Josh Quayhagen (born August 30, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division. A professional mixed martial artist since 2011, Quayhagen has previously fought for

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, and was a contestant on their reality show, '' Fight Master: Bellator MMA''.

Background

Born and raised in Louisiana, Quayhagen began training in

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from a young age. A decorated

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competitor, he has won eight USKA World Champion Adult Black Belt Kumite Grand Championships and five National Grand Championships as well as a PKC National Black Belt Grand Kumite Championship. Quayhagen holds the record in all three of these events for being the youngest ever to win the Grand Champion in both events. Quayhagen was 18 years old at both USKA worlds and PKC Nationals and 19 years old as the winner of the USKA World Grand Kumite Champion. Quayhagen currently competes in full contact Karate League,

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. He is the reigning Welterweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts career

Bellator

Quayhagen made his professional and Bellator debut against Cosmo Alexandre at

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. Despite coming in as an underdog, Quayhagen won the fight via unanimous decision. Quayhagen was scheduled to face Quaint Kempf at Bellator 61 on March 16, 2012. However, Kempf pulled out of the fight due to injury. Quayhagen instead faced Brenton Taylor in a rematch from a bout in November 2011. Quayhagen defeated Taylor via unanimous decision. Quayhagen faced Cliff Wright at Bellator 69 on May 18, 2012. Quayhagen won the fight via unanimous decision. Quayhagen was scheduled to face Guillaume DeLorenzi at Bellator 76 on October 12, 2012. However, the bout was rescheduled for November 2, 2012 at Bellator 79. The bout never materialized due to issues with Quayhagen's contract. A rematch with Cosmo Alexandre took place on November 9, 2012 at Bellator 80. Quayhagen suffered his first professional defeat via unanimous decision.

''Fight Master: Bellator MMA''

Quayhagen appeared as one of the contestants on the first season of ''Fight Master: Bellator MMA'' that debuted on

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in June 2013. Quayhagen faced fellow Bellator veteran Chris Lozano in the entry round. After two rounds of fighting, Quayhagen lost the fight via unanimous decision, thus ending his run in the competition.

Championships and accomplishments

** Karate Combat 75kg Welterweight Championship (Current, one defense)

Mixed martial arts record

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Karate Combat record

References

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