Other names The Texecutioner Team Lloyd Irvin Reach 76 in (193 cm) Weight 70 kg | Division Lightweight Height 1.91 m Nationality American Name James Vick Wins by knockout 1 | |
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Born February 23, 1987 (age 37)
Mineral Wells, Texas, United States ( 1987-02-23 ) Rank Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Residence Temple Hills, Maryland, United States Profiles | ||
Fighting out of Temple Hills, Maryland | ||
James vicks ufc debut
James William Vick (born February 23, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Vick was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Live.
Contents
- James vicks ufc debut
- James vick vs jimmy taylor mma fight xko11
- Mixed martial arts career
- The Ultimate Fighter
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Championships and accomplishments
- References
James vick vs jimmy taylor mma fight xko11
Mixed martial arts career
Vick began his professional career fighting in regional shows in his home state of Texas. His first four fights all came in 2011, where he went undefeated with four straight wins.
The Ultimate Fighter
Vick was one of 32 lightweight fighters announced by the UFC to participate in first live season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show.
Vick won his way into the house when he defeated Dakota Cochrane by split decision after one round. He was then chosen to be part of Team Cruz as Cruz's fifth pick and ninth overall.
For the first official fight of the show, he was chosen to fight Team Faber's third pick Daron Cruickshank. After a rough first part of the round, Vick landed a knee on Cruickshank as he shot in for a takedown, and won the fight by knockout in the first round.
His quarter-final fight came against Team Faber's Joe Proctor. Vick was able to dominate the fight, out-striking Proctor on the feet and successfully defending all of Proctor's take down attempts. Vick won the fight by unanimous decision, earning his way into the semi-final round.
Vick was selected to fight Team Faber fighter and eventual show winner, Michael Chiesa, in the semi-final round. Vick lost the fight via KO in the second round.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Vick was scheduled to face castmate Vinc Pichel on June 1, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale. However, due to his KO loss in the semifinals, Vick was unable to compete at the event and Pichel was pulled from the card as well.
In his official debut, Vick faced Ramsey Nijem on August 17, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 26. He won the fight via submission at just 58 seconds into the first round.
Vick was expected to face promotional newcomer Valmir Lazaro on August 2, 2014 at UFC 176. However, after UFC 176 was cancelled, Vick/Lazaro was rescheduled and eventually took place on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 49. He won the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.
Vick faced Nick Hein on November 22, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 57. Vick won the fight by unanimous decision.
Vick faced Jake Matthews on May 10, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 65. Vick won the fight via submission in the first round. The win also earned Vick his first Performance of the Night bonus award.
Vick next faced Glaico França on April 23, 2016 at UFC 197. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Vick was expected to face Evan Dunham on June 4, 2016 at UFC 199, filling in for an injured Leonardo Santos. In turn, Dunham pulled out for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Beneil Dariush. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
Vick was scheduled to face Johnny Case on February 4, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 104. However On January 19, Case pulled out the fight citing injury and was replaced by Abel Trujillo. Vick won by submission via submission in the third round.
Vick faced Marco Polo Reyes on May 13, 2017 at UFC 211. He won the fight via TKO in the first round. After the bout with Reyes, Vick signed a new, four-fight contract with UFC.
Vick is scheduled to face Joseph Duffy on November 4, 2017 at UFC 217.