Dequan Townsend (born May 11, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. He has previously fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
| Dequan Townsend | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 11, 1986 Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Other names | The Tarantula |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Heavyweight Light Heavyweight Middleweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm)[1] |
| Team | Murcielago MMA (until 2020)[2] Team Elevation (2020–present)[3] |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 40 |
| Wins | 27 |
| By knockout | 15 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 13 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 10 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
editTownsend originally began training cardio kickboxing along with powerlifting before transitioning to mixed martial arts in 2009.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
editEarly career
editAfter an 8–4 amateur career, Townsend compiled a professional mixed martial arts record of 21–8. Townsend later signed with the UFC in June 2019.[5][6][7][8][9]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
editTownsend made his UFC debut at light heavyweight on June 29, 2019 as a late-notice opponent against Dalcha Lungiambula at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos.[10] He lost the fight via TKO with punches and elbows in round three.[11]
Townsend tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, and norfentanyl, a metabolite of fentanyl and its derivatives, as the result of an in-competition urine sample he provided on June 28, 2019 at UFC Fight Night Minneapolis. He was suspended 6 months by USADA.[12]
Townsend moved to middleweight and faced Bevon Lewis on January 25, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos.[13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14]
Townsend returned to light heavyweight and faced Devin Clark on February 15, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2.[15] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[16]
Townsend faced Duško Todorović on October 4, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana.[17] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[18]
On October 7, 2020 it was reported Townsend was released by UFC.[19]
Post UFC
editIn his first bout since his release from the UFC, Townsend faced Portland Pringle III for the TWC Middleweight Championship at Total Warrior Combat: Unfinished Business on February 5, 2022. He won the bout and title via unanimous decision.[20]
Townsend faced Jason Butcher on April 2, 2022 at B2 Fighting Series 154 for the B2FS Light Heavyweight Championship. He won the bout and title via unanimous decision.[21]
Townsend faced Daniel Spohn on October 8, 2022 at Ohio Combat League 22.[22] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[23]
Personal life
editTownsend had four sons of whom one – Malakye – died of cancer in March 2015.[2] Townsend is also a registered nurse, working in home health care area full-time.[2]
Townsend had two brothers, Steven and Marcus, who both were killed in a strip mall shooting in Lansing, Michigan in August 2020.[24]
Championships and accomplishments
edit- Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting
- WXC Middleweight Championship (Two-time)
- WXC Welterweight Championship (One time)
- Total Warrior Combat
- TWC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
- TWC Middleweight Championship (Two time)
- TWC Welterweight Championship (Two time)
- Two successful title defenses
- B2 Fighting Series
- B2FS Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 40 matches | 27 wins | 13 losses |
| By knockout | 15 | 2 |
| By submission | 5 | 1 |
| By decision | 7 | 10 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 27–13 | Matthew Comer | TKO (punches) | Rebel Combat Sports: Caldwell vs. Lozano | November 9, 2024 | 2 | 1:00 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 26–13 | Chris Hicks | Decision (unanimous) | Rebel Combat Sports: Townsend vs. Hicks | February 17, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Return to Light Heavyweight. Won the vacant RCS Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 25–13 | Marcus Maulding | TKO (punches) | Rebel Combat Sports: Townsend vs. Maulding | October 28, 2023 | 1 | 4:33 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 24–13 | Eric Smith | TKO (punches) | TWC 101.5 | May 26, 2023 | 1 | 3:51 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Heavyweight debut. |
| Loss | 23–13 | Dan Spohn | Decision (unanimous) | Ohio Combat League 22 | October 8, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 23–12 | Jason Butcher | Decision (unanimous) | B2 Fighting Series 154 | April 2, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Novi, Michigan, United States | Return to Light Heavyweight; Won the B2FS Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 22–12 | Portland Pringle III | Decision (unanimous) | Total Warrior Combat: Unfinished Business | February 5, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Won the vacant TWC Middleweight Championship. |
| Loss | 21–12 | Duško Todorović | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana | October 4, 2020 | 2 | 3:15 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Loss | 21–11 | Devin Clark | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 | February 15, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | Light Heavyweight bout. |
| Loss | 21–10 | Bevon Lewis | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos | January 25, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States | Return to Middleweight. |
