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Joe Charles

"The Ghetto Man"
6-13-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Grappling 2-3

Last fight: Loss vs Kengo Watanabe · Unanimous Decision · Sep 24, 2000

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Vitor BelfortSUB · R1 4:03
UFCUFC - Ultimate Japan·December 22, 1997

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CAREER SUMMARY

Joe Charles holds a professional MMA record of 6-13-0. Charles has won 6 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 9 by submission. In the UFC, Charles lands 0.35 significant strikes per minute with 100% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Charles also has 5 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: December 22, 1997. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
260 lbs118 kg
Stance
Southpaw
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Kengo Watanabe
    Pancrase 88· Sep 24, 2000· Heavyweight· 6-13 vs 1-4-2
    UD
  2. LOSS
    vs Marcelo Dantas
    Rage In The Cage 2· Oct 15, 1999· Heavyweight· 6-12 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 9:40
  3. WIN
    vs Mark Smith
    California Regional· Oct 13, 1999· 6-11 vs 1-1
    DEC
  4. LOSS
    vs Stefanos Miltsakakis
    World Vale Tudo Championship 9· Sep 27, 1999· Heavyweight· 5-11 vs 1-0
    SUB
    R1 · 8:38
  5. LOSS
    vs Mikhail Avetisyan
    IAFC: World Championship 1999 (Day 2)· May 2, 1999· Heavyweight· 5-10 vs 11-2
    TKO
    R1 · 11:21
  6. LOSS
    vs Vitor Belfort
    UFC - Ultimate Japan· Dec 22, 1997· Heavyweight· 5-9 vs 5-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:03
  7. LOSS
    vs Nick Nutter
    IAFC· Nov 12, 1997· Heavyweight· 5-8 vs 3-0
    TKO
    R1 · 4:34
  8. WIN
    vs Yuri Mildzikhov
    IAFC· Nov 12, 1997· Heavyweight· 5-7 vs 2-2
    SUB
    R1 · 11:02
  9. WIN
    vs Andrey Surikov
    IAFC· May 2, 1997· Heavyweight· 4-7 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:14
  10. LOSS
    vs Karimula Barkalaev
    IAFC· Apr 30, 1997· Heavyweight· 3-7 vs 1-0
    SUB
    R1 · 9:19
  11. LOSS
    vs Dan Bobish
    World Fighting Federation· Feb 14, 1997· 3-6 vs 3-1
    SUB
  12. LOSS
    vs Pete Williams
    Superbrawl 2· Oct 11, 1996· Heavyweight· 3-5 vs 4-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:39
  13. WIN
    vs Wes Gassaway
    Superbrawl 2· Oct 11, 1996· Heavyweight· 3-4 vs 3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:26
  14. LOSS
    vs Oleg Taktarov
    World Vale Tudo Championship 1· Aug 14, 1996· Heavyweight· 2-4 vs 10-3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:42
  15. LOSS
    vs Murilo Bustamante
    Brazil Regional· Jun 24, 1996· 2-3 vs 2-0
    SUB
  16. WIN
    vs Scott Bessac
    UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95· Dec 16, 1995· Open Weight· 2-2 vs 4-6
    SUB
    R1 · 4:38
  17. LOSS
    vs Carl Franks
    UFCF: Ultimate Fighting 1· Nov 9, 1995· Heavyweight· 1-2 vs 3-0
    TKO
    R1 · 26:42
  18. LOSS
    vs Dan Severn
    UFC 5: Return Of The Beast· Apr 7, 1995· Open Weight· 1-1 vs 3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:38
  19. WIN
    vs Kevin Rosier
    UFC 4: Revenge Of The Warriors· Dec 16, 1994· Open Weight· 1-0 vs 1-2
    SUB
    R1 · 0:14

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 6-13-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed0.35per min
100% accuracy
Strikes absorbed0.35per min
50% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 2-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed0.35per min
100% accuracy
Strikes absorbed0.35per min
50% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Peak
1558Dec 16, 1994
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Frequently asked questions

When does Joe Charles fight next?

Joe Charles has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Joe Charles's record?

Joe Charles's professional MMA record is 6-13-0.

Who is Joe Charles fighting next?

Joe Charles's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Joe Charles fight last?

Joe Charles most recently fought Vitor Belfort at UFC - Ultimate Japan on Monday, December 22, 1997, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Joe Charles fight in?

Joe Charles fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Joe Charles have?

Joe Charles has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How tall is Joe Charles?

Joe Charles is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Joe Charles weigh?

Joe Charles weighs 260 lbs (118 kg).

Where is Joe Charles from?

Joe Charles is from the United States.

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