Elvis Mutapčić (born July 19, 1986) is a Bosnian-American former mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight and the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
| Elvis Mutapčić | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 19, 1986 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Other names | The King |
| Nationality | Bosnian American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
| Division | Light heavyweight Middleweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
| Team | Roundkick Gym |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
editEarly career
editMutapčić compiled a professional mixed martial arts record of 13-2 winning various regional titles before signing for World Series of Fighting in April 2013.[2]
World Series of Fighting
editIn April 2013, Mutapčić signed a multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting.[3]
Mutapčić was expected to make his WSOF debut against Jesse Taylor at WSOF 5.[4] The New Jersey Athletic Commission cancelled the fight after seeing someone from Mutapcic’s camp take an unknown and unapproved medication backstage before the fight.[5] The fight was rescheduled for WSOF 7.[6] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[7]
Mutapčić then faced Kelvin Tiller on August 9, 2014 at WSOF 12.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
editMutapčić made his UFC debut at light heavyweight on January 17, 2016 as a late-notice opponent against Francimar Barroso at UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz.[10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[11]
Mutapčić then moved to middleweight and faced Kevin Casey on June 4, 2016 at UFC 199.[12] The fight ended in a split draw.[13]
Mutapčić then faced Anthony Smith on December 3, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale.[14] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. [15]
In February 2017, Mutapčić was released from the UFC.[16]
Championships and accomplishments
edit- Maximum Fighting Championship
- MFC Middleweight Championship
- One successful defence
- MFC Middleweight Championship
- Midwest Cage Championship
- MCC Middleweight Championship
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 23 matches | 16 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 2 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 4 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 16–6–1 | Brian Imes | TKO (punches) | Midwest Cage Championship 65 | June 26, 2021 | 1 | 4:34 | West Des Moines, Iowa, United States | Return to Light Heavyweight. |
| Loss | 15–6–1 | Beslan Isaev | KO (punches) | ACB 61: Balaev vs. Bataev | May 20, 2017 | 1 | 0:33 | St. Petersburg, Russia | Welterweight bout. |
| Loss | 15–5–1 | Anthony Smith | TKO (elbow and punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale | December 3, 2016 | 2 | 3:27 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Draw | 15–4–1 | Kevin Casey | Draw (split) | UFC 199 | June 4, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Inglewood, California, United States | Return to Middleweight. |
| Loss | 15–4 | Francimar Barroso | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz | January 17, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 15–3 | Sean Huffman | Submission (punches) | MCC 59: Howser vs. O’Brien | June 19, 2015 | 1 | 2:53 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. |
| Win | 14–3 | Kelvin Tiller | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 12: Palomino vs. Gonzalez | August 9, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (195 lb) bout |
| Loss | 13–3 | Jesse Taylor | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 7: Karakhanyan vs. Palmer | December 7, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 13–2 | Sam Alvey | Decision (unanimous) | MFC 36: Reality Check | February 15, 2013 | 5 | 5:00 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Defended the MFC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–2 | Joseph Henle | TKO (leg kick) | MFC 35: Explosive Encounter | October 26, 2012 | 3 | 1:45 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Won the vacant MFC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–2 | Jacen Flynn | TKO (punches) | MFC 34: Total Recall | August 10, 2012 | 1 | 1:39 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 10–2 | Keenan Curry | Submission (armbar) | MCC 39: Domination | March 2, 2012 | 2 | 2:57 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | Won the MCC Middleweight title |
| Win | 9–2 | Cezar Ferreira | KO (punch) | Superior Cage Combat 2 | August 20, 2011 | 1 | 0:25 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Artenas Young | Decision (unanimous) | SF 16: Neer vs. Juarez | June 25, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Odessa, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Josh Rosaaen | Submission (guillotine choke) | MCC 30: Thanksgiving Throwdown 3 | November 24, 2010 | 1 | 4:50 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Zak Cummings | Decision (unanimous) | MCC 27: Mutapcic vs. Cummings | June 11, 2010 | 5 | 5:00 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Brett Stevens | Submission (heel hook) | MCC 25: Inferno | March 13, 2010 | 1 | 1:29 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Mike Van Meer | TKO (punches) | MCC 23: Thanksgiving Throwdown 2 | November 25, 2009 | 2 | 0:21 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Carlos Newborn | Submission (triangle choke) | RCC 10: Devil’s Fight | October 30, 2009 | 1 | 0:43 | Iowa, United States | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Andy Branson | Decision (split) | MCC 21: Mickle vs. Marriott | June 26, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Evan Marks | TKO (punches) | MCC 19: The Return | March 14, 2009 | 1 | 4:55 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Thad England | TKO (submission to punches) | MCC 10: Vengeance | September 29, 2007 | 1 | 2:59 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Mark Gearhart | Submission (rear-naked choke) | MCC 10: Vengeance | September 29, 2007 | 1 | 0:43 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | Middleweight debut. |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
- ^ "MFC middleweight champ Elvis Mutapcic signs with World Series of Fighting". MMA Junkie. 2013-04-09. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ "MFC middleweight champ Elvis Mutapcic signs with World Series of Fighting". MMA Junkie. 2013-04-09. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ Mike Chiappetta (July 18, 2013). "World Series of Fighting 5 to host opening round of middleweight tournament". mmafighting.com. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ Chuck Mindenhall (2013-09-14). "Elvis Mutapcic vs. Jesse Taylor fight scrapped at WSOF 5". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ Mick Hammond (2013-12-02). "Let's Try This Again: Jesse Taylor is More Than Ready for Elvis Mutapcic at WSOF 7". www.mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ Chuck Mindenhall (2013-12-07). "WSOF 7 Results: Karakhanyan vs. Palmer". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ "WSOF 12 loses Mladenov, shuffles lineup, needs new light heavyweight". MMA Junkie. 2014-07-21. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ Shaun Al-Shatti (2014-08-11). "WSOF 12 salaries: Elvis Mutapic heads payroll, earns $20,000 for win over Kelvin Tiller". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ Karim Zidan (2016-01-11). "Torn meniscus forces Russian prospect off UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ Brent Brookhouse (2016-01-17). "UFC Fight Night 81 results: Francimar Barroso grinds out win over Elvis Mutapcic". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ Brett Okamoto (2016-04-05). "Kevin Casey, Muhammad Ali's son-in-law, fights to draw at UFC 199". ESPN. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
- ^ Ben Fowlkes (June 4, 2016). "UFC 199 results: Day after Muhammad Ali's death, son-in-law Kevin Casey handed split draw with Mutapcic". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ Damon Martin (2016-09-20). "Elvis Mutapcic vs. Anthony Smith in the works for TUF 24 Finale". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (2016-12-03). "TUF 24 Finale results: Anthony Smith crushes Elvis Mutapcic with vicious second-round elbow". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ John Balfe (2017-02-11). "UFC removes 32 fighters from its active roster". themaclife.com. Retrieved 2021-01-01.