Terrion Jamar Ware (born March 31, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Terrion Ware
BornTerrion Jamar Ware
(1986-03-31) March 31, 1986 (age 38)
Los Angeles, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionBantamweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofLos Angeles, California
TeamA4 Fitness
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins18
By knockout6
By submission4
By decision8
Losses12
By submission4
By decision8
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

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Growing up in Los Angeles, Terrion's original dream was to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ware was signed by the Los Angeles Angels out of college and played in their minor league system. He made it all the way to their Single A team, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, as a centerfielder but he had to give up on baseball due to an arm injury he originally suffered in college. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Starting his MMA career in 2012, Ware fought for various regional American promotions, compiling a 17–5 record while winning the BAMMA USA Bantamweight Championship against Eric Winston, and defending it once against Jeff Martin, as well as the California Xtreme Fighting Bantamweight Championship against Jared Papazian. Other memorable fights during this time were his fight against Leandro Higo at RFA 29 on August 21, 2015, which he lost via last second rear-naked choke at the end of round 3.[3] He also fought for the Absolute Championship Berkut promotion at ACB 51: Silva vs. Torgeson. At this event he won against Nick Mamalis via unanimous decision. [4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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In his UFC debut, Ware faced Cody Stamann on July 8, 2017, at UFC 213 in Las Vegas.[5] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[6]

Terrion faced promotional newcomer Sean O'Malley on December 1, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale.[7] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

Ware faced Tom Duquesnoy on March 17, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 127.[9] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[10]

Terrion Ware faced Merab Dvalishvili on September 15, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oleinik.[11] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[12]

Following his fourth straight loss, Ware was released from the UFC.[13]

Post UFC

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Following his release, Terrion's first fight outside of the UFC was against Jordan Winski at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 75 on May 25, 2019. He lost the fight via split decision. [13]

Terrion's next fight was against Denis Purić at Fight Night 11: Lethbridge on September 28, 2019, for the ZF Bantamweight Championship. He lost the fight via split decision.[14]

After almost a 3 year lay off, Ware faced Anthony Jimenez on May 21, 2022, at UNF 1. He won the bout via rear-naked choke in the third round.[15]

Ware faced Albert Morales for the UNF Featherweight Championship on August 20, 2022, at UNF 2. He lost the bout via arm-triangle choke in the third round.[16]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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  • BAMMA USA
    • BU Bantamweight Championship. (one time)
      • One successful title defense
  • California Xtreme Fighting
    • CXF Bantamweight Championship (one time)

