Isaac Vallie-Flagg
Isaac Vallie-Flagg (born April 8, 1978) is an American mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2003, he has also formerly competed in Strikeforce, Titan FC, and King of the Cage.
| Isaac Vallie-Flagg | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 8, 1978 Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 70.0 in (178 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| Team | Jackson's Submission Fighting |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Vallie-Flagg is from Ann Arbor, Michigan and attended Community High School. Troubled growing up, Vallie-Flagg was not active in sports apart from dabbling with lacrosse. After viewing a UFC event, Vallie-Flagg began training in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Mixed martial arts career
Strikeforce
Vallie-Flagg made his Strikeforce debut against Brian Melancon at Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum winning the bout via split decision.[3]
Vallie-Flagg was scheduled to face Bobby Green at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers, but he pulled out of the bout on November 11, 2011.[4]
Vallie-Flagg next faced Gesias Cavalcante at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier.[5] He won the fight via split decision.
Vallie-Flagg was scheduled to face Adriano Martins at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy.[6] However, on September 23, 2012 it was announced that the event was cancelled due to an injury to headliner Gilbert Melendez.[7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Following the dissolution of Strikeforce, Vallie-Flagg was brought over to the UFC. In his debut, he faced Yves Edwards on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156.[8] He won the fight split decision.
Vallie-Flagg was expected to face Sam Stout on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161.[9] However, Vallie-Flagg was forced out with a back injury and was replaced by James Krause.[10]
Vallie-Flagg faced Elias Silvério on January 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 35.[11] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Vallie-Flagg was briefly linked to a bout with Danny Castillo on April 26, 2014 at UFC 172.[12] However, the UFC removed Vallie-Flagg from the bout in favor of a match up with Takanori Gomi.[13][14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Despite the loss on the scorecards, Vallie-Flagg was awarded his first Fight of the Night bonus award for the bout.[15]
Vallie-Flagg faced Matt Wiman at UFC Fight Night 57 on November 22, 2014.[16] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.[17]
Personal life
Vallie-Flagg has been vocal about his drug addiction, with which he has struggled since a teenager. Eventually in 2018, he was arrested on suspicion of burglary in Albuquerque, New Mexico, carrying drugs and multiple weapons. After he was released from the jail, he sought out for help and has been sober since 2018.[18]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Takanori Gomi
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 24 matches | 16 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 3 |
| By decision | 6 | 3 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 16–7–1 | Jonathan Gary | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Fresquez Productions: Rumble on Route 66 2 | August 6, 2016 | 1 | 4:15 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 15–7–1 | Jason Witt | DQ (illegal knee) | Titan FC 34 | July 18, 2015 | 3 | 1:54 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 15–6–1 | Travis Coyle | Submission (knee and punches) | Jackson's MMA Series XV | June 6, 2015 | 1 | 3:52 | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 14–6–1 | Matt Wiman | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson | November 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 14–5–1 | Takanori Gomi | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 172 | April 26, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 14–4–1 | Elias Silvério | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou | January 15, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Duluth, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 14–3–1 | Yves Edwards | Decision (split) | UFC 156 | February 2, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13–3–1 | Gesias Cavalcante | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier | May 19, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 12–3–1 | Brian Melancon | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum | June 18, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Catchweight (175 lb) bout. |
| Win | 11–3–1 | Danny Rodriguez | TKO (knee & punches) | Jackson's MMA Series 4 | April 9, 2011 | 2 | 3:28 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 10–3–1 | Alejandro Villalobos | KO (punches) | Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion | December 11, 2010 | 3 | N/A | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | |
