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| name = Wes Sims
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| style = [[Freestyle fighting|Freestyle]]
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'''Wesley Sims''' (born 12 October 1979) is a retired American professional [[Mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]]. A professional from 2001 until 2016, he competed in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]], the [[World Extreme Cagefighting|WEC]], [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]], [[K-1]] and the [[International Fight League|IFL]].
'''Wesley Edward Sims''' (born October 12, 1979) is an [[United States|American]] [[Mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]]. He is one of the tallest MMA combatants in recent times at 6&nbsp;ft 10&nbsp;in and is known for his unorthodox fighting style. He is currently a member of [[Team Hammer House]]. Sims began training to compete in MMA after meeting [[Mark Coleman]] before Coleman's fight with [[Ricardo Morais]] at [[PRIDE 8]]. Sims holds notable wins over [[UFC]] veteran [[Kimo Leopoldo]] and [[UFC Japan]] tournament finalist [[Marcus Silveira]]. He is also known for having notable rivalries with former [[List of UFC champions#Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champions]] [[Tim Sylvia]] and [[Frank Mir]].


==Frank Mir Rivalry==
== Background ==
Sims was born in Cleveland and raised in [[Amanda, Ohio]]. He was a star center on the basketball team at [[Amanda-Clearcreek High School]], and went on to [[Mount St. Joseph University]] in Cincinnati. However, he dropped out after only one semester to pursue a career in [[professional wrestling]], moving back to Columbus to train. He soon met legendary UFC and [[PRIDE FC]] fighter [[Mark Coleman]] who had a better plan for the young Sims which was to become a mixed martial artist, believing that Sim's huge size advantage would be significant against opponents. Sims helped Coleman prepare for his bout with [[Ricardo Morais]] at PRIDE 8, before embarking on his own career in the sport.{{cn|date=January 2024}}


Sims has been friends, since before [[UFC 47]], and former training partners with former UFC Hall of Famer [[Mark Coleman]] and the deceased [[Kevin Randleman]]; they were all very close and described by ''MMA Weekly'' in an interview with Randleman, with Sims present, as the 3 Amigos.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol7yup1-F3g|title = A Look Back: Kevin Randleman, Wes Sims, and Frank Trigg at UFC 47|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref> When Coleman was suffering from issues related to hip replacement injuries and training fighters on the Ultimate Fighter (he was the wrestling coach on [[B.J. Penn]]'s team on [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn]]), Sims set up a [[GoFundMe]] page for Coleman without his knowledge to help pay him for his medical expenses. Thanks to Sims, donations raised over $51,000, including a $5,000 donation from fellow [[Pride FC]] and UFC fighter [[Mark Hunt]], for Coleman's medical expenses, halfway meeting the goal of $100,000.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2015/4/15/8405935/ufc-mark-coleman-getting-through-setbacks-with-help-friends-generous-fans-mma|title=Fans Help Hammer Fight Medical, Financial Hardship|date=15 April 2015}}</ref>

==Mixed martial arts career==
=== Frank Mir rivalry ===
In 2003, Sims fought a controversial fight against [[Frank Mir]] at [[UFC 43]]. At the very beginning of the fight, Mir put out his hand to touch gloves and Sims rushed past Mir's outstretched hand and into a quickly maneuvered takedown by Mir. In the first round, after slamming Mir to prevent an armbar, Sims got up while Mir was on his back against the fence and proceeded to stomp Mir's face several times while holding the fence for extra balance. The fight was stopped and Sims was disqualified.
In 2003, Sims fought a controversial fight against [[Frank Mir]] at [[UFC 43]]. At the very beginning of the fight, Mir put out his hand to touch gloves and Sims rushed past Mir's outstretched hand and into a quickly maneuvered takedown by Mir. In the first round, after slamming Mir to prevent an armbar, Sims got up while Mir was on his back against the fence and proceeded to stomp Mir's face several times while holding the fence for extra balance. The fight was stopped and Sims was disqualified.


This started a rivalry between the two and they met again in 2004 at [[UFC 46]]. Mir easily took control of the first round with an arm triangle attempt. Near the end of the second round Mir hit Sims with knee strikes to the face and then punches to knock Sims out.
This started a rivalry between the two and they met again in 2004 at [[UFC 46]]. Mir easily took control of the first round with an arm triangle attempt. Near the end of the second round Mir hit Sims with knee strikes to the face and then punches to knock Sims out.


=== Mike Kyle bite incident ===
==The Bite==
Sims fought again in the UFC at the [[UFC 47]] against [[Mike Kyle]]. Sims took the fight on less than a weeks notice after Kyle's original opponent got injured. Kyle dominated the entire first round and knocked Sims out at 4:59. Sims protested after the fight that Kyle had bitten him on the chest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onzuka.com/news_2004April3.html |title=Hawaii Martial Arts News & Rumors - Dedicated to Hawaii-Specific Martial Arts News & Rumors |publisher=Onzuka.com |access-date=2015-06-12}}</ref> During the post fight interview, a [[bite#Human bites|bite]] mark could clearly be seen on Sims' left pectoral muscle. This marked the first time a bite had happened in a UFC fight since UFC 1 in 1993, when Gerard Gordeau bit Royce Gracie in the championship match. When asked in the cage after the fight to explain the bite, Kyle told commentator Joe Rogan "he's a dirty bastard anyways, look at all the stuff he's done..." Kyle denied any wrongdoing.

Sims fought again in the UFC at the [[UFC 47]] against [[Mike Kyle]]. Sims took the fight on less than a weeks notice after Kyle's original opponent got injured. Kyle dominated the entire first round and knocked Sims out at 4:59. Sims protested after the fight that Kyle had bitten him on the chest.<ref>[http://www.onzuka.com/news_2004April3.html Hawaii Martial Arts News & Rumors - Dedicated to Hawaii-Specific Martial Arts News & Rumors<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> During the post fight interview, a [[bite#Human bites|bite]] mark could clearly be seen on Sims' left pectoral muscle. This marks the first time a bite has ever happened in a UFC fight since its UFC 1 in 1993, when Gerard Gordeau bit Royce Gracie in the championship match. Kyle still denies any wrongdoing.


After losing to Kyle he was released by the UFC.
After losing to Kyle he was released by the UFC.


==Tim Sylvia Rivalry==
=== Tim Sylvia rivalry ===
Wes Sims faced former UFC heavyweight champion [[Tim Sylvia]] at SuperBrawl 38. Sylvia was coming off a title loss against [[Frank Mir]], a fight in which he broke his right arm and needed a titanium plate inserted. The two did not touch gloves and Wes began the fight by sprinting towards Sylvia and then backing away. Sylvia got a takedown early and passed through to mount almost right away, but accidentally mounted his knee on top of Sims' shoulder, seriously injuring it. Wes was unable to defend himself with the injury and Sylvia won by strikes in the first round. Tim and Wes had a heated exchange after the fight when Sylvia called Sims out and said he did not deserve to stand in front of him. Wes ran up to Sylvia and trainers had to separate the two. Wes and Tim were supposed to have their rematch for the [[International Fighting Championships|IFC]] Heavyweight title June 6 but Sylvia was injured and the fight was cancelled.<ref>http://www.portaldovt.com.br/english/?channel=2&id=139</ref>
Wes Sims faced former UFC heavyweight champion [[Tim Sylvia]] at SuperBrawl 38. Sylvia was coming off a title loss against [[Frank Mir]], a fight in which he broke his right arm and needed a titanium plate inserted. The two did not touch gloves and Wes began the fight by sprinting towards Sylvia and then backing away. Sylvia got a takedown early and passed through to mount almost right away, but accidentally mounted his knee on top of Sims' shoulder, seriously injuring it. Wes was unable to defend himself with the injury and Sylvia won by strikes in the first round. Tim and Wes had a heated exchange after the fight when Sylvia called Sims out and said he did not deserve to stand in front of him. Wes ran up to Sylvia and trainers had to separate the two. Wes and Tim were supposed to have their rematch for the International Fighting Championships (IFC) Heavyweight title June 6 but Sylvia was injured and the fight was cancelled.<ref>[http://www.portaldovt.com.br/english/?channel=2&id=139] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100625170334/http://www.portaldovt.com.br/english/?channel=2&id=139|date=June 25, 2010}}</ref>

==''The Ultimate Fighter''==

Sims returned to the UFC as a cast member on the tenth season of ''[[The Ultimate Fighter]]'', which began filming in June 2009.<ref name="MMAMadness">{{cite web |url=http://mmamadness.com/insight/news/3936 |title=Roy Nelson and Wes Sims join Kimbo Slice on TUF 10: The Heavyweights |date=June 8, 2009 |publisher=MMAMadness.com |accessdate=June 9, 2009 }} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Sims was defeated by castmate [[Justin Wren]] via arm triangle in the first round of Sims' first fight in the house. Despite his early exit from the competition, Sims was seen regularly on the show and may have earned a reputation for being one of the bullies of the household due to his constant childlike tauntings of [[Matt Mitrione]] and [[Zak Jensen]].


=== ''The Ultimate Fighter'' ===
==Strikeforce==
Sims returned to the UFC as a cast member on the tenth season of ''[[The Ultimate Fighter]]'', which began filming in June 2009.<ref name="MMAMadness">[http://mmamadness.com/insight/news/3936] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090612022239/http://mmamadness.com/insight/news/3936|date=June 12, 2009}}</ref> Sims was defeated by castmate [[Justin Wren]] via arm triangle in the first round of Sims' first fight in the house. Despite his early exit from the competition, Sims was seen regularly on the show and may have earned a reputation for being one of the bullies of the household due to his constant childlike taunting of [[Matt Mitrione]] and [[Zak Jensen]].


