Lance Palmer

Palmer started wrestling at the age of nine and won every OHSAA (state) tournament since his freshman year of high school, making him a four-time Ohio champion out of St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio. He graduated with a record of 150-6 and also won a NHSCA Senior National championship while coached by Greg Urbas.{{cite web|author=Damon Martin |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/the-evolution-of-a-champion-lance-palmers-journey-into-mma-part-3 |title=The Evolution of a Champion – Lance Palmer's Journey Into MMA – Part 3 |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |date=2011-05-20 |accessdate=2016-01-08}}

After graduating, he attended Division I powerhouse Ohio State University, where he competed at 149 pounds in all of his 4 seasons.

True Freshman: Earned All-American status after placing fourth at the NCAA tournament, becoming the second Buckeye to do so in their first year of competition. He also placed third at the Big Ten Championships, and defeated 3 ranked opponents at the tournament.{{cite web|title=Lance Palmer Ohio State Bio|url=http://www.nmnathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1057246|work=Ohio State Buckeyes}}

Sophomore: Became a two-time All-American placing eight at the NCAA championship. At the Big Ten's, he placed sixth and was the fifth seed.

Junior: Placed fourth at the NCAA's, making him a three-time All-American. He also placed third at the Big Ten Conference championship.

Senior: Palmer had the most success in his college career as he became the NCAA's tournament runner-up and champion of the Big Ten Conference before graduating.{{cite web|author=Dave Weaver / Associated Press |url=http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2010/03/ohio_state_wrestler_lance_palm.html |title=Ohio State wrestler Lance Palmer has rematch against Iowa standout Brent Metcalf at NCAA wrestling tournament |publisher=cleveland.com |date=2010-03-20 |accessdate=2016-01-08}}

Over his career, Palmer compiled a 121–33 record and became a four-time NCAA Division I All-American, one-time NCAA finalist and one-time Big Ten Champion. He defeated notable opponents such as future Olympic Gold Medalist and 2x NCAA Champion Jordan Burroughs, NCAA Champion and future Olympian Frank Molinaro, future NCAA Champion and MMA Fighter Bubba Jenkins, former NCAA Champion (later two-time) Brent Metcalf and University Freestyle National Champion Jason Chamberlain{{cite web|author=Damon Martin |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1635676-lance-palmer-could-be-the-most-coveted-prospect-for-either-the-ufc-or-bellator |title=Lance Palmer Could Be the Most Coveted Prospect for Either the UFC or Bellator |publisher=Bleacher Report |date=2013-05-10 |accessdate=2016-01-08}}{{cite web|title=Lance Palmer Ohio State Bio|url=http://www.nmnathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1057246}}

On June 16, 2020, Palmer was inducted into the Ohio State University's Hall of Fame by his legendary collegiate wrestling career.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-16|title=Dennis Inducted Into OSU Hall of Fame|url=https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/dennis-inducted-into-osu-hall-of-fame/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Ohio State Buckeyes|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=Top position again: Columbia Station's Lance Palmer named to Ohio State Hall of Fame for dominating wrestling career|url=https://chroniclet.com/news/216398/top-position-again-columbia-stations-lance-palmer-named-to-ohio-state-hall-of-fame-for-dominating-wrestling-career/|access-date=2020-06-26|website=chroniclet.com|language=en}}

Palmer made his professional mixed martial arts debut on May 20, 2011. He began his career at 7-0 and won the Resurrection Fighting Alliance Featherweight Championship a little over two years after his debut.{{cite web |title=Fight History-Pro |url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Lance-Palmer-80836}}

On December 7, 2013, Palmer made his World Series of Fighting debut at WSOF 7 against Bellator veteran Georgi Karakhanyan for the inaugural WSOF Featherweight Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/12/7/5186734/wsof-7-results-highlights-video-gifs-mma-news?_ga=1.92114714.1428431942.1465842403|title=WSOF 7 results, highlights, and GIFs}} He lost via guillotine choke in the third round.

On June 21, 2014, Palmer faced Nick LoBasco at WSOF 10.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/22/5831372/wsof-10-results-david-branch-chokes-jesse-taylor-to-win-185-pound|title=WSOF 10 results: David Branch chokes Jesse Taylor to win middleweight title; Rick Glenn, Jessica Aguilar victorious|date=22 June 2014 }} He won via rear naked choke submission in the first round.

