Kevin Roddy is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2005, Roddy has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and M-1 Global.
| Kevin Roddy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bricktown, New Jersey, United States[1] |
| Residence | Bricktown, New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 145.5 lb (66.0 kg; 10.39 st) |
| Division | Featherweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 73.0 in (185 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Bricktown, New Jersey, United States |
| Team | Pellegrino MMA |
| Trainer | Kurt Pellegrino |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 31 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By submission | 12 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 16 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
editBorn and raised in Bricktown, New Jersey, Roddy competed in soccer and hockey while growing up. Roddy began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2002 and later MMA in 2005.[1]
Mixed martial arts career
editEarly career
editRoddy made his professional MMA debut in 2005 and compiled a record of 15-14-1 with one no contest before signing with Bellator MMA. Roddy had also made it through the tryouts of Season Five of The Ultimate Fighter, but ultimately was not a part of the final cast.[1]
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 33 matches | 15 wins | 16 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 2 |
| By submission | 12 | 6 |
| By decision | 3 | 8 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 15–16–1 (1) | Matt Bessette | Submission (heel hook) | Bellator 144 | October 23, 2015 | 1 | 3:47 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 15–15–1 (1) | Trevor Suter | Submission (armbar) | CCFC 48: Good vs. Burrell | May 9, 2015 | 1 | 1:28 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 14–15–1 (1) | Amran Aliyev | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 118 | May 2, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 13–15–1 (1) | Will Martinez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 108 | November 15, 2013 | 1 | 3:50 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 13–14–1 (1) | Bryan Van Artsdalen | Submission (armbar) | Bellator 95 | April 4, 2013 | 2 | 1:04 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 12–14–1 (1) | Noe Quintanilla | Submission (triangle choke) | JBS Sports/Live Nation: Rock Out Knock Out | June 2, 2012 | 1 | 1:53 | Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Win | 11–14–1 (1) | Chris Simmons | Decision (unanimous) | Reality Fighting: Mohegan Sun | February 25, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Featherweight debut. |
| Loss | 10–14–1 (1) | Saul Almeida | Decision (split) | CES MMA: Undisputed | November 18, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 10–13–1 (1) | Chris Foster | Decision (unanimous) | UCC 4: Supremacy | April 22, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Morristown, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 10–12–1 (1) | Jason McLean | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva | February 12, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 10–11–1 (1) | Rafaello Oliveira | Submission (rear-naked choke) | DFL 1: The Big Bang | November 24, 2010 | 1 | 4:46 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 10–10–1 (1) | Jonathan Chasse | Submission (guillotine choke) | GFL: Global Fight League 8 | July 16, 2010 | 1 | 2:24 | Dover, New Hampshire, United States | |
| Loss | 9–10–1 (1) | Dennis Bermudez | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Selection 2010: The Americas Round 1 | April 3, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 9–9–1 (1) | Freddy Assunção | Decision (unanimous) | RIE 2: Battle at the Burg 2 | January 30, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Penn Laird, Virginia, United States | |
| Draw | 9–8–1 (1) | Marcos Rodrigues de Santos | Draw (majority) | WCA: Caged Combat | June 5, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 9–8 (1) | Biff Walizer | Submission (triangle choke) | Extreme Challenge: Mayhem at the Marina | March 28, 2009 | 2 | 3:19 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 8–8 (1) | Jacob Kirwan | Submission (guillotine choke) | RIE 1: Battle at the Burg | March 21, 2009 | 1 | 1:42 | Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States | |
| Loss | 8–7 (1) | Anthony Morrison | Decision (unanimous) | WCA: Pure Combat | February 6, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 8–6 (1) | Peter Kalijevic | Submission (armbar) | Knockout Promotions: There Will Be Blood | December 13, 2008 | 2 | 1:17 | Irving, New York, United States | |
| Loss | 7–6 (1) | Calvin Kattar | KO (punches) | CZ 26: The Rock | September 26, 2008 | 1 | 0:47 | Salem, New Hampshire, United States | |
| Loss | 7–5 (1) | Dwayne Shelton | Decision (split) | BCX 5: Battle Cage Xtreme 5 | July 12, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 7–4 (1) | Tim Troxell | Decision (split) | BCX 4: Battle Cage Xtreme 4 | April 19, 2008 | 1 | 0:58 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 (1) | Cory LaPlant | Submission (armbar) | BCX 2: Battle Cage Xtreme 2 | September 15, 2007 | 1 | 0:54 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 6–3 (1) | Deividas Taurosevicius | Submission (armbar) | CCFC 5: Two Worlds, One Cage | June 23, 2007 | 1 | 4:49 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| NC | 6–2 (1) | Jong Man Kim | No Contest | Worlds Best Fighters: USA vs. Asia | February 3, 2007 | 1 | 4:57 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Rich Boine | KO (punch) | ROC 12: Tournament of Champions Quarterfinals | November 17, 2006 | 3 | 0:20 | Atlantic City, New Jersey | |
| Win | 6–1 | Nick Sorg | Submission (armbar) | XG3: Xtreme Gladiators 3 | September 23, 2006 | 1 | N/A | Richmond, Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Darryl MarcAurele | Submission (triangle choke) | Reality Fighting: New Hampshire | December 10, 2010 | 2 | N/A | Manchester, New Hampshire, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Al Buck | Decision (unanimous) | RF 12: Return to Boardwalk Hall | April 29, 2006 | 3 | 3:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Michael Murray | Submission (armbar) | SF 3: Beatdown | April 22, 2006 | 1 | 1:10 | New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Jim Miller | Submission (rear-naked choke) | RF 11: Battle at Taj Mahal | February 11, 2006 | 1 | 1:31 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Joseph Spataro | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | ROC: Ring of Combat 9 | October 29, 2005 | 2 | 2:21 | Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Matt Perry | Submission (armbar) | MD 20: Mass Destruction 20 | April 23, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Lightweight debut. |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "This Fighting Life 5: Kevin Roddy vs. Hurricane Sandy - Mixed Martial Arts News". mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 2015-04-21.