=== Strikeforce ===
Sims made his [[Strikeforce]] debut against [[Bobby Lashley]] on January 30, 2010 at [[Strikeforce: Miami]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17654/bobby-lashely-vs-ufc-vet-wes-sims-finally-set-for-strikeforce-miami.mma|title=Bobby Lashely vs. UFC vet Wes Sims (finally) set for "Strikeforce: Miami" |publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2010-01-22}}</ref> Sims came up short and was defeated by Bobby Lashley by TKO. Sims was expected to fight former [[UFC]] heavyweight champion [[Tim Sylvia]] in Ohio outside of [[Strikeforce]] but the Ohio State Athletic Commission did not sanction the bout, citing that the fight was "non-competitive".<ref>http://mmajunkie.com/news/17969/ohio-commission-turns-down-wes-sims-vs-tim-sylva-at-adrenaline-mma-iv.mma</ref>
Sims made his [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]] debut against [[Bobby Lashley]] on January 30, 2010, at [[Strikeforce: Miami]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17654/bobby-lashely-vs-ufc-vet-wes-sims-finally-set-for-strikeforce-miami.mma|title=Bobby Lashely vs. UFC vet Wes Sims (finally) set for "Strikeforce: Miami" |publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2010-01-22}}</ref> Sims came up short and was defeated by [[Bobby Lashley]] by [[Technical knockout|TKO]]. Sims was taken down at the beginning of the first round by the decorated wrestler, who then used the [[ground and pound]] technique on the 6'8 [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] veteran. The referee stopped to the fight much to the dismay of Sims, who believed that the stoppage was premature. Sims was expected to fight former [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] [[Tim Sylvia]] in [[Ohio]] outside of [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]] but the Ohio State Athletic Commission did not sanction the bout, citing that the fight was "non-competitive".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17969/ohio-commission-turns-down-wes-sims-vs-tim-sylva-at-adrenaline-mma-iv.mma|title=Ohio commission turns down Sims vs. Sylvia at "Adrenaline MMA IV" (Updated)|publisher=MMAjunkie}}</ref>