On December 13, 2014, Palmer challenged Rick Glenn for the WSOF Featherweight Championship at WSOF 16.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/12/13/7377279/world-series-of-fighting-wsof-16-live-results-stream-online-nbc-sports-mma?_ga=1.259818762.1428431942.1465842403|title=World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 16 LIVE results stream|date=13 December 2014 }} He won via rear naked choke submission in the third round to become the WSOF Featherweight Champion.

On June 5, 2015, Palmer made his first defense of the WSOF Featherweight Championship at WSOF 21 against IFL and WEC veteran Chris Horodecki.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/6/5/8731381/wsof-21-results-palmer-vs-horodecki|title=WSOF 21 Results: Palmer vs. Horodecki|date=5 June 2015 }} He won via neck crank submission in the first round to retain the WSOF Featherweight Championship.

On December 18, 2015, Palmer made the second defense of the WSOF Featherweight Championship at WSOF 26 against Alexandre Almeida.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/18/10435828/wsof-26-results-palmer-vs-almeida|title=WSOF 26 Results: Palmer vs. Almeida|date=18 December 2015 }} He lost via unanimous decision.

On May 10, 2016, it was announced that Palmer will have a rematch against Alexandre Almeida for the WSOF Featherweight Championship at WSOF 32 on July 30, 2016 in the co-main event.{{cite web|url=http://www.wsof.com/2016/05/wsof32-gets-new-main-event-2nd-title-fight-addition-marlon-moraes-vs-josh-hill/|title=WSOF 32 Gets New Main Event, 2nd Title Fight With Addition of Marlon Moraes vs. Josh Hill}} He won via unanimous decision to become a two time WSOF Featherweight Champion.

On June 30, 2016, Palmer fought Andre Harrison in for the first title defense of his second reign as champion at WSOF 35 in the co-main event. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/WSOF-35-Ivanov-vs-Jordan-57231|title=WSOF 35 IVANOV VS. JORDAN}}

After World Series of Fighting became the Professional Fighters League, Palmer next fought on November 2, 2017. He fought Steven Siler at Professional Fighters League: Fight Night where Palmer won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web |title=PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE PFL: FIGHT NIGHT |url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/Professional-Fighters-League-PFL-Fight-Night-60647}}

Palmer then competed in the inaugural season of the Professional Fighters League. He fought on at the first event of the new format at PFL 1 in the Featherweight division. On June 7, 2018, he faced Bekbulat Magomedov and won the fight by second round submission.{{cite web |title=PFL 1 |url=https://pflmma.com/event/2018-pfl-1}} On July 19, 2018, Palmer fought Jumabieke Tuerxun at PFL 4. He won the fight by third round submission.{{cite web |title=PFL 4 |url=https://pflmma.com/event/2018-pfl-4}}

In the fall of 2018, Palmer entered the PFL Featherweight tournament as the second seed. At PFL 8 on October 5, 2018, he defeated Max Coga by unanimous decision in the quarterfinal round and then rematched Andre Harrison and earned unanimous decision win in the semifinal round.{{cite web |title=PFL 8 |url=https://pflmma.com/event/2018-pfl-8}}

Palmer fought another rematch against Steven Siler in the finals at PFL 11 on December 31, 2018. He won the fight via unanimous decision, winning the PFL Featherweight tournament and earning the $1 million cash prize.{{cite web |title=PFL 11 |url=https://pflmma.com/event/2018-pfl-11}}

In the opening round of the second season of PFL, Palmer faced Alex Gilpin at PFL 2 on May 23, 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision, collecting three regular season points.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/05/pfl-2019-week-2-results_lance_palmer_defats_alex_gilpin|title=PFL 2019, Week 2 results: Lance Palmer earns one-sided decision over Alex Gilpin|author=Dave Doyle|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 23, 2019}}

In the second round Palmer faced Luis Rafael Laurentino at PFL 5 on July 25, 2019. He won the fight via third-round TKO and advanced to the playoffs.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/7/25/8931270/pfl-5-results-chris-wade-lance-palmer-win-as-playoff-positions-are-set|title=PFL 5 results: Chris Wade, Lance Palmer win as playoff positions are set|author=Damon Martin|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=July 25, 2019}}

Palmer next faced Alexandre de Almeida and Alex Gilpin at PFL 8 on October 17, 2019. He won both fights by unanimous decision. He was expected to face Daniel Pineda in the Featherweight tournament finals, but after Pineda failed a drug test after PFL 8, Palmer was set to face Alex Gilpin in the finals again.

