Ron Stallings
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Ron Stallings
| other_names = The Choir Boy
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| birth_name = Ronald Edward Stallings, Jr.
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|01|25|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Durham, North Carolina, United States
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| nationality = American
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=0}}
| weight = {{convert|184|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Heavyweight
Middleweight
| reach = {{convert|75.0|in|cm|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-boston-2015/printFightCard|title=Fight Card - UFC Fight Night McGregor vs. Siver|publisher=UFC|access-date=March 26, 2015}}
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| fighting_out_of = Camp Springs, Maryland, United States
| team = Team Lloyd Irvin
| rank = Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/ron-stallings|title=Ron Stallings - Official UFC Fighter Profile|publisher=UFC|access-date=March 26, 2015}} under Lloyd Irvin
| years_active = 2003-present
| mma_kowin = 6
| mma_subwin = 6
| mma_decwin = 3
| mma_koloss = 3
| mma_subloss = 1
| mma_decloss = 3
| mma_dqloss = 1
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Ronald Edward "Ron" Stallings, Jr. {{cite web |url=http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/MMA/2011/07-22-11-MMA.pdf |title= STATE OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ATHLETIC COMMISSION|date=July 22, 2011|website=boxing.nv.gov}} (born February 25, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2003, Stallings has also formerly competed for Strikeforce, Titan FC, and the UFC.
Background
Stallings was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina and began training in martial arts at the age of seven. Stallings attended Joppatowne High School and later Morgan State University.
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
=Strikeforce=
With a record of 9-4 with one no contest, Stallings made his Strikeforce debut on July 22, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III against Adlan Amagov. Stallings lost via split decision.
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
Stallings made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Uriah Hall on January 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 59, replacing an injured Louis Taylor.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/ron-stallings-steps-up-to-face-uriah-hall-at-ufc-fight-night-in-boston-011215|title=Ron Stallings steps up to face Uriah Hall at UFC Fight Night in Boston|work=foxsports.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2015-01-12|accessdate=2015-03-26}} Hall won via TKO in the first round after knocking Stallings down with a punch and following up with several more on the ground. When Stallings returned to his feet, referee Herb Dean stopped the fight to check a cut that had opened up on Stallings' face, and the ringside doctor declared the cut too severe for Stallings to continue.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2015/1/18/7772483/ufc-fight-night-59-results-uriah-hall-cut-ron-stallings-tko-boston-mma|title=UFC Fight Night 59 results: Uriah Hall batters, cuts Ron Stallings to score technical knockout win|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Thomas Myers|date=2015-01-18|accessdate=2015-03-26}}
Stallings faced Justin Jones on April 4, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 63.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/six-bouts-added-ufc-fight-night-63-fight-230326142--mma.html|title=Six New Bouts Added to UFC Fight Night 63 Fight Card in Fairfax|publisher=sports.yahoo.com|author=Staff|date=2015-02-09|accessdate=2015-02-09}} Stallings won via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/ufc-fight-night-63-results-ron-stallings-outlasts-justin-jones-for-decision-victory|title=UFC Fight Night 63 results: Ron Stallings outlasts Justin Jones for decision victory|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2015-04-11|accessdate=2015-04-11}}
Stallings faced Joe Riggs on September 5, 2015 at UFC 191.{{cite web |url=http://themmareport.com/2015/08/ufc-191-adds-andre-fili-vs-clay-collard-joe-riggs-vs-ron-stallings/ |title=UFC 191 adds Joe Riggs vs. Ron Stallings|publisher=themmareport.com |author=Staff|date=2015-08-06|accessdate=2015-08-06}} Stallings lost the bout via disqualification after he landed an illegal upkick, which rendered Riggs unable to continue.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/09/ufc-191-results-on-one-good-eye-joe-riggs-gets-controversial-dq-win-over-ron-stallings|title=UFC 191 results, highlights: On one good eye, Joe Riggs gets DQ win over Ron Stallings|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|accessdate=2015-09-05|date=2015-09-05}} Subsequently, Stallings was released from the promotion.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmanews.com/17-additional-fighters-released-from-ufc/|title=17 Additional Fighters Released From UFC|publisher=mmanews.com|author=Matt Boone|date=19 October 2015|accessdate=19 October 2015}}
=Titan Fighting Championship=
Stallings made his promotional debut against Rashaun Spencer on August 5, 2016 at Titan FC 40. Stallings won via split decision.
