Kevin Croom
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
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Bantamweight
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Kevin Croom (born July 15, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division. A professional since 2009, he has fought in the UFC, Bellator, Titan FC, the RFA, the LFA, and CES MMA.
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
Croom has fought for multiple MMA promotions during his professional MMA career, including Legacy Fighting Alliance and Bellator MMA. Croom has 16 stoppages in his total of 21 professional victories.
Croom faced Brian Davidson at Bellator 26 on August 26, 2010. Davidson lost via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.{{cite web |last1=Painter |first1=Myles |title=Across the Pond profile Bellator MMA fighter Kevin Croom {{!}} MMA UK |url=http://mmauk.net/2020/05/08/across-the-pond-profile-bellator-mma-fighter-kevin-croom/ |access-date=22 February 2021 |date=8 May 2020}}
In his seventh fight, Croom faced Justin Gaethje in his professional debut on August 20, 2011. Gaethje won the fight in the first round via KO due to a slam after Croom attempted a submission.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/ring-of-fire-41-results-brandon-thatch-wins-quick-tyler-toner-stages-amazing-comeback|title=RING OF FIRE 41 RESULTS: BRANDON THATCH WINS QUICK, TYLER TONER STAGES AMAZING COMEBACK|publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=August 21, 2011}}
Croom faced Bryan Goldsby at Titan FC 27 on February 28, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsiderxtra.com/ViewArticle.php?id=27012|title=Three more bouts added to Titan FC 27|publisher=pwinsiderxtra.com|date=January 14, 2014}} He won by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/titan-fc-27-results-ricci-dominates-gurgel-riddle-taps-kuiper/|title=Titan FC 27 results: Ricci dominates Gurgel, Riddle taps Kuiper|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=February 28, 2014}}
Croom fought for the CES MMA Featherweight Championship against reigning champion Matt Bessette at CES MMA 41, losing via TKO.{{Cite web|url=http://www.axs.tv/press_articles/matt-bessette-defends-his-title-knocking-out-kevin-croom-on-axs-tv-fights-ces-mma-41/|title=Matt Bessette Defends His Title Knocking Out Kevin Croom on 'AXS TV FIGHTS: CES MMA 41' {{!}} AXS TV|website=www.axs.tv|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-27}}
Croom defeated Darrick Minner via TKO in the second round at LFA 48.
Croom faced John Teixeira at Bellator 218 on March 22, 2019. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Croom tapped out Charles Bennett via rear-naked choke in round one at FAC 1 to pick up submission victory number 10 as a professional.
At Bellator 239, Croom took on Adil Benijilany and defeated him via split decision.{{cite web |title=Bellator 239 Preliminary Card Live Stream and Results |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/02/21/bellator-239-preliminary-card-live-stream-results/ |website=Cageside Press |access-date=22 February 2021 |date=21 February 2020}}
In the fight before getting a UFC contract, Croom faced Anderson Hutchinson, who was later in September arrested for having sex with a 17-year-old female boxing student,{{cite web |last1=Mooney |first1=Sean |title=VSO: MMA Coach Had Sexual Relations With 17-Year-Old Student |url=http://www.newsdaytonabeach.com/stories/vso-mma-coach-had-sexual-relations-with-17-year-old-student,8893 |website=WNDB - News Daytona Beach |date=17 September 2020 |language=en}} on August 14, 2020, at Fighting Alliance Championship 3 for the FAC Featherweight Championship. Croom won the championship fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Heck |first1=Mike |title=UFC Vegas 10 winner Kevin Croom explains going from $64 in his bank account to 'more money than I made last year' |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/9/17/21441362/ufc-vegas-10-kevin-croom-going-from-64-in-his-bank-account-to-more-money-than-i-made-last-year |website=MMA Fighting |access-date=22 February 2021 |language=en |date=17 September 2020}}
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
Croom, replacing Giga Chikadze as a COVID replacement, was scheduled to face Alex Caceres on August 29, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/alex-caceres-heeft-nieuwe-tegenstander-in-kevin-croom/|title=Alex Caceres has new opponent in Kevin Croom|publisher=mmadna.nl|author=Staff|date=2020-08-26|access-date=2020-08-26}} {{in lang|nl}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/8/28/21405516/giga-chikadze-withdrawal-from-ufc-vegas-8-was-due-to-positive-covid-19-test|title=Giga Chikadze withdrawal from UFC Vegas 8 was due to positive COVID-19 test|publisher=mmafighting|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2020-08-28|access-date=2020-08-29}} The following day, Croom was removed after also testing positive for COVID and replaced by fellow newcomer Austin Springer.{{Cite web|title=With Kevin Croom out, Austin Springer steps in to face Alex Caceres at UFC on ESPN+ 33|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/with-kevin-croom-out-austin-springer-steps-in-to-face-alex-caceres-at-ufc-on-espn-33|access-date=2020-08-27|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Farah Hannoun|date=2020-08-27}}
Croom made his UFC debut, as an injury fill in for Matt Frevola, against Roosevelt Roberts on September 12, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-11|title=Matt Frevola out of UFC on ESPN+ 35; Kevin Croom steps in vs. Roosevelt Roberts|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/09/matt-frevola-injured-ufc-on-espn-plus-35-kevin-croom-vs-roosevelt-roberts|access-date=2020-09-12|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} Croom won the fight via a guillotine choke in round one.{{Cite web|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2020-09-12|title=UFC Vegas 10 Results: Kevin Croom Stuns Roosevelt Roberts|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/09/12/ufc-vegas-10-results-kevin-croom/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|author=Andrew Ravens|date=2020-09-12|title=UFC on ESPN+ 35 Bonuses: Two Fighters Nab Performance Checks, FOTN Honors
|url=https://www.mmanews.com/ufc-on-espn-35-bonuses-two-fighters-nab-performance-checks-fotn-honors/|access-date=2020-09-13|publisher=mmanews}} After the fight, Croom said on Twitter that he had only $64 in his bank account before the fight.
On November 4, it was announced by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) that the fight with Roosevelt Roberts would be overturned to a no contest, after Croom tested positive for marijuana. Croom was suspended for 4 1⁄2 months and had to pay a fine of $1,800.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/11/ufc-news-kevin-croom-jose-flores-suspended-marijuana-niko-price-cited|title=Kevin Croom, Jose Flores issued NAC suspensions for marijuana use; Niko Price also cited|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=John Morgan|date=2020-11-04|access-date=2020-11-05}}
Croom faced Alex Caceres on February 27, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2020-12-28|title=Alex Caceres vs. Kevin Croom ingepland voor UFC evenement op 27 februari|url=https://mmadna.nl/alex-caceres-vs-kevin-croom-ingepland-voor-ufc-evenement-op-27-februari/|access-date=2020-12-29|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-02-27|title=UFC Vegas 20 Results: Alex Cacares Defeats Kevin Croom for Fourth Straight Win|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/02/27/ufc-vegas-20-results-alex-cacares-vs-kevin-croom/|access-date=2021-02-28|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
Croom was scheduled to face Marcelo Rojo on August 28, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 30.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-05-11|title=Marcelo Rojo vs. Kevin Croom toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 28 augustus|url=https://mmadna.nl/marcelo-rojo-vs-kevin-croom-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-28-augustus/|access-date=2021-05-11|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} However, Croom was removed from the bout in mid-August for undisclosed reasons.{{Cite web|last=Dorff|first=Marcel|date=2021-08-11|title=Jonathan Martinez en Marcelo Rojo treffen elkaar op 4 september|url=https://mmadna.nl/jonathan-martinez-en-marcelo-rojo-treffen-elkaar-op-4-september/|access-date=2021-08-11|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}
Croom faced Brian Kelleher, replacing Saidyokub Kakhramonov, on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 32.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-01-12|title=UFC Vegas 46: Kevin Croom In on Short Notice Against Brian Kelleher|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/01/12/kevin-croom-steps-short-notice-brian-kelleher-ufc-vegas-46/|access-date=2022-01-12|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-01-15|title=UFC Vegas 46: Brian Kelleher Shows Well-Rounded Game in Win Over Kevin Croom|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/01/15/ufc-vegas-46-brian-kelleher-vs-kevin-croom/|access-date=2022-01-15|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
Croom faced Alateng Heili at UFC on ESPN 34 on April 16, 2022.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-12 |title=Heili Alateng, Wu Yanan set for UFC Fight Night 206 |url=https://asianmma.com/heili-alateng-wu-yanan-set-for-ufc-fight-night-206/ |access-date=2022-03-12 |website=Asian MMA |language=en}} He lost the fight via TKO early into the first round.{{Cite web |last=Behunin |first=Alex |date=2022-04-16 |title=UFC Vegas 51: Alatengheili Knocks Out Kevin Croom In 47 Seconds |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/04/16/ufc-vegas-51-alatengheili-knocks-kevin-croom-47-seconds/ |access-date=2022-04-17 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
In May 2022, it was reported that Croom was released from UFC.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-05 |title=Report: Moutinho, Grundy, Hubbard Among Latest UFC Cuts |url=https://www.mmanews.com/2022/05/moutinho-grundy-hubbard/ |access-date=2022-05-05 |website=MMA News |language=en-US}}
= Post UFC =
In his first bout after his UFC release, Croom faced Brad Robinson on September 10, 2022 at Synergy FC: Kansas City Fight Night.{{Cite web |author=Staff Report |date=2022-07-20 |title=UFC vet Kevin Croom headlines newly merged Synergy FC fight card |url=https://mymmanews.com/ufc-vet-kevin-croom-headlines-newly-merged-synergy-fc-fight-card/ |access-date=2022-10-03 |language=en-US}} He won the bout via majority decision.{{Cite web |title=Kevin Croom vs. Brad Robison, Synergy FC 1 {{!}} MMA Bout |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/674258-synergy-fc-kevin-crash-croom-vs-brad-robison |access-date=2022-10-03 |website=Tapology |language=en}}
Bare-knuckle boxing
= Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship =
Croom made his BKFC debut on November 18, 2022 at BKFC 33 against Sean Wilson and won by knockout in the second round.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-19 |title=BKFC 33 results, highlights: Houston Alexander TKOs Joey Beltran, Kevin Croom wins debut |url=https://bloodyelbow.com/2022/11/19/bkfc-33-results-highlights-houston-alexander-tkos-joey-beltran-kevin-croom-wins-debut-mma-news/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=bloodyelbow.com |language=en-US}}
