All MMA fightersJavier Vazquez
“Showtime”
MMA · Retired16-5RECORD
0KO / TKO WINS
11SUBMISSION WINS
5DECISION WINS
Profile
| Full name | Luis Javier Vazquez |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Showtime |
| Date of birth | 27 Apr 1977 |
| Nationality | Cuban-American |
| Birthplace | Santiago, Cuba |
| Lives in | Pomona, California, USA |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Team | Carlson Gracie Team |
| Height | 170 cm (5′7″) |
| Reach | 175 cm (69″) |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | 1998–2011 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 28 Jun 1998 |
| Last fight | Win vs Joe Stevenson, 26 Jun 2011 |
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Titles and honours
- Former KOTC Lightweight Champion (2 defences)
Background
Cuban-born American submission grappler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt who held the King of the Cage lightweight title and later fought in the WEC and UFC. He announced his retirement in 2013.
Fight history
19 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Joe Stevenson | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC Live: Kongo vs Barry | 26 Jun 2011 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA | |
| Loss | Chad Mendes | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | WEC 52 | 11 Nov 2010 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Mackens Semerzier | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 1:35 | WEC 50 | 18 Aug 2010 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Jens Pulver | Submission (armbar) | 1 | 3:41 | WEC 47 | 6 Mar 2010 | Columbus, Ohio, USA | |
| Loss | Deividas Taurosevicius | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | WEC 43 | 10 Oct 2009 | San Antonio, Texas, USA | |
| Loss | LC Davis | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | WEC 42 | 9 Aug 2009 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Mark Kergosien | Submission (guillotine choke) | 1 | 0:59 | Ultimate Chaos | 27 Jun 2009 | Biloxi, Mississippi, USA | |
| Win | JC Pennington | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 1:15 | ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series | 26 Oct 2007 | Santa Ynez, California, USA | Featherweight debut |
| Win | Adriano Pereira | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | EliteXC: Destiny | 10 Feb 2007 | Southaven, Mississippi, USA | |
| Win | Rob Emerson | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | Shooto: Warrior Spirit: Evolution | 14 Nov 2003 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Alberto Crane | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | KOTC 21: Invasion | 21 Feb 2003 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA | Lost the KOTC Lightweight Championship |
| Win | David Gardner | Submission (kneebar) | 1 | 4:31 | KOTC 16: Double Cross | 2 Aug 2002 | San Jacinto, California, USA | Defended the KOTC Lightweight Championship |
| Win | Rumina Sato | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Shooto: Treasure Hunt 7 | 29 Jun 2002 | Osaka, Japan | |
| Win | Sean Wilmot | Submission (armbar) | 1 | 1:57 | KOTC 13: Revolution | 17 May 2002 | Reno, Nevada, USA | Defended the KOTC Lightweight Championship |
| Win | Philip Perez | Submission (triangle choke) | 2 | 3:58 | KOTC 10: Critical Mass | 4 Aug 2001 | San Jacinto, California, USA | Won the vacant KOTC Lightweight Championship |
| Win | Farrell Frisby | Submission (heel hook) | 1 | 0:48 | KOTC 9: Showtime | 23 Jun 2001 | San Jacinto, California, USA | |
| Win | Antonio Emae | Submission (injury) | 1 | 1:42 | KOTC 3: Knockout Nightmare | 15 Apr 2000 | San Jacinto, California, USA | |
| Win | Louie Cercedez | Submission (armbar) | 1 | Empire 1 Official | 15 Aug 1999 | Corona, California, USA | ||
| Loss | Victor Hunsaker | Decision (split) | 1 | 11:00 | Neutral Grounds 5 | 28 Jun 1998 | USA |