Mixed martial arts record
{{MMArecordbox
| draws=
| nc= 1
| ko-wins= 6
| ko-losses= 3
| sub-wins= 6
| sub-losses= 1
| dec-wins= 3
| dec-losses= 3
| dq-wins=
| dq-losses= 1
| other-wins=
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}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| {{nowrap|15–8 (1)}}
| Decision (unanimous)
| CES MMA 52
| {{dts|2018|August|17}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–8 (1)
| Rashaun Spencer
| Decision (split)
| {{dts|2016|August|5}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Coral Gables, Florida, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–8 (1)
| DQ (illegal upkick)
| UFC 191
| {{dts|2015|September|5}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:28
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–7 (1)
| Justin Jones
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas
| {{dts|2015|April|4}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Fairfax, Virginia, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 12–7 (1)
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver
| {{dts|2015|January|18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:37
| Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 12–6 (1)
| Tim Williams
| Decision (unanimous)
| CFFC 43: Webb vs. Good
| {{dts|2014|November|1}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
| {{small|For the vacant CFFC Middleweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–5 (1)
| Joshua Williams
| TKO (punches)
| Warfare 12: Rise of the Champions
| {{dts|2014|June|20}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| N/A
| North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–5 (1)
| TKO (knee to the body)
| Ring of Combat 42
| {{dts|2012|September|14}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:03
| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
| {{small|Won the vacant ROC Middleweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–5 (1)
| Willie Smalls
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Black and Blue: Rebel Invasion 2
| {{dts|2012|February|11}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:19
| Tallapoosa, Georgia, United States
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 9–5 (1)
| Decision (split)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III
| {{dts|2011|July|22}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–4 (1)
| Joey Kirwan
| Submission (triangle choke)
| UWC 8: Judgment Day
| {{dts|2010|May|22}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:52
| Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–4 (1)
| Fred Weaver
| TKO (punches)
| Gameness Fighting Championship 6
| {{dts|2010|February|20}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:12
| Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 7–4 (1)
| Damian Dantibo
| TKO (head kick and punches)
| UWC 6: Capital Punishment
| {{dts|2009|April|25}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:13
| Fairfax, Virginia, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–3 (1)
| KO (knees)
| UWC 5: Man O' War
| {{dts|2009|February|21}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:56
| Fairfax, Virginia, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–3 (1)
| Tony Sousa
| TKO (punches)
| UWC 4: Confrontation
| {{dts|2008|October|11}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:02
| Fairfax, Virginia, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 5–3 (1)
| Timothy Woods
| KO (slam)
| UWC 3: Invasion
| {{dts|2008|April|26}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:25
| Fairfax, Virginia, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–2 (1)
| Eric Lambert
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| CSC 24: The Proving Ground
| {{dts|2008|March|15}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:41
| Richmond, Virginia, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–2 (1)
| Bill Frazier
| TKO (punches)
| Combat Sport Challenge
| {{dts|2007|September|29}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:58
| Richmond, Virginia, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 3–2 (1)
| Dante Rivera
| Decision (unanimous)
| Reality Fighting 11
| {{dts|2006|February|11}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 4:00
| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|For the RF Middleweight Championship.
|-
| {{nocontest}}NC
| align=center| 3–1 (1)
| Ted Govola
| No Contest
| Mass Destruction 19
| {{dts|2005|February|25}}
| align=center| N/A
| align=center| N/A
| Boston, Massachusetts, United States
|For the vacant MD Middleweight Championship.
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–1
| Randy Rowe
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Mass Destruction 16
| {{dts|2004|May|15}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:32
| Boston, Massachusetts, United States
|Return to Middleweight.
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–1
| Mike Varner
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Mass Destruction 14
| {{dts|2003|December|13}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Taunton, Massachusetts, United States
|Heavyweight debut; won the vacant MD Heavyweight Championship.
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–1
| Rocco Giordano
| Submission (armbar)
| Reality Fighting 5
| {{dts|2003|November|1}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:58
| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 0–1
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Reality Fighting 4
| {{dts|2003|July|19}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:43
| Bayonne, New Jersey, United States
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See also
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{Sherdog}}
- {{UFC|ron-stallings|Ron Stallings}}
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Category:American male mixed martial artists
Category:Middleweight mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu