Edwin Stanton Dewees (born August 7, 1982 in Florence, South Carolina) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor from 2000 to 2014, he was featured on The Ultimate Fighter 4 and competed for the UFC, Affliction, King of the Cage, HDNet Fights, and the MFC.

Edwin Dewees
Born (1982-08-07) August 7, 1982 (age 41)
Florence, South Carolina, United States
Other namesBam Bam,
Babyface
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Fighting out ofPhoenix, Arizona, United States
TeamTNT Mixed Martial Arts Training Center
Years active2000–2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total57
Wins38
By knockout10
By submission24
By decision4
Losses18
By knockout8
By submission6
By decision4
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

MMA career and The Ultimate Fighter edit

In his quarter-final matchup on The Ultimate Fighter 4, Dewees dominated his first round against Gideon Ray, getting a take down and staying at guard for much of the round. However, in the second round, Dewees sustained a large cut in his forehead, forcing referee Herb Dean to call a timeout for the doctor to assess the cut due to the large amount of blood pouring from Dewees' head. After assessing the situation, the doctor allowed the fight to continue. At the end of the first two rounds, UFC President Dana White announced that the fight had been fought to a draw, therefore the fighters would go a third round.

In the third round, Dewees continued to bleed profusely, with blood continuously and steadily pouring from his wound. The two fighters continued to grapple, rolling around in a pool of blood. Ray was clearly distressed by the amount of blood, as Dewees lay atop him and punched with one hand and held the other one over the cut, attempting to alleviate the bleeding. Dewees won the final round with a 10–9 decision. This fight was perhaps the bloodiest battle ever witnessed on The Ultimate Fighter. Dewees proceeded to the semi-finals, but was eliminated from the tournament by Patrick Côté by unanimous decision.

Dewees was featured on the undercard of The Ultimate Finale 4, where he lost to Jorge Rivera by first-round technical knockout. After referee Yves Lavigne stopped the fight, Dewees sprang off the ground in protest of the stoppage.

Dewees was defeated by Antônio Rogério Nogueira at Affliction: Banned on July 19, 2008 via TKO, 4:06 of round 1.[1]

Since losing to Antônio Rogério Nogueira at Affliction: Banned, Dewees has gone 3-5 in independent promotions.

Dewees is currently coaching and training at TNT Mixed Martial Arts Training Center in Phoenix, AZ

Personal life edit

Dewees has four children, a son born in 2007 and twin boys born in 2008, and a daughter born in 2015. He resides near Phoenix, Arizona. He attended and graduated from Cortez High School.

