Alex Stiebling (born December 26, 1976) is a retired American professional

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. A professional competitor from 1999 until 2009, he competed in the PRIDE Fighting Championships, WEC,

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, BodogFIGHT, the

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. He won the

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in 2001.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Stiebling compiled a professional record of 5-0-1 competing in the

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regional circuit before facing

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on November 17, 2000. He lost via unanimous decision, but would bounce back later winning the

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tournament in November of the next year.

PRIDE Fighting Championships

Stiebling made his PRIDE debut at

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against

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on December 23, 2001. He won via third-round TKO. He next faced another Brazilian fighter in

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on February 24, 2002. He won via unanimous decision. After capturing Brazil's IVC Championship and with two straight wins over notable Brazilian fighters, Stiebling received his nickname "The Brazilian Killa." With an impressive record of 12-1-1, Stiebling fought future UFC Middleweight Champion

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on June 23, 2002. He lost via TKO due to a doctor stoppage at 1:23 into the first round. Stiebling brought his losing streak to four going into his final PRIDE appearance at PRIDE 25 against

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on March 16, 2003. He lost via controversial split decision.

World Extreme Cagefighting

Stiebling made his WEC debut at WEC 9 on January 16, 2004 against

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. After losing the first round due to Riggs' superior striking and

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technique, Stiebling was able to get a submission victory with a triangle choke in the second round. Stiebling picked up another second-round submission via

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over

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at WEC 10, bringing his winning streak to five before losing to

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via unanimous decision. Stiebling then lost his next two WEC bouts to

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and Vernon White, respectively. He then fought

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, and won via unanimous decision. He then faced Fernando Gonzalez at

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. He lost via TKO due to a doctor stoppage in the first round.

Independent promotions

Stiebling went 1-2 in his final three fights before retiring in 2009.

Mixed martial arts record

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