Ricky Legere
Ricky Legere (born December 21, 1985) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, Legere has formerly competed for Bellator MMA, Strikeforce, the RFA, King of the Cage, Tachi Palace Fights,
| Ricky Legere Jr | |
|---|---|
| Born | Richard Legere Jr December 21, 1985 Norco, California, U.S. |
| Other names | The IE Bad Boy |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 171 lb (78 kg; 12.2 st) |
| Division | Welterweight (170 lb) |
| Reach | 73.0 in (185 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Corona, California, U.S. |
| Team |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 26 |
| Wins | 19 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 9 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
Background
Legere is from Norco, California, attending Norco High School where he was a three-sport athlete and a cif wrestling placer.[1][2]
Mixed martial arts career
King of the Cage
Legere made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2007 for King of the Cage. He would go on to win his first six professional fights, with the first four ending in the first round, before facing future Strikeforce and Bellator veteran Waachiim Spiritwolf. Legere was handed his first professional loss at the hands of Spiritwolf, losing via knockout in the second round.
Legere then faced future King of the Cage Welterweight Champion, as well as future Strikeforce and UFC veteran, Quinn Mulhern. Legere was handed his second consecutive loss via triangle-choke submission in the second round. After bouncing back with two consecutive knockout wins, Legere fought Waachiim Spiritwolf in a rematch for the newly vacated King of the Cage Junior Welterweight Championship. Legere won via TKO in the second round and then defended his title three months later before losing it to future Strikeforce and UFC veteran, Bobby Green.
After another loss at the hands of WEC and Strikeforce veteran Adam Lynn, Legere won his next three fights all in the first round, before being signed by Strikeforce.
Strikeforce
Legere made his Strikeforce debut at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine on January 7, 2012, facing off against future UFC fighter Chris Spang.[3] Legere won the bout via unanimous decision.[4]
Bellator
After his first and only fight with Strikeforce, Legere won another bout before being signed by the Bellator Fighting Championships, making his debut for the organization at Bellator 92, facing former Strikeforce fighter Sabah Homasi.[5] Legere won the bout via rear-naked choke submission at 2:52 of the second round.[6]
After the win over Homasi in Bellator, Legere has gone 3–2.
Mixed martial arts record
| 26 matches | 19 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 3 |
| By submission | 9 | 2 |
| By decision | 2 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 19–7 | J.J. Ambrose | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC: Bitter Rivals | August 29, 2015 | 1 | 1:36 | Ontario, California, United States | |
| Loss | 19–6 | Max Griffin | KO (punch) | TPF 21: All or Nothing | November 6, 2014 | 1 | 3:21 | Lemoore, California, United States | Lost the TPF Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 19–5 | Nate Loughran | Submission (rear-naked choke) | TPF 20: Night of Champions | August 7, 2014 | 3 | 2:51 | Lemoore, California, United States | Won the vacant TPF Welterweight Championship. |
| Loss | 18–5 | Alan Jouban | Decision (split) | RFA 15: Casey vs. Sanchez | June 6, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Culver City, California, United States | |
| Win | 18–4 | Joey Cabezas | Submission (armbar) | TPF 16: Martinez vs. Giagos | August 22, 2013 | 1 | 2:22 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 17–4 | James Chaney | TKO (punches) | Flawless FC 3: California Love | May 18, 2013 | 3 | 1:00 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
| Win | 16–4 | Sabah Homasi | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 92 | March 7, 2013 | 2 | 2:52 | Temecula, California, United States | |
| Win | 15–4 | Steve Van Vilet | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gladiator Challenge: Heat Returns | October 28, 2012 | 1 | 0:45 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 14–4 | Chris Spang | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine | January 7, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13–4 | Rafael Ledezma | TKO (ankle injury) | Gladiator Challenge: Full Force | June 12, 2011 | 1 | 0:09 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 12–4 | Koa Ramos | Submission (heel hook) | KOTC: Sniper | August 5, 2010 | 1 | 1:47 | San Bernardino, California, United States | |
| Win | 11–4 | Joe Lewis | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Tropical Storm | July 10, 2010 | 1 | 4:10 | Lake Elsinore, California, United States | |
| Loss | 10–4 | Adam Lynn | Decision (majority) | KOTC: Excessive Damage | May 13, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Loss | 10–3 | Bobby Green | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Arrival | February 25, 2010 | 1 | 4:27 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Eric Moon | Submission (armbar) | KOTC: Fight 4 Hope | December 17, 2009 | 1 | 3:04 | Highland, California, United States | Defended King of the Cage Junior Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–2 | Waachiim Spiritwolf | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Distorted | October 1, 2009 | 2 | 2:25 | Highland, California, United States | Won King of the Cage Junior Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–2 | Mike Robles | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Militia | June 11, 2009 | 3 | 2:12 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Erik Meaders | KO (punches) | KOTC: Storm | May 16, 2009 | 1 | 2:20 | Lake Elsinore, California, United States | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Quinn Mulhern | Submission (triangle choke) | KOTC: New Breed | March 7, 2009 | 2 | 2:52 | Mescalero, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Waachiim Spiritwolf | KO (punch) | KOTC: Prowler | December 11, 2008 | 2 | 0:16 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | James Fanshier | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Misconduct | October 16, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Daniel Hernandez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Bio Hazard | August 14, 2008 | 2 | 2:01 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Gabe Lara | TKO | KOTC: Tsunami 2 | March 27, 2008 | 1 | 1:09 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Fortino Sanchez | KO (punches) | KOTC: Premiere | January 24, 2008 | 1 | 0:56 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Napoleon Lechuga | Submission (armbar) | KOTC: Final Chapter | December 2, 2007 | 1 | 3:31 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Robert Doucet | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Point of No Return | October 7, 2007 | 1 | 0:46 | San Jacinto, California, United States |
References
- Cohen, Harvey (October 21, 2008). "MMA popular at San Manuel". San Bernardino County Sun. Archived from the original on October 23, 2008. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
Legere was an all-league in football, baseball, and wrestling at Norco High School.
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