Mixed martial arts record edit

Professional record breakdown
57 matches 38 wins 18 losses
By knockout 10 8
By submission 24 6
By decision 4 4
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 38–18 (1) Dale Sopi TKO (head kick and punches) Rage in the Cage 174 October 11, 2014 1 1:54 Phoenix, Arizona, United States For the RITC Heavyweight Championship.
Loss 38–17 (1) Lolohea Mahe KO (punch) Maui Fighting Championship 2012[2] Dec 15, 2012 1 N/A Kahului, Hawaii, United States Heavyweight debut; for the MFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 38–16 (1) Julian Hamilton TKO (punches) Rage in the Cage 163 Oct 20, 2012 1 1:13 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Loss 37–16 (1) Luke Harris Submission (guillotine choke) MFC 33 May 4, 2012 1 2:05 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Catchweight (195 lb) bout; Dewees missed weight (208 lb).
Loss 37–15 (1) Jacen Flynn Submission (rear-naked choke) Bully's Fight Night 2 July 22, 2011 1 0:44 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada For Bully’s Fight Night Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 37–14 (1) Chuck Huus Submission (guillotine choke) TCF: Rumble at the Ranch April 23, 2011 1 0:29 Glendale, Arizona, United States
Loss 36–14 (1) Marcus Vänttinen TKO (punches) FF 30: Fight Festival 30 March 12, 2011 1 3:13 Helsinki, Finland
Win 36–13 (1) Eric McElroy Submission (rear-naked choke) RITC: Rage In The Cage 133 August 15, 2009 1 0:56 Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, United States
Loss 35–13 (1) Antônio Rogério Nogueira TKO (punches) Affliction: Banned July 19, 2008 1 4:06 Anaheim, California, United States Dewees tested positive for nandrolone.
Win 35–12 (1) Richard Blake Submission NLF: Redemption April 26, 2008 1 1:27 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss 34–12 (1) Cory MacDonald TKO (punches) PFP: New Year's Restitution January 13, 2008 1 4:14 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Loss 34–11 (1) Frank Trigg Submission (kimura) HDNet Fights: Reckless Abandon December 15, 2007 1 1:40 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss 34–10 (1) Jorge Rivera TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale November 11, 2006 1 2:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 34–9 (1) Art Santore KO (punches) TC 13: Anarchy March 11, 2006 2 0:14 Del Mar, California, United States
Win 34–8 (1) Buckley Acosta Submission (triangle choke) KOTC: Outlaws January 21, 2006 1 0:56 Globe, Arizona, United States
Win 33–8 (1) Leo Sylvest Submission LOF 3: Legends of Fighting 3 December 16, 2005 1 N/A Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss 32–8 (1) Chris Leben Submission (armbar) UFC Ultimate Fight Night 2 October 3, 2005 1 3:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 32–7 (1) Jason Geris TKO GC 41: Gladiator Challenge 41 August 25, 2005 1 0:55 Colusa, Arizona, United States
Win 31–7 (1) Chance Williams Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC 56: Caliente July 9, 2005 1 1:16 Globe, Arizona, United States
Win 30–7 (1) Rich Alten TKO (punches) RITC 70: Rage in the Cage 70 June 11, 2005 1 0:49 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss 29–7 (1) Rich Franklin TKO (punches and knees) UFC 44 September 26, 2003 1 3:35 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 29–6 (1) Chappo Montijo Submission (choke) RITC 52: Rivalry August 16, 2003 1 0:27 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 28–6 (1) Robert Beraun Submission (choke) RITC 49: Stare Down June 7, 2003 1 1:57 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 27–6 (1) John Sullivan TKO (strikes) RITC 47: Unstoppable April 12, 2003 1 1:41 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 26–6 (1) Auggie Padeken Submission (rear-naked choke) Rumble on the Rock 2: Rumble on the Rock 2 March 15, 2003 1 2:13 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 25–6 (1) Homer Moore Decision (majority) RITC 45: Finally March 1, 2003 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
NC 24–6 (1) Todd Medina No Contest (overturned) RITC 43: The Match January 18, 2003 1 0:45 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Premature submission stoppage overturned.
Win 24–6 Sam Adkins Decision (unanimous) RITC 39: Bring It October 19, 2002 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 23–6 Shannon Ritch Submission (armbar) RITC 38: Let's Roll September 7, 2002 1 1:12 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 22–6 Joey Vigueria TKO (submission to punches) RITC 37: When Countries Collide July 27, 2002 1 0:21 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss 21–6 Drew Fickett Decision (unanimous) RITC 36: The Rematch June 22, 2002 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 21–5 Joe Grant TKO (submission to punches) RITC 35: This Time It's Personal May 3, 2002 1 1:16 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 20–5 Drew Fickett Decision (split) RITC 34: Rage in the Cage 34 March 15, 2002 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 19–5 Brad Reynolds Submission (armbar) RITC 33: The Big Show February 2, 2002 1 1:05 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 18–5 Jesus Valdez Submission (choke) RITC 31: Rage in the Cage 31 November 7, 2001 2 1:57 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 17–5 Randy Lavrar Submission (choke) RITC 30: Rage in the Cage 30 September 26, 2001 1 1:09 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 16–5 George Lockhart Submission (choke) RITC 29: Rage in the Cage 29 June 22, 2001 1 1:40 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss 15–5 Joe Stevenson Decision (unanimous) GC 4: Collision at Colusa June 17, 2001 3 5:00 Colusa, California, United States
Loss 15–4 Jeremy Edwards Decision (unanimous) KOTC 8: Bombs Away April 29, 2001 2 5:00 Williams, California, United States
Win 15–3 Christophe Leininger Decision (unanimous) RITC 26: Rage in the Cage 26 March 24, 2001 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 14–3 Allan Sullivan Submission (armbar) RITC 25: Rage in the Cage 25 February 22, 2001 1 2:30 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 13–3 Sean Williams Submission (armbar) RITC 24: Rage in the Cage 24 January 27, 2001 1 1:38 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 12–3 Ryan Brown Submission (choke) RITC 23: Rage in the Cage 23 December 6, 2000 1 0:45 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 11–3 Justin Antle TKO (submission to punches) RITC Tucson 5: Rage in the Cage Tucson 5 November 19, 2000 1 0:45 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win 10–3 Kyle Deween TKO (submission to punches) 1 0:42
Win 9–3 Rudy Battista Submission (choke) RITC 22: Rage in the Cage 22 November 8, 2000 1 0:47 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 8–3 Trinity Boykin Submission (triangle choke) RITC 21: Rage in the Cage 21 October 4, 2000 1 1:13 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 7–3 Trinity Boykin Submission (triangle choke) 1 0:53
Win 6–3 Jeff Horlacher Submission (choke) 1 0:58
Win 5–3 Jesse Amado Submission (armbar) RITC Tucson 4: Rage in the Cage Tucson 4 September 24, 2000 1 1:06 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win 4–3 Anthony Tarango TKO (submission to punches) 1 1:30
Loss 3–3 Antonio McKee Decision (unanimous) RITC 20: Rage in the Cage 20 August 30, 2000 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 3–2 Matt Lynn TKO (submission to punches) RITC Tucson 3: Rage in the Cage Tucson 3 August 6, 2000 1 0:30 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Loss 2–2 David Harris Submission (armbar) RITC 19: Rage in the Cage 19 July 26, 2000 2 1:52 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 2–1 MacArthur Blueback Submission (choke) RITC 18: Rage in the Cage 18 June 21, 2000 1 0:29 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 1–1 Chris Meyers Submission (ankle lock) RITC 17: Rage in the Cage 17 May 17, 2000 2 0:17 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss 0–1 Bill Cameron Submission (armbar) RITC 16: Rage in the Cage 16 April 12, 2000 1 2:27 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ TIGER WHITE OFF AFFLICTION CARD (UPDATED) - MMA WEEKLY - Mixed Martial Arts & UFC News, Photos, Rankings & more Archived 2008-12-29 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Maui Fighting Championship 12/15/12 Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. December 15, 2012.

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