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David Douglas (fighter)
| David Douglas | |
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 David Douglas in 2009, at the weigh-in for the Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg event. |
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| Born | August 16, 1982 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) |
| 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 |
| 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.
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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 “Tarzan” 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 |
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| Loss | 8–3 |  Caros Fodor |
TKO (strikes) | Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Damm | 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 | February 18, 2011 | 1 | 1:05 | Cedar Park, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Dominic Clark |
TKO (punches) | Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker | October 22, 2010 | 2 | 2:33 | Fresno, California, United States | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Justin Wilcox |
Submission (rear-naked choke) | Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg | August 15, 2009 | 3 | 3:16 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 |  Malaipet |
TKO (punches) | ShoXC#September 26, 2008 card | September 26, 2008 | 3 | 2:51 | Santa Ynez, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 |  William Jacobson |
TKO (corner stoppage) | ShoXC: Hamman vs. Suganuma II | August 15, 2008 | 1 | 1:12 | Friant, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 |  Marlon Mathias |
TKO (punches) | EliteXC: Unfinished Business | July 26, 2008 | 1 | 0:12 | Stockton, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 |  Yusuke Ikenishi |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | CCFC: Total Elimination | May 12, 2007 | 3 | N/A | Santa Rosa, California, United States | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Jeff Curran |
Submission (rear-naked choke) | IFC: Eve Of Destruction | 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 | September 25, 2004 | 1 | 0:46 | Susanville, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Richard Savala |
TKO (punches) | IFC – Night of the Warriors 5 | September 25, 2004 | 1 | 0:08 | Susanville, California, United States |
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