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Tyler Stinson

Tyler Stinson

American mixed martial arts fighter

Tyler Stinson (born January 17, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. A professional competitor since 2006, Stinson has also formerly competed for Bellator MMA, Strikeforce, Titan FC, and the World Series of Fighting.

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Background

Born and raised in Winfield, Kansas, Stinson competed in baseball, football, and track and field at Winfield High School, and was talented [citation needed]. Stinson was introduced to MMA by a friend at the age of 20, which piqued his interest. Less than a week later, Stinson began competing himself.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Stinson started his career in 2006. From his mixed martial arts debut until the beginning of 2010, he fought mainly for southern American promotions, as C3 Fights, Art of Fighting and Masters of the Cage.

Stinson compiled a record of 17-5 before signing with Bellator. Stinson earned his contract at an open tryout held by Bellator in Kansas.[1]

Bellator

Stinson was expected to make his debut against Demi Deeds on April 29, 2010, at Bellator 16. However, he was called to replace an injured Sean Pierson against Dan Hornbuckle in the Season Two Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal on April 22, 2010, at Bellator 15.[2] Stinson lost via submission in the first round.[3]

Stinson faced Leonardo Peçanha on June 17, 2010, at Bellator 22 in a rematch of a fight that took place in 2008.[1] Stinson won via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.[4]

Stinson replaced Rory Markham against Steve Carl for a spot in Season Four Welterweight Tournament on August 26, 2010, at Bellator 26.[5] Stinson lost via technical submission in the first round.[6]

Stinson faced Nate James on April 9, 2011, at Bellator 40. He won via split decision (29-28 Stinson, 29-28 James, 29-28 Stinson).[7]

Stinson was expected to face Joey Gorczynski on May 7, 2011, at Bellator 43. However, for undisclosed reasons the match was scrapped.[8]

Strikeforce

Stinson made his debut against Eduardo Pamplona on July 30, 2011, at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson. He won via knockout at 15 seconds of round one.[9]

Stinson faced Tarec Saffiedine on January 7, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. Saffiedine defeated Stinson via split decision (29-28 Stinson, 30-27 Saffiedine, 29-28 Saffiedine).[10]

Stinson faced Jordan Mein on July 14, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy. Stinson lost via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).[11]

World Series of Fighting

In December 2013, it was announced that Stinson signed a four-fight deal with World Series of Fighting.[12] He made his debut on January 18, 2014, against Valdir Araujo at WSOF 8 and won via TKO in the third round.

On March 29, 2014, Stinson fought former UFC veteran Josh Burkman at WSOF 9 and lost via knockout in the first round. This was the first knockout loss of Stinson's career.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
41 matches 31 wins 10 losses
By knockout 19 1
By submission 8 5
By decision 4 4
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See also

References

  1. [1]
    Stupp, Dan (March 8, 2010). "Tyler Stinson wins Bellator open tryout, earns spot on Bellator 16 card". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  2. [2]
    "Dan Hornbuckle vs Tyler Stinson in Bellator welterweight tournament with Sean Pierson hurt" (Press release). MMAmania.com. April 11, 2010. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  3. [3]
    MMAjunkie.com staff (April 22, 2010). "Bellator 15 recap: Carl, Hornbuckle, Thomas and Freire advance to semifinals". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  4. [4]
    Schielke, Jason (June 17, 2010). "Bellator XXII live play-by-play from Kansas City P&L district". Bleacherreport.com. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  5. [5]
    Stupp, Dann (August 24, 2010). "Rory Markham out, Tyler Stinson in for Bellator 26's tourney-qualifier bout". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  6. [6]
    Knapp, Brian (August 26, 2010). "Oleinik, Vega, Ward advance at Bellator 26". Sherdog.com. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  7. [7]
    "Bellator 40 live results: Nate James vs. Tyler Stinson". Bellator.com. April 9, 2011. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  8. [8]
    "Joey Gorczynski vs. Tyler Stinson - Bellator 43". Tapology.com. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  9. [9]
    Thomas, Luke (July 30, 2011). "Fedor vs. Henderson results: Davis bests Kedzie, Stinson KOs Pamplona". SBNation.com. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  10. [10]
    Dann Stupp and John Morgan (January 7, 2012). "'Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine' results: Saffiedine takes split decision over Stinson". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  11. [11]
    Erickson, Matt (July 14, 2012). "'Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy' results: Jordan Mein outboxes Tyler Stinson". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  12. [12]
    Brand, Jeremy (December 10, 2013). "Tyler Stinson signs four-fight deal with World Series of Fighting". MMAsucka.com. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
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