Elvis Mutapčić

Elvis Mutapčić (born July 19, 1986) is a Bosnian-American former mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight and the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Elvis Mutapčić
Born (1986-07-19) July 19, 1986
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Other namesThe King
NationalityBosnian
American
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionLight heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofDes Moines, Iowa, United States
TeamRoundkick Gym
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins16
By knockout7
By submission6
By decision3
Losses6
By knockout2
By decision4
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Mutapčić compiled a professional mixed martial arts record of 13-2 winning various regional titles before signing for World Series of Fighting in April 2013.[2]

World Series of Fighting

In April 2013, Mutapčić signed a multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting.[3]

Mutapčić was expected to make his WSOF debut against Jesse Taylor at WSOF 5.[4] The New Jersey Athletic Commission cancelled the fight after seeing Mutapcic take an unknown and unapproved medication backstage before the fight.[5] The fight was rescheduled for WSOF 7.[6] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[7]

Mutapčić then faced Kelvin Tiller on August 9, 2014 at WSOF 12.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mutapčić made his UFC debut at light heavyweight on January 17, 2016 as a late-notice opponent against Francimar Barroso at UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz.[10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[11]

Mutapčić then moved to middleweight and faced Kevin Casey on June 4, 2016 at UFC 199.[12] The fight ended in a split draw.[13]

Mutapčić then faced Anthony Smith on December 3, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale.[14] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. [15]

In February 2017, Mutapčić was released from the UFC.[16]

Championships and accomplishments
  • Midwest Cage Championship
    • MCC Middleweight Championship

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
23 matches 16 wins 6 losses
By knockout 7 2
By submission 6 0
By decision 3 4
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 16–6–1 Brian Imes TKO (punches) Midwest Cage Championship 65 June 26, 2021 1 4:34 West Des Moines, Iowa, United States Return to Light Heavyweight.
Loss 15–6–1 Beslan Isaev KO (punches) ACB 61: Balaev vs. Bataev May 20, 2017 1 0:33 St. Petersburg, Russia Welterweight bout.
Loss 15–5–1 Anthony Smith TKO (elbow and punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale December 3, 2016 2 3:27 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Draw 15–4–1 Kevin Casey Draw (split) UFC 199 June 4, 2016 3 5:00 Inglewood, California, United States Return to Middleweight.
Loss 15–4 Francimar Barroso Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz January 17, 2016 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 15–3 Sean Huffman Submission (punches) MCC 59: Howser vs. O’Brien June 19, 2015 1 2:53 Des Moines, Iowa, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Win 14–3 Kelvin Tiller Decision (unanimous) WSOF 12: Palomino vs. Gonzalez August 9, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (195 lb) bout
Loss 13–3 Jesse Taylor Decision (unanimous) WSOF 7: Karakhanyan vs. Palmer December 7, 2013 3 5:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win 13–2 Sam Alvey Decision (unanimous) MFC 36: Reality Check February 15, 2013 5 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Defended the MFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 12–2 Joseph Henle TKO (leg kick) MFC 35: Explosive Encounter October 26, 2012 3 1:45 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Won the vacant MFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 11–2 Jacen Flynn TKO (punches) MFC 34: Total Recall August 10, 2012 1 1:39 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 10–2 Keenan Curry Submission (armbar) MCC 39: Domination March 2, 2012 2 2:57 Des Moines, Iowa, United States Won the MCC Middleweight title
Win 9–2 Cezar Ferreira KO (punch) Superior Cage Combat 2 August 20, 2011 1 0:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 8–2 Artenas Young Decision (unanimous) SF 16: Neer vs. Juarez June 25, 2011 3 5:00 Odessa, Texas, United States
Win 8–1 Josh Rosaaen Submission (guillotine choke) MCC 30: Thanksgiving Throwdown 3 November 24, 2010 1 4:50 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 7–1 Zak Cummings Decision (unanimous) MCC 27: Mutapcic vs. Cummings June 11, 2010 5 5:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 6–1 Brett Stevens Submission (heel hook) MCC 25: Inferno March 13, 2010 1 1:29 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 5–1 Mike Van Meer TKO (punches) MCC 23: Thanksgiving Throwdown 2 November 25, 2009 2 0:21 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 4–1 Carlos Newborn Submission (triangle choke) RCC 10: Devil’s Fight October 30, 2009 1 0:43 Iowa, United States
Loss 3–1 Andy Branson Decision (split) MCC 21: Mickle vs. Marriott June 26, 2009 3 5:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 3–0 Evan Marks TKO (punches) MCC 19: The Return March 14, 2009 1 4:55 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 2–0 Thad England TKO (submission to punches) MCC 10: Vengeance September 29, 2007 1 2:59 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 1–0 Mark Gearhart Submission (rear-naked choke) MCC 10: Vengeance September 29, 2007 1 0:43 Des Moines, Iowa, United States Middleweight debut.

See also

References
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  12. Brett Okamoto (2016-04-05). "Kevin Casey, Muhammad Ali's son-in-law, fights to draw at UFC 199". ESPN. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
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