Cortez Coleman

Cortez Coleman (born January 28, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in 2017. A professional competitor since 2008, he has competed for Bellator, Strikeforce, King of the Cage, Legacy Fighting Alliance, and Legacy FC.

Cortez Coleman
Born (1982-01-28) January 28, 1982
Hugo, Oklahoma, United States
Other namesCrazy Cowboy
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
DivisionMiddleweight
Welterweight
Reach69.0 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofAda, Oklahoma, United States
TeamFactory X
Years active2008-2017
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins13
By knockout4
By submission4
By decision5
Losses9
By submission3
By decision6
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Born and raised in the small town of Hugo, Oklahoma, Coleman was raised along with four brothers and a sister by a single mother. Coleman began competing in football from an early age and continued with the sport through high school. Coleman, who had often gotten into street fights growing up, later began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu before later transitioning into mixed martial arts.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Coleman began his MMA career in November 2008. Prior to appearing on The Ultimate Fighter, Coleman held an 8–3 record, which included fights with future Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima and former UFC competitor Cody Donovan. He also had a one-fight stint in Strikeforce and a two-fight stint in the King of the Cage.

The Ultimate Fighter

Coleman appeared as one of the contestants on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson season as a welterweight. Coleman lost the fight to get into the house.

Bellator MMA

Coleman made his Bellator debut on January 24, 2013 against Matt Jones at Bellator 86. He won via unanimous decision.[2]

Coleman then faced Keith Berry at Bellator 96 on June 19, 2013. Coleman lost a split decision.[3]

Coleman faced Jonas Billstein on November 8, 2013 at Bellator 107. Coleman lost via unanimous decision.[4]

On March 7, 2014, Coleman defeated Daniel Miller via submission due to strikes at Bellator 111.[5]

Coleman faced Joe Vedepo on June 6, 2014 at Bellator 121. Coleman lost via majority decision.[6]

Coleman moved down to the welterweight division and faced Will Florentino at Bellator 128 on October 10, 2014.[7] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Personal life

Cortez's oldest brother went to prison at the age of 15 and has served 21 years there and is still incarcerated today. Cortez has never had a father figure of any kind growing up. As he got in junior high school and high school he turned to football for an outlet but would still find himself getting into trouble out in the streets. Following high school, Cortez went on to try football at the collegiate level. While in college he was still getting into trouble and ended up finding himself with the chance of serving 20 years in prison, and that's when it all changed.

Cortez made up his mind to stop the "street life" and make a change. MMA has changed his life. He has trained with the likes of Matt Hughes, Robbie Lawler, Johny Hendricks and Joe Warren which are or have been champions. He has also been on teams such as Hit Squad and Team Takedown, and is now signed with Factory X. Factory X has fighters in Bellator and the UFC. To name some: Joe Warren, Chris Camozzi, Brian Foster, Brian Rogers, Nate Marquardt, Neil Magny, Marcus Edwards and others. Cortez is a father of 3 children; 2 boys and 1 girl.[1]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
22 matches 13 wins 9 losses
By knockout 4 0
By submission 4 3
By decision 5 6
Draws 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 13–9 Christiano Frohlich Decision (unanimous) Primus FC: Alexander vs. Cleveland December 9, 2017 3 5:00 United States
Loss 13–8 Chris Harris Decision (unaimous) Legacy Fighting Alliance 15 June 30, 2017 3 5:00 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 13–7 Rafael Lovato Jr. Submission (armbar) Legacy Fighting Championship 62 November 11, 2016 3 4:04 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States For Legacy FC Middleweight Championship.
Win 13–6 Matt Jones Decision (Unanimous) Freestyle Cage Fighting 53 June 11, 2016 3 5:00 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States Won FCF Middleweight Championship.
Win 12–6 Johnny Barron TKO (punches) OFC: Bricktown Brawl 7 June 20, 2015 1 4:40 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Return to Middleweight.
Win 11–6 Will Florentino Decision (unanimous) Bellator 128 October 10, 2014 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Welterweight debut.
Loss 10–6 Joe Vedepo Decision (majority) Bellator 121 June 6, 2014 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 10–5 Daniel Miller Submission (punches) Bellator 111 March 7, 2014 2 4:49 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 9–5 Jonas Billstein Decision (unanimous) Bellator 107 November 8, 2013 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 9–4 Keith Berry Decision (split) Bellator 96 June 19, 2013 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Catchweight (186.4 lbs) bout; Berry missed weight.[8]
Win 9–3 Matt Jones Decision (unanimous) Bellator 86 January 24, 2013 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 8–3 Brandon Lyons Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC: Bad Intentions 2 April 14, 2012 1 2:17 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 7–3 Terrell Thomas Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Total Destruction January 21, 2012 2 4:07 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 7–2 Matt Masterson Submission (rear-naked choke) BUCB: Stars and Stripes April 9, 2011 2 2:06 Parma, Ohio, United States
Win 7–1 Lucas Lopes Submission (guillotine choke) Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II December 4, 2010 1 2:04 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win 6–1 Cody Donovan TKO (doctor stoppage) C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 5 August 7, 2010 1 N/A Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 5–1 Douglas Lima Decision (split) SportFight X 1: Beatdown March 26, 2010 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 5–0 George Lockhart Decision (unanimous) Sin City Fight Club: Redline Grand Prix Round 2 November 13, 2009 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 4–0 George Allen Decision (unanimous) Sin City Fight Club: Redline Grand Prix Opening Round October 10, 2009 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 3–0 Johnny Buck TKO (punches) TTP: Battle at The Bend 4 August 28, 2009 2 1:10 Bethalto, Illinois, United States
Win 2–0 Cory Hill TKO (punches) 5150 Combat League: Rumble at the Rally June 27, 2009 1 1:58 Sparks, Oklahoma, United States
Win 1–0 Shane Eisman Submission (guillotine choke) Arkansas MMA: Ultimate Fight Night 6 November 29, 2008 1 0:16 Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States

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