Joe Stevenson
| Joe Stevenson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joseph Christopher Stevenson June 15, 1982 Torrance, California, United States |
| Other names | Daddy |
| Residence | Hesperia, California, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Featherweight (145lb) (2011–2012) Lightweight (155lb) (2006–2011, 2012–present) Welterweight (170lb) |
| Reach | 70 in (180 cm) |
| Team | Jackson's Submission Fighting |
| Rank | 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Robert Drysdale 2nd Degree Black Belt in Judo under Ron Tripp |
| Years active | 1999–2017 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 49 |
| Wins | 33 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 15 |
| By decision | 11 |
| Losses | 16 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 9 |
| Other information | |
| University | Victor Valley College |
| Spouse | Maia Stevenson |
| Notable school(s) | Silverado High |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Joseph Christopher Stevenson (born June 15, 1982) is a retired American mixed martial artist fighting out of Hesperia, California. Coached by (UFC Hall of Famer) Matt Hughes, Stevenson rose to prominence by becoming The Ultimate Fighter 2 Welterweight Tournament Winner. Following a drop in weight class and two-year undefeated streak, he was ranked among the top UFC Lightweight competitors, culminating into a title shot for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship against B.J. Penn at UFC 80: Rapid Fire (after the title was stripped from Sean Sherk). Stevenson fought most of his career as a Lightweight and made his Featherweight debut at UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry. He is the former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion.