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Ian Freeman

"The Machine"

EnglandEnglandAge 55Machine MMA
20
Wins
7
Losses
1
Draws
80%
Finish Rate
10
KO / TKO
6
Submissions
1999
Pro Debut

Biography

Ian William Freeman is a retired English mixed martial artist who was the Cage Rage World Heavyweight Champion and the final Cage Rage British Light Heavyweight Champion. He was the first British person to fight in the UFC, as well as the first person to beat Frank Mir.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy49%
Takedown accuracy40%

2.54

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.11

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.44

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.72

avg

Submissions

0

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Mar. 10, 2000Born Sunderland, United Kingdom

How He Wins

KO / TKO10
Decision1
Submission6

Finish Rate

80%
16 of 20
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
L
W
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W
W
W
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W
W
W

Mixed Martial Arts28 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesRicco RodriguezH2HTKO (punches)R1UCFC 5: Legends of MMAJul 27, 2013
WinEnglandPaul CahoonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Cage Rage 26May 10, 2008
WinEnglandMark EpsteinH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Cage Rage 18Sep 30, 2006
LossNetherlandsMelvin ManhoefH2HKO (punches)R1Cage Rage 17Jul 1, 2006
WinWalesWill ElworthyH2HTKO (punches)R1House of Pain 1Dec 12, 2004
WinEnglandRyan RobinsonH2HTKO (punches)R1Cage Rage 9Sep 27, 2004
WinKeith DaceH2HTKO (punches)R1CWFC 5: Cage Warriors 5Nov 2, 2003
DrawUnited StatesVernon WhiteH2HDraw (split)R3UFC 43Jun 6, 2003
WinSubmission (armbar)R2FFAA: Fight Night Championships 4Feb 22, 2003
LossBelarusAndrei ArlovskiH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 40Nov 22, 2002
WinUnited StatesFrank MirH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 38Jul 13, 2002
WinBrazilCarlos BarretoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3HOOKnSHOOT: Kings 1Jul 17, 2001
WinRussiaStanislav NuschikH2HSubmission (front choke)R1FFAA: Fight Night Championship 3Jul 14, 2001
LossRussiaStanislav NuschikH2HKO (punch)R1M-1 MFC: Russia vs. the World 1Apr 27, 2001
LossNetherlandsValentijn OvereemH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R12 Hot 2 Handle: Simply The BestMar 18, 2001
LossJapanOsami ShibuyaH2HTKO (rib injury)R1Pancrase: Proof 1Feb 4, 2001
LossNetherlandsBob SchrijberH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1It's Showtime: Christmas EditionDec 12, 2000
WinUnited StatesTedd WilliamsH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 27Sep 22, 2000
WinUnited StatesBob StinesH2HKO (punch)R1Pancrase: 2000 Neo-Blood Tournament Opening RoundJul 23, 2000
WinUnited StatesNate SchroederH2HTKO (submission to punches)R2UFC 26Jun 9, 2000
LossUnited StatesScott AdamsH2HSubmission (Achilles lock)R1UFC 24Mar 10, 2000
WinUnited StatesTravis FultonH2HTKO (retirement)R2Millennium Brawl 1Dec 5, 1999
WinDave ShortbyH2HTKO (punches)R1Total Fight KRG 5Oct 3, 1999
WinMark LambornH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1British Vale TudoAug 28, 1999
WinKeith DaceH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1British Vale TudoAug 28, 1999
WinEnglandKamal LockH2HSubmission (ankle lock)R1British Grand Prix '99Jun 27, 1999
WinScotty SmithH2HTKOR1British Grand Prix '99Jun 27, 1999
WinTony BaileyH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1British Grand Prix '99Jun 27, 1999

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.