==Mixed Martial Arts record==
== Mixed martial arts record ==
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|wins=22
| nc= 2
|losses=13
|ko-wins=9
| ko-wins= 13
|ko-losses=6
| ko-losses= 6
|sub-wins=11
| sub-wins= 9
|sub-losses=3
| sub-losses= 5
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|dec-losses=3
| dec-losses= 3
|dq-losses=1
| dq-losses= 1
|dq-wins=1
| dq-wins= 1
| other-wins= 1
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| align="center" style="background: #f0f0f0"|'''Opponent'''
| align="center" style="background: #f0f0f0"|'''Method'''
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| {{nowrap|24–15–1 (2)}}
|22–13–1 (2)
| George Oiler
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Bobby Lashley]]
| Submission (armbar)
|TKO (Punches)
| Dugout Summer Throwdown
|[[Strikeforce: Miami]]
|{{dts|2010|January|30}}
| {{dts|2016|August|13}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 2:15
|2:06
| [[Parkersburg, West Virginia]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sunrise, Florida]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 24–14–1 (2)
|22–12–1 (2)
| Ruben Villareal
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jason DeAngelo]]
| Submission (guillotine choke)
|KO (Punches)
| Gladiator Challenge: Hammer Time
|FCFS 29 – Battlefield 2
|{{dts|2008|November|28}}
| {{dts|2013|September|01}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 0:37
|0:18
| [[Lincoln, California]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 23–14–1 (2)
|21–12–1 (2)
| Lyubomir Simeonov
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Clifford Coon]]
|Submission (Kneebar)
| Submission (heel hook)
| Maxfight 27
|FCFS 26 – Beach-N-Brawl
|{{dts|2008|June|28}}
| {{dts|2012|June|16}}
| align=center| 2
|1
| align=center| 1:05
|1:32
| [[Sofia]], Bulgaria
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]]
| {{small|Simeonov was given more than the allowed time to recover on the stool in between rounds 1 & 2.}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=341&v=yyPzqS7jnzQ|title = Interview with Wes Sims after MaxFight 27|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref>
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 23–13–1 (2)
|20–12–1 (2)
| [[Bobby Lashley]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[William Clifford (fighter)|William Clifford]]
| TKO (punches)
|Submission (Guillotine Choke)
| [[Strikeforce: Miami]]
|FCFS 26 – Beach-N-Brawl
|{{dts|2008|June|28}}
| {{dts|2010|January|30}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 2:06
|2:12
| [[Sunrise, Florida]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 23–12–1 (2)
|19–12–1 (2)
| Jason DeAngelo
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Steve Bosse]]
| KO (punches)
|Submission (Ankle Lock)
| FCFS 29: Battlefield 2
|TKO 34 – Sims VS Bosse
|{{dts|2008|June|07}}
| {{dts|2008|November|28}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 0:18
|3:05
| [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]], United States
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Montreal, Quebec]], [[Canada]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 22–12–1 (2)
|19–11–1 (2)
| Clifford Coon
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Travis Fulton]]
| Submission (kneebar)
|Decision (Unanimous)
| FCFS 26: Beach-N-Brawl
|FF – Capitol Punishment
|{{dts|2007|September|29}}
| {{dts|2008|June|28}}
| align=center| 1
|3
| align=center| 1:32
|5:00
| [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Columbus, Ohio]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 21–12–1 (2)
|19–10–1 (2)
| William Clifford
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Guillen]]
| Submission (guillotine choke)
|TKO (Unable to continue)
| FCFS 26: Beach-N-Brawl
|IFO – Fireworks in the Cage
|{{dts|2007|July|07}}
| {{dts|2008|June|28}}
| align=center| 1
|2
| align=center| 2:12
|5:00
| [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 20–12–1 (2)
|19–9–1 (2)
| [[Steve Bossé]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Daniel Long (fighter)|Daniel Long]]
| Submission (toe hold)
|TKO (Punches)
| TKO 34: Sims VS Bosse
|FCFS 12 – Bloodsport
|{{dts|2007|June|16}}
| {{dts|2008|June|07}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 3:05
|4:01
| [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], Canada
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 20–11–1 (2)
|18–9–1 (2)
| [[Travis Fulton]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Guillen]]
|Decision (Unanimous)
| Decision (unanimous)
| FF: Capitol Punishment
|UAFC – Art of War 2
|{{dts|2007|May|11}}
| {{dts|2007|September|29}}
| align=center| 3
|3
|5:00
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Columbus, Ohio]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Dallas, Texas]]
|
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|style="background: #c5d2ea"|NC
| align=center| 20–10–1 (2)
|18–8–1 (2)
| Chris Guillen
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Van Palacio]]
| TKO (corner stoppage)
|No Contest
| IFO: Fireworks in the Cage
|PFC 2 – Fast and Furious
|{{dts|2007|March|22}}
| {{dts|2007|July|07}}
| align=center| 2
|1
| align=center| 5:00
|0:54
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Lemoore, California]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 20–9–1 (2)
|18–8–1 (1)
| Daniel Long
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[William Jaggers]]
| TKO (punches)
|Submission (Strikes)
|FCFS 7-Fight Club
| FCFS 12: Bloodsport
|{{dts|2007|February|10}}
| {{dts|2007|June|16}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 4:01
|0:28
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]]
| [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 19–9–1 (2)
|17–8–1 (1)
| Chris Guillen
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Albert Palmer (fighter)|Albert Palmer]]
| Decision (unanimous)
|Submission (Strikes)
|FOG – Fists of Furry
| UAFC: Art of War 2
|{{dts|2006|December|09}}
| {{dts|2007|May|11}}
| align=center| 3
|1
| align=center| 5:00
|0:54
| [[Dallas, Texas]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Richmond, Indiana]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{nocontest}}NC
| align=center| 19–8–1 (2)
|16–8–1 (1)
| Van Palacio
|{{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Anton Cano]]
| NC
|DQ (groin kick)
| PFC 2: Fast and Furious
|MMA – Mexico
|{{dts|2006|October|27}}
| {{dts|2007|March|22}}
| align=center| 1
|2
| align=center| 0:54
|0:08
| [[Lemoore, California]], United States
|{{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Monterrey]], [[Mexico]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 19–8–1 (1)
|15–8–1 (1)
| William Jaggers
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Kimo Leopoldo]]
|TKO (Referee Stoppage)
| TKO (submission to punches)
| FCFS 7: Fight Club
|Extreme Wars 5 – Battlegrounds
|{{dts|2006|Octoer|06}}
| {{dts|2007|February|10}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 0:28
|1:13
| [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Honolulu, Hawaii]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 18–8–1 (1)
|14–8–1 (1)
| Albert Palmer
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Robert Hogan (fighter)|Robert Hogan]]
| TKO (submission to punches)
|KO
| FOG: Fists of Furry
|FCFS 3 – Full Contact Fight Series
|{{dts|2006|September|16}}
| {{dts|2006|December|09}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 0:54
|1:07
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Auburn, Indiana]]
| [[Richmond, Indiana]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 17–8–1 (1)
|13–8–1 (1)
| Anton Cano
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jabari Hawthorne]]
|KO (Knees)
| DQ (groin kick)
| MMA: Mexico
|HHCF 27 – Rumble at the Rodeo 2
|{{dts|2006|September|02}}
| {{dts|2006|October|27}}
| align=center| 2
|1
| align=center| 0:08
|0:36
| [[Monterrey]], Mexico
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Chillicothe, Ohio]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 16–8–1 (1)
|12–8–1 (1)
| [[Kimo Leopoldo]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Paul Bowers]]
| TKO (referee stoppage)
|Submission
| Extreme Wars 5: Battlegrounds
|UFS 2 – Ultimate Fight Series 2
|{{dts|2006|June|17}}
| {{dts|2006|October|06}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 1:13
|0:39
| [[Honolulu, Hawaii]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Auburn, Indiana]]
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1QCYgCj1nE#action=share|title = 10 Kimo Leopoldo vs Wes Sims : Hawaii MMA|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref>
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–8–1 (1)
|11–8–1 (1)
| Robert Hogan
|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Daniel Gracie]]
| KO (punches)
|Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
| FCFS 3: Full Contact Fight Series
|IFL – Championship 2006
|{{dts|2006|June|03}}
| {{dts|2006|September|16}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 1:07
|2:42
| [[Auburn, Indiana]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–8–1 (1)
|11–7–1 (1)
| Jabari Hawthorne
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Buddy Butler]]
| KO (knees)
|Submission (Strikes)
| HHCF 27: Rumble at the Rodeo 2
|UFS – Ultimate Fight Series
|{{dts|2006|April|15}}
| {{dts|2006|September|02}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 0:36
|0:50
| [[Chillicothe, Ohio]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Auburn, Indiana]]
