Harris Sarmiento
Harris Sarmiento is a Filipino-American professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Featherweight division of ONE FC. A professional competitor since 2002, Sarmiento has also formerly competed for the WEC, Strikeforce, King of the Cage, the World Fighting Alliance, Palace Fighting Championship, the IFL and Rumble on the Rock. Notable champions Sarmiento has faced include Nick Diaz, Gilbert Melendez, Josh Thomson, Max Holloway, Rob McCullough, and KJ Noons.
| Harris Sarmiento | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 9, 1983 Ilocos Norte, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino-American |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 144 lb (65 kg; 10.3 st) |
| Division | Welterweight Lightweight Featherweight |
| Fighting out of | Waipahu, Hawaii, United States |
| Team | Hawaii Elite MMA 808 Fight Factory |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 62 |
| Wins | 36 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 22 |
| Losses | 26 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 9 |
| By decision | 10 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Born and raised in the Philippines, Sarmiento began competing regionally in Hawaii, making his professional debut in 2002. Sarmiento lost his first two professional fights via decision before facing Nick Diaz at a Warriors Quest event later that year. Sarmiento lost in the second round after his corner threw in the towel. After compiling a record of 6-6, Sarmiento was set to face Rob McCullough at WEC 9 on January 16, 2004. Sarmiento won via split decision, then won his next four fights as well (and the SuperBrawl 33 lightweight tournament) before falling to Roger Huerta in a third-round TKO loss.
After defeating Shane Nelson at Rumble on the Rock in July of 2005 via unanimous decision, Sarmiento faced KJ Noons in October of 2005, losing via third-round TKO.
Strikeforce
On March 10, 2006 Sarmiento made his promotional debut at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie against Gilbert Melendez. Sarmiento was defeated via second-round TKO.
On June 9, 2006 Sarmiento next faced Josh Thomson at Strikeforce: Revenge. Sarmiento lost via third-round submission.
Independent promotions
After dropping a decision in a rematch with McCullough at WFA 4: King of the Streets to bring his losing streak to five, Sarmiento bounced back, winning his next five.
On August 2, 2007, Sarmiento faced Bart Palaszewski at the IFL Lightweight Semifinals in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Sarmiento lost via third-round submission.
With a record of 34-23, Sarmiento faced Sung Hwa Han for the Pacific Xtreme Combat lightweight title in September of 2012, winning via split decision. He later defended his title once in February of 2013.
Sarmiento last competed for ONE FC in 2014 against Herbert Burns. He lost via unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 62 matches | 36 wins | 26 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 7 |
| By submission | 7 | 9 |
| By decision | 22 | 10 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 36-26 | Herbert Burns | Decision (unanimous) | ONE FC 14: War of Nations | March 14, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Featherweight bout. |
| Loss | 36-25 | Ryan Mulvihill | Decision (unanimous) | Destiny MMA: Proving Grounds 2 | August 24, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 36-24 | Isaiah Ordiz | Submission (kimura) | PXC 35 | February 16, 2013 | 1 | 4:27 | Pasig, Philippines | Defended PXC Lightweight Championship. |
| Loss | 35-24 | Mark Striegl | Submission (scarf hold armlock) | PXC 34 | November 17, 2012 | 1 | 2:37 | Pasig, Philippines | Featherweight bout. |
| Win | 35-23 | Seung Hwa Han | Decision (split) | PXC 33 | September 1, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Pasig, Philippines | Won PXC Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 34-23 | Raja Shippen | TKO (punches) | PXC 29 | February 18, 2012 | 1 | N/A | Pasig, Philippines | Featherweight bout. |
| Loss | 33-23 | Joe Taimanglo | Decision (unanimous) | PXC 27 | October 29, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 33-22 | Ronnie Borja | Submission (armbar) | PXC 26 | August 20, 2011 | 4 | N/A | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 32-22 | Alex Castro | Decision (unanimous) | PXC 24 | June 11, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Loss | 31-22 | Max Holloway | Decision (split) | X-1: Champions 3 | March 12, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 31-21 | Jang Yong Kim | TKO (punches) | PXC 22 | January 21, 2011 | 2 | 1:15 | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 31-20 | Jose Salgado | Decision (unanimous) | Galaxy MMA: Bad Blood | August 6, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 30-20 | Chris Yee | Decision (unanimous) | Galaxy MMA: Worlds Collide | May 1, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 29-20 | Richie Whitson | Decision (split) | X-1: Champions 2 | March 20, 2010 | 5 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | Won X-1 Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 28-20 | Michael Brightmon | Decision (unanimous) | UNU 3 | September 12, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 27-20 | Mario Stapel | Submission (guillotine choke) | Shine Fights 1 | May 9, 2009 | 1 | 1:47 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 27-19 | Eddie Rincon | Decision (unanimous) | UNU 1 | March 21, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 26-19 | Billy Evangelista | Decision (unanimous) | PFC 12: High Stakes | January 22, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 26-18 | Ted Worthington | TKO (punches) | IFBL: Fight Night 12 | August 2, 2008 | 2 | 3:00 | Niles, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 25-18 | Dominic Ahnee | Decision (unanimous) | SD: Shakedown 2 | May 17, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 24-18 | Jason Dent | Submission (anaconda choke) | IFBL: Fight Night 10 | December 15, 2007 | 5 | 1:49 | Niles, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 24-17 | Shane Nelson | Decision | GPG: Gracie Proving Ground | October 6, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 24-16 | Bart Palaszewski | Submission (guillotine choke) | IFL: 2007 Semifinals | August 2, 2007 | 3 | 1:08 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 24-15 | Enoch Wilson | Decision (unanimous) | Rise FC 3 | July 28, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Eugene, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 23-15 | Jonathan Brookins | Decision (unanimous) | Shakedown: Maui vs. Oahu | May 19, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 22-15 | Henry Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | X-1: Extreme Fighting 2 | March 17, 2007 | 3 | 3:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 21-15 | Dan Swift | TKO (punches) | IFBL: Fight Night 5 | December 16, 2006 | 2 | 2:23 | Niles, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 20-15 | Rob McCullough | Decision (unanimous) | WFA: King of the Streets | July 22, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Loss | 20-14 | Josh Thomson | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Strikeforce: Revenge | June 9, 2006 | 3 | 3:19 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Loss | 20-13 | Gilbert Melendez | Submission (punches) | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie | March 10, 2006 | 2 | 0:44 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Loss | 20-12 | Jin Kazeta | TKO | FFCF 4 | December 10, 2005 | 1 | 4:45 | Guam | |
| Loss | 20-11 | KJ Noons | TKO (punches) | ICON Sport: Opposites Attract | October 28, 2005 | 3 | 4:37 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 20-10 | Shane Nelson | Decision (unanimous) | ROTR: Proving Grounds 4 | July 9, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 19-10 | Josh Smith | Submission (toe hold) | X-1: Extreme Wars | July 2, 2005 | 1 | 2:38 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 18-10 | Chas Jacquier | Decision | GC 38 | June 2, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | California, United States | |
| Win | 17-10 | Maluhia Kuahiwinui | Submission | Warriors Quest 9 | May 23, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 16-10 | Jin Kazeta | TKO | FFCF 3 | May 7, 2005 | N/A | N/A | Guam | |
| Loss | 16-9 | Kultar Gill | Submission (rear-naked choke) | SB 39 | April 9, 2005 | 3 | 2:45 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 16-8 | Kaleo Kwan | TKO (punches) | ROTR: Proving Grounds 3 | March 11, 2005 | 2 | 2:37 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 15-8 | Neal Andres | Decision (unanimous) | ROTR: Proving Grounds 3 | March 11, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 14–8 | James Pit | Submission (punches) | ROTR: Proving Grounds 3 | March 11, 2005 | 1 | 2:29 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 13-8 | Toshikazu Iseno | Decision (split) | FFCF 2 | October 30, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 12-8 | Jonathan Olivas | TKO (punches) | KOTC 41 | September 24, 2004 | 1 | 1:45 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Loss | 11-8 | Roger Huerta | TKO (punches) | SB 36 | June 18, 2004 | 3 | 2:12 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 11-7 | Justin Mercado | Decision (split) | ROTR 5 | May 7, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 10-7 | Ed West | TKO (punches) | SB 34 | March 28, 2004 | 1 | 2:08 | Hawaii, United States | Welterweight bout. |
| Win | 9-7 | Kolo Koka | Decision (unanimous) | SB 33 | February 7, 2004 | 3 | 3:00 | Hawaii, United States | Won SB 33 Lightweight tournament. |
| Win | 8-7 | Mike Bauer | Decision (unanimous) | SB 33 | February 7, 2004 | 3 | 3:00 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 7-7 | Rob McCullough | Decision (split) | WEC 9 | January 16, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Loss | 6-7 | Kaynan Kaku | Decision (unanimous) | ROTR 4.5 | December 27, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 6-6 | Palika Drummondo | TKO | GC 21 | December 7, 2003 | 1 | 3:32 | California, United States | |
| Win | 5-6 | Logan Layton | Submission (strikes) | KOTC 31 | December 6, 2003 | 1 | 3:08 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 4-6 | Lorrin Ishimine | Decision (unanimous) | WOTR 4 | September 6, 2003 | 3 | 3:00 | Wailuku, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 3-6 | Buck Meredith | Submission (punches) | KOTC 25 | June 29, 2003 | 2 | 3:41 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 3-5 | Bain Serna | Decision | GC 17 | June 22, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | California, United States | |
| Loss | 2-5 | Alex Serdyukov | Submission (kimura) | KFC 2 | April 26, 2003 | 1 | N/A | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 2-4 | Jay R. Palmer | TKO (injury) | SB 28 | February 8, 2003 | 2 | N/A | Hawaii, United States | Sarmiento dislocated his elbow in the second round. |
| Win | 2-3 | Clifford Comet | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KFC 1 | December 29, 2002 | 2 | 2:10 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 1-3 | Eric Beach | Submission (injury) | ROTR 1 | December 28, 2002 | 2 | 5:00 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 0-3 | Nick Diaz | TKO (corner stoppage) | Warriors Quest 8 | January 7, 2002 | 2 | 1:47 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 0-2 | Deshaun Johnson | Decision (unanimous) | Warriors Quest 7 | August 30, 2002 | 2 | 5:00 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 0-1 | Tripstin Kersiano | Decision | FFC 1 | May 18, 2002 | 2 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
