Dequan Townsend
Born (1986-05-11) May 11, 1986
Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Other namesThe Tarantula
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach76 in (193 cm)[1]
TeamMurcielago MMA (until 2020)[2]
Team Elevation (2020–present)[3]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total38
Wins25
By knockout14
By submission5
By decision6
Losses13
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision10
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Dequan Townsend (born May 11, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. He has previously fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

Townsend originally began training cardio kickboxing along with powerlifting before transitioning to mixed martial arts in 2009.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After an 8–4 amateur career, Townsend compiled a professional mixed martial arts record of 21–8. Townsend later signed with the UFC in June 2019.[5][6][7][8][9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Townsend made his UFC debut at light heavyweight on June 29, 2019 as a late-notice opponent against Dalcha Lungiambula at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos.[10] He lost the fight via TKO with punches and elbows in round three.[11]

Townsend tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, and norfentanyl, a metabolite of fentanyl and its derivatives, as the result of an in-competition urine sample he provided on June 28, 2019 at UFC Fight Night Minneapolis. He was suspended 6 months by USADA.[12]

Townsend moved to middleweight and faced Bevon Lewis on January 25, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos.[13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Townsend returned to light heavyweight and faced Devin Clark on February 15, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2.[15] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[16]

Townsend faced Duško Todorović on October 4, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana.[17] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[18]

On October 7, 2020 it was reported Townsend was released by UFC.[19]

Post UFC

In his first bout since his release from the UFC, Townsend faced Portland Pringle III for the TWC Middleweight Championship at Total Warrior Combat: Unfinished Business on February 5, 2022. He won the bout and title via unanimous decision.[20]

Townsend faced Jason Butcher on April 2, 2022 at B2 Fighting Series 154 for the B2FS Light Heavyweight Championship. He won the bout and title via unanimous decision.[21]

Townsend faced Daniel Spohn on October 8, 2022 at Ohio Combat League 22.[22] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[23]

Personal life

Townsend had four sons of whom one – Malakye – died of cancer in March 2015.[2] Townsend is also a registered nurse, working in home health care area full-time.[2]

Townsend had two brothers, Steven and Marcus, who both were killed in a strip mall shooting in Lansing, Michigan in August 2020.[24]

