Joe Taimanglo
{{short description|Guamanian mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Joe Taimanglo
| other_names = Baby
The Juggernaut
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|06|27}}
| birth_place = Yona, Guam
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| nationality = Guamanian {{small|(Overseas American)}}
| ethnicity = Chamorro
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=4}}
| weight = {{convert|135.2|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Bantamweight
Featherweight
| reach_in = 65
| style =
| stance = Orthodox
| fighting_out_of = Yona, Guam
| team = Spike 22{{cite web|url=https://www.guampdn.com/story/sports/2015/08/12/guam-sports-taimanglo-chasing-bellator-championship-dream/31363537/|title=Taimanglo chasing Bellator dream|author=Grant Wieman|date=August 12, 2015|work=Pacific Daily News}}
| rank = Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu {{small|under Renato Verissimo}}{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/5047-joe-taimanglo-the-juggernaut|title=Joe Taimanglo's profile|publisher=Tapology.com|accessdate=October 11, 2013}}
| wrestling =
| years_active = 2004–present
| mma_kowin = 5
| mma_subwin = 12
| mma_decwin = 7
| mma_koloss = 2
| mma_subloss = 2
| mma_decloss = 5
| mma_draw = 1
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| sherdog = 11128
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Joe Taimanglo (born June 27, 1984) is a Guamanian professional mixed martial artist of Chamorro ethnicity who competes in Bellator's Bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2004, Taimanglo has also formerly competed for Pacific Xtreme Combat and DEEP.
Background
Born and raised in Yona, Guam, Taimanglo competed in football, and was talented, competing at the professional level on his Island and won Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2004.{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/5047-joe-taimanglo-the-juggernaut|title=Joe Taimanglo|work=Tapology}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Pacific Xtreme Combat=
Taimanglo started his professional career in 2004. He fought mainly for Guam-based promotion Pacific Xtreme Combat.
Taimanglo faced Harris Sarmiento on October 29, 2011 at PXC 27 for the vacant featherweight title. He defeated Sarmiento after five rounds and became the new PXC featherweight champion.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Weekend-Rundown-Jadamba-Batters-Pang-Snatches-Legend-LW-Belt-36812|title=Weekend rundown: Jadamba batters Pang, snatches Legend LW belt|publisher=Sherdog.com|author=Chris Nelson|date=October 30, 2011|accessdate=October 11, 2013}}
Taimanglo faced Jang Yong Kim on July 28, 2012 at PXC 32. He won via TKO early in the first round and retained his title.{{cite web|url=http://pacificxtremecombat.com/news/item/377-amazing-title-fights-in-pxc-32-guam-versus-korea.html|title=Amazing title fights in PXC 32: Guam versus Korea|publisher=Pacificxtremecombat.com|accessdate=October 11, 2013|archive-date=October 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012035851/http://pacificxtremecombat.com/news/item/377-amazing-title-fights-in-pxc-32-guam-versus-korea.html|url-status=dead}}
In 2013, with a record of 17–4–1, Taimanglo signed with Bellator.{{cite web|url=http://www.guampdn.com/article/20130328/SPORTS/303280323/Taimanglo-fight-Bellator-MMA|title=Taimanglo to fight in Bellator MMA|publisher=Guampdn.com|author=Phillip H. Blas|date=March 28, 2013|accessdate=October 11, 2013|archive-date=October 12, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131012080918/http://www.guampdn.com/article/20130328/SPORTS/303280323/Taimanglo-fight-Bellator-MMA|url-status=dead}}
=Bellator MMA=
Taimanglo was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Shah Bobonis on March 28, 2013 at Bellator 94. However, Bobonis had problems in making weight and was replaced by Ronnie Rogers. Taimanglo won via submission due to a north-south choke in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Light-Heavyweight-Emanuel-Newton-Lightweight-David-Rickels-Finish-Tournament-Runs-at-Bellator-94-51295|title=Light heavyweight Emanuel Newton, lightweight David Rickels finish tournaments runs at Bellator 94|publisher=Sherdog.com|author=Brian Knapp|date=March 29, 2013|accessdate=October 11, 2013}}
Taimanglo faced Andrew Fisher on September 13, 2013 at Bellator 99 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season nine featherweight tournament. He won via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) and advanced to the semifinals.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/bellator-99-live-results-and-fight-recaps|title=Bellator 99 results: Patricio Freire stops Diego Nunes in first|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=MMAjunkie.com staff|date=September 13, 2013|accessdate=October 11, 2013}}
Taimanglo then faced Justin Wilcox in the semifinals on October 11, 2013 at Bellator 103. He lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/bellator-103-live-results-and-fight-recaps|title=Bellator 103 results: 'Pitbull' Freire, Wilcox move into featherweight final|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=October 11, 2013|accessdate=October 13, 2013}}
Taimanglo then faced Rob Emerson on April 11, 2014 at Bellator 116. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/bellator-116-live-results-and-fight-recaps-7-p-m-et|title=Bellator 116 results: Blagoi Ivanov, Alexander Volkov reach heavyweight final|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=April 11, 2014}}
Taimanglo faced Michael Parker on September 26, 2014 at Bellator 126.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/9/9/6122531/bellator-126-fight-card-finalized-sept-26-in-phoenix-spike-tv-mma|title=Bellator 126 fight card finalized for Sept. 26 in Phoenix on Spike TV|publisher=mmamania.com|date=September 9, 2014}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Taimanglo faced Antonio Duarte at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/three-prelims-announced-for-bellator-137-including-jesse-juarez-vs-ricky-rainey|title=Three prelims announced for Bellator 137, including Jesse Juarez vs. Ricky Rainey|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=April 9, 2015}} He won the fight via knockout in the third round.
In his most anticipated bout to date he faced Darrion Caldwell in an expected bantamweight title eliminator fight until Taimanglo missed weight. He went on to submit Caldwell just nine seconds into the third round with a guillotine choke.
Taimanglo and Caldwell had a rematch in the main event at Bellator 167 on December 3, 2016. This time Caldwell managed to keep Taimanglo down and avoid all of Taimanglo's submission attempts, resulting in a unanimous decision loss for Taimanglo.
Taimanglo was expected to face Steve Garcia at Bellator 174 on March 3, 2017. However, the bout was removed from the fight card after Taimanglo missed weight.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/kendall-grove-mike-rhodes-joe-taimanglo-steve-garcia-scratched-from-bellator-174|title=Kendall Grove-Mike Rhodes, Joe Taimanglo-Steve Garcia scratched from Bellator 174|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=March 2, 2017}}
Taimanglo faced Leandro Higo at Bellator 184 on October 6, 2017.{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2017/07/joe-taimanglo-vs-leandro-higo-targeted-for-bellator-184/|title=Joe Taimanglo vs. Leandro Higo targeted for Bellator 184|publisher=themmareport.com|author=Jason Floyd|date=July 19, 2017}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Taimanglo faced Joe Warren at Bellator 195 on March 2, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2018/1/26/16939340/joe-warren-vs-joe-taimanglo-booked-for-bellator-195|title=Joe Warren vs. Joe Taimanglo booked for Bellator 195|author=Lee, Alexander K.|date=January 26, 2018|website=MMAFighting.com}} He won the fight via split decision.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/03/bellator-195-results-joe-taimanglo-tops-joe-warren-split-decision-mma|title=Bellator 195 results: Joe Taimanglo tops ex-champion Joe Warren by split decision|date=2018-03-03|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-03-03|language=en-US}}
Taimanglo retired in the August of 2018, only to return to competition against Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev at WFCA 54 on November 16, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://conandaily.com/2018/10/20/joint-fight-card-of-brave-18-wfca-54-revealed/|title=Joint fight card of 'Brave 18,' 'WFCA 54' revealed|author=Conan Altatis|date=October 20, 2018|website=conandaily.com}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/brave-18-and-wfca-54-recap-and-official-results/|title=Brave 18 and WFCA 54 recap and official results|website=fightbookmma.com|date=November 16, 2018}}
Personal life
On October 22, 2020, Taimanglo was stopped by a police patrol while he was driving a scooter with expired plates.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/ex-bellator-fighter-arrested-charges-drugs-fanny-pack|title=Ex-Bellator fighter Joe Taimanglo charged after drugs found in fanny pack|date=October 22, 2020|work=MMAjunkie.com}} Subsequently, the police found a loaded gun, drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine from Taimanglo's possession. He was arrested and charged with three third-degree felonies.