Palmer and Gilpin faced each other for the third time during the season at PFL 10 on December 31, 2019. Palmer implemented his grappling-heavy fight style, winning the bout via unanimous decision and claiming his second PFL Featherweight tournament victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/12/31/21045148/pfl-10-results-lance-palmer-wins-second-1-million-prize-featherweight-tournament-new-york-mma|title=PFL 10 results: Lance Palmer wins second straight $1 million prize, featherweight tournament in NYC|author=Adam Guillen Jr.|publisher=mmamania.com|date=December 31, 2019}}

Palmer was scheduled to face Jason Soares in the opening round of the third season on May 21, 2020.{{cite tweet|user=ProFightLeague|number=1236381194260004866|title=Season 3 May 21 @LancePalmer vs. Jason Soares #EarnIt x #PFLmma|date=March 7, 2020}} However, the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=PFL 'Adjusting Plan' for 2020 Season Due to Coronavirus Pandemic|url=https://sportsbacon.com/mma/pfl-adjusting-plan-for-2020-season-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic/|date=2020-04-01|website=Sports Bacon|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-17}}

Palmer faced 2011 NCAA Division I champion Bubba Jenkins on April 23, 2021 at PFL 1.{{cite web |last1=Head |first1=Simon |title=Anthony Pettis vs. Clay Collard to headline PFL 2021 season opener |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/02/pfl-2021-week-1-anthony-pettis-vs-clay-collard-headline-season-opener |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |date=23 February 2021 |access-date=23 February 2021}} He lost for the first time during his PFL run via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-04-23|title=PFL 1 Results: Bubba Jenkins Becomes First to Beat Lance Palmer in PFL|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/04/23/pfl-1-results-lance-palmer-vs-bubba-jenkins/|access-date=2021-04-24|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Palmer was scheduled to face Lazar Stojadinovic at PFL 4 on June 10, 2021.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-13|title=Anthony Pettis to headline 2021 PFL 4 as lightweights, featherweights get second fights|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/05/pfl-4-anthony-pettis-headlines-claress-shields-makes-debut|access-date=2021-05-14|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} However, on May 24, it was announced that Stojadinovic had to pull out of the bout and was replaced by Jesse Stirn.{{Cite tweet|user=PFLMMA|number=1396998785486753792|title=Anthony Dizy & Lazar Stojadinovic will not compete at PFL 4}} A day before the event, Palmer was pulled and rescheduled to face Movlid Khaybulaev on June 25, 2021 at PFL 6.{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2021-06-09|title=PFL 4 card loses two-time champ Lance Palmer, rescheduled with new opponent at PFL 6|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/6/9/22526492/pfl-4-card-loses-two-time-champ-lance-palmer-rescheduled-with-new-opponent-at-pfl-6|access-date=2021-06-09|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}} He lost the bout via unanimous decision, eliminating Palmer from the playoffs for the first time in his PFL career.{{Cite web|date=2021-06-26|title=2021 PFL 6 results: Movlid Khaybulaev wins decision, eliminates Lance Palmer from playoffs|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/06/2021-pfl-6-results-movlid-khaybulaev-wins-decision-eliminates-lance-palmer-from-playoffs|access-date=2021-06-26|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}

Palmer faced Chris Wade on April 28, 2022 at PFL 2.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-29 |title=Cappelozza, Austin to headline PFL 2 on April 28 |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/33620764/heavyweights-bruno-cappelozza-stuart-austin-headline-pfl-2-event-april-28 |access-date=2022-03-29 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-04-28 |title=PFL 2 2022: Chris Wade Takes Unanimous Decision Over Ex-Champ Palmer |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/04/28/pfl-2-2022-lance-palmer-vs-chris-wade/ |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Palmer faced Sheymon Moraes on June 24, 2022 at PFL 5.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-26 |title=Cappelozza to fight Scheffel in PFL 5 main event |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/33987021/defending-heavyweight-champion-bruno-cappelozza-fight-matheus-scheffel-main-event-pfl-5 |access-date=2022-05-26 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He won the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Gonzaga |first=VH |date=2022-06-24 |title=Sheymon Moraes é superado na PFL 5 2022 e tem vaga na próxima fase do torneio dos penas ameaçada |url=https://www.superlutas.com.br/noticias/194451/sheymon-moraes-e-superado-na-pfl-5-2022-e-tem-vaga-na-proxima-fase-do-torneio-dos-penas-ameacada/ |access-date=2022-06-25 |website=SUPER LUTAS |language=pt-BR}}

