Tony Sims
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
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| birth_name = Anthony Marshall Sims[http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2016_Results/01-02-16MMA.pdf Mixed martial arts show results Date: January 2, 2016]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|10|14}}
| birth_place = Davenport, Iowa, United States
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| height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}}
| weight_lb = 155
| weight_class = Lightweight
| reach = 70 in
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| fighting_out_of = Denver, Colorado, United States
| team = Elevation Fight Team (2013–present){{cite podcast|url=https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS56ZW5jYXN0LmZtL21tYWpyYy1yYWRpby9yc3M/episode/ZTk1ODM0OTAtYzg3Yi00MTZiLWFlYzktNDU3OGJhNzVjNGU5|title=The MMA Circus w/ Marlon Vera, Rick Glenn and Tony Sims|host=Nick Baldwin|host2=Andrew Lawrence|date=September 20, 2017}}
| years_active = 2008–present
| mma_kowin = 10
| mma_subwin = 2
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Anthony Marshall Sims (born October 14, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. He is best known for competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Background
Tony grew up with an older brother in Davenport, Iowa.{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJHgagRn-vU|title=UFC veteran Tony Sims talks bizarre UFC release & his promotion "Paramount MMA"|author=James Lynch|date=February 14, 2017|via=YouTube}} Urged by their single mother to find some activities, Tony started boxing at the age of seven. He also picked up wrestling at the age of 12. Tony completed his undergraduate degrees in Architecture and Engineering from Iowa State University before completing his graduate studies in University of Minnesota.{{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2015/06/ufc-fight-night-70s-tony-sims-in-the-blink-of-an-eye/|title=UFC Fight Night 70's Tony Sims: In the Blink of an Eye|author=Dan Kuhl|date=June 24, 2015|publisher=combatpress.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/tony-sims-promise-kept|title=Tony Sims: A Promise Kept|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=June 25, 2015|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
Mixed martial arts career
= Ultimate Fighting Championship =
Sims made his UFC debut against Steve Montgomery on June 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero. He won the fight by knockout in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/ufc-fight-night-70-results-tony-sims-stops-steve-montgomery-in-wild-one-rounder|title=UFC Fight Night 70 results: Tony Sims stops Steve Montgomery in wild one-rounder|publisher=mmajunkiecom|author=Ben Fowlkes|accessdate=2016-12-10|date=2015-06-27}}
Sims next fought Olivier Aubin-Mercier on short notice at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira on August 23, 2015, replacing an injured Chris Wade.{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2015/07/chris-wade-out-of-ufc-fight-night-74-tony-sims-steps-up-to-meet-olivier-aubin-mercier/|title=Chris Wade out of UFC Fight Night 74, Tony Sims steps up to meet Olivier Aubin-Mercier|publisher=themmareport.com|author=Staff|accessdate=2016-12-10|date=2015-07-30}} He lost the fight to Aubin-Mercier by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/08/ufc-fight-night-74-results-olivier-aubin-mercier-grinds-out-tony-sims-for-decision-win|title=UFC Fight Night 74 results: Olivier Aubin-Mercier grinds out Tony Sims for decision win|publisher=mmajunkie.com.com|author=Steven Marrocco|accessdate=2016-12-10|date=2015-08-23}}
Sims faced Abel Trujillo on January 20, 2016 at UFC 195. He lost the fight by guillotine choke in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2016/1/3/10700376/ufc-195-results-recap-abel-trujillo-vs-tony-sims-fight-review-analysis-mma|title=UFC 195 results recap: Abel Trujillo vs Tony Sims fight review and analysis|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Andrew Richardson|accessdate=2016-12-10|date=2016-01-03}} He was subsequently released from the promotion.
Championships and accomplishments
- Prize FC
- Prize FC Lightweight Championship (one time)
- Two successful title defenses
- Fight to Win
- Fight to Win Lightweight Championship (one time)
- One successful title defense
Mixed martial arts record
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|ko-wins=10
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|sub-wins=2
|sub-losses=2
|dec-wins=0
|dec-losses=2
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 12–4
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| UFC 195
|{{dts|2016|January|2}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:18
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 12–3
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira
|{{dts|2015|August|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 12–2
| Steve Montgomery
| KO (punches)
| UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero
|{{dts|2015|June|27}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:43
|Hollywood, Florida, United States
|{{small|Welterweight bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 11–2
| Anselmo Luna
| TKO (punches)
| FTW: Machines
|{{dts|2015|May|8}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|0:39
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|{{small|Defended the Fight to Win Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 10–2
| Joshua Sandvig
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 8
|{{dts|2015|March|6}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|{{small|Defended the Prize FC Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 9–2
| James Steele McCall
| TKO (punches)
| FTW: Animals
|{{dts|2014|April|18}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:13
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|{{small|Won the vacant Fight to Win Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 8–2
| Decision (split)
| FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 4
|{{dts|2013|October|18}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 8–1
| Mitchell Hale
| TKO (punches)
| FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 3
|{{dts|2013|September|20}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:07
|Midland, Texas, United States
|{{small|Defended the Prize FC Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 7–1
| Thomas Denny
| KO (punches)
| FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 2
|{{dts|2013|July|13}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:08
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 6–1
| Chase Hackett
| KO (punch)
| FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 1
|{{dts|2013|January|25}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:09
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|{{small|Won the Prize FC Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 5–1
| Chris Bennett
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| MMA Big Show: A Prodigy Returns
|{{dts|2010|April|17}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:51
|Florence, Indiana, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 4–1
| Josh Shaffer
| TKO (punches)
| KOTC: Ice Age
|{{dts|2010|March|10}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:14
|Mahnomen, Minnesota, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 3–1
| Aaron Beeman
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Brutaal: Fight Nation
|{{dts|2008|August|22}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:30
|Boone, Iowa, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 2–1
| Gabe Walbridge
| TKO (punches)
| Barrera Promotions: Fightfest
|{{dts|2008|July|12}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:40
|Somerset, Wisconsin, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 1–1
| Rich Sherer
| TKO (punches)
| Brutaal: Fight Night
|{{dts|2008|June|13}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:41
|Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 0–1
| Joe Lynch
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Brutaal: Fight Night
|{{dts|2008|March|7}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:58
|Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
|
|-
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See also
References
{{Reflist|33em}}
External links
- [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/tony-sims Official UFC Profile]
- {{Sherdog|}}
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Category:American male mixed martial artists
Category:Lightweight mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing boxing
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling