Forrest Petz
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Infobox martial artist
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| other_names = The Meat Cleaver
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|09|22}}
| birth_place = Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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| height = 5 ft 9 in
| weight = 185 lb
| weight_class = Middleweight
Welterweight
| reach = 73 in
| style =
| stance = Orthodox
| fighting_out_of = Cleveland, Ohio, United States
| team = Strong Style Fight Team
| rank =
| years_active = 2002–2013
| mma_kowin = 13
| mma_subwin = 4
| mma_decwin = 9
| mma_koloss = 2
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Forrest Leonard Petz (born September 22, 1975) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2002 until 2013, he is perhaps best known for his two stints in the UFC, but also fought for King of the Cage and Adrenaline MMA.
Background
Petz was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended and graduated from the Cleveland School of Science High School, and worked as a bouncer before becoming a professional fighter.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2006/11/ufc-newcomer-forrest-petz-up-for-a-fight|title=UFC Newcomer Forrest Petz: ";Up for a Fight"|date=28 November 2006}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
Petz made his UFC debut at Ultimate Fight Night 6 against Sammy Morgan. He won via unanimous decision with one of the judges scoring the fight 30-23 including one of the only 10-7 rounds in UFC history. This is the most lopsided scorecard for a three-round fight in UFC history. Petz's 5 knockdowns of Morgan are also a UFC record.
He lost his next two bouts to Marcus Davis and Kuniyoshi Hironaka before rebounding with a win over Luigi Fioravanti. After losing his next fight against Josh Burkman, Petz was released from the organization with a 2–3 record.
=Return to UFC=
Petz was re-signed with the UFC, stepping in as a late replacement to fight Daniel Roberts on July 3, 2010, at UFC 116.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/19576/forrest-petz-replaces-injured-julio-paulino-meets-daniel-roberts-at-ufc-116.mma|title=Forrest Petz replaces injured Julio Paulino, meets Daniel Roberts at UFC 116|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=June 17, 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619051540/http://mmajunkie.com/news/19576/forrest-petz-replaces-injured-julio-paulino-meets-daniel-roberts-at-ufc-116.mma|archivedate=June 19, 2010}} He lost the fight via split decision.
Petz then faced Brian Foster on September 15, 2010, at UFC Fight Night 22.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20161/brian-foster-vs-forrest-petz-at-ufc-fight-night-22-in-texas.mma|title=Brian Foster vs. Forrest Petz at UFC Fight Night 22 in Texas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 4, 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100806180844/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20161/brian-foster-vs-forrest-petz-at-ufc-fight-night-22-in-texas.mma|archivedate=August 6, 2010}} He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. Following the loss he was once again released by the UFC.
=Score Fighting Series=
After winning three fights following his release from the UFC, Petz joined the Score Fighting Series. In his first bout with SFS, he won the night's Fight of the Night with a TKO win over Sergey Juskevic.{{cite web|url=http://topmmanews.com/2012/03/16/score-fighting-series-alessio-vs-healy-play-by-play/|title=Score Fighting Series: Alessio Vs Healy Play-By-Play – Alessio, Hill Win|publisher=TopMMANews.com|date=March 16, 2012}}
After winning his SFS debut, Petz again fought for the Score Fighting Series in Hamilton, Ontario on November 23, 2012. He faced Canadian prospect Jordan Mein in the main event.{{cite web|url=http://topmmanews.com/2012/10/17/mein-vs-petz-to-headline-the-score-fighting-series/|title=Mein Vs. Petz To Headline The Score Fighting Series|publisher=TopMMANews.com|date=October 17, 2012}} He lost via TKO early in the first round.
Championships and accomplishments
- North American Allied Fight Series
- NAAFS Welterweight Championship (One time)
- Fight Fest MMA
- Fight Fest Welterweight Champion (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
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| ko-wins= 13
| ko-losses= 2
| sub-wins= 4
| sub-losses= 4
| dec-wins= 9
| dec-losses= 4
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 26–10
| Decision (unanimous)
| NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 9
| {{dts|2013|June|01}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Cleveland, Ohio, United States
|Middleweight bout.
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 25–10
| TKO (knees and elbows)
| Score Fighting Series 7
| {{dts|2012|November|23}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:29
| Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 25–9
| Sergej Juskevic
| TKO (punches)
| Score Fighting Series 4
| {{dts|2012|March|16}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:25
| Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 24–9
| TKO (punches)
| C3 Fights: Great Plains Sizzling Slamfest
| {{dts|2011|July|30}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:55
| Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 23–9
| TKO (punches)
| HFC 7: Validation
| {{dts|2011|April|9}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:56
| Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 22–9
| Decision (unanimous)
| Ultimate Cage Battle: Pride & Glory
| {{dts|2011|January|15}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Parma, Ohio, United States
|Middleweight bout.
