Dan 'The Dragon' Spohn

Dan Spohn
Born	Daniel Spohn December 10, 1984 (1984-12-10) (age 26) Zanesville, Ohio, United States
Other names	The Dragon
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	204 lb (92.5 kg; 14.6 st)
Division	Light Heavyweight
Fighting out of	Cincinnati, Ohio
Team	Jorge Gurgel MMA
Years active	2006 – present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total	6
Wins	6
By knockout	2
By submission	1
By decision	3
Other information
Website	http://www.dandragonspohn.com/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: June 9, 2011

Life

Dan 'The Dragon' Spohn was born Daniel Brian Spohn in Abilene, TX on October 12, 1984 to Frank and Joan Spohn. Dan has one brother, Jonathan Spohn, two half brothers, Frank Spohn Jr. and Jason Hammonds, and two half sisters, Kelly and Christie.

In 1996 Joan and her three sons, Jason, Dan, and Jonathan moved to Cambridge, OH where, three years later, Dan attended classes at Cambridge Mixed Martial Arts where he studied under Tim McConahay. This is where he met Rachel (Miller) Spohn, his wife.

Dan attended John Glenn High School in New Concord, OH and gaduated in 2003.

Dan and Rachel moved to Columbus, OH where they currently reside with their 4 children.

Mixed martial arts career

Dan 'The Dragon' Spohn is the current NAAFS Light Heavyweight Champion. Spohn is coming off a 9 second knock out victory over Dane Bonnigson that took place at Bellator 51. Spohn began training in Kung Fu at the age of 12 and at age 14 began training in Aiki Jitsu. Dan has studied traditional Kachido Aikijitsu for the past 13 years under Sensei Tim McConahay. He holds the rank of 3rd degree black belt in the art, and serves as co-instructor at his hometown Cambridge Martial Arts dojo. His current MMA team is the Jorge Gurgel Academy of Mixed Martial Arts, where he trains under Professor Jorge Gurgel, along with team-mates Rich "Ace" Franklin.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
6 matches	6 wins	0 losses
By knockout	2	0
By submission	1	0
By decision	3	0
By disqualification	0	0

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	6–0	Dane Bonnigson	KO (Knee))	Bellator 51	September 24, 2011	1	0:09	Canton, Ohio
Win	5–0	John Hawk	Decision (Unanimous)	NAAFS - Spohn vs. Hawk 2	May 21, 2011	5	5:00	Streetsboro, Ohio	Won NAAFS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT Championship.
Win	4–0	Josh Hendricks	TKO (Doctor Stoppage))	NAAFS - Caged Fury 14	February 26, 2011	1	1:57	Cleveland, Ohio
Win	3–0	John Hawk	Decision (Unanimous)	NAAFS - Rock N Rumble 4	August 28, 2010	3	3:00	Cleveland, Ohio
Win	2–0	Christopher Thad Schlichter	Decision (Unanimous)	NAAFS - Caged Fury 11	April 24, 2009	3	3:00	East Liverpool, Ohio
Win	1–0	Josh Stansbury	Submission (Guillotine Choke)	NAAFS - Caged Fury 8	November 25, 2009	2	1:01	East Liverpool, Ohio

References

• Professional MMA record for Dan 'The Dragon' Spohn from Sherdog