Palmer was scheduled to take part in the 2023 ACA Featherweight Grand Prix, facing Bibert Tumenov in the quarter-finals on August 11, 2023 at ACA 161. However, Palmer withdrew from the fight due to injury and the bout was postponed for the following event on September 2, 2023 at ACA 162.{{cite web |date=July 26, 2023 |title=Бой Биберта Туменова против американца Палмера перенесен на ACA 162 |url=https://mma.metaratings.ru/news/boi-biberta-tumenova-protiv-amerikanca-palmera-perenesen-na-aca-162-269096/ |website=mma.metaratings.ru |language=ru}} At weigh-ins, Palmer (148 lbs / 67.1 kg) missed weight and was fined a 30% of his purse with went to his opponent.{{Cite web |title=ACA 162: ТУМЕНОВ VS ПАЛМЕР — РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ ЦЕРЕМОНИИ ВЗВЕШИВАНИЯ |url=https://www.aca-mma.com/news/aca-162-tumenov-vs-palmer-rezultaty-ceremonii-vzvesivaniya-ilACDJLZ_1256 |website=ACA MMA|date=10 June 2024 }} He subsequently lost the bout via knockout at the end of the first round.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-02 |title=Результат боя Биберт Туменов – Лэнс Палмер 2 сентября на турнире ACA 162 |url=https://mma.metaratings.ru/news/bibert-tumenov-nokautiroval-palmera-i-vyshel-v-polufinal-gran-pri-asa-v-polulegkom-vese-280221/ |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=mma.metaratings.ru |language=ru}}

Moving up to Lightweight, Palmer faced Alexey Polpudnikov on May 17, 2024 at ACA 175: Gordeev vs. Damkovskiy, losing by TKO stoppage in the second round.{{Cite web |title=Макгрегор сорвал возвращение и может вылететь из UFC. Звезда на грани ухода из боев |url=https://sport24.ru/mma/article-654230-konor-makgregor-maykl-chendler-boy-sorvan-podrobnosti-kogda-budet-boy-vernetsyali-konor-makgregor-v-ufc |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=sport24.ru |language=ru}}

On December 11, 2024, it was announced that Palmer was signed by Global Fight League.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-11 |title=Global Fight League announces launch, roster includes giant list of former UFC fighters |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/12/global-fight-league-launch-ufc-woodley-silva-werdum |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

Palmer competed against Richie Lewis in the main event of Pit Submission Series 11 on January 24, 2025.{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Jackson |title=Stacked Full Card Confirmed For Pit Submission Series 11 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/stacked-full-card-confirmed-for-pit-submission-series-11/ |website=Jits Magazine |access-date=27 January 2025}} Palmer lost the match by unanimous decision.{{cite web |title=Pit Submission Series 11 Full Results And Highlights |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/pit-submission-series-11-full-results-and-highlights/ |website=Jits Magazine |access-date=27 January 2025}}

Palmer was an assistant wrestling coach at the Virginia Tech program.{{cite web|url=http://www.hokiesports.com/staff/palmer.html |title=Wrestling :: Lance Palmer |publisher=hokiesports.com |date= |accessdate=2016-01-08}}

Palmer’s high school career was documented in the movie "Pinned."

Palmer and his fiancée Jessie have a daughter, Maya (born 2021).{{cite instagram|postid=CLTCDVrH4-Y|user=lancepalmer|author=Lance Palmer|date=February 15, 2021|title=Happy Valentine's Day to my girls!}}

• Professional Fighters League
• 2018 PFL Featherweight Championship
• 2019 PFL Featherweight Championship
• Resurrection Fighting Alliance
• RFA Featherweight Championship (One time)
• World Series of Fighting
• WSOF Featherweight Championship (Two times)
• One Successful Title Defense

• National Collegiate Athletic Association
• Ohio State University Hall of Fame Inductee (2020)
• NCAA Division I All-American out of Ohio State University (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
• NCAA Division I 149 lbs - 4th place out of Ohio State University (2007)
• NCAA Division I 149 lbs - 8th place out of Ohio State University (2008)
• NCAA Division I 149 lbs - 4th place out of Ohio State University (2009)
• NCAA Division I 149 lbs - 2nd place out of Ohio State University (2010)
• Big Ten Conference
• B1G 149 lbs - 3rd place out of Ohio State University (2007)
• B1G 149 lbs - 6th place out of Ohio State University (2008)
• B1G 149 lbs - 3rd place out of Ohio State University (2009)
• B1G 149 lbs - 1st place out of Ohio State University (2010)

