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JJ Ambrose

"Superman"
36-11-1United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Boxing 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Hoshi Friedrich · Submission · Nov 22, 2025

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Saad AwadUD · R3 5:00
BellatorBellator 193: Larkin vs Gonzalez·January 26, 2018

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CAREER SUMMARY

JJ Ambrose holds a professional MMA record of 36-11-1. Ambrose has won 36 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 21 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. Ambrose also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: January 26, 2018. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Feb 6, 1987
Age
39
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Lakewood, California

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Hoshi Friedrich
    HEX Fight Series 37· Nov 22, 2025· Welterweight· 36-11-1 vs 9-8
    SUB
  2. DRAW
    vs Yoichiro SatoTitle bout
    Brawl 3· Oct 13, 2023· Welterweight· 36-10-1 vs 23-13-3
    DEC
  3. WIN
    vs John Vake×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Shuriken Fight Series 15· Jul 1, 2023· Welterweight· 36-10 vs 15-8
    SD
  4. LOSS
    vs Jordan Bailey
    Cage Warriors 143· Sep 23, 2022· Welterweight· 35-10 vs 8-5
    SUB
    R2 · 3:05
  5. WIN
    vs Hoshi Friedrich
    Hex Fight Series 23· Aug 5, 2022· Super Lightweight· 35-9 vs 6-7
    SUB
  6. LOSS
    Cage Warriors 130· Oct 17, 2021· Catchweight· 34-9 vs 12-3
    TKO
    R2 · 1:19
  7. WIN
    vs Kitt Campbell
    Hex Fight Series 20· Dec 13, 2019· Welterweight· 34-8 vs 10-5
    UD
  8. WIN
    vs Akihiro Murayama
    Pancrase 306· Jun 30, 2019· Welterweight· 33-8 vs 20-10-9
    UD
  9. WIN
    vs Art Hernandez
    WFC 104· May 11, 2019· Catchweight· 32-8 vs 4-3
    SUB
    R1 · 3:57
  10. WIN
    vs Beau Rawiri
    Hex Fight Series 18· Mar 29, 2019· Welterweight· 31-8 vs 6-7-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:35
  11. WIN
    vs Alaa Mansour
    Wawan MMA 18· Feb 22, 2019· Welterweight· 30-8 vs 8-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:10
  12. WIN
    vs Ben Wall
    Hex Fight Series 9· Jun 23, 2017· Lightweight· 29-7 vs 8-7-1
    UD
  13. WIN
    PXC 56· Mar 25, 2017· Lightweight· 28-7 vs 18-8-2
    SUB
  14. WIN
    vs Dylan Fussel
    PXC 55· Nov 18, 2016· Lightweight· 27-7 vs 11-3
    UD
  15. WIN
    Hex Fight Series 6· Jun 24, 2016· Welterweight· 26-7 vs 13-3
    SUB
    R2 · 4:35
  16. WIN
    Gladiators FC 9· May 26, 2016· Featherweight· 25-7 vs 11-8
    TKO
    R2 · 3:48
  17. LOSS
    Hex Fight Series 5· Feb 20, 2016· Welterweight· 24-7 vs 13-2
    SD
  18. WIN
    vs Oriol Gaset
    Hex Fight Series 4· Oct 31, 2015· Welterweight· 24-6 vs 16-10
    SUB
    R1 · 2:57
  19. WIN
    vs Ricky Legere Jr.
    KOTC: Bitter Rivals· Aug 29, 2015· Welterweight· 23-6 vs 19-7
    SUB
    R1 · 1:36
  20. LOSS
    Pancrase 267· May 31, 2015· Lightweight· 22-6 vs 14-6-1
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Ahmad Ibrahim×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Gladiators FC 6· May 30, 2014· Lightweight· 22-5 vs 0-2
    SUB
    R2 · 0:48
  22. WIN
    vs Adam Gonzalez
    WFC 21· May 10, 2014· Welterweight· 21-5 vs 2-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:21
  23. WIN
    vs Ahmad Ibrahim
    Gladiators FC 3· Apr 26, 2013· 20-4 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:27
  24. NC
    vs Ahmad Ibrahim
    Gladiators FC 2· Feb 9, 2013· 19-4 vs 0-0
    NC
    R1 · 2:00
  25. WIN
    vs Mu Gyeom Choi
    ProFC· Jul 29, 2012· 18-4 vs 2-2
    TKO
  26. WIN
    vs Sebastien Garguier
    Pacific X-treme Combat· Oct 29, 2011· 17-3 vs 9-8-1
    DEC
  27. WIN
    vs Robert Palacios
    Trench Warz· Sep 9, 2011· 16-3 vs 2-6
    TKO
  28. WIN
    vs Masakazu Taguchi
    Trench Warz· Oct 29, 2010· 15-3 vs 2-6-1
    TKO
  29. WIN
    vs Ji Ho Hwang
    Pacific X-treme Combat· Jul 24, 2010· 14-3 vs 1-2
    SUB
  30. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Pacific X-treme Combat· Sep 19, 2009· 13-3
    SUB
  31. WIN
    vs Hideto Kondo
    Pacific X-treme Combat· Mar 27, 2009· 12-3 vs 1-2-2
    SUB
  32. WIN
    vs Iuri Silva Leal
    Cage of Fire· Nov 15, 2008· 11-3 vs 8-2
    SUB
  33. LOSS
    Affliction 1· Jul 19, 2008· Welterweight· 10-3 vs 16-4-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:51
  34. WIN
    vs Jason Cordero
    Total Fighting Alliance· Mar 22, 2008· 10-2 vs 2-3
    SUB
  35. WIN
    vs Iuri Silva Leal
    Cage of Fire· Nov 24, 2007· 9-2 vs 5-1
    SUB
  36. WIN
    vs Jason Cordero
    Total Fighting Alliance· Oct 6, 2007· 8-2 vs 2-2
    SUB
  37. WIN
    vs Marco Soto
    Cage of Fire· Aug 25, 2007· 7-2 vs 5-3
    TKO
  38. WIN
    vs Adam Lehman
    Total Fighting Alliance· Aug 11, 2007· 6-2 vs 1-4
    SUB
  39. WIN
    vs Ben Gonzalez
    Total Fighting Alliance· Apr 28, 2007· 5-2 vs 0-1
    TKO
  40. NC
    vs Adam Lehman
    Total Fighting Alliance· Feb 24, 2007· 4-2 vs 1-2
    NC
    R1 · 1:29
  41. WIN
    vs Andrew Flores
    Total Fighting Alliance· Nov 3, 2006· 4-2 vs 1-2
    DEC
  42. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    California Xtreme Fighting· Jul 15, 2006· 3-2
    SUB
  43. LOSS
    vs Vince Guzman
    California Xtreme Fighting· Apr 29, 2006· 2-2 vs 3-3
    SUB
  44. LOSS
    vs Luke Hodges
    Total Combat· Dec 10, 2005· 2-1 vs 1-0
    DEC
  45. WIN
    vs Adam Lehman
    California Regional· Dec 8, 2005· 2-0 vs 0-1
    DEC
  46. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    California Regional· Nov 12, 2005· 1-0
    -

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Phuket Top Team

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1580▼17
Peak
1754Dec 13, 2019
Rated fights
44
15001600170020062010201420182022Dec 8, 2005 · 1528Dec 10, 2005 · 1498Apr 29, 2006 · 1459Nov 3, 2006 · 1491Apr 28, 2007 · 1532Aug 11, 2007 · 1559Aug 25, 2007 · 1578Oct 6, 2007 · 1599Nov 24, 2007 · 1626Mar 22, 2008 · 1642Jul 19, 2008 · 1625Nov 15, 2008 · 1652Mar 27, 2009 · 1666Jul 24, 2010 · 1664Oct 29, 2010 · 1673Sep 9, 2011 · 1683Oct 29, 2011 · 1695Mar 23, 2012 · 1666Jul 29, 2012 · 1673Jan 17, 2013 · 1682Apr 26, 2013 · 1688Oct 11, 2013 · 1679May 10, 2014 · 1685May 30, 2014 · 1691May 31, 2015 · 1681Aug 29, 2015 · 1696Oct 31, 2015 · 1706Feb 20, 2016 · 1701May 26, 2016 · 1708Jun 24, 2016 · 1719Nov 18, 2016 · 1726Mar 25, 2017 · 1735Jun 23, 2017 · 1739Jan 26, 2018 · 1728Feb 22, 2019 · 1730Mar 29, 2019 · 1736May 11, 2019 · 1741Jun 30, 2019 · 1748Dec 13, 2019 · 1754Oct 17, 2021 · 1677Aug 5, 2022 · 1683Sep 23, 2022 · 1663Jul 1, 2023 · 1667Nov 22, 2025 · 15801580

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Frequently asked questions

When does JJ Ambrose fight next?

JJ Ambrose has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is JJ Ambrose's record?

JJ Ambrose's professional MMA record is 36-11-1.

Who is JJ Ambrose fighting next?

JJ Ambrose's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did JJ Ambrose fight last?

JJ Ambrose most recently fought Saad Awad at Bellator 193: Larkin vs Gonzalez on Friday, January 26, 2018, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does JJ Ambrose fight in?

JJ Ambrose fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does JJ Ambrose have?

JJ Ambrose has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 21 wins by submission.

How tall is JJ Ambrose?

JJ Ambrose is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does JJ Ambrose weigh?

JJ Ambrose weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is JJ Ambrose's reach?

JJ Ambrose has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is JJ Ambrose?

JJ Ambrose is 39 years old (born Feb 6, 1987).

Where is JJ Ambrose from?

JJ Ambrose is from the United States.

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