Mirsad Bektić

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Mirsad Bektić
Born (1991-02-16) February 16, 1991 (age 33)
Srebrenica, SR Bosnia, SFR Yugoslavia
(now Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Residence Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Reach 70 in (178 cm)[1]
Style Freestyle Wrestling, Boxing, Karate
Fighting out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Team American Top Team (2011–2017)[2]
Tristar Gym (2017–2021)[2]
Relentless MMA[citation needed]
Years active 2011–2021
Mixed martial arts record
Total 17
Wins 13
By knockout 6
By submission 3
By decision 4
Losses 4
By knockout 2
By submission 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mirsad Bektić (born February 16, 1991)[3] is a Bosnian-born American retired professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

Background

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See also: Srebrenica Massacre and Bosnian War

Mirsad Bektić was born on February 16, 1991, to Bosnian Muslim parents in the eastern Bosnian town of Srebrenica in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina) amid the breakup of Yugoslavia. At the age of three, he relocated to Italy with his mother Suada and his siblings fleeing the Bosnian War, a conflict which claimed the lives of his maternal grandparents and several relatives.[4] The family moved again for a five-year stay in Germany.[5] Bektić moved to the United States at age nine,[6] where his family settled in Lincoln, Nebraska.[5] He has two older brothers and a younger sister. Bektić went to Irving Middle School, and graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School.[6] He began training in karate at the age of 13 and later boxed for one and a half years[7] before transitioning to mixed martial arts in 2008.[8]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Bektić made his professional debut in 2011, competing primarily in regional promotions across the Central United States where he compiled an undefeated record of 7–0 before signing with the UFC in early 2014.[9] Prior to being signed by the UFC, Bektić was touted by notable publication BloodyElbow.com who listed Bektić at #1 in its "MMA's Top 25 Prospects" list in 2014.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Bektić made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer Chas Skelly on April 19, 2014 at UFC on Fox 11.[10] Bektić won the back and forth fight via majority decision. The fight was nearly stopped in the second round as Skelly landed a pair of illegal knees as Bektić was grounded against the cage, prompting the referee to deduct a point and allow him five minutes to recover. Bektić clearly was hurt and wobbled as he returned to his feet but was able to continue after a brief break.[11]

Bektić was expected to face Ernest Chavez on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 49.[12] However, Chavez was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Max Holloway.[13] In turn, Bektić pulled out of the bout in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by promotional newcomer Clay Collard.[14]

Bektić was expected to face Alan Omer on January 24, 2015 at UFC on Fox 14.[15] However, Omer pulled out of the fight with an undisclosed injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Paul Redmond.[16] Bektić won the one-sided fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Bektić was expected to face Renato Moicano on May 30, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67.[18] However, Moicano pulled out of the fight in late April and was replaced by Lucas Martins.[19] Bektić won the fight via TKO in the second round.[20]

Bektić was expected to face Tatsuya Kawajiri on December 11, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale.[21] However, Bektić pulled out of the fight on November 27 citing injury.[22]

Bektić was expected to face Arnold Allen on October 8, 2016 at UFC 204.[23] However, Allen pulled out of the fight citing injury and was replaced by Russell Doane.[24] He won the fight via submission in the first round.[25]

Bektić faced Darren Elkins on March 4, 2017 at UFC 209.[26] Despite completely dominating the first two rounds, he lost the fight by knockout due to punches and a head kick.[27]

Bektić faced Godofredo Pepey on January 27, 2018 at UFC on Fox 27.[28] He won the fight in the first round via body punch.[29] This win earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.[30]

Bektić faced Ricardo Lamas on June 9, 2018 at UFC 225.[31] He won the fight by split decision.[32]

Bektić was scheduled to face Renato Moicano on December 8, 2018 at UFC 231, however on November 15, 2018, it was reported that Bektić was forced to pull out of the bout due to an undisclosed injury. [33]

Bektić faced Josh Emmett on July 13, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 155.[34] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[35]

Bektić faced Dan Ige on February 8, 2020 at UFC 247.[36] He lost the fight via a split decision.[37]

Bektić was scheduled to face Luiz Eduardo Garagorri on September 26, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 178.[38] However on September 15, Garagorri was pulled from the fight after testing positive for COVID-19.[39]Returning veteran Damon Jackson would step up to face Bektić.[40] He lost the fight via a submission in round three.[41]

On July 13, 2021, Bektić announced his retirement from MMA.[42]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 13–4 Damon Jackson Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley September 19, 2020 3 1:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 13–3 Dan Ige Decision (split) UFC 247 February 8, 2020 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss 13–2 Josh Emmett TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd July 13, 2019 1 4:25 Sacramento, California, United States
Win 13–1 Ricardo Lamas Decision (split) UFC 225 June 9, 2018 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 12–1 Godofredo Pepey TKO (punch to the body) UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 January 27, 2018 1 2:47 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 11–1 Darren Elkins KO (punches) UFC 209 March 4, 2017 3 3:19 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–0 Russell Doane Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 204 October 8, 2016 1 4:22 Manchester, England
Win 10–0 Lucas Martins TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves May 30, 2015 2 0:30 Goiânia, Brazil
Win 9–0 Paul Redmond Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson January 24, 2015 3 5:00 Stockholm, Sweden Catchweight (149 lb) bout; Redmond missed weight.
Win 8–0 Chas Skelly Decision (majority) UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne April 19, 2014 3 5:00 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win 7–0 Joe Pearson TKO (punches) VFC 41 December 14, 2013 1 1:32 Ralston, Nebraska, United States
Win 6–0 Nick Macias TKO (punches) RFA 7: Thatch vs. Rhodes March 22, 2013 1 1:57 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win 5–0 Doug Jenkins Decision (unanimous) RFA 5: Downing vs. Rinaldi November 30, 2012 3 5:00 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Win 4–0 Willie Mack TKO (punches) Titan FC 22 May 25, 2012 2 0:27 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Lightweight bout.
Win 3–0 Cody Carrillo Submission (rear-naked choke) Titan FC 21 March 2, 2012 3 3:12 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 2–0 Derek Rhoads TKO (punches) VFC 36 October 15, 2011 1 1:31 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 1–0 Shane Hutchinson Submission (punches) VFC 35 July 30, 2011 1 0:31 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States

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Amateur mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 4–0 Mac Bailey TKO (punches) Titan FC 16 January 28, 2011 3 1:17 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 3–0 Chad Zurfluh Submission (punches) VFC 31 April 23, 2010 1 1:28 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 2–0 Jason Russell TKO (punches) VFC 30 February 5, 2010 1 2:06 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 1–0 Zac Chavez TKO (punches) Featherweight Grand Prix Final Round September 12, 2009 2 2:03 Denver, Colorado, United States

See also

References

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