Abe Wagner

Abraham Wagner (born March 4, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division. A competitor since 2006, he was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights, and has also fought for Bellator and Titan FC.

Abe Wagner
BornAbraham Wagner
(1980-03-04) March 4, 1980
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Other namesHurricane
Honest[1]
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight256 lb (116 kg; 18 st 4 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight (265 lb)
Reach77 in (196 cm)
Fighting out ofOmaha, Nebraska, United States
TeamMid America Martial Arts
Rankpurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2006 - present
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins11
By knockout7
By submission3
By decision1
Losses8
By knockout3
By submission4
By decision1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Wagner describes his early years as something he survived. His father would continuously physically abuse him throughout his childhood; in one incident, his father beat his head in with a hammer leaving him unconscious. Wagner said "he thought he was going to die", and reported this incident to the police, and was then placed into foster care after his father was sent to prison. The foster family he subsequently moved in with owned a dairy farm in Wisconsin. Abe earned a football scholarship to Michigan Tech where he excelled at the position of linebacker and earned a mechanical engineering degree.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Wagner earned a professional record of 7–2 on the local circuit before being selected to become a member of The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights. Wagner was featured in the inaugural fight of the season and lost his first fight to Jon Madsen via unanimous decision.

After bouncing back with one more win, Wagner was set to face Todd Duffee at Titan Fighting Championships 16; however, Duffee pulled out of the fight and former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia stepped in as a replacement. Wagner upset Sylvia, needing only 32 seconds in the first round to stop the former champion with punches.[3] The fight's stoppage has since been deemed controversial, due to Sylvia's post-fight comments where he stated that the referee came and apologized to his corner for stopping the fight too quickly and that despite stumbling when he got up, he gave the referee signs that he was still able to continue the fight.

Wagner's next fight was at Titan FC 17: Lashley vs. Ott where he lost to Aaron Rosa via submission in the second round.

Wagner fought against Justin Grizzard at Victory Fighting Championship 35, Wagner won the bout via submission in the first round.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Wagner faced Eric Prindle at Bellator 52 in the opening round of the Bellator Heavyweight Tournament.[4] He lost the back-and-forth bout via unanimous decision.

Wagner then faced Mark Holata at Bellator 69 on May 18, 2012. Wagner was submitted at 2:24 in the first round via Achilles lock.[5]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
20 matches 11 wins 8 losses
By knockout 7 3
By submission 3 4
By decision 1 1
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 11–8 (1) Scott Hough TKO (punches) DCS 34: The Warriors Tribute May 26, 2017 1 4:40 Ralston, Nebraska, United States
Loss 10–8 (1) Daniel Gallemore Submission (guillotine choke) Victory Fighting Championship 50 May 21, 2016 1 1:37 Topeka, Kansas, United States
NC 10–7 (1) Rob Mitchell No Contest Dynasty Combat Sports 7: Spring Brawl 2 April 25, 2014 1 N/A Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Loss 10–7 Bob Brents TKO (punches) CCCW: The Uprising March 2, 2013 3 N/A Springfield, Illinois, United States
Loss 10–6 Mark Holata Submission (achilles lock) Bellator 69 May 18, 2012 1 2:24 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Loss 10–5 Eric Prindle Decision (unanimous) Bellator 52 October 1, 2011 3 5:00 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Bellator Season Five Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win 10–4 Justin Grizzard Submission (rear-naked choke) Victory Fighting Championship 35 July 30, 2011 1 1:36 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss 9–4 Aaron Rosa Submission (rear-naked choke) Titan Fighting Championships 17 March 25, 2011 2 0:35 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 9–3 Tim Sylvia TKO (punches) Titan Fighting Championships 16 January 28, 2011 1 0:32 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 8–3 Vinny Pallone TKO (punches) Fight to Win: The Professionals November 12, 2010 1 2:34 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss 7–3 Travis Browne TKO (punches) VFC 30: Night of Champions February 5, 2010 1 0:08 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States For VFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 7–2 Jeff Ford Submission (armbar) Fight To Win: Colorado vs. Nebraska March 14, 2009 1 1:49 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 6–2 Sherman Pendergarst Decision (split) VFC 25: Primetime December 5, 2008 5 5:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 5–2 Matt Andersen TKO (punches) VFC 21: Infamous December 7, 2007 1 N/A Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 4–2 Steve Pilkington Submission (armbar) VFC 20: Aces September 7, 2007 1 N/A Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss 3–2 Chris Blaire Submission (armbar) Punch Promotions June 23, 2007 2 2:45 Nebraska, United States
Win 3–1 Joel Traves TKO (punches) Good Guys Promotions February 10, 2007 1 1:42 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Win 2–1 Nick Rogers KO (punch) VFC 17: Predators December 9, 2006 1 2:16 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss 1–1 Sunia Filikitonga TKO (punches) Diesel Fighting Championships 1 June 30, 2006 2 0:11 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 1–0 Matt Justice TKO (punches) AFC 5: Lights Out January 6, 2006 1 N/A Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Professional record breakdown
1 match 0 wins 1 loss
By knockout 0 0
By submission 0 0
By decision 0 1
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0–1 Jon Madsen Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada Preliminary bout

References

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