Croom faced Chevvy Bridges on February 17, 2023 at BKFC: KnuckleMania 3 and won the bout by first round knockout.{{Cite web |last=Staff |date=2023-02-17 |title=BKFC: KnuckleMania 3 Full Results |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/02/17/bkfc-knucklemania-3-results/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Croom faced Tony Soto on October 20, 2023 at BKFC 52 and lost by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-21 |title=BKFC 52 Results: Richardson Stops Barnett, Earns Title |url=https://combatpress.com/2023/10/bkfc-52-barnett-vs-richardson-results/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Combat Press |language=en-US}} This fight earned him a Fight of the Night award.{{cite web |author=BKFC on YouTube |date=October 21, 2023 |title=BKFC 52 SOUTH CAROLINA Press Conference - Live - David Feldman announces bonuses |url=https://www.youtube.com/live/6n-HAZ-cgcE?si=X8r52XEzMOyiq_TU&t=125 |publisher=youtube.com}}
Croom was scheduled to face Emeka Ifekandu on August 16, 2024 at BKFC Fight Night: Kansas City.{{Cite web |title=BKFC FIGHT NIGHT KANSAS CITY |url=https://www.bkfc.com/events/bkfc-fight-night-kansas-city:f75a737d-4b33-4547-bedc-1f9ff3cbe499 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships}} However, the bout was pulled from the card for unknown reasons.
Championships and achievements
=Mixed martial arts=
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Roosevelt Roberts}}
- Fighting Alliance Championship
- FAC Featherweight Championship (One Time)
- Shamrock Fighting Championships
- SFC Bantamweight Championship (One Time)
=Bare-knuckle boxing=
- Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Tony Soto
Mixed martial arts record
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|{{nowrap|22–15 (1)}}
|Brad Robison
|Decision (majority)
|Synergy FC: Kansas City Fight Night
|{{dts|2022|September|10}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Kansas City, Kansas, United States
|{{small|Return to Lightweight.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|21–15 (1)
|TKO (punches)
|UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2
|{{dts|2022|April|16}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:47
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Bantamweight bout.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|21–14 (1)
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze
|{{dts|2022|January|15}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 21–13 (1)
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane
| {{dts|2021|February|27}}
| align=center|3
| align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
|{{nocontest}}NC
| align=center| 21–12 (1)
|NC (overturned)
|UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill
|{{dts|2020|September|12}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:31
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Lightweight bout. Performance of the Night. Originally a submission (guillotine choke) win for Croom; overturned after he tested positive for marijuana.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 21–12
|Anderson Hutchinson
| Decision (unanimous)
| Fighting Alliance Championship 3
| {{dts|2020.08.14}}
| align=center|5
| align=center| 5:00
| Independence, Missouri, United States
|{{small|Won the FAC Featherweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|20–12
|Adil Benjilany
| Decision (split)
|{{dts|2020|February|21}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 19–12
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Fighting Alliance Championship 1
| {{dts|2019|August|24}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:15
| Independence, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 18–12
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2019|March|22}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|18–11
| Kamuela Kirk
|Submission (triangle choke)
|{{dts|2018|November|09}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:54
|Phoenix, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 18–10
| TKO (elbows)
|{{dts|2018|September|7}}
| align=center|2
| align=center|2:10
|Kearney, Nebraska, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|17–10
| Nate Jennerman
| Technical Submission (guillotine choke)
|{{dts|2018|June|01}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:48
|Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 17–9
| CJay Hunter
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| KC Fighting Alliance 27
| {{dts|2018.02.17}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 1:16
| Independence, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|16–9
| TKO (punches and kicks)
| CES 41: Bessette vs. Croom
|{{dts|2017|January|27}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|0:32
|Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
|{{small|For the CES Featherweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|16–8
| Tatsuya Ando
| Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Shooto Pacific Rim Double Championship
| {{dts|2016.11.12}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:13
| Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|16–7
| Lenny Wheeler
| TKO (punches)
| Triumph FC 1
| {{dts|2016.04.22}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:26
| Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|15–7
| TKO (punches)
| Fight Nights Global 41: Dagestan
|{{dts|2015|September|25}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:16
|Kaspiysk, Russia
|{{small|Return to Featherweight.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|15–6
| Jacob Akin
|KO (punch)
|Shamrock FC: Shock
|{{dts|2015.01.17}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:13
|Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|{{small|Won the vacant SFC Bantamweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|14–6
| Jesse Brock
|Decision (split)
|MFC 40
|{{dts|2014.05.09}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|14–5
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2014|February|28}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Kansas City, Kansas, United States
|{{small|Bantamweight debut; Croom missed weight (137 lb).}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–5
| Aslan Toktarbaev
| TKO (corner stoppage)
| Alash Pride: Great Battle 2
| {{dts|2013.12.19}}
|align=Center|1
|align=center|2:55
| Almaty, Kazakhstan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–5
| Deryck Ripley
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Cage Time Production
|{{dts|2013.11.22}}
|align=Center|1
|align=center|3:23
|Columbia, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–5
| Dustin Phillips
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Titan FC 26
| {{dts|2013.08.30}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:45
| Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–5
| Javier Lujan
| TKO (retirement)
| World MMA Council: Mexican Standoff
| {{dts|2013.05.25}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:30
| Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–5
| Adam Rider
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Cage Time Production
| {{dts|2013.05.03}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:16
| Columbia, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–5
| Brian Pearman
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Tommy Tran Promotions
| {{dts|2013.04.06}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:03
| Springfield, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–5
| Brian Davidson
| TKO (punches)
| RFA 6: Krause vs. Imada 2
| {{dts|2013|January|18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:42
| Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (140 lb) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|6–5
| Nate Murdock
| Decision (unanimous)
| Tommy Tran Promotions
| {{dts|2012.11.17}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|5:00
| Branson, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 5–5
|Decision (unanimous)
| Rage in the Cage 163
|{{dts|2012.10.20}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Chandler, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 5–4
| Ramiro Hernandez
|Decision (split)
|Titan FC 21
|{{dts|2012.03.02}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Kansas City, Kansas, United States
|{{small|Featherweight bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|5–3
| Rodrigo Sotelo
|Decision (unanimous)
| Sun City Battle 2
| {{dts|2011.10.01}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|3:00
| El Paso, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 4–3
| KO (slam)
| ROF 41: Bragging Rights
| {{dts|2011|August|20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:01
| Broomfield, Colorado, United States
| {{small|Catchweight (159 lb) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–2
| J.R. Sotelo
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Sun City Battle 1
|{{dts|2011.07.09}}
|align=Center|1
|align=center|0:16
|El Paso, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–2
| Brian Davidson
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| {{dts|2010|August|26}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:22
| Kansas City, Missouri, United States
| {{small|Featherweight bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–2
| Kody Frank
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Friday Night Fight Night
| {{dts|2009.11.06}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:05
| Sedalia, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–2
| Eddie Granado
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Midwest Fight League
| {{dts|2009.06.26}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:52
| Boonville, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 0–2
| Willie Mack
| KO (punch)
| Warfare Xtreme Cagefighting: Caged Controversy
| {{dts|2009.05.02}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:37
| Sedalia, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 0–1
| Jose Vega
|Submission
| Hulett Productions: First Blood
| {{dts|2009.02.07}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:22
| Sedalia, Missouri, United States
|
{{end}}
Bare knuckle boxing record
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|2–1
|Tony Soto
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2023|October|20}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|2:00
|Columbia, South Carolina, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
|Chevvy Bridges
|KO (punches)
|{{dts|2023|February|17}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:11
|Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Sean Wilson
|KO (punch)
|{{dts|2022|November|18}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:36
|Omaha, Nebraska, United States
|
{{end}}
See also
References
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External links
- {{Sherdog|67191}}
- {{UFC|kevin-croom}}
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Category:Lightweight mixed martial artists
Category:American male mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters