Ricky Legere

Ricky Legere (born December 21, 1985) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, Legere has formerly competed for Bellator MMA, Strikeforce, the RFA, King of the Cage, Tachi Palace Fights,

Ricky Legere Jr
BornRichard Legere Jr
(1985-12-21) December 21, 1985
Norco, California, United States
Other namesThe IE Bad Boy
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight171 lb (78 kg; 12.2 st)
DivisionWelterweight (170 lb)
Reach73.0 in (185 cm)
Fighting out ofCorona, California, United States
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins19
By knockout8
By submission9
By decision2
Losses7
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision2

Background

Legere is from Norco, California, attending Norco High School where he was a three-sport athlete and a cif wrestling placer [1][2]

Mixed martial arts career

King of the Cage

Legere made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2007 for King of the Cage. He would go on to win his first six professional fights, with the first four ending in the first round, before facing future Strikeforce and Bellator veteran Waachiim Spiritwolf. Legere was handed his first professional loss at the hands of Spiritwolf, losing via knockout in the second round.

Legere then faced future King of the Cage Welterweight Champion, as well as future Strikeforce and UFC veteran, Quinn Mulhern. Legere was handed his second consecutive loss via triangle-choke submission in the second round. After bouncing back with two consecutive knockout wins, Legere fought Waachiim Spiritwolf in a rematch for the newly vacated King of the Cage Junior Welterweight Championship. Legere won via TKO in the second round and then defended his title three months later before losing it to future Strikeforce and UFC veteran, Bobby Green.

After another loss at the hands of WEC and Strikeforce veteran Adam Lynn, Legere won his next three fights all in the first round, before being signed by Strikeforce.

Strikeforce

Legere made his Strikeforce debut at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine on January 7, 2012, facing off against future UFC fighter Chris Spang.[3] Legere won the bout via unanimous decision.[4]

Bellator

After his first and only fight with Strikeforce, Legere won another bout before being signed by the Bellator Fighting Championships, making his debut for the organization at Bellator 92, facing former Strikeforce fighter Sabah Homasi.[5] Legere won the bout via rear-naked choke submission at 2:52 of the second round.[6]

After the win over Homasi in Bellator, Legere has gone 3–2.

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
26 matches 19 wins 7 losses
By knockout 8 3
By submission 9 2
By decision 2 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 19–7 J.J. Ambrose Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC: Bitter Rivals August 29, 2015 1 1:36 Ontario, California, United States
Loss 19–6 Max Griffin KO (punch) TPF 21: All or Nothing November 6, 2014 1 3:21 Lemoore, California, United States Lost the TPF Welterweight Championship.
Win 19–5 Nate Loughran Submission (rear-naked choke) TPF 20: Night of Champions August 7, 2014 3 2:51 Lemoore, California, United States Won the vacant TPF Welterweight Championship.
Loss 18–5 Alan Jouban Decision (split) RFA 15: Casey vs. Sanchez June 6, 2014 3 5:00 Culver City, California, United States
Win 18–4 Joey Cabezas Submission (armbar) TPF 16: Martinez vs. Giagos August 22, 2013 1 2:22 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 17–4 James Chaney TKO (punches) Flawless FC 3: California Love May 18, 2013 3 1:00 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 16–4 Sabah Homasi Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 92 March 7, 2013 2 2:52 Temecula, California, United States
Win 15–4 Steve Van Vilet Submission (rear-naked choke) Gladiator Challenge: Heat Returns October 28, 2012 1 0:45 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win 14–4 Chris Spang Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine January 7, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–4 Rafael Ledezma TKO (ankle injury) Gladiator Challenge: Full Force June 12, 2011 1 0:09 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win 12–4 Koa Ramos Submission (heel hook) KOTC: Sniper August 5, 2010 1 1:47 San Bernardino, California, United States
Win 11–4 Joe Lewis Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Tropical Storm July 10, 2010 1 4:10 Lake Elsinore, California, United States
Loss 10–4 Adam Lynn Decision (majority) KOTC: Excessive Damage May 13, 2010 3 5:00 Highland, California, United States
Loss 10–3 Bobby Green TKO (punches) KOTC: Arrival February 25, 2010 1 4:27 Highland, California, United States
Win 10–2 Eric Moon Submission (armbar) KOTC: Fight 4 Hope December 17, 2009 1 3:04 Highland, California, United States Defended King of the Cage Junior Welterweight Championship.
Win 9–2 Waachiim Spiritwolf TKO (punches) KOTC: Distorted October 1, 2009 2 2:25 Highland, California, United States Won King of the Cage Junior Welterweight Championship.
Win 8–2 Mike Robles TKO (punches) KOTC: Militia June 11, 2009 3 2:12 Highland, California, United States
Win 7–2 Erik Meaders KO (punches) KOTC: Storm May 16, 2009 1 2:20 Lake Elsinore, California, United States
Loss 6–2 Quinn Mulhern Submission (triangle choke) KOTC: New Breed March 7, 2009 2 2:52 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States
Loss 6–1 Waachiim Spiritwolf KO (punch) KOTC: Prowler December 11, 2008 2 0:16 Highland, California, United States
Win 6–0 James Fanshier Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Misconduct October 16, 2008 3 5:00 Highland, California, United States
Win 5–0 Daniel Hernandez Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Bio Hazard August 14, 2008 2 2:01 Highland, California, United States
Win 4–0 Gabe Lara TKO KOTC: Tsunami 2 March 27, 2008 1 1:09 Highland, California, United States
Win 3–0 Fortino Sanchez KO (punches) KOTC: Premiere January 24, 2008 1 0:56 Highland, California, United States
Win 2–0 Napoleon Lechuga Submission (armbar) KOTC: Final Chapter December 2, 2007 1 3:31 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win 1–0 Robert Doucet TKO (punches) KOTC: Point of No Return October 7, 2007 1 0:46 San Jacinto, California, United States
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References
  1. http://www2.sbsun.com/sports/ci_10772301
  2. https://articles.latimes.com/2012/sep/14/sports/la-sp-sn-ufc-ultimate-fighter-20120914
  3. MMAJunkie.com Staff (December 30, 2011). "Ricky Legere vs. Chris Spang completes 'Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine'". mmajunkie.com.
  4. Tapology.com Staff (January 7, 2012). "Ricky Legere Jr. vs. Chris Spang". tapology.com.
  5. Brian Hemminger (March 6, 2013). "Bellator 92 weigh-in results LIVE from Temecula for 'Marshall vs Aliev'". mmamania.com.
  6. Dallas Winston (March 8, 2013). "Bellator 92 Results/Gifs: Finalists emerge in Khasbulaev, Richman, Cooper and Marshall". bloodyelbow.com.
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