Personal Information
Full Name | Parker Frederick Porter |
Date of Birth | April 22, 1985 |
Nationality | American |
Parker Porter: A Brief Biography
Parker Porter is a 37-year-old professional mixed martial artist from Hartford, Connecticut, United States. He currently competes in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Latest News Update for Parker Porter
Parker Porter is set to fight Justin Tafa for UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski on February 11, 2023. The venue for the event is RAC Arena, Perth, Australia.
Parker Porter Facts
Birth Place | Hartford, Connecticut, United States. |
Star Sign | Taurus |
Age | 37 |
MMA Debut | 2007 |
MMA Record | 13-7-0 |
Achievements | Former Reality Fighting heavyweight champion. |
Partner | Kara Porter |
Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Parker Porter made his professional mixed martial arts debut on October 13, 2007, in a nightclub. He won the fight via knockout.
Porter made his light heavyweight debut at World Championship Fighting three against Jon Jones on June 20, 2008. He was knocked out by Jones in the first round.
On February 26, 2011, Porter won the Reality Fighting heavyweight championship by defeating Mike Dexter via knockout.
Parker Porter lost the title to Gabriel Gonzaga in his next fight on October 8, 2011, at Reality Fighting: Gonzaga vs. Porter.
Parker Porter’s Career in UFC
Parker Porter made his octagon debut on August 15, 2020, against Chris Daukaus at UFC 252. Daukaus won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.
On November 28, 2020, Porter faced Josh Parisian and won the fight via unanimous decision.
For his third fight, Porter faced Chase Sherman on August 21, 2021, and won the fight via unanimous decision.
On February 19, 2022, Porter fought Alan Baudot at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill. Parker Porter won the fight via unanimous decision.
For his last outing, Parker Porter faced Jailton Almeida on May 21, 2022, and lost the fight via a rear naked choke submission.
Parker Porter Record
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
Loss | 12–7 | Jailton Almeida | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira | May 21, 2022 | 1 | 4:35 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Win | 12–6 | Alan Baudot | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill | February 19, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Win | 11–6 | Chase Sherman | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum | August 21, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Win | 10–6 | Josh Parisian | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark | November 28, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Loss | 9–6 | Chris Daukaus | TKO (punches and knee) | UFC 252 | August 15, 2020 | 1 | 4:28 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Win | 9–5 | Dirlei Broenstrup | TKO (punches) | CES MMA 58: De Jesus vs. Lozano | September 7, 2019 | 3 | 3:17 | Hartford, Connecticut, United States |
Win | 8–5 | Kevin Ray Sears | Submission (kimura) | CES MMA 56: Boyington vs. Dubuque | May 31, 2019 | 2 | 2:29 | Hartford, Connecticut, United States |
Loss | 7–5 | Keith Bell | DQ (punches to back of head) | CES MMA 53: Gravely vs. Nordby | November 2, 2018 | 1 | 2:30 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States |
Win | 7–4 | J.A. Dudley | TKO (punches) | Reality Fighting: Mohegan Sun | January 6, 2018 | 3 | 1:16 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States |
Win | 6–4 | Eric Bedard | Submission (keylock) | Bellator 140 | July 17, 2015 | 2 | 2:51 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States |
Loss | 5–4 | Josh Diekmann | TKO (punches) | Bellator 98 | September 7, 2013 | 1 | 1:12 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States |
Loss | 5–3 | Gabriel Gonzaga | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Reality Fighting: Gonzaga vs. Porter | October 8, 2011 | 3 | 1:50 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States |
Win | 5–2 | Mike Dexter | KO (punches) | Reality Fighting: Mohegan Sun 2 | February 26, 2011 | 1 | 1:36 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States |
Loss | 4–2 | Gabriel Salinas-Jones | Submission (neck crank) | XFC 13: Unstoppable | December 3, 2010 | 1 | 4:50 | Tampa, Florida, United States |
Win | 4–1 | Lee Beane | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CES MMA: First Blood | September 17, 2010 | 1 | 2:36 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States |
Win | 3–1 | Mark Hoxie | TKO (submission to punches) | Reality Fighting: Ferocity | November 7, 2009 | 1 | 1:09 | Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States |
Loss | 2–1 | Jon Jones | KO (punch) | World Championship Fighting 3 | June 20, 2008 | 1 | 0:36 | Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States |
Win | 2–0 | Randy Smith | Decision (unanimous) | CZ 25: Cage Masters 4 | January 12, 2008 | 3 | 4:00 | Revere, Massachusetts, United States |
Win | 1–0 | Kiplagott Stewart | KO (punches) | CZ 24: Renaissance | October 13, 2007 | 3 | 0:16 | Revere, Massachusetts, United States |
FAQs on Parker Porter
Q1. Who has Parker Porter lost to in the UFC?
Parker Porter has only lost to Chris Daukaus and Jailton Almeida in the UFC.
Q2. How many fights has Parker Porter had in the UFC?
Parker Porter has had five fights in the UFC so far.
*Last updated on February 11, 2023