Allan Weickert

Allan Weickert (born in Tiffin, Ohio) is a retired American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. A professional competitor from 2004 until 2011, he fought for the WEC, King of the Cage, and Bellator.

Allan Weickert
BornTiffin, Ohio, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg; 14 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofTiffin, Ohio
TeamPeak Submission Fight Team
Years active2004-2011
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins6
By knockout2
By submission3
By decision1
Losses9
By knockout3
By submission4
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

He began fighting in 2004 at the age of 22.[1] He holds a black belt in Kempo Karate.

Allan trains with Jody Poff, who was Allan's first professional win, at Peak Submission.[1] Allan also trains with fellow professional fighters Rick Fitch and Joe "Lights out" Garcia at Elite Sports Academy in his hometown of Tiffin, Ohio. Allan also works with many other fighters, personal trainers and nutritionists.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Weickert had one amateur fight; a TKO win in March of 2004 before making his professional debut on May 15, 2004, winning via split decision.

He then picked up another win via TKO over then 12-7-1 Gary Myers at KOTC 45: Battle in Belterra in November of 2004.

World Extreme Cagefighting

Weickert made his next appearance in the WEC, defeating Jeremy Freitag via first-round knockout at WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion.

Weickert fought again on the regional circuit against PRIDE and IFC veteran John Dixson, losing his first professional bout via second-round heel hook submission. He later returned to the WEC at WEC 16: Clash of the Titans 2, defeating Rocky Batastini via second-round armbar submission. This would be his last appearance for the pre-Zuffa owned promotion

Post-WEC

Weickert found little success returning to the regional circuit; going 2-8 in last 10 fights. However, he did achieve his second win in an upset victory of UFC and Strikeforce veteran Sean Salmon to win the North American Allied Fight Series (NAAFS) Middleweight Championship.

Weickert's last appearance was at Bellator 51 in September of 2011; a TKO loss after he retired on his stool at the end of the second round.

Personal life

Allan is married, with eight children.

He is currently a member of the Laborers international Union and works in the oil and gas industry.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches 6 wins 9 losses
By knockout 2 3
By submission 3 4
By decision 1 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–9 John Hawk TKO (retirement) Bellator 51 September 24, 2011 2 5:00 Canton, Ohio, United States Light Heavyweight bout.
Loss 6–8 Chris Lozano KO (punch) NAAFS: Night of Champions 2009 December 5, 2009 1 4:55 Akron, Ohio, United States
Loss 6–7 Rafael Natal Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 26 September 11, 2009 1 2:53 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 6–6 Sean Salmon Submission (armbar) NAAFS: Fight Night In The Flats 5 June 6, 2009 2 2:05 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Won the NAAFS Middleweight Championship.
Loss 5–6 Mitch Whitesel Decision (unanimous) NAAFS: Caged Fury 2 March 31, 2007 3 5:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Middleweight debut.
Loss 5–5 Don Richards Submission (kimura) IHC 11: Apocalypse November 18, 2006 2 1:56 Hammond, Indiana, United States Heavyweight bout.
Loss 5–4 Rob Wince Decision (unanimous) NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 2 June 10, 2006 3 5:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Loss 5–3 Don Richards Submission (armbar) KOTC: Drop Zone March 18, 2006 1 1:55 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States
Win 5–2 Matt Hershberger TKO (punches) NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 1 February 18, 2006 1 1:19 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Loss 4–2 Ben Rothwell TKO (punches) NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 1 September 17, 2005 1 3:45 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Win 4–1 Rocky Batastini Submission (armbar) WEC 16 August 18, 2005 1 2:50 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss 3–1 John Dixson Submission (heel hook) Superfights International March 18, 2005 2 3:41 Lakeland, Florida, United States
Win 3–0 Jeremy Freitag TKO WEC 13 January 22, 2005 1 4:25 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 2–0 Gary Myers Submission (punches) KOTC 45: King of the Cage 45 November 20, 2004 1 N/A Belterra, Indiana, United States
Win 1–0 Jody Poff Decision (split) Cage Warriors Challenge May 15, 2004 N/A N/A Marysville, Ohio, United States

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