• Ohio High School Athletic Association
• OHSAA 103 lb Division I State Champion out of St. Edward High School (2003){{cite web|url=https://ohsaa.org/sports/wr/boys/2003/bd1rslt03.htm|title=2003 Wrestling Championships}}
• OHSAA 112 lb Division I State Champion out of St. Edward High School (2004){{cite web|url=https://ohsaa.org/sports/wr/boys/2004/bd1rslt04.htm|title=2004 Wrestling Championships}}
• OHSAA 125 lb Division I State Champion out of St. Edward High School (2005){{cite web|url=https://www.ohsaa.org/sports/wr/boys/2005/bd1rslt05.htm|title=2005 Wrestling Championships}}
• OHSAA 140 lb Division I State Champion out of St. Edward High School (2006){{cite web|url=https://www.ohsaa.org/sports/wr/boys/2006/bd1rslt06.htm|title=2006 Wrestling Championships}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|23–8

|Alexey Polpudnikov

|TKO (punches)

|ACA 175

|{{dts|2024|May|17}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:55

|Moscow, Russia

|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|23–7

|Bibert Tumenov

|KO (punches)

|ACA 162

|{{dts|2023|September|2}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:53

|Krasnodar, Russia

|{{small|2023 ACA Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal; Palmer missed weight (148 lb).}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|23–6

|Sheymon Moraes

|Decision (unanimous)

|PFL 5 (2022)

|{{dts|2022|June|24}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|22–6

|Chris Wade

|Decision (unanimous)

|PFL 2 (2022)

|{{dts|2022|April|28}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Arlington, Texas, United States

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|22–5

|Movlid Khaybulaev

|Decision (unanimous)

|PFL 6 (2021)

|{{dts|2021|June|25}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|22–4

|Bubba Jenkins

|Decision (unanimous)

|PFL 1 (2021)

|{{dts|2021|April|23}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|22–3

|Alex Gilpin

|Decision (unanimous)

|PFL 10 (2019)

|{{dts|2019|December|31}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|New York City, New York, United States

|{{small|Won the 2019 PFL Featherweight Tournament.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|21–3

|Alex Gilpin

|Decision (unanimous)

|rowspan=2 | PFL 8 (2019)

|rowspan=2 | {{dts|2019|October|17}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|rowspan=2 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|2019 PFL Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|20–3

|Alexandre Almeida

|Decision (unanimous)

|align=center| 2

|align=center| 5:00

|{{small|2019 PFL Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|19–3

|Luis Rafael Laurentino

|TKO (punches)

|PFL 5 (2019)

|{{dts|2019|July|25}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:45

|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|18–3

|Alex Gilpin

|Decision (unanimous)

|PFL 2 (2019)

|{{dts|2019|May|23}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Uniondale, New York, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|17–3

|Steven Siler

|Decision (unanimous)

|PFL 11 (2018)

|{{dts|2018|December|31}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|New York City, New York, United States

|{{small|Won the 2018 PFL Featherweight Tournament.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|16–3

|Andre Harrison

|Decision (unanimous)

|rowspan=2|PFL 8 (2018)

|rowspan=2|{{dts|2018|October|5}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

| rowspan=2|New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

|{{small|2018 PFL Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–3

|Max Coga

|Decision (unanimous)

|align=center|2

|align=center|5:00

|{{small|2018 PFL Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–3

|Jumabieke Tuerxun

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|PFL 4 (2018)

|{{dts|2018|July|19}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 4:34

|Uniondale, New York, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–3

|Bekbulat Magomedov

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|PFL 1 (2018)

|{{dts|2018|June|7}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:21

|New York City, New York, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–3

|Steven Siler

|Decision (unanimous)

|PFL Fight Night

|{{dts|2017|November|2}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Washington, D.C., United States

