Fighter

TJ Waldburger

16-9-0★ 2bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 1-0

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TJ Waldburger holds a professional MMA record of 16-9-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 25 bouts on record. TJ Waldburger has won 16 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 7 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, TJ Waldburger lands 2.02 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 3.03 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 22, 2014. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1988-04-25
Age: 38
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Temple, Texas, United States

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

Submission Threat

99 · best in division

Punch power94

Kick power60

Punch speed47

Kick speed60

Accuracy48

Takedowns97

Ground striking95

Submissions99

Chin66

Body strength66

Cardio65

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 16-9-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.02per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.39per min

40% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.03per 15 min

46% success

Takedowns stuffed40%

Submission attempts4.8per 15 min

Bonus résumé

TJ Waldburger has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ SOTN ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what TJ Waldburger earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Mike Pyle
UFCUFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· Feb 22, 2014· Welterweight· 16-8 vs 25-8-1
TKO
R3 · 4:03
LOSS
vs Adlan Amagov
UFCUFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos III· Oct 19, 2013· Welterweight· 16-7 vs 12-2-1
TKO
R1 · 3:00
WIN
vs Nick Catone
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale· Dec 15, 2012· Welterweight· 15-7 vs 9-3
SUB
R2 · 1:04
SOTN
LOSS
vs Brian Ebersole
UFCUFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida· Jun 22, 2012· Welterweight· 15-6 vs 48-14-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jake Hecht
UFCUFC on FX: Alves vs Kampmann· Mar 2, 2012· Welterweight· 14-6 vs 11-2
SUB
R1 · 0:55
WIN
vs Mike Stumpf
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger· Sep 17, 2011· Welterweight· 13-6 vs 11-2
SUB
R1 · 3:52
SOTN
LOSS
vs Johny Hendricks
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis· Mar 26, 2011· Welterweight· 13-5 vs 9-1
TKO
R1 · 1:35
WIN
vs David Mitchell
UFCUFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· Sep 15, 2010· Welterweight· 12-5 vs 11-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Pat Healy
Shark Fights· Sep 12, 2009· 11-5 vs 16-11
DEC
WIN
vs Shannon Ritch
Shark Fights· May 2, 2009· 10-5 vs 43-64
SUB
WIN
vs Andrew Chappelle
Supreme Warrior Championship· Feb 21, 2009· 9-5 vs 8-5
TKO
LOSS
vs Ricardo Funch
Texas Regional· Jun 14, 2008· 9-4 vs 5-0
TKO
LOSS
vs Pete Spratt
Texas Regional· Oct 13, 2007· 9-3 vs 16-13
TKO
WIN
vs Pete Spratt
King of Kombat· Sep 7, 2007· 8-3 vs 16-12
SUB
WIN
vs Jeff Lindsay
Oklahoma Regional· Jun 23, 2007· 7-3 vs 13-13
SUB
LOSS
vs Josh Neer
IFC 30: Road To Global Domination· Mar 4, 2007· Welterweight· 7-2 vs 18-5-1
TKO
R1 · 0:24
WIN
vs Jeff Lindsay
Oklahoma Regional· Dec 2, 2006· 6-2 vs 12-12
SUB
WIN
vs Brian Foster
Oklahoma Regional· Sep 23, 2006· 5-2 vs 2-1
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Louisiana Regional· Sep 17, 2006· 4-2
SUB
WIN
vs Jeremiah O'Neal
Texas Regional· Aug 19, 2006· 3-2 vs 8-14
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Texas Regional· Jun 24, 2006· 2-2
SUB
LOSS
vs Todd Moore
Renegades Extreme Fighting· Mar 25, 2006· 2-1 vs 4-0
DEC
WIN
vs TBA
Texas Regional· Feb 18, 2006· 1-1
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Renegades Extreme Fighting· Feb 10, 2006· 0-1
SUB
LOSS
vs TBA
Texas Regional· Nov 26, 2005· 0-0
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1695▼12
Peak: 1722Dec 15, 2012
Rated fights: 20

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Frequently asked questions

When does TJ Waldburger fight next?

TJ Waldburger has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is TJ Waldburger's record?

TJ Waldburger's professional MMA record is 16-9-0.

Who is TJ Waldburger fighting next?

TJ Waldburger's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did TJ Waldburger fight last?

TJ Waldburger most recently fought Mike Pyle at UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann on Saturday, February 22, 2014, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does TJ Waldburger fight in?

TJ Waldburger fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does TJ Waldburger have?

TJ Waldburger has 1 win by KO/TKO and 13 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has TJ Waldburger won?

TJ Waldburger has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Submission of the Night.

How tall is TJ Waldburger?

TJ Waldburger is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does TJ Waldburger weigh?

TJ Waldburger weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is TJ Waldburger's reach?

TJ Waldburger has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is TJ Waldburger?

TJ Waldburger is 38 years old (born Apr 25, 1988).

Where is TJ Waldburger from?

TJ Waldburger is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY