Other names S11 Number of contests 1 Reach 79 in (201 cm) Wins by knockout 4 | Height 1.95 m Nationality English Name Phil Fries | |
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Weight 248 lb (112 kg; 17 st 10 lb) Profiles | ||
O nocauteador matt mitrione dando cabo de phil de fries
Philip De Fries (born 21 April 1986) is an English mixed martial artist currently competing in the heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2009, De Fries has formerly competed for the UFC.
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- O nocauteador matt mitrione dando cabo de phil de fries
- Phil de fries ufc heavyweight vs colin big c robinson supremacy mma
- Background
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Post UFC
- References
Phil de fries ufc heavyweight vs colin big c robinson supremacy mma
Background
De Fries began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 14, and also worked as a drugs counselor before becoming a professional fighter. Since the very beginning of his MMA career, De Fries has shown great submission skills, defeating the likes of Darren Towler and Stav Economou. He made his professional debut in 2009.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
After his win over Stav Economou, De Fries was scouted and has since signed a fight deal with the UFC.
De Fries was expected to make his debut against Oli Thompson at UFC 138. However, on 17 October 2011, it was revealed that Thompson had to pull out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by Rob Broughton. De Fries won the fight via unanimous decision.
In his second UFC fight, De Fries faced Stipe Miocic on 15 February 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1. He lost the fight via KO in the first round.
De Fries faced former strongman Oli Thompson at UFC on Fox 4. He won the fight via submission in the second round.
De Fries was expected to face Matt Mitrione on 29 December 2012 at UFC 155. However, Mitrione stepped up to fight Roy Nelson at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale and was replaced by Todd Duffee. De Fries lost via first round TKO due to punches.
Mitrione vs. De Fries eventually took place on 6 April 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9. He lost the bout via knockout in the first round. Following the loss De Fries was released from the promotion.
Post-UFC
Following his release from the UFC, De Fries return to action on 31 December 2013 in Japan as he faced Strikeforce veteran Brett Rogers at Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2013. He won the fight via rear naked choke submission in the first round.
He then faced Judo specialist Satoshi Ishii on the IGF 1 card which took place on 5 April 2014. De Fries lost this fight via unanimous decision.