| Draw | 9–3–1 | Ken Jackson | Draw | C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 5 | August 7, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 9–3 | Robert Simmons | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Native Warriors | March 6, 2010 | 1 | 2:48 | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Mike Barreras | Decision (unanimous) | DCMMAS: Duke City MMA Series 2 | July 25, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Anselmo Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | Gods of War | January 24, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 6–3 | Adrian Gutierrez | TKO (punches) | SCA: Duke City Bike and Brawl 2 | August 23, 2008 | 2 | N/A | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 5–3 | Brad Nordquist | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Badlands | July 12, 2008 | 2 | 0:50 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 4–3 | Abel Vargas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Hierarchy | October 13, 2007 | 1 | 2:01 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 3–3 | Rudy Bears | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FW 15: Rumble at Rt. 66 Casino | July 28, 2007 | 1 | 4:00 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | Ashton Castro | Submission (punches) | YTYT: Ground Um and Pound Um | April 21, 2007 | 1 | 4:15 | Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Patrick Reeves | Submission (armbar) | Knuckle Up Productions: Fight Night | August 4, 2006 | 1 | 1:07 | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Eric Regan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Knuckle Up Productions: Slugfest | May 19, 2006 | 1 | 1:23 | Espanola, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 1–1 | Danny Wren | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC 35: Acoma | February 28, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Acoma, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Ben Schilsler | Submission (armbar) | KOTC 26: Gladiator Challenge | August 3, 2003 | 1 | 0:29 | Acoma, New Mexico, United States |
Bare knuckle record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 4 matches | 3 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 3–1 | Luis Palomino | KO (punches) | Bare Knuckle FC 11 | July 24, 2020 | 1 | 0:45 | Oxford, Mississippi, United States | Super Welterweight Tournament Final |
| Win | 3-0 | Melvin Guillard | TKO (hand injury) | Bare Knuckle FC 7 | August 10, 2019 | 3 | 2:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Guillard was forced to retire after round three due to an injury to his right hand. |
| Win | 2-0 | Randy Hedderick | TKO (broken hand) | Bare Knuckle FC 5 | April 6, 2019 | 3 | 1:22 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 1-0 | Cory Simpson | KO (punches) | World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation | November 9, 2018 | 2 | 1:20 | Casper, Wyoming, United States |
References
- "Fight Card - UFC 172 Jones vs. Teixeira". UFC.com. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
- "Isaac Vallie-Flagg - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
- "Strikeforce: JZ-Wilcox no contest, Heun, Burrell, Vallie-Flag, Moore earn wins". Retrieved 14 July 2011.
- "Isaac Vallie-Flagg out at Strikeforce Challengers 20, promotion seeking lightweight". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- "Strikeforce Update: JZ Cavalcante Matched Against Isaac Vallie-Flagg for May 19 Card in San Jose". sherdog.com. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- "Isaac Vallie-Flagg Faces Adriano Martins at Strikeforce 'Melendez vs. Healy' in Sacramento". sherdog.com. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
- "Strikeforce Announces Cancellation of Saturday's Event in Sacramento". strikeforce.com. September 23, 2012.
- "Yves Edwards vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg added to February's UFC 156 fight card". mmajunkie.com. January 7, 2013.
- Jeff Cain (March 6, 2013). "Sam Stout vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg Added to UFC 161 Fight Card". MMAweekly.com. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
- Staff (2013-05-29). "James Krause replaces Isaac Vallie-Flagg, meets Sam Stout at UFC 161". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
- Dana Becker (2013-12-07). "Isaac Vallie-Flagg To Face Elias Silverio". fightline.com. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
- Shaun Al-Shatti (February 20, 2014). "Danny Castillo vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg slated for UFC 172 in Baltimore". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- Staff (March 4, 2014). "Takanori Gomi replaces Danny Castillo, meets Isaac Vallie-Flagg at UFC 172". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
- Staff (March 5, 2014). "Danny Castillo rebooked against Charlie Brenneman at UFC 172". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
- Matt Erickson (2014-04-27). "UFC 172 bonuses: Gomi, Vallie-Flagg, Benavidez, Beal win $50,000". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-27.
- MMAJunkie Staff (2014-08-27). "Matt Wiman returns at UFC Fight Night 57 in Austin, meets Isaac Vallie-Flagg". mmajunke.com. Retrieved 2014-08-27.
- MMAJunkie.com Staff (2014-12-30). "Isaac Vallie-Flagg announces UFC release, petitions Bellator MMA for job". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-12-30.
- Damon Martin (April 29, 2020). "'The disease is a motherf**ker': How Isaac Vallie-Flagg fought his way to sobriety after a crippling drug addiction". mmafighting.com.
