Alex Huddleston (born August 11, 1986) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2011 until 2015, Huddleston formerly competed for Bellator, Titan FC and Inoki Genome Federation. He is presently a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, and actively competes in the jiu jitsu circuit. He is an instructor at Easton Boulder Colorado.

Alex Huddleston
Born (1986-08-11) August 11, 1986 (age 38)
Sedalia, Missouri, United States
Other namesThe Shaved Gorilla
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight255 lb (116 kg; 18 st 3 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach81.5 in (207 cm)
TeamK2L Grindhouse
Years active2011-2015
Mixed martial arts record
Total8
Wins6
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision2
Losses2
By knockout1
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Huddleston began his professional MMA career in July 2011. He compiled a record of four wins and just one loss in his first five bouts, with victories over Daniel Gallemore and Yusuke Kawaguchi, before signing with Bellator.

Bellator MMA

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In his Bellator debut, Huddleston faced Derek Bohi at Bellator 130 on October 24, 2014. The pair previously met in an amateur bout at a Titan FC event in 2011, which Huddleston won via first-round knockout. Huddleston would defeat Bohi for a second time, winning via TKO in the first round.[1]

Huddleston next faced fellow up-and-comer Javy Ayala at Bellator 139 on June 26, 2015. Huddleston won via rear-naked choke submission in the first round, moments after dropping Ayala with a left hand.[2]

Huddleston faced Augusto Sakai at Bellator 145 on November 6, 2015. Huddleston knocked Sakai down after connecting with a right hand in the last seconds of the third round, but was unable to finish the fight and lost via unanimous decision.[3]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
8 matches 6 wins 2 losses
By knockout 2 1
By submission 2 0
By decision 2 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–2 Augusto Sakai Decision (unanimous) Bellator 145 November 6, 2015 3 5:00 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win 6–1 Javy Ayala Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 139 June 26, 2015 1 1:12 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
Win 5–1 Derek Bohi TKO (punches) Bellator 130 October 24, 2014 1 4:04 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
Win 4–1 Yusuke Kawaguchi Decision (unanimous) IGF: Genome 29 October 26, 2013 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 3–1 Carl Postma TKO (punches) Shinzo Fight Sport August 16, 2013 1 2:45 Guatemala City, Guatemala
Win 2–1 Travis Ramirez Submission (arm-triangle choke) Ultimate Top Team Fights 8 July 21, 2012 1 1:34 Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Loss 1–1 Justyn Riley TKO (punches and elbows) Titan FC 20 September 23, 2011 2 4:39 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 1–0 Daniel Gallemore Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 19 July 29, 2011 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Submission grappling record

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 ? Matches, ? Wins, ? Losses, ? Draws
Result Weight category Opponent Method Event Date
Loss Super Heavyweight M. Gimenis Decision Fight 2 Win 110 27 april 2019
Loss Absolute Division D. Bell Points 2018 IBJJF Denver Fall Open 2 december 2018
Win Super Heavyweight G. Gonzaga Decision Fight 2 Win Pro 80 14 july 2018
Win Absolute Division T. Weisgram Other 2018 IBJJF Denver Open No-Gi 19 may 2018
Win Heavyweight C. Farias Decision Fight 2 Win Pro 75 19 may 2018
Loss Ultra Heavyweight A. Agazarm Points 2018 IBJJF Denver Open 19 may 2018
Loss Heavyweight A. Sachnoff Decision Fight 2 Win Pro 74 11 may 2018
Win Super Heavyweight D. Grayson Rear naked choke Fight 2 Win Pro 19 3 december 2016
Loss 260lbs D. Richards Decision Fight 2 Win Pro 18 18 november 2016
Win 240lbs S. Rodriguez Decision Fight 2 Win Pro 9 30 july 2016

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References

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  1. ^ Staff (October 24, 2014). "Bellator 130 results: Emanuel Newton survives early trouble, taps Linton Vassell". mmajunkie.com.
  2. ^ Matt Erickson (June 26, 2015). "Bellator 139 results: Cheick Kongo dominates ex-champ Alexander Volkov". mmajunkie.com.
  3. ^ Matt Erickson (November 7, 2015). "Bellator 145 results: Daniel Straus takes 145 title from Patricio Freire in classic". mmajunkie.com.
  4. ^ https://www.flograppling.com/people/6801783-alex-huddleston/result

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