Anthony "Tony" Marshall Sims
(born October 14, 1985) is an American
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, incorpo ...
who competes in the
lightweight
Lightweight is a weight class in combat sports and rowing.
Boxing
Professional boxing
The lightweight division is over 130 pounds (59 kilograms) and up to 135 pounds (61.2 kilograms) weight class in the sport of boxing.
Notable lightweight ...
division. He is best known for competing in the
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. It is the largest MMA ...
(UFC).
Background
Tony grew up with an older brother in
Davenport, Iowa.
Urged by their single mother to find some activities, Tony started boxing at the age of seven.
He also picked up wrestling at the age of 12.
Tony completed his undergraduate degrees in Architecture and Engineering from
Iowa State University
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (Iowa State University, Iowa State, or ISU) is a public land-grant research university in Ames, Iowa. Founded in 1858 as the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm, Iowa State became one of the ...
before completing his graduate studies in
University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, formally the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, (UMN Twin Cities, the U of M, or Minnesota) is a public land-grant research university in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. ...
.
Mixed martial arts career
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Sims made his UFC debut against Steve Montgomery on June 27, 2015 at
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero. He won the fight by knockout in the first round.
Sims next fought
Olivier Aubin-Mercier
Olivier Aubin-Mercier (; born February 23, 1989) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of the Professional Fighters League. He formerly competed for the UFC until October 2019 when he became a free agent. A pr ...
on short notice at
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira on August 23, 2015, replacing an injured
Chris Wade. He lost the fight to Aubin-Mercier by unanimous decision.
Sims faced
Abel Trujillo on January 20, 2016 at
UFC 195
''UFC 195: Lawler vs. Condit'' was a mixed martial arts event held on January 2, 2016, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Background
The event was expected to feature a UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship bout between then-und ...
. He lost the fight by guillotine choke in the first round.
He was subsequently released from the promotion.
Championships and accomplishments
*Prize FC
** Prize FC Lightweight Championship (one time)
***Two successful title defenses
*Fight to Win
** Fight to Win Lightweight Championship (one time)
***One successful title defense
Mixed martial arts record
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 12–4
,
Abel Trujillo
, Submission (guillotine choke)
,
UFC 195
''UFC 195: Lawler vs. Condit'' was a mixed martial arts event held on January 2, 2016, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Background
The event was expected to feature a UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship bout between then-und ...
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 3:18
,
Las Vegas, Nevada
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, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 12–3
,
Olivier Aubin-Mercier
Olivier Aubin-Mercier (; born February 23, 1989) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of the Professional Fighters League. He formerly competed for the UFC until October 2019 when he became a free agent. A pr ...
, Decision (unanimous)
,
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Saskatoon () is the largest city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It straddles a bend in the South Saskatchewan River in the central region of the province. It is located along the Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway, and has served as th ...
, Canada
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 12–2
, Steve Montgomery
, KO (punches)
,
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 2:43
,
Hollywood, Florida, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 11–2
, Anselmo Luna
, TKO (punches)
, FTW: Machines
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 0:39
,
Denver, Colorado
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, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 10–2
, Joshua Sandvig
, TKO (doctor stoppage)
, FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 8
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
,
Denver, Colorado
Denver () is a consolidated city and county, the capital, and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population was 715,522 at the 2020 census, a 19.22% increase since 2010. It is the 19th-most populous city in the Unit ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 9–2
, James Steele McCall
, TKO (punches)
, FTW: Animals
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 0:13
,
Denver, Colorado
Denver () is a consolidated city and county, the capital, and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population was 715,522 at the 2020 census, a 19.22% increase since 2010. It is the 19th-most populous city in the Unit ...
, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 8–2
,
Drew Dober
Andrew Martin Dober (born October 19, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2009, he has also formerly competed for Bella ...
, Decision (split)
, FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 4
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Denver, Colorado
Denver () is a consolidated city and county, the capital, and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population was 715,522 at the 2020 census, a 19.22% increase since 2010. It is the 19th-most populous city in the Unit ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 8–1
, Mitchell Hale
, TKO (punches)
, FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 3
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 3:07
,
Midland, Texas, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 7–1
, Thomas Denny
, KO (punches)
, FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 2
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 1:08
,
Denver, Colorado
Denver () is a consolidated city and county, the capital, and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population was 715,522 at the 2020 census, a 19.22% increase since 2010. It is the 19th-most populous city in the Unit ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 6–1
, Chase Hackett
, KO (punch)
, FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 1
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 3:09
,
Denver, Colorado
Denver () is a consolidated city and county, the capital, and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population was 715,522 at the 2020 census, a 19.22% increase since 2010. It is the 19th-most populous city in the Unit ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 5–1
, Chris Bennett
, Submission (guillotine choke)
, MMA Big Show: A Prodigy Returns
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 3:51
,
Florence, Indiana
Florence is an unincorporated census-designated place in York Township, Switzerland County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The Belterra Casino Resort & Spa is located just outside town.
History
The community was laid out in 1817 under the name ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 4–1
, Josh Shaffer
, TKO (punches)
, KOTC: Ice Age
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:14
,
Mahnomen, Minnesota
Mahnomen ( ) is a city in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States, along the Wild Rice River. The population was 1,214 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Mahnomen County.
U.S. Highway 59 and Minnesota State Highway 200 are two of ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 3–1
, Aaron Beeman
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
, Brutaal: Fight Nation
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 2:30
,
Boone, Iowa
Boone ( ) is a city in Des Moines Township, and county seat of Boone County, Iowa, United States.
It is the principal city of the Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Boone County. This micropolitan statistical ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 2–1
, Gabe Walbridge
, TKO (punches)
, Barrera Promotions: Fightfest
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 1:40
,
Somerset, Wisconsin
Somerset is a village in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, along the Apple River. The population was 2,635 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Somerset.
History
Somerset was named by General Samuel Harriman after his fath ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 1–1
, Rich Sherer
, TKO (punches)
, Brutaal: Fight Night
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:41
,
Maplewood, Minnesota
Maplewood is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 42,088 at the 2020 census. Maplewood is ten minutes' drive from downtown Saint Paul. It stretches along the northern and eastern borders of Saint Paul.
Maplewo ...
, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 0–1
, Joe Lynch
, Submission (triangle choke)
, Brutaal: Fight Night
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 1:58
,
Maplewood, Minnesota
Maplewood is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 42,088 at the 2020 census. Maplewood is ten minutes' drive from downtown Saint Paul. It stretches along the northern and eastern borders of Saint Paul.
Maplewo ...
, United States
,
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See also
*
List of male mixed martial artists
References
External links
Official UFC Profile*
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1985 births
American male mixed martial artists
Lightweight mixed martial artists
Mixed martial artists utilizing boxing
Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling
Living people
Mixed martial artists from Iowa
Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters