Dequan Townsend
Dequan Townsend (born May 11, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. He has previously fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
| Dequan Townsend | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 11, 1986 Lansing, Michigan, United States |
| Other names | The Tarantula |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight Middleweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Lansing, Michigan, United States |
| Team | Murcielago MMA (until 2020)[2] Team Elevation (2020–present)[3] |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 33 |
| Wins | 21 |
| By knockout | 12 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 12 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 9 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Townsend originally began training cardio kickboxing alongside with powerlifting before transitioning to mixed martial arts in 2009.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
After an 8–4 amateur career, Townsend compiled a professional mixed martial arts record of 21–8. Townsend later signed with the UFC in June 2019.[5][6][7][8]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Townsend made his UFC debut at light heavyweight on June 29, 2019 as a late-notice opponent against Dalcha Lungiambula at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos.[9] He lost the fight via TKO with punches and elbows in round three.[10]
Townsend tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, and norfentanyl, a metabolite of fentanyl and its derivatives, as the result of an in-competition urine sample he provided on June 28, 2019 at UFC Fight Night Minneapolis. He was suspended 6 months by USADA.[11]
Townsend moved to middleweight and faced Bevon Lewis on January 25, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos.[12] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[13]
Townsend returned to light heavyweight and faced Devin Clark on February 15, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2.[14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[15]
Townsend faced Duško Todorović on October 4, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 16.[16] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[17]
On October 7, 2020 it was reported Townsend was released by UFC.[18]
Personal life
Townsend had four sons of whom one – Malakay – died of cancer in March 2014.[2] Townsend is also a registered nurse, working in home health care area full-time.[2]
Townsend had two brothers, Steven and Marcus, who both were killed in a strip mall shooting in Lansing, Michigan in August 2020.[19]
Championships and accomplishments
- Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting
- WXC Middleweight Championship (Two-time)
- WXC Welterweight Championship (One time)
- Total Warrior Combat
- TWC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
- TWC Middleweight Championship (One time)
- TWC Welterweight Championship (Two-time)
- Two successful title defenses
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 33 matches | 21 wins | 12 losses |
| By knockout | 12 | 2 |
| By submission | 5 | 1 |
| By decision | 4 | 9 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 21–12 | Duško Todorović | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana | October 4, 2020 | 2 | 3:15 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Middleweight bout. |
| Loss | 21–11 | Devin Clark | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 | February 15, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 21–10 | Bevon Lewis | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos | January 25, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Loss | 21–9 | Dalcha Lungiambula | TKO (punches and elbows) | UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos | June 29, 2019 | 3 | 0:42 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 21–8 | Wayman Carter | Submission (guillotine choke) | TWC: Brooks vs. Robinson | March 9, 2019 | 1 | 1:31 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Won the TWC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 20–8 | Portland Pringle III | Decision (split) | TWC: Bennett vs. Shaw | December 1, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | |
| Loss | 19–8 | Jamahal Hill | Decision (unanimous) | KOP 62: KnockOut Promotions 62 | June 30, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. For the KOP Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 19–7 | Muhammad Abdullah | Submission (guillotine choke) | WXC 71: Night of Champions 10 | February 17, 2018 | 3 | 3:58 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | Won the WXC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 18–7 | Héctor Urbina | KO (head kick) | New League Fights 7: Hallows Eve | October 28, 2017 | 1 | 1:16 | Montpelier, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 17–7 | Willis Black | TKO (head kick and punches) | WXC 69: Illuminate | July 14, 2017 | 1 | 0:28 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 16–7 | Timothy Woods | Decision (unanimous) | FSF MMA: New Beginning | May 20, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Birch Run, Michigan, United States | Return to Middleweight. |
| Loss | 15–7 | Luka Strezoski | Submission (heel hook) | RFO: Big Guns 23: Battle for the Belts | March 25, 2017 | 1 | 1:42 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 15–6 | Jason Fischer | Decision (unanimous) | WXC 66: Night of Champions 9 | January 13, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | For the WXC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 15–5 | Ted Worthington | TKO (punches) | TWC Pro Series: Anderson vs. Veerella | November 12, 2016 | 1 | 1:24 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | |
| Loss | 14–5 | Dakota Cochrane | Decision (split) | TWC 29: Jaynes vs. Lamson | May 14, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Lost the TWC Welterweight Championship. |
| Loss | 14–4 | Kevin Nowaczyk | Decision (unanimous) | HFC 27: Hoosier Fight Club 27 | February 6, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Michigan City, Indiana, United States | For the Hoosier FC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 14–3 | Erick Lozano | Submission (triangle choke) | TWC 28: Townsend vs. Lozano | November 21, 2015 | 2 | 2:51 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Defended the TWC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–3 | Dustin Pape | Submission (triangle choke) | DC 9: Duneland Classic 9 | October 30, 2015 | 2 | 4:22 | Laporte, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 12–3 | Tenyeh Dixon | TKO (punches) | WXC 59: Homeland Pride | August 8, 2015 | 3 | 0:18 | Taylor, Michigan, United States | Won the WXC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–3 | Deray Davis | Decision (unanimous) | MFL 38: Michiana Fight League 38 | July 11, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | South Bend, Indiana, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Win | 10–3 | Josh Taveirne | TKO (doctor stoppage) | TWC 27: Townsend vs. Taveirne | June 20, 2015 | 3 | 3:40 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Defended the TWC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–3 | Dom O'Grady | TKO (punches) | WXC 55: Fully Loaded | February 7, 2015 | 1 | 4:58 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Billy Ward | TKO (punches) | TWC 26: Townsend vs. Ward | November 22, 2014 | 1 | 2:19 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Won the vacant TWC Welterweight Championship. |
| Loss | 7–3 | David Evans | Decision (unanimous) | WXC 52: Evolution | August 15, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Southgate, Michigan, United States | For the vacant WXC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–2 | Darryl Madison | Submission (rear-naked choke) | MFL: Michiana Fight League 34 | May 17, 2014 | 2 | 2:30 | South Bend, Indiana, United States | Catchweight (175 lb) bout. |
| Win | 6–2 | Marcus Reynolds | KO (kick to body) | XFC 27: Frozen Fury | December 13, 2013 | 3 | 2:52 | Muskegon, Michigan, United States | Catchweight (180 lb) bout. |
| Win | 5–2 | Erick Lozano | KO | TWC 20: Final Cut | November 16, 2013 | 1 | 2:33 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Won the TWC Welterweight Championship. |
| Loss | 4–2 | Rocky Johnson | Decision (unanimous) | SCL: Havoc at the Hellespont | September 27, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Loveland, Colorado, United States | Catchweight (175 lb) bout. |
| Win | 4–1 | Anthony Smith | TKO (punches) | TWC 18: Bulletproof | May 18, 2013 | 1 | 3:28 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | Middleweight debut. Won the TWC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–1 | Canaan Grigsby | KO (punches) | SCL: Thunderdome | February 9, 2013 | 1 | 0:07 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Robby Longwith | TKO (punches) | TWC 14: Up Close and Personal | September 22, 2012 | 1 | 0:27 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Jason Cardillo | Decision (unanimous) | NAAFS: Caged Fury 17 | April 27, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Morgantown, West Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Andy Hahn | Decision (split) | IFL 45: My Bloody Valentine | February 18, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States | Welterweight debut. |
See also
References
- "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
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- Mike McClory (2020-01-25). "Dequan Townsend sanctioned after testing positive for cocaine and fentanyl, still scheduled for UFC Raleigh". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
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- Farah Hannoun and Nolan King (2020-02-15). "Dequan Townsend to make 21-day turnaround vs. Devin Clark at UFC on ESPN+ 25". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
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- DNA, MMA (2020-09-20). "Dequan Townsend vs. Dusko Todorovic toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 3 oktober". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
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- Martin, Damon (2020-10-02). "UFC releases Ben Sosoli after receiving 22-month jail sentence; Nadia Kassem, Dequan Townsend also cut". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
- "Brothers of UFC fighter Dequan Townsend killed in Michigan shooting; suspect charged". MMAjunkie.com. August 31, 2020.
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