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
BornBricktown, New Jersey, United States[1]
ResidenceBricktown, New Jersey, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight145.5 lb (66.0 kg; 10.39 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
Lightweight
Reach73.0 in (185 cm)
Fighting out ofBricktown, New Jersey, United States
TeamPellegrino MMA
TrainerKurt Pellegrino
Rank  Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Years active2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins15
By submission12
By decision3
Losses16
By knockout2
By submission6
By decision8
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

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Born 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

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Early career

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Roddy 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

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Professional record breakdown
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

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  1. ^ a b c d "This Fighting Life 5: Kevin Roddy vs. Hurricane Sandy - Mixed Martial Arts News". mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 2015-04-21.