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

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.

Background

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

Early career

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

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

  1. 1 2 3 4 "This Fighting Life 5: Kevin Roddy vs. Hurricane Sandy - Mixed Martial Arts News". mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 2015-04-21.
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