Joe Charles (born July 18, 1958) is an

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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 ...

. He competed in the

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division. He is best known for his time in the

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from 1994 to 2000.

Career

Charles was an accomplished high school wrestler and

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, working towards the 1984 Olympics when a forklift accident halted his amateur career. He has had notable fights against

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, and

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. After his fighting career he developed a fitness program called GI Joe Boot Camp

Mixed martial arts record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Charles, Joe 1958 births American male mixed martial artists Heavyweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling Mixed martial artists utilizing judo Living people Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters American male judoka

Career

Mixed martial arts record

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