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
30 matches 18 wins 12 losses
By knockout 6 0
By submission 4 4
By decision 8 8
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18–12 Albert Morales Submission (arm-triangle choke) UNF 2 August 20, 2022 3 1:28 Commerce, California, United States For the UNF Featherweight Championship.
Win 18–11 Anthony Jimenez Submission (rear-naked choke) UNF 1 May 21, 2022 3 1:41 Burbank, California, United States Return to Featherweight.
Loss 17–11 Denis Purić Decision (split) Fight Night 11: Lethbridge September 28, 2019 3 5:00 Lethbridge, Canada
Loss 17–10 Jordan Winski Decision (split) Cage Fury Fighting Championships 75 May 25, 2019 3 5:00 Coachella, California, United States
Loss 17–9 Merab Dvalishvili Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oleinik September 15, 2018 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia
Loss 17–8 Tom Duquesnoy Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov March 17, 2018 3 5:00 London, England
Loss 17–7 Sean O'Malley Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale December 1, 2017 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 17–6 Cody Stamann Decision (unanimous) UFC 213 July 8, 2017 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Featherweight bout.
Win 17–5 Jared Papazian KO (punch) CXF 7: Locked and Loaded April 29, 2017 3 0:20 Studio City, California, United States Won the CXF Bantamweight Championship.
Win 16–5 Nick Mamalis Decision (unanimous) ACB 51: Silva vs. Torgeson January 13, 2017 3 5:00 Irvine, California, United States
Win 15–5 Marvin Blumer Decision (unanimous) RFA 40 July 15, 2016 3 5:00 Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
Win 14–5 Rob Gooch Decision (unanimous) CXF 2: Gold Rush April 22, 2016 3 5:00 Studio City, California, United States
Loss 13–5 Leandro Higo Submission (rear-naked choke) RFA 29 August 21, 2015 3 4:58 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Loss 13–4 Luke Sanders Decision (unanimous) Legacy FC vs. RFA Superfight Card May 8, 2015 5 5:00 Robinsonville, Mississippi, United States For the RFA Bantamweight Championship.
Win 13–3 Joe Murphy Decision (unanimous) RFA 23 Feb 6, 2015 3 5:00 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win 12–3 Jeff Martin TKO (punches) BAMMA USA: Badbeat 13 October 10, 2014 4 1:47 Commerce, California, United States Defended the BU Bantamweight Championship.
Loss 11–3 Joe Soto Submission (north-south choke) Tachi Palace Fights 20 August 7, 2014 3 2:48 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 11–2 Eric Winston Decision (unanimous) BAMMA USA: Badbeat 12 March 28, 2014 3 5:00 Commerce, California, United States Won the vacant BU Bantamweight Championship.
Win 10–2 Zac Chavez Submission (rear-naked choke) RFA 12 January 24, 2014 2 3:58 Los Angeles, California, United States Catchweight (140 lbs)
Win 9–2 Kevin Michel Submission (triangle choke) KOTC: Terrified October 31, 2013 1 4:26 Highland, California, United States
Win 8–2 German Baltazar Decision (split) BAMMA USA: Pro Series 3 September 7, 2013 3 5:00 Tarzana, California, United States
Win 7–2 Octavio Morales Submission (choke) MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 9 July 26, 2013 2 3:12 Mission Viejo, California, United States
Win 6–2 Bobby Sanchez KO (punch) BAMMA USA: Bad Beat 9 May 31, 2013 1 0:48 Commerce, California, United States Catchweight (130 lbs)
Loss 5–2 Jared Papazian Decision (unanimous) BAMMA USA: Bad Beat 8 March 15, 2013 3 5:00 Commerce, California, United States Bantamweight debut.
Win 5–1 Paul Amaro Decision (unanimous) IFS 13 February 10, 2013 3 5:00 La Puente, California, United States
Win 4–1 Marvin Madariaga Decision (split) BAMMA USA: Badbeat 7 October 12, 2012 3 5:00 Commerce, California, United States
Win 3–1 John Sassone KO IFS 12 September 16, 2012 1 1:47 La Puente, California, United States
Win 2–1 Justin Santistevan KO (punch) CITC 11 July 28, 2012 1 2:38 Lancaster, California, United States
Loss 1–1 Paul Amaro Submission (guillotine choke) Samurai MMA Pro 3 July 13, 2012 3 2:09 Culver City, California, United States
Win 1–0 John Sassone TKO (punches) IFS 11 June 10, 2012 1 2:29 Industry, California, United States Lightweight debut.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
  2. ^ "Terrion "Flash" Ware went from professional baseball player to professional fighter and is now fighting for his spot in the UFC". My MMA News. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
  3. ^ "RFA 29 Leandro Higo vs. Terrion Ware". Tapology.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  4. ^ "2017: The first events - ACB 51, ACB 52". www.aca-mma.com.
  5. ^ "Cody Stamann vs. Terrion Ware, James Bochnovic vs. Trevin Giles added to UFC 213 lineup". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-01. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
  6. ^ "UFC 213 results: Cody Stamann impressive in debut win over Terrion Ware". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-09. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
  7. ^ "Sean O'Malley vs. Terrion Ware booked for TUF 26 Finale in December". mmajunkie.com. 2017-08-23.
  8. ^ "TUF 26 Finale results: Sean O'Malley stays perfect, impresses against gritty Terrion Ware". mmajunkie.com. 2017-12-02.
  9. ^ Staff (2018-02-19). "Tom Duquesnoy vs. Terrion Ware added to UFC Fight Night 127 in London". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
  10. ^ John Morgan (2018-03-17). "UFC Fight Night 127 results: Tom Duquesnoy survives gritty Terrion Ware for decision win". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
  11. ^ DNA, MMA. "Cage Fury FC Kampioen Jared Gordon tekent UFC contract MMA DNA". Retrieved 2019-11-20.
  12. ^ "UFC Fight Night 136 results: Merab Dvalishvili mauls Terrion Ware, calls for fight with Sean O'Malley". MMA Junkie. 15 September 2018.
  13. ^ a b "With slim odds to make it back to the UFC at age 33, Terrion "Flash" Ware begins to build his case for a second chance at CFFC 75". My MMA News. 15 February 2019.
  14. ^ "Fight Night 11 – Live Results And Play-By-Play". Top MMA News. 29 September 2019.
  15. ^ "Terrion Ware vs. Anthony Jimenez, UNF 1 | MMA Bout". Tapology. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  16. ^ "Albert Morales vs. Terrion Ware, UNF 2 | MMA Bout". Tapology. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
  17. ^ Sherdog.com. "Terrion Ware". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
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