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Joel Bauman

"King Bau"
7-4-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 6-0

Last fight: Loss vs Bailey King · Split Decision · Jun 28, 2025

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Jordan YoungSUB · R1 3:20
BellatorBellator 224: Budd vs Rubin·July 12, 2019

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CAREER SUMMARY

Joel Bauman holds a professional MMA record of 7-4-0. Bauman has won 7 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. Bauman also has 4 recorded knuckle-mma bouts. Most recent fight: July 12, 2019. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR.

Profile

Height
6'2"188 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
78"198 cm
DOB
Jun 13, 1991
Age
35
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Bailey King
    Peak Fighting 45· Jun 28, 2025· Middleweight· 7-4 vs 5-1
    SD
  2. WIN
    vs John Poppie
    CFX: Return of the King· Jun 10, 2023· Middleweight· 7-3 vs 10-7
    TKO
    R1 · 4:24
  3. LOSS
    vs Collin Huckbody
    Captain's Fight Club 2· Jan 21, 2023· Middleweight· 6-3 vs 12-4
    UD
  4. WIN
    vs Anthony Ivy
    Fury FC 68: Bauman vs. Ivy· Aug 21, 2022· Middleweight· 6-2 vs 8-7
    TKO
    R2 · 4:57
  5. WIN
    vs Reese Forest
    Fury FC 61· May 8, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 1-4
    TKO
    R2 · 2:18
  6. LOSS
    vs Josh Fremd
    FAC 12: Lookin' For a Fight· Feb 6, 2022· Middleweight· 4-2 vs 9-2
    SUB
    R2 · 1:00
  7. NC
    vs Edmilson Freitas
    Fury FC 54· Nov 21, 2021· Middleweight· 4-1 vs 9-5-1
    NC
    R1 · 1:19
  8. WIN
    vs Julien Leblanc
    LFA 104: McKenzie vs. Phillips· Apr 16, 2021· Middleweight· 4-1 vs 5-2
    UD
  9. LOSS
    vs Jordan Young
    Bellator 224: Budd vs Rubin· Jul 12, 2019· Middleweight· 3-1 vs 11-0
    SUB
    R1 · 3:20
  10. WIN
    vs Bobby Downs
    LFA 68: Jennerman vs. Barbosa· May 31, 2019· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 4-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:48
  11. WIN
    vs Brock Smith
    LFA 61: Allen vs. Murrietta· Feb 22, 2019· Catchweight· 2-0 vs 3-1
    UD
  12. WIN
    vs Corey Davis
    LFA 56: Hubbard vs. Mota· Dec 7, 2018· Catchweight· 1-0 vs 3-2
    MD

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Jackson-Wink MMA

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1586▼8
Peak
1637Jun 10, 2023
Rated fights
11
15001550160016502019202120232025Dec 7, 2018 · 1542Feb 22, 2019 · 1586May 31, 2019 · 1636Jul 12, 2019 · 1605Apr 16, 2021 · 1616Feb 6, 2022 · 1583May 8, 2022 · 1602Aug 21, 2022 · 1632Jan 21, 2023 · 1617Jun 10, 2023 · 1637Jun 28, 2025 · 15861586

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Frequently asked questions

When does Joel Bauman fight next?

Joel Bauman has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Joel Bauman's record?

Joel Bauman's professional MMA record is 7-4-0.

Who is Joel Bauman fighting next?

Joel Bauman's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Joel Bauman fight last?

Joel Bauman most recently fought Jordan Young at Bellator 224: Budd vs Rubin on Friday, July 12, 2019, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Joel Bauman fight in?

Joel Bauman fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Joel Bauman have?

Joel Bauman has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Joel Bauman?

Joel Bauman is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Joel Bauman weigh?

Joel Bauman weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Joel Bauman's reach?

Joel Bauman has a reach of 78" (198 cm).

How old is Joel Bauman?

Joel Bauman is 35 years old (born Jun 13, 1991).

Where is Joel Bauman from?

Joel Bauman is from the United States.

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