Andre Harrison
| Andre Harrison | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 16, 1988 Long Island, New York, United States |
| Other names | The Bull |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 69 in (180 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Long Island, New York, United States |
| Team | Bellmore Kickboxing |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 25 |
| Wins | 22 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 16 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Amateur record | |
| Total | 4 |
| Wins | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Other information | |
| University | Fort Hays State University |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Andre Harrison (born May 16, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division. He has competed in the Professional Fighters League where he is a former PFL Featherweight Champion. He also competed for Titan FC where he successfully defended the Featherweight Championship four times.
Background[edit]
Harrison was born and raised in Long Island, New York, attended Freeport High School where he wrestled and won a state championship in freestyle wrestling.[1][2] After high school, Harrison attended Nassau Community College from where he eventually transferred to Fort Hays State University and continued wrestling.[1] During his time in Kansas, Harrison's wrestling team mate asked to train mixed martial arts with him and Andre was immediately hooked to the sport.[1]
Mixed martial arts career[edit]
Ring of Combat[edit]
Harrison made his pro debut in 2011 taking on Alex Davydov at ROC 38 winning via unanimous decision.
After going 5–0, Harrison was set up to take on Matias Vasquez for the ROC Featherweight championship and won via first round tko. He then successfully defended the title against the former ROC featherweight champion & future TUF competitor Jeff Lentz.[3][4]
Titan Fighting Championship[edit]
Harrison would make his Titan FC debut at Titan FC 32 against Aaron Neveu.[5] He won via unanimous decision.
Harrison made his next TFC appearance at Titan FC 33 defeating TUF 18 alum Cody Bollinger via unanimous decision.[6]
Andre was set challenge for the Titan FC Featherweight championship against UFC vet Kurt Holobaugh.[7] Harrison was able to capture the Featherweight belt via unanimous decision.[8]
Harrison made his first title defense against Bellator vet & Titan FC Featherweight champion Desmond Green.[9] He won via unanimous decision.
For his second title defense, Andre took on UFC vet Steven Siler.[10] Harrison successfully defended the title via split decision.[11]
Harrison successfully defended the featherweight championship for the third time with TKO against former XFC Featherweight champion Deivison Francisco Ribeiro.[12]
For his fourth title defense Harrison took on former Bellator vet Alexandre Bezerra.[13] He won via unanimous decision.[14]
World Series of Fighting/Professional Fighters League[edit]
It was announced on November 23, 2016 that Harrison had signed a deal with World Series of Fighting and was set to make his debut against Bruce Boyington at WSOF 34.[15] Harrison won with a quick first round submission.[16]
Harrison next fought Lance Palmer for the WSOF Featherweight Championship.[17] Harrison was able to capture the belt with a unanimous decision win.[18]
In April 2017, the World Series of Fighting was renamed the Professional Fighters League.[19] Harrison successfully defended the PFL Featherweight Championship at PFL 2 - Everett over Steven Rodriguez.[20]
PFL Season 2[edit]
Harrison was expected to begin his second season in PFL against Freddy Assunção, but as Assunção had to withdraw from the bout. Harrison instead faced Peter Petties.[21] He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Harrison faced Movlid Khaibulaev at PFL 5 on July 25, 2019.[22] The bout ended with a majority draw with both fighters receiving one point in the tournament.
Post-PFL career[edit]
Harrison faced Mauro Chaulet on November 7, 2021 at CES 65. He won the bout via doctor stoppage after the first round.[23]
Championships and achievements[edit]
Mixed martial arts[edit]
- No Mercy Extreme Fighting
- NMEF Amateur Lightweight Championship (One time)
- Professional Fighters League
- PFL Featherweight Championship (one time; only)
- One successful title defense
- PFL Featherweight Championship (one time; only)
- Ring of Combat
- ROC Featherweight Championship (one time; former)
- One successful title defense
- ROC Featherweight Championship (one time; former)
- Titan Fighting Championship
- Titan FC Featherweight Championship (one time; former)
- Four successful title defenses
- Titan FC Featherweight Championship (one time; former)
- World Series of Fighting
- WSOF Featherweight Championship (one time; former)
Mixed martial arts record[edit]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 25 matches | 22 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 16 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 22–2–1 | Mauro Chaulet | TKO (doctor stoppage) | CES 65 | November 7, 2021 | 1 | 5:00 | Providence, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Loss | 21–2–1 | Alex Gilpin | Technical Submission (ninja front choke) | PFL 8 | October 17, 2019 | 2 | 1:49 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | 2019 PFL Featherweight Quarterfinal bout. |
| Draw | 21–1–1 | Movlid Khaibulaev | Draw (majority) | PFL 5 | July 25, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | 2019 PFL Featherweight Second Round. |
| Win | 21–1 | Peter Petties | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 2 | May 23, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Uniondale, New York, United States | 2019 PFL Featherweight Opening Round. |
| Loss | 20–1 | Lance Palmer | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 8 | October 5, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | 2018 PFL Featherweight Semifinal bout. |
| Win | 20–0 | Alexandre Bezerra | Decision (majority) | 2 | 5:00 | 2018 PFL Featherweight Quarterfinal bout. | |||
