Isaac Vallie-Flagg
| Isaac Vallie-Flagg | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 8, 1978 Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb) |
| Division |
Lightweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 70.0 in (178 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| Team | Jackson's Submission Fighting |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
| Years active | 2003 - present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Isaac Vallie-Flagg (born April 8, 1978) is an American mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2003, he has also formerly competed in Strikeforce and King of the Cage.
Background
Vallie-Flagg is from Ann Arbor, Michigan and attended Community High School. Troubled growing up, Vallie-Flagg was not active in sports apart from dabbling with lacrosse. After viewing a UFC event, Vallie-Flagg began training in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Mixed martial arts career
Strikeforce
Vallie-Flagg made his Strikeforce debut against Brian Melancon at Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum winning the bout via split decision.[3]
Vallie-Flagg was scheduled to face Bobby Green at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers, but he pulled out of the bout on November 11, 2011.[4]
Vallie-Flagg next faced Gesias Cavalcante at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier.[5] He won the fight via split decision.
Vallie-Flagg was scheduled to face Adriano Martins at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy.[6] However, on September 23, 2012 it was announced that the event was cancelled due to an injury to headliner Gilbert Melendez.[7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Following the dissolution of Strikeforce, Vallie-Flagg was brought over to the UFC. In his debut, he faced Yves Edwards on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156.[8] He won the fight split decision.
Vallie-Flagg was expected to face Sam Stout on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161.[9] However, Vallie-Flagg was forced out with a back injury and was replaced by James Krause.[10]
Vallie-Flagg faced Elias Silvério on January 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 35.[11] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Vallie-Flagg was briefly linked to a bout with Danny Castillo on April 26, 2014 at UFC 172.[12] However, the UFC removed Vallie-Flagg from the bout in favor of a match up with Takanori Gomi.[13][14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Despite the loss on the scorecards, Vallie-Flagg was awarded his first Fight of the Night bonus award for the bout.[15]
Vallie-Flagg faced Matt Wiman at UFC Fight Night 57 on November 22, 2014.[16] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.[17]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Takanori Gomi
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 23 matches | 15 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 3 |
| By decision | 6 | 3 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 15–7–1 | Jason Witt | DQ (illegal knee) | Titan FC 34 | July 18, 2015 | 3 | 1:54 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 15–6–1 | Travis Coyle | Submission (knee and punches) | Jackson's MMA Series XV | June 6, 2015 | 1 | 3:52 | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 14–6–1 | Matt Wiman | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson | November 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 14–5–1 | Takanori Gomi | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 172 | April 26, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States | Fight of the Night |
| Loss | 14–4–1 | Elias Silvério | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou | January 15, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Duluth, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 14–3–1 | Yves Edwards | Decision (split) | UFC 156 | February 2, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13–3–1 | Gesias Cavalcante | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier | May 19, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | Drops to Lightweight |
| Win | 12–3–1 | Brian Melancon | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum | June 18, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Catchweight (175 lb) bout |
| Win | 11–3–1 | Danny Rodriguez | TKO (knee & punches) | Jackson's MMA Series 4 | April 9, 2011 | 2 | 3:28 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 10–3–1 | Alejandro Villalobos | KO (punches) | Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion | December 11, 2010 | 3 | N/A | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | |
| Draw | 9–3–1 | Ken Jackson | Draw | C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 5 | August 7, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 9–3 | Robert Simmons | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Native Warriors | March 6, 2010 | 1 | 2:48 | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Mike Barreras | Decision (unanimous) | DCMMAS: Duke City MMA Series 2 | July 25, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Anselmo Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | Gods of War | January 24, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 6–3 | Adrian Gutierrez | TKO (punches) | SCA: Duke City Bike and Brawl 2 | August 23, 2008 | 2 | N/A | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 5–3 | Brad Nordquist | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Badlands | July 12, 2008 | 2 | 0:50 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 4–3 | Abel Vargas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Hierarchy | October 13, 2007 | 1 | 2:01 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 3–3 | Rudy Bears | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FW 15: Rumble at Rt. 66 Casino | July 28, 2007 | 1 | 4:00 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | Ashton Castro | Submission (punches) | YTYT: Ground Um and Pound Um | April 21, 2007 | 1 | 4:15 | Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Patrick Reeves | Submission (armbar) | Knuckle Up Productions: Fight Night | August 4, 2006 | 1 | 1:07 | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Eric Regan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Knuckle Up Productions: Slugfest | May 19, 2006 | 1 | 1:23 | Espanola, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 1–1 | Danny Wren | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC 35: Acoma | February 28, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Acoma, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Ben Schilsler | Submission (armbar) | KOTC 26: Gladiator Challenge | August 3, 2003 | 1 | 0:29 | Acoma, New Mexico, United States |
References
- ↑ "Fight Card - UFC 172 Jones vs. Teixeira". UFC.com. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
- ↑ "Isaac Vallie-Flagg - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Strikeforce: JZ-Wilcox no contest, Heun, Burrell, Vallie-Flag, Moore earn wins". Retrieved 14 July 2011.
- ↑ "Isaac Vallie-Flagg out at Strikeforce Challengers 20, promotion seeking lightweight". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ↑ "Strikeforce Update: JZ Cavalcante Matched Against Isaac Vallie-Flagg for May 19 Card in San Jose". sherdog.com. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ↑ "Isaac Vallie-Flagg Faces Adriano Martins at Strikeforce 'Melendez vs. Healy' in Sacramento". sherdog.com. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
- ↑ "Strikeforce Announces Cancellation of Saturday's Event in Sacramento". strikeforce.com. September 23, 2012.
- ↑ "Yves Edwards vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg added to February's UFC 156 fight card". mmajunkie.com. January 7, 2013.
- ↑ Jeff Cain (March 6, 2013). "Sam Stout vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg Added to UFC 161 Fight Card". MMAweekly.com. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
- ↑ Staff (2013-05-29). "James Krause replaces Isaac Vallie-Flagg, meets Sam Stout at UFC 161". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
- ↑ Dana Becker (2013-12-07). "Isaac Vallie-Flagg To Face Elias Silverio". fightline.com. Retrieved 2013-12-07.
- ↑ Shaun Al-Shatti (February 20, 2014). "Danny Castillo vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg slated for UFC 172 in Baltimore". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ Staff (March 4, 2014). "Takanori Gomi replaces Danny Castillo, meets Isaac Vallie-Flagg at UFC 172". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
- ↑ Staff (March 5, 2014). "Danny Castillo rebooked against Charlie Brenneman at UFC 172". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
- ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-04-27). "UFC 172 bonuses: Gomi, Vallie-Flagg, Benavidez, Beal win $50,000". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-27.
- ↑ MMAJunkie Staff (2014-08-27). "Matt Wiman returns at UFC Fight Night 57 in Austin, meets Isaac Vallie-Flagg". mmajunke.com. Retrieved 2014-08-27.
- ↑ MMAJunkie.com Staff (2014-12-30). "Isaac Vallie-Flagg announces UFC release, petitions Bellator MMA for job". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-12-30.
