Chase Beebe (born March 29, 1985) is a retired American professional

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

from

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. He most recently fought for the

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organization, where he was the Bantamweight Champion. He lost that belt on February 13, 2008, to fellow Midwestern MMA fighter Miguel Torres. Beebe trains at Gilbert Grappling in Country Club Hills, IL.

Background

Prior to MMA, Chase was a successful wrestler. He was a four-time Illinois State Champion for Montini Catholic in

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MMA career

World Extreme Cagefighting

Beebe made his WEC debut on March 24, 2007 at WEC 26: Condit vs. Alessio against

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for the

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, Beebe won via unanimous decision. On September 5, 2007, Beebe defended the WEC Bantamweight Championship against

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winning via unanimous decision. Beebe was defeated by fellow Chicago native Miguel Torres losing the

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via guillotine choke submission in round one. On June 1, 2008, Beebe was defeated by

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via split decision, following back to back loses Beebe was released by the WEC.

Ultimate Warrior Challenge

Chase was scheduled to fight

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for the UWC Bantamweight title on February 21, 2009. However, he failed to show up at the official weigh-in the day before and was scratched from the card. Beebe allegedly sustained a knee injury that hampered his training and ability to reduce his weight to the contractually-set limit of 135 pounds. Chase was replaced by Justin Robbins. Chase got another shot at Mike Easton for the UWC 135 pound title. The bout took place on October 3, 2009 in Fairfax, Virginia. The fight was a grueling 5 rounder where Chase spent most of the fight on Easton's back trying to sink in a rear naked choke. Most people, including the commentators, scored the fight 49-46 in favor of Beebe but two of the judges didn't see it that way and handed Mike Easton a controversial split decision victory. The controversial decision was awarded Robbery of the Year by

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for 2009. It has been announced that the Virginia Athletic Commission would review the Easton match which could lead to a “no contest” declaration.

Dream

Chase was one of the fighters who participated in

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's Featherweight (63 kg/138 lb)

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. He lost in the first round to Joe Warren. Chase returned to

to face

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on October 25, 2009 at DREAM.12 He lost to Maeda via first round submission.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Beebe made his Bellator debut against Jose Vega at

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in a Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament qualifying bout, Beebe won via guillotine choke submission in round one. Chase entered into the

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season five bantamweight tournament and fought

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in a Quarterfinal bout at

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on September 24, 2011, Beebe lost via split decision. Beebe defeated David Harris at

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via unanimous decision. Beebe was defeated by

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via unanimous decision at

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Championships and awards

(One time) *World Fighting Championships **WFC Bantamweight Championship (One time) *

**Robbery of the Year (2009) vs.

For UWC Bantamweight Championship

Mixed martial arts record

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References

External links

Chase Beebe's WEC profile
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