sotiropoulos on July 2, 2011 at UFC 132.[19] However, Dunham was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Rafael dos Anjos.[20]

Dunham faced Shamar Bailey on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25.[21] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Dunham was expected to face Paul Sass on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2.[22] However, Sass was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Nik Lentz.[23] Dunham defeated Lentz via TKO (doctor stoppage) at the conclusion of the second round. The back and forth action earned both fighters Fight of the Night honors for their performance.

Dunham was expected to face Edson Barboza on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146.[24] However, Dunham was forced from the event with another injury and replaced by returning veteran Jamie Varner.[25]

Dunham lost to TJ Grant via unanimous decision on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152.[26] Both fighters were awarded Fight of the Night honors.[27]

Dunham faced Gleison Tibau on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156.[28] He won the fight via split decision.

Dunham next faced Rafael dos Anjos on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8.[29] Dunham lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.[30]

Dunham next faced Donald Cerrone at UFC 167. Dunham lost the fight via submission in the second round.[31]

Dunham was expected to face Mark Bocek on April 16, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale.[32] However, Dunham pulled out of the bout in the week leading up to the event with an undiscosed injury.[33]

Dunham faced Edson Barboza on July 16, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 45.[34] Dunham lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[35]

Dunham faced Rodrigo Damm on January 3, 2015 at UFC 182.[36] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Dunham faced Ross Pearson on July 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72.[37] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[38]

Dunham faced Joe Lauzon on December 11, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale.[39] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[40]

Dunham was expected to face Leonardo Santos on June 4, 2016 at UFC 199.[41] However, Santos pulled out on April 29 due to an undisclosed injury and was replaced by James Vick.[42] In turn, Dunham pulled out of that pairing on May 5 for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Beneil Dariush.[43]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 17–6 Joe Lauzon Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale December 11, 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–6 Ross Pearson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites July 18, 2015 3 5:00 Glasgow, Scotland
Win 15–6 Rodrigo Damm Decision (unanimous) UFC 182 January 3, 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 14–6 Edson Barboza TKO (body kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller July 16, 2014 1 3:06 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 14–5 Donald Cerrone Submission (triangle choke) UFC 167 November 16, 2013 2 3:49 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 14–4 Rafael dos Anjos Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold May 18, 2013 3 5:00 Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil
Win 14–3 Gleison Tibau Decision (split) UFC 156 February 2, 2013 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 13–3 TJ Grant Decision (unanimous) UFC 152 September 22, 2012 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Fight of the Night.
Win 13–2 Nik Lentz TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis January 28, 2012 2 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 12–2 Shamar Bailey Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger September 17, 2011 3 5:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Loss 11–2 Melvin Guillard TKO (knees) UFC: Fight for the Troops 2 January 22, 2011 1 2:58 Fort Hood, Texas, United States
Loss 11–1 Sean Sherk Decision (split) UFC 119 September 25, 2010 3 5:00 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 11–0 Tyson Griffin Decision (split) UFC 115 June 12, 2010 3 5:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win 10–0 Efrain Escudero Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz January 11, 2010 3 1:59 Fairfax, Virginia, United States Submission of the Night.
Win 9–0 Marcus Aurélio Decision (split) UFC 102 August 29, 2009 3 5:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win 8–0 Per Eklund KO (punches) UFC 95 February 21, 2009 1 2:13 London, England
Win 7–0 Dustin Akbari Submission (rear-naked choke) PFC 12: High Stakes January 22, 2009 3 0:40 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 6–0 Eben Kaneshiro TKO (punches) RFC: Bragging Rights II September 13, 2008 2 3:05 Eugene, Oregon, United States
Win 5–0 Cleber Luciano Submission (guillotine choke) PFP: Ring of Fire December 9, 2007 3 N/A Quezon City, Philippines
Win 4–0 Talon Hoffman Submission (guillotine choke) DesertBrawl September 28, 2007 1 0:38 Bend, Oregon, United States
Win 3–0 Mark Daoust Submission (rear-naked choke) Elite Warriors Championship June 2, 2007 1 3:46 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win 2–0 Nassor Lewis Submission (armbar) Rise FC 2: Hawaii vs. Mainland April 28, 2007 1 1:16 Eugene, Oregon, United States
Win 1–0 Gabriel Martinez Decision (unanimous) GC 62: Sprawl or Brawl April 14, 2007 2 5:00 Lakeport, California, United States

See also

References

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