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 11–3

|Andre Harrison

|Decision (unanimous)

|WSOF 35

|{{dts|2017|March|18}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Verona, New York, United States

|{{small|Lost the WSOF Featherweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 11–2

|Alexandre Almeida

|Decision (majority)

|WSOF 32

|{{dts|2016|July|30}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Everett, Washington, United States

|{{small|Won the WSOF Featherweight Championship.}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 10–2

|Alexandre Almeida

|Decision (unanimous)

|WSOF 26

|{{dts|2015|December|18}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Lost the WSOF Featherweight Championship.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 10–1

|Chris Horodecki

|Submission (neck crank)

|WSOF 21

|{{dts|2015|June|5}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:28

|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

|{{small|Defended the WSOF Featherweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 9–1

|Rick Glenn

|Submission (rear naked choke)

|WSOF 16

|{{dts|2014|December|13}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:09

|Sacramento, California, United States

|{{small|Won the WSOF Featherweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 8–1

|Nick LoBosco

|Submission (rear naked choke)

|WSOF 10

|{{dts|2014|June|21}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:15

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 7–1

|Georgi Karakhanyan

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|WSOF 7

|{{dts|2013|December|7}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|4:40

|Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

|{{small|For the inaugural WSOF Featherweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 7–0

|Jared Downing

|Decision (split)

|RFA 8

|{{dts|2013|June|21}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

|{{small|Won the RFA Featherweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 6–0

|Patrick Reeves

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|Showdown Fights 11

|{{dts|2013|May|10}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:40

|Orem, Utah, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 5–0

|Fredson Paixao

|Decision (split)

|RFA 4

|{{dts|2012|November|2}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 4–0

|Joe Washington

|Decision (unanimous)

|Ultimate Victory Challenge 20

|{{dts|2012|August|4}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Columbus, Ohio, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 3–0

|Jordan Chandler

|Submission (arm triangle choke)

|Showdown Fights 6

|{{dts|2012|February|24}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:07

|Orem, Utah, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 2–0

|Chris David

|Decision (unanimous)

|Fight For Wrestling 4

|{{dts|2011|October|1}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|San Luis Obispo, California, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 1–0

|Emilio Gonzales

|Submission (rear naked choke)

|Fight For Wrestling 3

|{{dts|2011|May|11}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:22

|Bakersfield, California, United States

|{{small|Featherweight debut.}}

{{end}}

{{s-start}}

! colspan="8"| NCAA Championships Matches

|-

! Res.

! Record

! Opponent

! Score

! Date

! Event

|-

! style=background:white colspan=6 |2010 NCAA Championships {{silver2}} at 149 lbs

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|15-7

|align=left|Brent Metcalf

|style="font-size:88%"|2-3

|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|March 20, 2010

|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|2010 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|15-6

|align=left|Frank Molinaro

|style="font-size:88%"|2-0

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|14-6

|align=left|Jason Chamberlain

|style="font-size:88%"|Fall

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|13-6

|align=left|Nick Bertucci

|style="font-size:88%"|Fall

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|12-6

|align=left|Seth Morton

|style="font-size:88%"|8-1

|-

! style=background:white colspan=6 |2009 NCAA Championships 4th at 149 lbs

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|11-6

|align=left|Jake Patacsil

|style="font-size:88%"|8-7

|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|March 21, 2009

|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|2009 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|10-5

|align=left|Brent Metcalf

|style="font-size:88%"|2-6

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|10-4

|align=left|Kyle Ruschell

|style="font-size:88%"|4-0

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|9-4

|align=left|Mitch Mueller

|style="font-size:88%"|3-0

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|8-4

|align=left|Matt Cathell

|style="font-size:88%"|4-3

|-

! style=background:white colspan=6 |2008 NCAA Championships 8th at 149 lbs

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|7-4

|align=left|Dustin Schlatter

|style="font-size:88%"|2-3

|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=6|March 22, 2008

|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=6|2008 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|7-3

|align=left|Josh Churella

|style="font-size:88%"|2-6

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|7-2

|align=left|Brandon Carter

|style="font-size:88%"|MD 11-3

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|6-2

|align=left|Brent Metcalf

|style="font-size:88%"|2-3

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|6-1

|align=left|Jake Patacsil

|style="font-size:88%"|MD 14-6

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|5-1

|align=left|Kyle Larson

|style="font-size:88%"|MD 14-3

|-

! style=background:white colspan=6 |2007 NCAA Championships 4th at 149 lbs

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|4-1

|align=left|Tyler Turner

|style="font-size:88%"|OT 6-5

|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|March 17, 2007

|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|2007 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|3-1

|align=left|Josh Churella

|style="font-size:88%"|2-5

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|3-0

|align=left|Matt Coughlin

|style="font-size:88%"|2-1

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|2-0

|align=left|Scott Ervin

|style="font-size:88%"|10-3

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|1-0

|align=left|John Cox

|style="font-size:88%"|MD 10-2

|-

{{end}}

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