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Outlaw faced [[Myles Jury]] at [[Bellator 261]] on June 25, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-07|title=Bellator 261 adds Tim Johnson vs. Valentin Moldavsky interim title headliner, Jury vs. Outlaw|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/05/bellator-261-tim-johnson-vs-valentin-moldavsky-outlaw-jury-interim-heavyweight-title|access-date=2021-05-08|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref> After dominating Jury on the ground, Outlaw won the bout via rear-naked choke submission in round three.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-06-25|title=Bellator 261: Myles Jury Has No Answer for Sidney Outlaw's Ground Game|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/06/25/bellator-261-myles-jury-vs-sidney-outlaw/|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
Outlaw faced [[Myles Jury]] at [[Bellator 261]] on June 25, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-07|title=Bellator 261 adds Tim Johnson vs. Valentin Moldavsky interim title headliner, Jury vs. Outlaw|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/05/bellator-261-tim-johnson-vs-valentin-moldavsky-outlaw-jury-interim-heavyweight-title|access-date=2021-05-08|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref> After dominating Jury on the ground, Outlaw won the bout via rear-naked choke submission in round three.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-06-25|title=Bellator 261: Myles Jury Has No Answer for Sidney Outlaw's Ground Game|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/06/25/bellator-261-myles-jury-vs-sidney-outlaw/|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>


Outlaw is scheduled to challenge for the [[List of Bellator MMA champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship]] against reigning champ [[Patricky Pitbull]] at [[Bellator 276]] on March 11, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Behunin|first=Alex|date=2022-01-21|title=Patricky Pitbull vs. Sidney Outlaw In The Works For Bellator 276 On March 11|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/01/21/patricky-pitbull-vs-sidney-outlaw-works-bellator-276-march-11/|access-date=2022-01-22|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
Outlaw was scheduled to challenge for the [[List of Bellator MMA champions#Lightweight World Championship|Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship]] against reigning champ [[Patricky Pitbull]] on July 22, 2022 at [[Bellator 283]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bellator 283 fight: Lightweight champion Patricky Pitbull to take on Sydney Outlaw in Washington |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/bellator-283-fight-lightweight-champion-patricky-pitbull-to-take-on-sydney-outlaw-in-washington/ |access-date=2022-06-14 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> On July 4, it was announced that Patricky had substained an injury,<ref name="Patricky vs. Outlaw">{{cite web |last=Critchfield |first=Tristen |title=Patricky Freire Suffers Injury, Withdraws from Title Defense at Bellator 283 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Patricky-Freire-Suffers-Injury-Withdraws-from-Title-Defense-at-Bellator-283-187324 |access-date=5 July 2022 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref> and The next day, after he was booked against [[Tofiq Musayev]] in the co-main.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=King |first=Nolan |date=2022-07-05 |title=Ex-RIZIN champ Tofiq Musayev replaces Patricky Freire, as Bellator 283 elevates Douglas Lima vs. Jason Jackson |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/bellator-283-tofiq-musayev-vs-sidney-outlaw-patricky-freire-douglas-lima-jason-jackson |access-date=2022-07-06 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/62238806

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== Championships and achievements ==
== Championships and achievements ==

Revision as of 02:12, 22 July 2022

Sidney Outlaw
Born (1992-04-11) April 11, 1992 (age 32)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Other namesDa Gun
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach74.0 in (188 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofTelford, Pennsylvania
TeamAmerican Top Team
Renzo Gracie Pennsylvania
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins16
By knockout1
By submission8
By decision7
Losses4
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Sidney Outlaw (born April 11, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist currently signed with Bellator MMA, competing in their Lightweight division. As of November 9, 2021, he is #1 in the Bellator Lightweight Rankings.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Outlaw began his professional fight career February of 2013 after accomplishing an amateur record of 5-1.[3]

Outlaw made his Bellator debut at Bellator 234 on November 14, 2019 against Roger Huerta. Outlaw won via unanimous decision.[4]

Outlaw faced former two-time Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler at Bellator 237 on December 29, 2019. Outlaw lost the fight via knockout in round one.[5]

Outlaw next faced Adam Piccolotti at Bellator 244 on August 21, 2020. Outlaw won the fight via split decision.[6] 2 out of 2 media scores gave it to Outlaw.[7]

Outlaw faced Myles Jury at Bellator 261 on June 25, 2021.[8] After dominating Jury on the ground, Outlaw won the bout via rear-naked choke submission in round three.[9]

Outlaw was scheduled to challenge for the Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship against reigning champ Patricky Pitbull on July 22, 2022 at Bellator 283.[10] On July 4, it was announced that Patricky had substained an injury,[11] and The next day, after he was booked against Tofiq Musayev in the co-main.[12]