| Loss | 21–9 | Dalcha Lungiambula | TKO (punches and elbows) | UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos | June 29, 2019 | 3 | 0:42 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 21–8 | Wayman Carter | Submission (guillotine choke) | TWC: Brooks vs. Robinson | March 9, 2019 | 1 | 1:31 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Won the TWC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 20–8 | Portland Pringle III | Decision (split) | TWC: Bennett vs. Shaw | December 1, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | |
| Loss | 19–8 | Jamahal Hill | Decision (unanimous) | KOP 62: KnockOut Promotions 62 | June 30, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. For the KOP Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 19–7 | Muhammad Abdullah | Submission (guillotine choke) | WXC 71: Night of Champions 10 | February 17, 2018 | 3 | 3:58 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | Won the WXC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 18–7 | Héctor Urbina | KO (head kick) | New League Fights 7: Hallows Eve | October 28, 2017 | 1 | 1:16 | Montpelier, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 17–7 | Willis Black | TKO (head kick and punches) | WXC 69: Illuminate | July 14, 2017 | 1 | 0:28 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 16–7 | Timothy Woods | Decision (unanimous) | FSF MMA: New Beginning | May 20, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Birch Run, Michigan, United States | Return to Middleweight. |
| Loss | 15–7 | Luka Strezoski | Submission (heel hook) | RFO: Big Guns 23: Battle for the Belts | March 25, 2017 | 1 | 1:42 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 15–6 | Jason Fischer | Decision (unanimous) | WXC 66: Night of Champions 9 | January 13, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | For the WXC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 15–5 | Ted Worthington | TKO (punches) | TWC Pro Series: Anderson vs. Veerella | November 12, 2016 | 1 | 1:24 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | |
| Loss | 14–5 | Dakota Cochrane | Decision (split) | TWC 29: Jaynes vs. Lamson | May 14, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Lost the TWC Welterweight Championship. |
| Loss | 14–4 | Kevin Nowaczyk | Decision (unanimous) | HFC 27: Hoosier Fight Club 27 | February 6, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Michigan City, Indiana, United States | For the Hoosier FC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 14–3 | Erick Lozano | Submission (triangle choke) | TWC 28: Townsend vs. Lozano | November 21, 2015 | 2 | 2:51 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Defended the TWC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–3 | Dustin Pape | Submission (triangle choke) | DC 9: Duneland Classic 9 | October 30, 2015 | 2 | 4:22 | Laporte, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 12–3 | Tenyeh Dixon | TKO (punches) | WXC 59: Homeland Pride | August 8, 2015 | 3 | 0:18 | Taylor, Michigan, United States | Won the WXC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–3 | Deray Davis | Decision (unanimous) | MFL 38: Michiana Fight League 38 | July 11, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | South Bend, Indiana, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Win | 10–3 | Josh Taveirne | TKO (doctor stoppage) | TWC 27: Townsend vs. Taveirne | June 20, 2015 | 3 | 3:40 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Defended the TWC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–3 | Dom O'Grady | TKO (punches) | WXC 55: Fully Loaded | February 7, 2015 | 1 | 4:58 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Billy Ward | TKO (punches) | TWC 26: Townsend vs. Ward | November 22, 2014 | 1 | 2:19 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Won the vacant TWC Welterweight Championship. |
| Loss | 7–3 | David Evans | Decision (unanimous) | WXC 52: Evolution | August 15, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | For the vacant WXC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–2 | Darryl Madison | Submission (rear-naked choke) | MFL: Michiana Fight League 34 | May 17, 2014 | 2 | 2:30 | South Bend, Indiana, United States | Catchweight (175 lb) bout. |
| Win | 6–2 | Marcus Reynolds | KO (kick to body) | XFC 27: Frozen Fury | December 13, 2013 | 3 | 2:52 | Muskegon, Michigan, United States | Catchweight (180 lb) bout. |
| Win | 5–2 | Erick Lozano | KO | TWC 20: Final Cut | November 16, 2013 | 1 | 2:33 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Won the TWC Welterweight Championship. |
| Loss | 4–2 | Rocky Johnson | Decision (unanimous) | SCL: Havoc at the Hellespont | September 27, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Loveland, Colorado, United States | Catchweight (175 lb) bout. |
| Win | 4–1 | Anthony Smith | TKO (punches) | TWC 18: Bulletproof | May 18, 2013 | 1 | 3:28 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Middleweight debut. Won the TWC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–1 | Canaan Grigsby | KO (punches) | SCL: Thunderdome | February 9, 2013 | 1 | 0:07 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Robby Longwith | TKO (punches) | TWC 14: Up Close and Personal | September 22, 2012 | 1 | 0:27 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Jason Cardillo | Decision (unanimous) | NAAFS: Caged Fury 17 | April 27, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Morgantown, West Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Andy Hahn | Decision (split) | IFL 45: My Bloody Valentine | February 18, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States | Welterweight debut. |
See also
editReferences
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