| Win | 19–0 | Nazareno Malegarie | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 4 | July 19, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Uniondale, New York, United States | |
| Win | 18–0 | Jumabieke Tuerxun | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 1 | June 7, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | New York, New York, United States | |
| Win | 17–0 | Steven Rodriguez | Decision (unanimous) | PFL: Everett | July 29, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Everett, Washington, United States | Defended PFL Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 16–0 | Lance Palmer | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 35: Ivanov vs. Jordan | March 18, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Verona, New York, United States | Won WSOF Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 15–0 | Bruce Boyington | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WSOF 34: Gaethje vs. Firmino | December 31, 2016 | 1 | 3:14 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Win | 14–0 | Alexandre Bezerra | Decision (unanimous) | Titan FC 41: Damm vs. Faria 3 | September 9, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | Defended Titan FC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–0 | Deivison Francisco Ribeiro | TKO (leg injury) | Titan FC 39: Cavalcante vs. Healy | June 10, 2016 | 3 | 2:13 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | Defended Titan FC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–0 | Steven Siler | Decision (split) | Titan FC 37: Johns vs. Simon | March 4, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Ridgefield, Washington, United States | Defended Titan FC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–0 | Desmond Green | Decision (unanimous) | Titan FC 35: Healy vs. Hawn | September 19, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Ridgefield, Washington, United States | Defended Titan FC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–0 | Kurt Holobaugh | Decision (unanimous) | Titan FC 34: Healy vs. Edwards | July 18, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Won Titan FC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–0 | Cody Bollinger | Decision (unanimous) | Titan FC 33: Green vs Holobaugh | March 20, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Mobile, Alabama, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Aaron Neveu | Decision (unanimous) | Titan FC 32: Green vs. Siler | December 19, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Lowell, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Jeff Lentz | Decision (split) | Ring of Combat 49 | September 19, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Defended ROC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–0 | Matias Vasquez | TKO (punches) | Ring of Combat 45 | June 14, 2013 | 1 | 4:24 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Won ROC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–0 | Ruben Rey | TKO (punches) | Ring of Combat 43 | January 24, 2013 | 2 | 2:19 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | William Metts | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ring of Combat 41 | June 15, 2012 | 1 | 3:27 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Epifano Diaz | Decision (unanimous) | Ring of Combat 40 | April 27, 2012 | 2 | 4:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Carlos Fonseca | Decision (unanimous) | Ring of Combat 39 | February 10, 2012 | 2 | 4:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Alex Davydov | Decision (unanimous) | Ring of Combat 38 | November 18, 2011 | 2 | 4:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Andre Harrison exclusive interview". infinitysports.com. November 15, 2016.
- ↑ Jesse Scheckner (June 8, 2016). "The Proust Questionnaire: Titan FC featherweight champ Andre "The Bull" Harrison". mmasucka.com.
- ↑ "Ring of Combat Champion Andre Harrison: Healthy and Ready to Do Work". combatpress.com.
- ↑ "Lou Neglia's Ring of Combat 49: September 19, 2014: Official Results and Pics". louneglias.com.
- ↑ "Titan FC 32's Andre Harrison: History Remembers Results". combatpress.com.
- ↑ "Undefeated Titan FC Featherweight Andre Harrison Wants A Title Shot". themmacorner.com.
- ↑ "Kurt Holobaugh vs. Andre Harrison Meet for Gold at Titan FC 34". themmacorner.com.
- ↑ "Titan FC Champion Andre Harrison: Borrowing From the Best". combatpress.com.
- ↑ "Andre Harrison Doesn't Just Want to Defend His Titan FC Belt, He Wants to Impress". mmaweekly.com.
- ↑ "Is Titan FC featherweight champ Andre Harrison UFC-bound? Maybe, he says". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ "Titan FC 37 results: Harrison, Elliott defend titles; bantamweight strap left in limbo". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ "Undefeated champ Andre Harrison predicts win at Titan FC 39, but not a finish". mmasucka.com.
- ↑ "Andre Harrison to Defend Featherweight Crown vs. Alexandre Bezerra at Titan FC 41". sherdog.com.
- ↑ "Titan FC 41 Quick Results". 411mania.com.
- ↑ "Titan FC featherweight champ Andre Harrison signs with WSOF, meets Bruce Boyington at WSOF 34". MMAJunkie.com.
- ↑ "Andre Harrison Remains Undefeated in World Series of Fighting Debut". doublegsports.com.
- ↑ "Lance Palmer on Andre Harrison: 'He's Going to Have to Take That Loss Eventually'". mmanew.com.
- ↑ "WSOF 35 results: Ivanov stops Jordan in first to keep heavyweight belt, Harrison takes". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ "WSOF goes back to the future, rebrands as Professional Fighters League". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ "'PFL: Everett' results: Andre Harrison tops Steven Rodriguez in night of decisions". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ "Andre Harrison meets newcomer Peter Petties at next week's PFL 2019, Week 2 event". mmajunkie.com. May 15, 2019.
- ↑ Mick Hammond (July 23, 2019). "Andre Harrison believes a win on Thursday will get him into the 2019 PFL Playoffs". mmaweekly.com.
- ↑ Staff (2021-11-07). "CES 65: De Castro vs. Williams Full Results". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
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