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Gabe Ruediger

“Godzilla”

MMA · Retired
18-8RECORD
4KO / TKO WINS
13SUBMISSION WINS
1DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameGabriel G. Ruediger
NicknameGodzilla
Date of birth29 Aug 1977
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceTopanga Canyon, USA
Lives inVan Nuys, USA
DivisionLightweight
TeamPKG
Height178 cm (5′10″)
Reach180 cm (71″)
StanceOrthodox
Years active2002–2013
StatusRetired
Pro debut18 Oct 2002
Last fightWin vs Scott Catlin, 31 May 2013

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Titles and honours

Background

American lightweight from California who held the WEC lightweight title in 2004–2006 and later competed in the UFC. He fought out of Van Nuys with the PKG team and holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Fight history

26 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
WinScott CatlinSubmission (armbar)22:13BAMMA USA: Bad Beat 931 May 2013Commerce, California, USA
LossScott CatlinTKO (punches)20:36BAMMA USA: Bad Beat 516 Mar 2012Anaheim, California, USA
LossPaul TaylorKO (head kick and punches)21:42UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort5 Feb 2011Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
LossJoe LauzonSubmission (armbar)12:01UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 228 Aug 2010Boston, Massachusetts, USA
WinLenny LovatoTKO (punches)13:25TPF 5: Stars and Strikes9 Jul 2010Lemoore, California, USAWon the vacant TPF Lightweight Championship
WinDominique RobinsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)24:49TPF 3: Champions Collide4 Feb 2010Lemoore, California, USA
WinWander BragaSubmission (guillotine choke)20:58Call to Arms: Called Out Fights15 Aug 2009Ontario, California, USA
WinAdam LehmanSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:19Fight Circuit MMA: Victorious7 Jun 2009Adelanto, California, USA
WinDarren CrispSubmission (guillotine choke)11:03PFC 13: Validation8 May 2009Lemoore, California, USA
WinMax SonSubmission (rear-naked choke)10:24Gladiator Challenge: Warriors4 Feb 2009Pauma Valley, California, USA
LossJustin WilcoxDecision (unanimous)35:00JG and TKT Promotions: Fighting 4 Kidz30 Aug 2008Santa Monica, California, USA
LossAkbarh ArreolaSubmission (kimura)12:03MMA Xtreme 1516 Nov 2007Mexico City, Mexico
WinGeorge KassimatisSubmission (guillotine choke)13:51Ringside Ticket30 Aug 2007Highland, California, USA
LossMelvin GuillardTKO (punch to the body)21:01UFC 63: Hughes vs Penn23 Sep 2006Anaheim, California, USA
WinSavant YoungSubmission (armbar)31:29PF 1: The Beginning12 May 2006Hollywood, California, USA
LossHermes FrançaKO (punches)10:36WEC 19: Undisputed17 Mar 2006Lemoore, California, USALost the WEC Lightweight Championship
WinSam WellsDecision (unanimous)35:00WEC 17: Halloween Fury 414 Oct 2005Lemoore, California, USADefended the WEC Lightweight Championship
WinBobir HasanovSubmission (armbar)10:23KOTC 61: Flash Point23 Sep 2005San Jacinto, California, USA
WinJason MaxwellSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:28WEC 14: Vengeance17 Mar 2005Lemoore, California, USADefended the WEC Lightweight Championship
WinOlaf AlfonsoSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:05WEC 1221 Oct 2004Lemoore, California, USAWon the vacant WEC Lightweight Championship
WinSteve RamerezSubmission (triangle choke)11:24WEC 1120 Aug 2004Lemoore, California, USA
WinCory ReevesTKO (punches)12:40IFC: Battleground Tahoe31 Jan 2004Lake Tahoe, Nevada, USA
WinCarlos CorderoTKO (punches)12:57WEC 79 Aug 2003Lemoore, California, USA
WinPhat HoungSubmission (rear-naked choke)11:10Pit Fighting Championship16 Jul 2003
WinJosh GardnerTKO (punches)11:41Gladiator Challenge 1416 Feb 2003Porterville, California, USA
LossSam WellsKO (punch)14:27WEC 5: Halloween Havoc18 Oct 2002Lemoore, California, USAPro debut