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 21–9
| TKO (punches)
| UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares
| {{dts|2010|September|15}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:07
| Austin, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 21–8
| Decision (split)
| UFC 116
| {{dts|2010|July|3}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 21–7
| Ralph Johnson
| Decision (unanimous)
| Moosin: God of Martial Arts
| {{dts|2010|May|21}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 20–7
| Brendan Seguin
| Decision (unanimous)
| NAAFS: Night of Champions
| {{dts|2009|December|5}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| Akron, Ohio, United States
| {{small|Won the NAAFS Welterweight Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=2D476850-DE00-4CF3-8738-D0A3A340B0C7#fight_112827|title=NAAFS: Night of Champions 2009 Official Results|publisher=mixedmartialarts.com|date=December 9, 2009}}}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 19–7
| Chad Reiner
| TKO (punches)
| Adrenaline MMA 4: Sylvia vs. Riley
| {{dts|2009|September|18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:28
| Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 18–7
| Tiawan Howard
| TKO (punches)
| NAAFS: Fight Nite in the Flats 5
| {{dts|2009|June|6}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 3:01
| Cleveland, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 17–7
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| ICF: Breakout
| {{dts|2009|April|11}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:46
| Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 17–6
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| TKO 35: Quenneville vs. Hioki
| {{dts|2008|October|3}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:55
| Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 17–5
| Decision (unanimous)
| Adrenaline MMA: Guida vs Russow
| {{dts|2008|June|14}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Chicago, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 16–5
| Decision (split)
| UFC 77
| {{dts|2007|October|20}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 16–4
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2007|June|12}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Hollywood, Florida, United States
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–4
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs. Guillard
| {{dts|2007|April|5}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–3
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter
| {{dts|2006|October|10}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:58
| Hollywood, Florida, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–2
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2006|August|17}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–2
| Decision (unanimous)
| FF 2: Fightfest 2
| {{dts|2006|April|14}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| Canton, Ohio, United States
| {{small|Won the Fightfest Welterweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–2
| Daniel Moraes
| TKO (retirement)
| GFC: Team Gracie vs. Team Hammer House
| {{dts|2006|March|3}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 2:33
| Columbus, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–2
| Wayne Hajicek
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| FF 1: Royce Gracie Fightfest
| {{dts|2005|December|9}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:35
| Evansville, Indiana, United States
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 11–2
| Submission (triangle choke)
| FFC 15: Fiesta Las Vegas
| {{dts|2005|September|14}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:25
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–1
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| {{dts|2005|February|25}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:40
| Cleveland, Ohio, United States
|Welterweight debut.
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–1
| Rhomez Brower
| KO (punches)
| KOTC 45: King of the Cage 45
| {{dts|2004|November|20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Indiana, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 9–1
| Jake Short
| Decision (unanimous)
| FFC 12: Freestyle Fighting Championships 12
| {{dts|2004|September|24}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| N/A
| Indiana, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–0
| Adrian Serrano
| Submission (verbal)
| FCC 15: Freestyle Combat Challenge 15
| {{dts|2004|June|12}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:06
| Racine, Wisconsin, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–0
| Mike O'Donnell
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2004|February|28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Canton, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–0
| Leo Sylvest
| TKO (punches)
| ACC 1: Absolute Combat Challenge 1
| {{dts|2003|July|19}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:14
| Canton, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–0
| Joe Thomas
| KO (punch)
| ACC 1: Absolute Combat Challenge 1
| {{dts|2003|July|19}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:09
| Canton, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–0
| Chris Wells
| Decision (unanimous)
| Midevils Mayhem 1
| {{dts|2003|April|19}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| Newport, Kentucky, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–0
| Tierre Hall
| Submission
| HHFN: Hammer House Fight Night
| {{dts|2002|December|14}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Cleveland, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Daniel McRae
| TKO (punches)
| Rage on the River 1
| {{dts|2002|September|28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:42
| Portsmouth, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Ed Willis
| TKO (submission to punches)
| ETC: July 2002
| {{dts|2002|July|20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:47
| Mt. Healthy, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Chad Roarke
| TKO (punches)
| Dangerzone: Fight Night 2
| {{dts|2002|January|13}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:44
| Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
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References
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External links
- {{Sherdog}}
- {{UFC|forrest-petz}}
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