David Douglas (fighter)

David Douglas
David Douglas in 2009, at the weigh-in for the Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg event.
Born	August 16, 1982 (1982-08-16) (age 29) Antioch, California, United States
Other names	Tarzan
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division	Lightweight
Reach	74 in (190 cm)
Style	Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing
Stance	Southpaw
Fighting out of	Antioch, California
Team	Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy
Teacher(s)	Cesar Gracie
Years active	2004-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	11
Wins	8
By knockout	7
By submission	1
Losses	3
By knockout	1
By submission	2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

David Douglas is an American professional mixed martial artist.^[1] He competes in the lightweight division and is currently signed with Strikeforce.

MMA Career

Following two amateur wins via TKO in 2004, Douglas made his professional MMA debut in 2005 against veteran Jeff Curran. He has fought for EliteXC, International Fighting Championships and the Cage Combat Fighting Championships. He has defeated the likes of Chute Boxe Academy prospect Marlon Mathias and Muay Thai superstar Malaipet during his undefeated streak in EliteXC.

Strikeforce

Douglas made his debut for Strikeforce in August 2009 on the preliminary card of Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg, losing to Justin Wilcox via submission.

He returned to the organization in 2010 on their ShoMMA Strikeforce Challengers series. He defeated Dominic Clark via TKO in October 2010 and Nick Gonzalez via submission in February 2011.

He next fought Caros Fodor at Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Damm and lost in the 3rd round by TKO.

Personal life

David got his nickname from Cesar Gracie while training together. David's twin brother Damion Douglas is also a mixed martial artist. David recently signed a 3 fight contract with Strikeforce.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
11 matches	8 wins	3 losses
By knockout	7	1
By submission	1	2
By decision	0	0

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	8–3	Caros Fodor	TKO (strikes)	Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Damm	02011-04-01 April 1, 2011	3	2:12	Stockton, California, United States
Win	8–2	Nick Gonzalez	Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)	Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy	02011-02-18 February 18, 2011	1	1:05	Cedar Park, Texas, United States
Win	7–2	Dominic Clark	TKO (punches)	Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker	02010-10-22 October 22, 2010	2	2:33	Fresno, California, United States
Loss	6–2	Justin Wilcox	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg	02009-08-15 August 15, 2009	3	3:16	San Jose, California, United States
Win	6–1	Malaipet	TKO (punches)	ShoXC#September 26, 2008 card	02008-09-26 September 26, 2008	3	2:51	Santa Ynez, California, United States
Win	5–1	William Jacobson	TKO (corner stoppage)	ShoXC: Hamman vs. Suganuma II	02008-08-15 August 15, 2008	1	1:12	Friant, California, United States
Win	4–1	Marlon Mathias	TKO (punches)	EliteXC: Unfinished Business	02008-07-26 July 26, 2008	1	0:12	Stockton, California, United States
Win	3–1	Yusuke Ikenishi	TKO (doctor stoppage)	CCFC: Total Elimination	02007-05-12 May 12, 2007	3	N/A	Santa Rosa, California, United States
Loss	2–1	Jeff Curran	Submission (rear-naked choke)	IFC: Eve Of Destruction	02005-03-05 March 5, 2005	1	1:39	Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win	2–0	Joe Martin	TKO (corner stoppage)	IFC - Night of the Warriors 5	02004-09-25 September 25, 2004	1	0:46	Susanville, California, United States
Win	1–0	Richard Savala	TKO (punches)	IFC - Night of the Warriors 5	02004-09-25 September 25, 2004	1	0:08	Susanville, California, United States

^[1]

External links

• Professional MMA record for David Douglas (fighter) from Sherdog
• mma-core.com

References

1. ^ ^{a b} http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/David-Douglas-12345

Persondata
Name	Douglas, David
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	August 16, 1982
Place of birth	Antioch, California, United States
Date of death
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