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|style="background: #c5d2ea"|Draw
| align=center| 13–8–1 (1)
|10–7–1 (1)
| Joel Surprenant
|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Daniel Gracie]]
| Submission (triangle choke)
|Technical Draw
| [[WEC 22|WEC 22: The Hitmen]]
|GFC – Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House
|{{dts|2006|March|03}}
| {{dts|2006|July|28}}
| align=center| 1
|2
| align=center| 0:28
|5:00
| [[Lemoore, California]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Columbus, Ohio]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–8–1 (1)
|10–7 (1)
| Paul Bowers
|{{flagicon|Japan}} [[Jyunpei Hamada]]
|Submission (Triangle Choke)
| Submission
|RFN 2 – Ryukyu Fight Night 2
| UFS 2: Ultimate Fight Series 2
|{{dts|2005|November|13}}
| {{dts|2006|June|17}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 0:39
|3:07
| [[Auburn, Indiana]], United States
|{{flagicon|Japan}} [[Okinawa]], [[Japan]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 11–8–1 (1)
|9–7 (1)
| [[Daniel Gracie]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Dustin Sutton]]
| Technical Submission (standing rear-naked choke)
|TKO (punches)
| [[2006 International Fight League|IFL: Championship 2006]]
|HHCF 22 – Rumble at the Rodeo
|{{dts|2005|September|03}}
| {{dts|2006|June|03}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 2:42
|0:36
| [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Chillicothe, Ohio]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–7–1 (1)
|8–7 (1)
| Buddy Butler
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Shane Lightle]]
| TKO (submission to punches)
|KO (punch)
| UFS: Ultimate Fight Series
|HHCF 21 – Redemption
|{{dts|2005|August|26}}
| {{dts|2006|April|15}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 0:50
|1:54
| [[Auburn, Indiana]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Columbus, Ohio]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 10–7–1 (1)
|7–7 (1)
| [[Daniel Gracie]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Tim Sylvia]]
| Technical Draw
|TKO (Punches)
| GFC: Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House
|SB 38 – SuperBrawl 38
|{{dts|2004|December|12}}
| {{dts|2006|March|03}}
| align=center| 2
|1
| align=center| 5:00
|1:32
| [[Columbus, Ohio]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Honolulu, Hawaii]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–7 (1)
|7–6 (1)
| Jyunpei Hamada
|{{flagicon|NLD}} [[Antoni Hardonk]]
|Submission (Keylock)
| Submission (triangle choke)
| RFN 2: Ryukyu Fight Night 2
|[[K-1 Fighting Network Rumble on the Rock 2004]]
|{{dts|2004|November|20}}
| {{dts|2005|November|13}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 3:07
|4:24
| [[Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa]], Japan
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Honolulu, Hawaii]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–7 (1)
|7–5 (1)
| Dustin Sutton
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Joe Mellotte]]
| TKO (punches)
|Submission (strikes)
| HHCF 22: Rumble at the Rodeo
|EFC 9 – Extreme Fighting Challenge 9
|{{dts|2004|September|10}}
| {{dts|2005|September|03}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 0:36
|1:00
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Cleveland, Ohio]]
| [[Chillicothe, Ohio]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–7 (1)
|6–5 (1)
| Shane Lightle
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Ricardeau Francois]]
| KO (punch)
|TKO
| HHCF 21: Redemption
|APEX – Genesis
|{{dts|2004|September|05}}
| {{dts|2005|August|26}}
| align=center| 1
|2
| align=center| 1:54
|0:26
| [[Columbus, Ohio]], United States
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Montreal, Quebec]], [[Canada]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 7–7 (1)
|6–4 (1)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Mike Kyle]]
| [[Tim Sylvia]]
|KO (Punch)
| TKO (punches)
| SB 38: SuperBrawl 38
|[[UFC 47|UFC 47: It's On]]
|{{dts|2004|April|02}}
| {{dts|2004|December|12}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 1:32
|4:59
| [[Honolulu, Hawaii]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
|
| {{small| Released from the UFC}}
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 7–6 (1)
|6–3 (1)
| [[Antoni Hardonk]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Frank Mir]]
| Submission (americana)
|KO (Strikes)
| [[K-1 Fighting Network Rumble on the Rock 2004]]
|[[UFC 46|UFC 46: Supernatural]]
|{{dts|2004|January|31}}
| {{dts|2004|November|20}}
| align=center| 1
|2
| align=center| 4:24
|4:21
| [[Honolulu, Hawaii]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–5 (1)
|6–2 (1)
| Joe Mellotte
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Frank Mir]]
| TKO (submission to punches)
|DQ (Stomping a Downed Opponent)
| EFC 9: Extreme Fighting Challenge 9
|[[UFC 43|UFC 43: Meltdown]]
|{{dts|2003|June|06}}
| {{dts|2004|September|10}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 1:00
|2:55
| [[Cleveland, Ohio]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
|
| {{small| UFC Debut}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 6–5 (1)
|6–1 (1)
| Ricardeau Francois
|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Marcus Silveira]]
|TKO
| TKO (punches)
| APEX: Genesis
|HOOKnSHOOT – Absolute Fighting Championships 1
|{{dts|2002|December|13}}
| {{dts|2004|September|05}}
| align=center| 2
|2
| align=center| 0:26
|2:13
| Montreal, Quebec, Canada
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]]
|
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|style="background: #c5d2ea"|NC
| align=center| 6–4 (1)
|5–1 (1)
| [[Mike Kyle]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Edwin Allseitz]]
| KO (punch)
|No Contest
| [[UFC 47]]
|HHCF 3 – Unfinished Fury
|{{dts|2002|October|19}}
| {{dts|2004|April|02}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:59
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|
|
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Lancaster, Ohio]]
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 6–3 (1)
|5–1
| [[Frank Mir]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Mike Shepard]]
| KO (knee and punches)
|Submission (Guillotine Choke)
| [[UFC 46]]
|WEF 12 – World Extreme Fighting 12
|{{dts|2002|May|11}}
| {{dts|2004|January|31}}
| align=center| 2
|1
| align=center| 4:21
|3:00
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Steubenville, Ohio]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 6–2 (1)
|4–1
| [[Frank Mir]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[John Harmon (fighter)|John Harmon]]
| DQ (kicking a downed opponent)
|Submission (Triangle Choke)
| [[UFC 43]]
|HHCF 1 – Backyard Brawl
|{{dts|2002|May|04}}
| {{dts|2003|June|06}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 2:55
|
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Lancaster, Ohio]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–1 (1)
|3–1
| Conan Silveira
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Joe Mellotte]]
| TKO (punches)
|Submission (Triangle Choke)
| HOOKnSHOOT: Absolute Fighting Championships 1
|OCF – Ohio Cage Fights
|{{dts|2002|March|23}}
| {{dts|2002|December|13}}
| align=center| 2
|
| align=center| 2:13
|
| [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Delaware, Ohio]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{nocontest}}NC
| align=center| 5–1 (1)
|2–1
| Edwin Allseitz
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Josh Mueller]]
|N/A
| NC
| HHCF 3: Unfinished Fury
|UW – St. Cloud 1
|{{dts|2002|May|15}}
| {{dts|2002|October|19}}
| align=center| N/A
|1
| align=center| N/A
|1:18
| [[Lancaster, Ohio]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[St. Cloud, Minnesota]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–1
|1–1
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Mike Paduano]]
| Mike Shepard
| Submission (guillotine choke)
|TKO (Refusal to fight)
| WEF 12: World Extreme Fighting 12
|RSF 7 – Animal Instinct
|{{dts|2002|January|26}}
| {{dts|2002|May|11}}
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 3:00
|0:01
| [[Steubenville, Ohio]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Lakeland, Florida]]
|
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–1
|0–1
| John Harmon
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Severn]]
| Submission (triangle choke)
|Decision
| HHCF 1: Backyard Brawl
|RSF 2 – Attack at the Track
|{{dts|2001|June|23}}
| {{dts|2002|May|04}}
| align=center| 1
|3
| align=center| N/A
|4:00
| [[Lancaster, Ohio]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Chester, West Virginia]]
|
|
|-
{{s-end}}
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–1
| Joe Mellotte
| Submission (triangle choke)
| OCF: Ohio Cage Fights
| {{dts|2002|March|23}}
| align=center| N/A
| align=center| N/A
| [[Delaware, Ohio]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–1
| Josh Mueller
| N/A
| UW: St. Cloud 1
| {{dts|2002|May|15}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:18
| [[St. Cloud, Minnesota]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–1
| Mike Paduano
| TKO (forfeit)
| RSF 7: Animal Instinct
| {{dts|2002|January|26}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:01
| [[Lakeland, Florida]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 0–1
| [[Dan Severn]]
| Decision
| RSF 2: Attack at the Track
| {{dts|2001|June|23}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 4:00
| [[Chester, West Virginia]], United States
|
{{end}}


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| {{no2}}Lose
|align=center|0-1
| align=center| 0–1
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Justin Wren]]
| [[Justin Wren]]
|Technical Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
| Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)
|[[The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights]]
| N/A
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|align=center|1
| align=center| 1
|align=center|
| align=center| N/A
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
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| {{small|Preliminary bout.}}
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== See also ==
* [[List of male mixed martial artists]]


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{Sherdog}}
* [http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?FighterID=2713 Sherdog profile]
* {{UFC|wes-sims}}


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==See also==
*[[List of male mixed martial artists]]


{{The Ultimate Fighter 10}}

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Latest revision as of 12:01, 31 August 2024

For the American football player, see Wes Sims (American football).
Wes Sims
Born (1979-10-12) October 12, 1979 (age 45)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Other namesThe Project (previously)
A Whole Show (currently)
Height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight258 lb (117 kg; 18 st 6 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach81 in (206 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofLancaster, Ohio, United States
TeamTeam Hammer House
Years active2001–2016
Mixed martial arts record
Total42
Wins24
By knockout13
By submission9
By disqualification1
Unknown1
Losses15
By knockout6
By submission5
By decision3
By disqualification1
Draws1
No contests2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Wesley Sims (born 12 October 1979) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. A professional from 2001 until 2016, he competed in the UFC, the WEC, Strikeforce, K-1 and the IFL.

Background

[edit]

Sims was born in Cleveland and raised in Amanda, Ohio. He was a star center on the basketball team at Amanda-Clearcreek High School, and went on to Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati. However, he dropped out after only one semester to pursue a career in professional wrestling, moving back to Columbus to train. He soon met legendary UFC and PRIDE FC fighter Mark Coleman who had a better plan for the young Sims which was to become a mixed martial artist, believing that Sim's huge size advantage would be significant against opponents. Sims helped Coleman prepare for his bout with Ricardo Morais at PRIDE 8, before embarking on his own career in the sport.[citation needed]

Sims has been friends, since before UFC 47, and former training partners with former UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman and the deceased Kevin Randleman; they were all very close and described by MMA Weekly in an interview with Randleman, with Sims present, as the 3 Amigos.[1] When Coleman was suffering from issues related to hip replacement injuries and training fighters on the Ultimate Fighter (he was the wrestling coach on B.J. Penn's team on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn), Sims set up a GoFundMe page for Coleman without his knowledge to help pay him for his medical expenses. Thanks to Sims, donations raised over $51,000, including a $5,000 donation from fellow Pride FC and UFC fighter Mark Hunt, for Coleman's medical expenses, halfway meeting the goal of $100,000.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

[edit]

Frank Mir rivalry

[edit]

In 2003, Sims fought a controversial fight against Frank Mir at UFC 43. At the very beginning of the fight, Mir put out his hand to touch gloves and Sims rushed past Mir's outstretched hand and into a quickly maneuvered takedown by Mir. In the first round, after slamming Mir to prevent an armbar, Sims got up while Mir was on his back against the fence and proceeded to stomp Mir's face several times while holding the fence for extra balance. The fight was stopped and Sims was disqualified.

This started a rivalry between the two and they met again in 2004 at UFC 46. Mir easily took control of the first round with an arm triangle attempt. Near the end of the second round Mir hit Sims with knee strikes to the face and then punches to knock Sims out.

Mike Kyle bite incident

[edit]

Sims fought again in the UFC at the UFC 47 against Mike Kyle. Sims took the fight on less than a weeks notice after Kyle's original opponent got injured. Kyle dominated the entire first round and knocked Sims out at 4:59. Sims protested after the fight that Kyle had bitten him on the chest.[3] During the post fight interview, a bite mark could clearly be seen on Sims' left pectoral muscle. This marked the first time a bite had happened in a UFC fight since UFC 1 in 1993, when Gerard Gordeau bit Royce Gracie in the championship match. When asked in the cage after the fight to explain the bite, Kyle told commentator Joe Rogan "he's a dirty bastard anyways, look at all the stuff he's done..." Kyle denied any wrongdoing.

After losing to Kyle he was released by the UFC.

Tim Sylvia rivalry

[edit]

Wes Sims faced former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia at SuperBrawl 38. Sylvia was coming off a title loss against Frank Mir, a fight in which he broke his right arm and needed a titanium plate inserted. The two did not touch gloves and Wes began the fight by sprinting towards Sylvia and then backing away. Sylvia got a takedown early and passed through to mount almost right away, but accidentally mounted his knee on top of Sims' shoulder, seriously injuring it. Wes was unable to defend himself with the injury and Sylvia won by strikes in the first round. Tim and Wes had a heated exchange after the fight when Sylvia called Sims out and said he did not deserve to stand in front of him. Wes ran up to Sylvia and trainers had to separate the two. Wes and Tim were supposed to have their rematch for the International Fighting Championships (IFC) Heavyweight title June 6 but Sylvia was injured and the fight was cancelled.[4]

The Ultimate Fighter

[edit]

Sims returned to the UFC as a cast member on the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter, which began filming in June 2009.[5] Sims was defeated by castmate Justin Wren via arm triangle in the first round of Sims' first fight in the house. Despite his early exit from the competition, Sims was seen regularly on the show and may have earned a reputation for being one of the bullies of the household due to his constant childlike taunting of Matt Mitrione and Zak Jensen.

Strikeforce

[edit]

Sims made his Strikeforce debut against Bobby Lashley on January 30, 2010, at Strikeforce: Miami.[6] Sims came up short and was defeated by Bobby Lashley by TKO. Sims was taken down at the beginning of the first round by the decorated wrestler, who then used the ground and pound technique on the 6'8 UFC veteran. The referee stopped to the fight much to the dismay of Sims, who believed that the stoppage was premature. Sims was expected to fight former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia in Ohio outside of Strikeforce but the Ohio State Athletic Commission did not sanction the bout, citing that the fight was "non-competitive".[7]

Mixed martial arts record

[edit]
Professional record breakdown
42 matches 24 wins 15 losses
By knockout 13 6
By submission 9 5
By decision 0 3
By disqualification 1 1
Unknown 1 0
Draws 1
No contests 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 24–15–1 (2) George Oiler Submission (armbar) Dugout Summer Throwdown August 13, 2016 1 2:15 Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States
Win 24–14–1 (2) Ruben Villareal Submission (guillotine choke) Gladiator Challenge: Hammer Time September 1, 2013 1 0:37 Lincoln, California, United States
Loss 23–14–1 (2) Lyubomir Simeonov Submission (heel hook) Maxfight 27 June 16, 2012 2 1:05 Sofia, Bulgaria Simeonov was given more than the allowed time to recover on the stool in between rounds 1 & 2.[8]
Loss 23–13–1 (2) Bobby Lashley TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Miami January 30, 2010 1 2:06 Sunrise, Florida, United States
Win 23–12–1 (2) Jason DeAngelo KO (punches) FCFS 29: Battlefield 2 November 28, 2008 1 0:18 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Win 22–12–1 (2) Clifford Coon Submission (kneebar) FCFS 26: Beach-N-Brawl June 28, 2008 1 1:32 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Win 21–12–1 (2) William Clifford Submission (guillotine choke) FCFS 26: Beach-N-Brawl June 28, 2008 1 2:12 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Loss 20–12–1 (2) Steve Bossé Submission (toe hold) TKO 34: Sims VS Bosse June 7, 2008 1 3:05 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss 20–11–1 (2) Travis Fulton Decision (unanimous) FF: Capitol Punishment September 29, 2007 3 5:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Loss 20–10–1 (2) Chris Guillen TKO (corner stoppage) IFO: Fireworks in the Cage July 7, 2007 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 20–9–1 (2) Daniel Long TKO (punches) FCFS 12: Bloodsport June 16, 2007 1 4:01 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Loss 19–9–1 (2) Chris Guillen Decision (unanimous) UAFC: Art of War 2 May 11, 2007 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
NC 19–8–1 (2) Van Palacio NC PFC 2: Fast and Furious March 22, 2007 1 0:54 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 19–8–1 (1) William Jaggers TKO (submission to punches) FCFS 7: Fight Club February 10, 2007 1 0:28 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Win 18–8–1 (1) Albert Palmer TKO (submission to punches) FOG: Fists of Furry December 9, 2006 1 0:54 Richmond, Indiana, United States
Win 17–8–1 (1) Anton Cano DQ (groin kick) MMA: Mexico October 27, 2006 2 0:08 Monterrey, Mexico
Win 16–8–1 (1) Kimo Leopoldo TKO (referee stoppage) Extreme Wars 5: Battlegrounds October 6, 2006 1 1:13 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States [9]
Win 15–8–1 (1) Robert Hogan KO (punches) FCFS 3: Full Contact Fight Series September 16, 2006 1 1:07 Auburn, Indiana, United States
Win 14–8–1 (1) Jabari Hawthorne KO (knees) HHCF 27: Rumble at the Rodeo 2 September 2, 2006 1 0:36 Chillicothe, Ohio, United States
Win 13–8–1 (1) Joel Surprenant Submission (triangle choke) WEC 22: The Hitmen July 28, 2006 1 0:28 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 12–8–1 (1) Paul Bowers Submission UFS 2: Ultimate Fight Series 2 June 17, 2006 1 0:39 Auburn, Indiana, United States
Loss 11–8–1 (1) Daniel Gracie Technical Submission (standing rear-naked choke) IFL: Championship 2006 June 3, 2006 1 2:42 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 11–7–1 (1) Buddy Butler TKO (submission to punches) UFS: Ultimate Fight Series April 15, 2006 1 0:50 Auburn, Indiana, United States
Draw 10–7–1 (1) Daniel Gracie Technical Draw GFC: Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House March 3, 2006 2 5:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win 10–7 (1) Jyunpei Hamada Submission (triangle choke) RFN 2: Ryukyu Fight Night 2 November 13, 2005 1 3:07 Okinawa, Japan
Win 9–7 (1) Dustin Sutton TKO (punches) HHCF 22: Rumble at the Rodeo September 3, 2005 1 0:36 Chillicothe, Ohio, United States
Win 8–7 (1) Shane Lightle KO (punch) HHCF 21: Redemption August 26, 2005 1 1:54 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Loss 7–7 (1) Tim Sylvia TKO (punches) SB 38: SuperBrawl 38 December 12, 2004 1 1:32 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss 7–6 (1) Antoni Hardonk Submission (americana) K-1 Fighting Network Rumble on the Rock 2004 November 20, 2004 1 4:24 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 7–5 (1) Joe Mellotte TKO (submission to punches) EFC 9: Extreme Fighting Challenge 9 September 10, 2004 1 1:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Loss 6–5 (1) Ricardeau Francois TKO (punches) APEX: Genesis September 5, 2004 2 0:26 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss 6–4 (1) Mike Kyle KO (punch) UFC 47 April 2, 2004 1 4:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 6–3 (1) Frank Mir KO (knee and punches) UFC 46 January 31, 2004 2 4:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 6–2 (1) Frank Mir DQ (kicking a downed opponent) UFC 43 June 6, 2003 1 2:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6–1 (1) Conan Silveira TKO (punches) HOOKnSHOOT: Absolute Fighting Championships 1 December 13, 2002 2 2:13 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
NC 5–1 (1) Edwin Allseitz NC HHCF 3: Unfinished Fury October 19, 2002 N/A N/A Lancaster, Ohio, United States
Win 5–1 Mike Shepard Submission (guillotine choke) WEF 12: World Extreme Fighting 12 May 11, 2002 1 3:00 Steubenville, Ohio, United States
Win 4–1 John Harmon Submission (triangle choke) HHCF 1: Backyard Brawl May 4, 2002 1 N/A Lancaster, Ohio, United States
Win 3–1 Joe Mellotte Submission (triangle choke) OCF: Ohio Cage Fights March 23, 2002 N/A N/A Delaware, Ohio, United States
Win 2–1 Josh Mueller N/A UW: St. Cloud 1 May 15, 2002 1 1:18 St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Win 1–1 Mike Paduano TKO (forfeit) RSF 7: Animal Instinct January 26, 2002 1 0:01 Lakeland, Florida, United States
Loss 0–1 Dan Severn Decision RSF 2: Attack at the Track June 23, 2001 3 4:00 Chester, West Virginia, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Lose 0–1 Justin Wren Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights N/A 1 N/A Las Vegas, Nevada Preliminary bout.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "A Look Back: Kevin Randleman, Wes Sims, and Frank Trigg at UFC 47". YouTube.
  2. ^ "Fans Help Hammer Fight Medical, Financial Hardship". 15 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Hawaii Martial Arts News & Rumors - Dedicated to Hawaii-Specific Martial Arts News & Rumors". Onzuka.com. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
  4. ^ [1] Archived June 25, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ [2] Archived June 12, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "Bobby Lashely vs. UFC vet Wes Sims (finally) set for "Strikeforce: Miami"". mmajunkie.com. 2010-01-22.
  7. ^ "Ohio commission turns down Sims vs. Sylvia at "Adrenaline MMA IV" (Updated)". MMAjunkie.
  8. ^ "Interview with Wes Sims after MaxFight 27". YouTube.
  9. ^ "10 Kimo Leopoldo vs Wes Sims : Hawaii MMA". YouTube.
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