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American mixed martial arts fighter
Rolando "Roli" Delgado (born November 22, 1981) is an American mixed martial arts trainer and a former mixed martial artist. He has fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and Bellator Fighting Championships. He was a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter 8.
Early life
Delgado was born on November 22, 1981, in San Diego, California.[1][2] He moved to Little Rock, Arkansas when he was 15 years old and began training in mixed martial arts (MMA).[3]
MMA career
Early career
Delgado began his career as a cast member UFC's, TUF 8. Although he did not win the show, Delgado submitted castmate John Polakowski via guillotine choke at TUF 8 Finale. He won his debut fight in December 2008.[4] He has competed at Extreme Brawl, Modern Ringsport and Absolute Fighting Championships.[4] He was a cast member of SpikeTV's reality show, The Ultimate Fighter and is a co-owner of Westside MMA in Little Rock.[3]
Delgado was released from his UFC contract following back to back losses to Paul Kelly at UFC 99 and to Andre Winner at UFC 105.[4]
After departing from the UFC, Delgado dropped back down to his original weight class and won twice in Arkansas MMA promotions and later at an undercard fight by unanimous decision.[citation needed]
Personal life
Delgado has a son who was born in 2008.[3]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
| 18 matches
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11 wins
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6 losses
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| By knockout
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2
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3
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| By submission
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6
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0
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| By decision
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3
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3
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| Draws
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1
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[1]
| Res.
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Record
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Opponent
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Method
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Event
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Date
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Round
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Time
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Location
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Notes
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| Loss
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11–6–1
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Chris Gruetzemacher
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TKO (elbows)
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ShoFight MMA 20
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June 16, 2012
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3
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3:24
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Springfield, Missouri, United States
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| Win
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11–5–1
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Jameel Massouh
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Decision (unanimous)
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Bellator 37
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March 19, 2011
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3
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5:00
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Concho, Oklahoma, United States
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|
| Win
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10–5–1
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Anthony Jones
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Decision (unanimous)
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Subzero 8: The Ultimate Performing Art
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February 19, 2011
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3
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5:00
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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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|
| Win
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9–5–1
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Brandon Shelton
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Submission (triangle choke)
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C3 Fights: Knockout-Rockout Weekend 3
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June 19, 2010
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1
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1:44
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Concho, Oklahoma, United States
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| Loss
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8–5–1
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Andre Winner
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KO (punch)
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UFC 105
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November 14, 2009
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1
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3:22
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Manchester, England
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| Loss
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8–4–1
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Paul Kelly
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Decision (unanimous)
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UFC 99
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June 13, 2009
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3
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5:00
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Cologne, Germany
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| Win
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8–3–1
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John Polakowski
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Submission (guillotine choke)
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The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale
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December 13, 2008
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2
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2:18
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|
| Win
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7–3–1
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Brandon Jinnies
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Submission (armbar)
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NLE: Last Man Standing 2
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March 23, 2007
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1
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2:38
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Louisiana, United States
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| Win
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6–3–1
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Josh Pearson
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Submission (armbar)
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NLE: Last Man Standing 2
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March 23, 2007
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2
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0:46
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Louisiana, United States
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| Draw
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5–3–1
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David Love
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Draw
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Absolute Fighting Championships 18
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August 26, 2006
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2
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5:00
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Boca Raton, Florida, United States
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| Win
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5–3
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Jarrett Becks
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TKO (retirement)
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Modern Ringsport II
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February 18, 2006
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1
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5:00
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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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| Win
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4–3
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Aaron Williams
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Decision (split)
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Modern Ringsport I
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July 23, 2005
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3
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5:00
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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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| Loss
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3–3
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Jorge Masvidal
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TKO (punches)
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Absolute Fighting Championships 5
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September 5, 2003
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2
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2:14
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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| Loss
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3–2
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Jason Ireland
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Decision (unanimous)
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Dangerzone: Dakota Destruction
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April 12, 2003
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3
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5:00
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New Town, North Dakota, United States
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| Loss
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3–1
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Joe Jordan
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Decision (unanimous)
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Shooto Americas: Tennessee Shoot-Conquest
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January 17, 2003
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2
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5:00
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Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
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| Win
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3–0
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Neil McLeod
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Submission (triangle choke)
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Extreme Brawl 1
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December 15, 2002
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1
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N/A
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Bracknell, England
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| Win
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2–0
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Nick Roscorla
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Submission (triangle choke)
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Ultimate Reality Combat 1
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August 21, 2002
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1
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3:55
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United States
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| Win
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1–0
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Cleve Tuttle
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KO (flying knee)
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Ultimate Reality Combat 1
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August 21, 2002
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1
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0:12
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United States
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References
- ^ a b Roli "The Crazy Cuban" Delgado profile, Sherdog, retrieved March 21, 2012
- ^ Rolando Delgado UFC Profile, retrieved March 21, 2012
- ^ a b c "Reality fighter". sync.arkansasonline.com. 2008-09-17. Archived from the original on 2013-01-17. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
- ^ a b c Carmargo, Jacob (December 9, 2009) Kang, Dent, Delgado Cut by UFC. FiveKnuckles.com. Retrieved March 21, 2012
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