Homer Moore (born November 12, 1971) is an American retired former professional mixed martial artist who competed as a Light Heavyweight for the UFC, WEC, and Chicago Red Bears of the IFL.[1]

Homer Moore
BornHomer Moore
(1971-11-12) November 12, 1971 (age 52)
Maryvale, Arizona, United States
Other namesThe Rock
ResidenceMaryvale, Arizona
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight202 lb (92 kg; 14.4 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Fighting out ofScottsdale, Arizona, United States
Years active1999-2007; 2013
Mixed martial arts record
Total37
Wins26
By knockout8
By submission4
By decision14
Losses9
By knockout5
By submission1
By decision3
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background edit

Moore won the 1992 National Junior College Athletic Association NJCAA Collegiate Championship effortlessly.[2] His background wrestling at Phoenix College gave him rise above his competition. Moore's Champion Stat is now part of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Having a record of this magnitude clones other major sports at their pinnacle.

Mixed martial arts career edit

Moore reached nearly 100 fights in his MMA career. He was a resident athlete at the United States Olympic Training Center in the mid '90s. Subsequently, Homer pursued other fighting opportunities and engaged in the Mixed Martial Arts arena. During Moore's transition, he won 10 straight fights over a 3-year period.

Although injured during his training for the fight, Moore preceded with his first professional fight in the UFC against UFC Middleweight Champion Evan Tanner in UFC 34 - High Voltage.[3] This resulted in a defeat by submission armbar.[4] During Moore's debut fight in the IFL, out of Chicago, Illinois, he fought against jiu-jitsu expert Allan Goes.

Ultimate XARM World Heavyweight Championship edit

In January 2009, Moore was the first ever to be titled the Ultimate World Heavyweight Champion of Art Davie XARM. The competitors who participated in this tournament came from a variety of fighting backgrounds that included arm wrestling, football, kickboxing, mixed-martial arts and weightlifting. The winner's objective of this sport was to pin his opponent's arm, knock him out or make him submit.

Moore was also recognized as the "Best Fighter" under XARM's "Best of 2008 Awards".[citation needed]

Mixed martial arts record edit

Professional record breakdown
37 matches 26 wins 9 losses
By knockout 5 3
By submission 7 3
By decision 14 3
Draws 2
No contests 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 26–9–2 Vincent Lawler KO (punch) APC 11: All Powers Combat 11 March 16, 2013 2 2:18 Payson, Arizona, United States
Loss 25–9–2 Fabiano Capoani TKO (knee injury) MMAC: The Revolution May 12, 2007 1 3:59 Washington D.C., United States
Loss 25–8–2 Allan Goes TKO (punches) IFL: Moline April 7, 2007 2 2:56 Moline, Illinois, United States
Loss 25–7–2 Matt Lucas TKO RITC 89: Triple Main Event 89 December 2, 2006 3 1:26 Maricopa, Arizona, United States
Loss 25–6–2 Chad Griggs TKO (strikes) RITC 81: Rage in the Cage 81 April 29, 2006 3 0:30 Arizona, United States
Win 25–5–2 Marc Zee Decision (unanimous) RITC 68: Hello Glendale 68 April 23, 2005 3 3:00 Glendale, Arizona, United States
Loss 24–5–2 Terry Martin TKO (submission to punches) WEC 14 March 17, 2005 2 3:14 Lemoore, California, United States Light Heavyweight bout; for the vacant WEC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 24–4–2 Shane Johnson KO RITC 64: Heart & Soul 64 August 7, 2004 2 2:17 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 23–4–2 Tim McMullen KO (punches) RITC 63: It's Time 63 June 12, 2004 1 2:01 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 22–4–2 Andy Montana Decision (unanimous) RITC 61: Relentless 61 April 30, 2004 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 21–4–2 Vince Lucero Decision (unanimous) RITC 58: Homer vs. Vince 58 January 29, 2004 3 3:00 Tempe, Arizona, United States
Loss 20–4–2 Chael Sonnen Decision (unanimous) ROTR 4.5: Proving Grounds December 27, 2003 2 5:00 Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Win 20–3–2 Thomas Gil Submission (keylock) RITC 55: Super Heavyweight Showdown 55 November 15, 2003 3 2:51 Casa Grande, Arizona, United States
Draw 19–3–2 Dan Severn Draw RITC 54: The Beast vs The Rock 54 October 25, 2003 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 19–3–1 Chris Peak Decision (unanimous) RITC 53: The Beat Goes On 53 September 13, 2003 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 18–3–1 Wojtek Kaszowski Decision (unanimous) RITC 51: Invasion From the North 51 August 2, 2003 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss 17–3–1 Jeremy Horn Decision (unanimous) ICC 2: Rebellion April 18, 2003 3 5:00 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Loss 17–2–1 Edwin Dewees Decision (majority) RITC 45: Finally 45 March 1, 2003 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 17–1–1 Edwin Aguilar TKO (submission to punches) CLM 3: Combate Libre Mexico September 20, 2002 2 N/A Mexico
Win 16–1–1 Rich Guerin KO CLM 3: Combate Libre Mexico September 20, 2002 2 N/A Mexico
Win 15–1–1 Sam Adkins Decision CLM 3: Combate Libre Mexico September 20, 2002 4 5:00 Mexico
Win 14–1–1 Cory Timmerman Decision RITC 37: When Countries Collide 37 July 27, 2002 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 13–1–1 Vince Lucero TKO (submission to punches) RITC 35: This Time It's Personal 35 May 3, 2002 3 1:09 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 12–1–1 Joe Riggs Decision (unanimous) RITC 34: Rage in the Cage 34 March 15, 2002 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Return to Heavyweight.
Draw 11–1–1 Jim Theobald Decision UA 1: The Genesis January 27, 2002 3 5:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Loss 11–1 Evan Tanner Submission (armbar) UFC 34 November 2, 2001 2 0:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Win 11–0 Kauai Kupihea Decision RITC 26: Rage in the Cage 26 March 24, 2001 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 10–0 Kevin Christopher Submission (armbar) RITC 24: Rage in the Cage 24 January 27, 2001 1 1:14 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 9–0 Allan Sullivan Decision (unanimous) CF: Cajan Fights December 2, 2000 3 5:00 United States
Win 8–0 Shane Johnson TKO RITC 22: Rage in the Cage 22 November 8, 2000 3 1:51 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 7–0 Kauai Kupihea Decision (unanimous) RITC 21 - Rage in the Cage 21 October 4, 2000 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 6–0 Zack Blackwood Submission (armbar) RITC 20 - Rage in the Cage 20 August 30, 2000 1 0:30 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 5–0 Drew Mora Decision (unanimous) RITC 19: Rage in the Cage 19 July 26, 2000 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 4–0 David Harris Decision (3-1) RITC 10: Rage in the Cage 10 January 28, 2000 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 3–0 Jesus Valdez Submission (choke) RITC 8: Rage in the Cage 8 November 10, 1999 1 2:37 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 2–0 Ron Rumpf TKO (submission to punches) RITC 5: Rage in the Cage 5 May 26, 1999 1 1:31 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 1–0 Jason Middaugh Decision (unanimous) RITC 4: Rage in the Cage 4 April 7, 1999 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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