Championships and accomplishments
=Mixed martial arts=
- MMAjunkie
- July 2016 Submission of the Month: vs. Darrion Caldwell on July 22{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/mmajunkies-submission-of-the-month-for-july-is-it-the-12-1-upset-or-a-slick-darce|title=MMAjunkie's 'Submission of the Month' for July: Is it the 12-1 upset or a slick D'Arce?|date=August 2, 2016|work=MMAjunkie.com}}
- Pacific Xtreme Combat
- PXC Featherweight Championship (One time)
- One successful title defense
=Grappling=
- Pan Asian Grappling Tournament
- No-gi Most Technical Fighter (2006–07)
Mixed martial arts record
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| ko-losses= 2
| sub-wins= 12
| sub-losses= 2
| dec-wins= 7
| dec-losses= 5
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 24–9–1
| Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev
| Decision (unanimous)
| WCFA 54: Dudaev vs. Taimanglo
| {{dts|2018|November|16}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Isa Town, Bahrain
| {{small|Catchweight (147 lbs) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center | 24–8–1
| Decision (split)
| {{dts|2018|March|2}}
| align=center | 3
| align=center | 5:00
| Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 23–8–1
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2017|October|6}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 23–7–1
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2016|December|3}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 23–6–1
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| {{dts|2016|July|22}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 0:09
| Mulvane, Kansas, United States
| {{small|Catchweight (138 lbs) bout; Taimanglo missed weight.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 22–6–1
| Sirwan Kakai
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2016|March|4}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 21–6–1
| Antonio Duarte
| KO (anchor punch)
| {{dts|2015|May|15}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 1:00
| Temecula, California, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (136 lbs) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 20–6–1
| Michael Parker
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2014|September|26}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Phoenix, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 19–6–1
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2014|April|11}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Temecula, California, United States
| {{small|Bantamweight debut.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 19–5–1
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2013|October|11}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Mulvane, Kansas, United States
| {{small|Bellator Season Nine Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 19–4–1
| Andrew Fisher
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2013|September|13}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Temecula, California, United States
| {{small|Bellator Season Nine Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 18–4–1
| Ronnie Rogers
| Submission (north-south choke)
| {{dts|2013|March|28}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:33
| Tampa, Florida, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 17–4–1
| Jang Yong Kim
| TKO (punches)
| PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 32
| {{dts|2012|July|28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:40
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
| {{small|Defended PXC Featherweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 16–4–1
| Harris Sarmiento
| Decision (unanimous)
| PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 27
| {{dts|2011|October|29}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
| {{small|Won PXC Featherweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–4–1
| Young Jun Kim
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 24
| {{dts|2011|June|11}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:23
| Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–4–1
| Travis Beyer
| Submission (kneebar)
| PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 22
| {{dts|2011|January|21}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:28
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–4–1
| Yong Nam Gu
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 20
| {{dts|2010|July|24}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:30
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–4–1
| Chan Ho Bae
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| PXC 19: Nineteen
| {{dts|2010|May|1}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| N/A
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–4–1
| Per Eklund
| Submission (D'Arce choke)
| PRO Fighting 3: Destiny vs. Demons
| {{dts|2010|February|7}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:36
| Taipei, Taiwan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| {{nowrap|10–4–1}}
| Alex Castro
| Decision (unanimous)
| PXC 18: Dead Game 2
| {{dts|2009|September|19}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 9–4–1
| Toshiaki Kitada
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| {{dts|2009|April|16}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:29
| Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 9–3–1
| Tomonori Taniguchi
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| PXC 16: The Beatdown
| {{dts|2008|November|21}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| N/A
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–2–1
| Alex Castro
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| PXC 15: Dead Game
| {{dts|2008|July|25}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| N/A
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–2–1
| Colin MacKenzie
| TKO (punches)
| PXC 14: Evolution
| {{dts|2008|March|10}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–2–1
| Derrick Rangamar
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| PXC 13: Back from the Dead
| {{dts|2007|November|17}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| N/A
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 6–2–1
| Maurice Eazel
| KO (punches)
| PXC 11: No Turning Back
| {{dts|2007|April|13}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 6–1–1
| Jimmy Jarquin
| Draw
| PXC 10: Final Redemption
| {{dts|2007|January|27}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–1
| Sourikone Nhinsavath
| Decision (unanimous)
| PXC 9: Grand Prix
| {{dts|2006|October|13}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–1
| Albert Manners
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| PXC 8: Terror Dome
| {{dts|2006|July|28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–1
| Chico Cantiberos
| Submission (triangle choke)
| PXC 7: Eruption
| {{dts|2006|April|28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–1
| Matt Manibusan
| Submission (choke)
| PXC 6: Tempun Gura
| {{dts|2006|January|13}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–1
| Ray Quidachay
| TKO (punches)
| PXC 4: Gera
| {{dts|2005|January|14}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:31
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 1–1
| Justin Guzman
| TKO (punches)
| PXC 3: Return of the Enforcer
| {{dts|2004|August|28}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:49
| Mangilao, Guam, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| T.B. Hardison
| TKO (punches)
| FFCF Islands: Tinian
| {{dts|2004|April|30}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| N/A
| Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, United States
|
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