Personal life

Born and raised in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Outlaw began his wrestling career in high school, then developing his passion for professional mixed martial arts by the age of sixteen.[13] He was a league champion and state tournament qualifier. Outlaw also holds an accomplished background competing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/62238806

https://mymmanews.com/sidney-outlaw-always-humble-excited-for-opportunity-vs-michael-chandler-at-bellator-237-japan/

https://cagesidepress.com/2019/12/27/sidney-outlaw/

Championships and achievements

  • Ring of Combat
    • ROC Welterweight Championship (One time)
      • One successful title defense
    • ROC Lightweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
20 matches 16 wins 4 losses
By knockout 1 2
By submission 8 1
By decision 7 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Tofiq Musayev Bellator 283 July 22, 2022 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 16–4 Myles Jury Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 261 June 25, 2021 3 4:44 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 15–4 Adam Piccolotti Decision (split) Bellator 244 August 21, 2020 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss 14–4 Michael Chandler KO (punches) Bellator 237 December 29, 2019 1 2:59 Saitama, Japan Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win 14–3 Roger Huerta Decision (unanimous) Bellator 234 November 14, 2019 3 5:00 Tel Aviv, Israel Return to Lightweight.
Win 13–3 Cesar Balmaceda Submission (rear-naked choke) CFFC 74 May 17, 2019 1 2:30 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win 12–3 Zach Fears Submission (armbar) Island Fights 51 December 21, 2018 1 4:52 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Win 11–3 Krzysztof Kułak Submission (armbar) Ring of Combat 65 September 21, 2018 2 1:46 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Defended the ROC Welterweight Championship. Return to Welterweight.
Win 10–3 Raush Manfio Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 50 June 29, 2018 3 5:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Originally for the Titan FC Lightweight Championship; changed to a non-title bout when Outlaw missed weight (159.9 lbs).
Win 9–3 Michael Cora Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 2 July 18, 2017 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Welterweight bout.
Win 8–3 James Rumley Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 59 June 2, 2017 1 4:18 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won the vacant ROC Lightweight Championship.
Win 7–3 Taj Abdul-Hakim Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 58 February 24, 2017 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won the vacant ROC Welterweight Championship.
Win 6–3 Lashawn Alcocks Submission (rear-naked choke) PA Cage Fight 26 October 15, 2016 2 2:55 Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss 5–3 Gregor Gillespie Decision (split) Ring of Combat 55 June 3, 2016 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States For the ROC Lightweight Championship. Return to Lightweight.
Loss 5–2 Elijah Harshbarger Submission (guillotine choke) Ring of Combat 53 November 20, 2015 1 0:46 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 5–1 Darrius Heyliger Submission (rear-naked choke) NEF 19: Homecoming September 12, 2015 1 3:42 Lewiston, Maine, United States
Win 4–1 Christian Leonard Decision (unanimous) Global Proving Ground 21 July 25, 2015 3 5:00 Pennsauken, New Jersey, United States Welterweight debut.
Loss 3–1 Nick Browne TKO (punches) WSOF 13 September 13, 2014 1 0:25 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States Catchweight (163.9 lb) bout; Outlaw missed weight.
Win 3–0 Mike Bannon Decision (unanimous) Bellator 118 May 2, 2014 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 2–0 Steve Simms Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 45 June 14, 2013 3 3:37 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Catchweight (162 lb) bout.
Win 1–0 Mtume Goodrum TKO (punches) CFFC 19 February 2, 2013 2 4:04 Richmond, Virginia, United States Lightweight debut.

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See also

References

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  2. ^ "Bellator Rankings". www.bellator.com. Retrieved 2021-06-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Sherdog.com. "Sidney". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  4. ^ Anderson, Jay (2019-11-15). "Bellator 234 Results: Sidney Outlaw Exploits Roger Huerta's Kicks, Game Plan in Decision Win". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  5. ^ Rae, Steven. "Sidney Outlaw wants to 'reintroduce' himself by beating Michael Chandler at Bellator Japan". thebodylockmma.com. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  6. ^ "Sidney Outlaw admits Adam Piccolotti fight was 'humbling,' but disputes split-decision verdict". MMA Junkie. 2020-08-22. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  7. ^ "Sidney Outlaw defeats Adam Piccolotti". www.mmadecisions.com. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
  8. ^ "Bellator 261 adds Tim Johnson vs. Valentin Moldavsky interim title headliner, Jury vs. Outlaw". MMA Junkie. 2021-05-07. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  9. ^ Anderson, Jay (2021-06-25). "Bellator 261: Myles Jury Has No Answer for Sidney Outlaw's Ground Game". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  10. ^ "Bellator 283 fight: Lightweight champion Patricky Pitbull to take on Sydney Outlaw in Washington". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
  11. ^ Critchfield, Tristen. "Patricky Freire Suffers Injury, Withdraws from Title Defense at Bellator 283". Sherdog. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  12. ^ King, Nolan (2022-07-05). "Ex-RIZIN champ Tofiq Musayev replaces Patricky Freire, as Bellator 283 elevates Douglas Lima vs. Jason Jackson". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
  13. ^ News, BJPENN COM (2015-07-22). "GPG's Sidney "Da Gun" Outlaw: Once Homeless, Now Flying Sky High". | BJPenn.com. Retrieved 2022-01-02. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  14. ^ Sherdog.com. "Sidney". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-01-02.


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