Championships and accomplishments

  • Total Warrior Combat
    • TWC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
    • TWC Middleweight Championship (Two time)
    • TWC Welterweight Championship (Two time)
      • Two successful title defenses
  • B2 Fighting Series
    • B2FS Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
38 matches 25 wins 13 losses
By knockout 14 2
By submission 5 1
By decision 6 10
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 25–13 Marcus Maulding TKO (punches) Rebel Combat Sports October 28, 2023 1 4:33 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Win 24–13 Eric Smith TKO (punches) TWC 101.5 May 26, 2023 1 3:51 Lansing, Michigan, United States Heavyweight debut.
Loss 23–13 Dan Spohn Decision (unanimous) Ohio Combat League 22 October 8, 2022 3 5:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win 23–12 Jason Butcher Decision (unanimous) B2 Fighting Series 154 April 2, 2022 5 5:00 Novi, Michigan, United States Return to Light Heavyweight; Won the B2FS Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 22–12 Portland Pringle III Decision (unanimous) Total Warrior Combat: Unfinished Business February 5, 2022 3 5:00 Lansing, Michigan, United States Won the vacant TWC Middleweight Championship.
Loss 21–12 Duško Todorović TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana October 4, 2020 2 3:15 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Return to Middleweight.
Loss 21–11 Devin Clark Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 February 15, 2020 3 5:00 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States Light Heavyweight bout.
Loss 21–10 Bevon Lewis Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos January 25, 2020 3 5:00 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Return to Middleweight.
Loss 21–9 Dalcha Lungiambula TKO (punches and elbows) UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos June 29, 2019 3 0:42 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win 21–8 Wayman Carter Submission (guillotine choke) TWC: Brooks vs. Robinson March 9, 2019 1 1:31 Lansing, Michigan, United States Won the TWC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 20–8 Portland Pringle III Decision (split) TWC: Bennett vs. Shaw December 1, 2018 3 5:00 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Loss 19–8 Jamahal Hill Decision (unanimous) KOP 62: KnockOut Promotions 62 June 30, 2018 5 5:00 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Light Heavyweight debut. For the KOP Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 19–7 Muhammad Abdullah Submission (guillotine choke) WXC 71: Night of Champions 10 February 17, 2018 3 3:58 Southgate, Michigan, United States Won the WXC Middleweight Championship.
Win 18–7 Héctor Urbina KO (head kick) New League Fights 7: Hallows Eve October 28, 2017 1 1:16 Montpelier, Ohio, United States
Win 17–7 Willis Black TKO (head kick and punches) WXC 69: Illuminate July 14, 2017 1 0:28 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Win 16–7 Timothy Woods Decision (unanimous) FSF MMA: New Beginning May 20, 2017 3 5:00 Birch Run, Michigan, United States Return to Middleweight.
Loss 15–7 Luka Strezoski Submission (heel hook) RFO: Big Guns 23: Battle for the Belts March 25, 2017 1 1:42 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Loss 15–6 Jason Fischer Decision (unanimous) WXC 66: Night of Champions 9 January 13, 2017 5 5:00 Southgate, Michigan, United States For the WXC Welterweight Championship.
Win 15–5 Ted Worthington TKO (punches) TWC Pro Series: Anderson vs. Veerella November 12, 2016 1 1:24 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Loss 14–5 Dakota Cochrane Decision (split) TWC 29: Jaynes vs. Lamson May 14, 2016 5 5:00 Lansing, Michigan, United States Lost the TWC Welterweight Championship.
Loss 14–4 Kevin Nowaczyk Decision (unanimous) HFC 27: Hoosier Fight Club 27 February 6, 2016 5 5:00 Michigan City, Indiana, United States For the Hoosier FC Welterweight Championship.
Win 14–3 Erick Lozano Submission (triangle choke) TWC 28: Townsend vs. Lozano November 21, 2015 2 2:51 Lansing, Michigan, United States Defended the TWC Welterweight Championship.
Win 13–3 Dustin Pape Submission (triangle choke) DC 9: Duneland Classic 9 October 30, 2015 2 4:22 Laporte, Indiana, United States
Win 12–3 Tenyeh Dixon TKO (punches) WXC 59: Homeland Pride August 8, 2015 3 0:18 Taylor, Michigan, United States Won the WXC Welterweight Championship.
Win 11–3 Deray Davis Decision (unanimous) MFL 38: Michiana Fight League 38 July 11, 2015 3 5:00 South Bend, Indiana, United States Middleweight bout.
Win 10–3 Josh Taveirne TKO (doctor stoppage) TWC 27: Townsend vs. Taveirne June 20, 2015 3 3:40 Lansing, Michigan, United States Defended the TWC Welterweight Championship.
Win 9–3 Dom O'Grady TKO (punches) WXC 55: Fully Loaded February 7, 2015 1 4:58 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Win 8–3 Billy Ward TKO (punches) TWC 26: Townsend vs. Ward November 22, 2014 1 2:19 Lansing, Michigan, United States Won the vacant TWC Welterweight Championship.
Loss 7–3 David Evans Decision (unanimous) WXC 52: Evolution August 15, 2014 5 5:00 Southgate, Michigan, United States For the vacant WXC Welterweight Championship.
Win 7–2 Darryl Madison Submission (rear-naked choke) MFL: Michiana Fight League 34 May 17, 2014 2 2:30 South Bend, Indiana, United States Catchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win 6–2 Marcus Reynolds KO (kick to body) XFC 27: Frozen Fury December 13, 2013 3 2:52 Muskegon, Michigan, United States Catchweight (180 lb) bout.
Win 5–2 Erick Lozano KO TWC 20: Final Cut November 16, 2013 1 2:33 Lansing, Michigan, United States Won the TWC Welterweight Championship.
Loss 4–2 Rocky Johnson Decision (unanimous) SCL: Havoc at the Hellespont September 27, 2013 3 5:00 Loveland, Colorado, United States Catchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win 4–1 Anthony Smith TKO (punches) TWC 18: Bulletproof May 18, 2013 1 3:28 Lansing, Michigan, United States Middleweight debut. Won the TWC Middleweight Championship.
Win 3–1 Canaan Grigsby KO (punches) SCL: Thunderdome February 9, 2013 1 0:07 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 2–1 Robby Longwith TKO (punches) TWC 14: Up Close and Personal September 22, 2012 1 0:27 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Loss 1–1 Jason Cardillo Decision (unanimous) NAAFS: Caged Fury 17 April 27, 2012 3 5:00 Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Win 1–0 Andy Hahn Decision (split) IFL 45: My Bloody Valentine February 18, 2012 3 5:00 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States Welterweight debut.

See also

References

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