Raufeon Stots

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Raufeon Stots
Born (1988-12-16) December 16, 1988 (age 36)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Other names Supa
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Style Wrestling
Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Team 802 MMA (2013–2014)[1][2]
Miletich Fighting Systems (2014–2015)[1][2]
Roufusport (2015–present)[1][2]
Rank Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Wrestling NCAA Division II Wrestling[4]
Years active 2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 18
Wins 17
By knockout 3
By submission 4
By decision 10
Losses 1
By knockout 1
University University of Nebraska at Kearney
Notable school(s) Klein Oak High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Nebraska–Kearney Lopers


NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Gold medal – first place 2012 Pueblo 149 lb
Gold medal – first place 2013 Birmingham 149 lb

Raufeon Stots (born December 16, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist and graduated collegiate wrestler currently competing in the bantamweight division of Bellator MMA. As a wrestler, he is a two-time NCAA Division II champion. As of February 1, 2022, he is #3 in the Bellator Bantamweight Rankings.[5]

Background

Stots grew up modestly in Houston, Texas with his mother and two brothers.[2] He started wrestling in his junior year at Klein Oak High School after the passing of his mother.[1] He then earned a scholarship at Labette Community College and became an All-American with a fourth place finish in the NJCAA level as a freshman (08'-09').[6] As a sophomore (09'-10'), he once again qualified for the NJCAA tournament, but did not place.[7] He then transferred to the University of Nebraska-Kearney (NCAA Division II), where he was forced to take a medical redshirt instead of a junior season (10'-11').[6] When he came back as a junior (11'-12'), he won his first DII title with a record of 30 wins and 6 losses, helping the team reach the team title.[7] As a senior (12'-13'), he compiled his second NCAA title and helped the team win the team championship before graduating.[8][9]

When transferring from collegiate wrestling to mixed martial arts, Stots found that it wasn't only his work ethic but also the body awareness that helped him move over and adapt to the new sport quickly.[10]

During his transition, fellow Nebraska at Kearney wrestler-turned-MMA, Kamaru Usman took Stots under his wing as a mentor. Usman was pushed to Stots by his mother due to the Nigerian roots both wrestlers shared.[10]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Stots got into mixed martial arts after being introduced to the sport by Jens Pulver and Pat Miletich.[11] After turning pro in May of 2015, he compiled 8 wins and no losses before competing at a regional event featured on the Lookin' for a Fight show, in an attempt of getting signed by the UFC.[12] After losing the bout, he compiled 4 more wins before getting signed by Bellator MMA.[13][14]

Stots chose to sign with Bellator out of LFA due to where he saw the promotion heading. Stots said the signing of prospects in the sport instead of former UFC fighters was a big reason, giving him the opportunity to fight some of the best in the world. In addition to that, the Grand Prix tournaments put on by the promotion was another deciding factor for Stots.[15]

Bellator MMA

In his promotional debut, Stots faced Cheyden Leialoha on December 21, 2019 at Bellator 236.[16] He won the bout by unanimous decision.[17]

Stots faced Cass Bell on July 24, 2020 at Bellator 242.[18] He won the match via submission in the third round.[19]

Stots faced Keith Lee at Bellator 253 on November 19, 2020. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[20]

Stots faced Josh Hill at Bellator 258 on May 7, 2021. [21] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[22]

Stots was scheduled to face Magomed Magomedov on July 31, 2021 at Bellator 263.[23] On July 19, it was announced that the bout was scratched from the event.[24] It was rescheduled for Bellator 264 on August 13, 2021.[25] Stots won the bout via unanimous decision.[26]

Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix

In the first round bout of the $1 million Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Tournament, Stots was scheduled to face Sergio Pettis for the Bellator Bantamweight World Championship on April 23, 2022 at Bellator 279.[27] However, Pettis was forced to pull out of the bout and the Grand Prix after substaining an injury that required surgery, resulting in Juan Archuleta taking his place and the bout now being held for the Interim Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.[28]

Personal life

Stots has a son, Clarence (born 2018).[29]

Championships and accomplishments

Folkstyle wrestling

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 17–1 Magomed Magomedov Decision (unanimous) Bellator 264 August 13, 2021 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 16–1 Josh Hill Decision (unanimous) Bellator 258 May 7, 2021 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 15–1 Keith Lee Decision (unanimous) Bellator 253 November 19, 2020 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 14–1 Cass Bell Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 242 July 24, 2020 3 1:24 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 13–1 Cheyden Leialoha Decision (unanimous) Bellator 236 December 21, 2019 3 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 12–1 Ralph Acosta Decision (unanimous) LFA 68 May 31, 2019 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 11–1 Levi Mowles Decision (unanimous) LFA 55 November 30, 2018 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 10–1 Ryan Lilley TKO (punches) LFA 48 September 7, 2018 3 3:00 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Win 9–1 Arnold Berdon Submission (rear-naked choke) VFC 59 December 16, 2017 1 4:36 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Loss 8–1 Merab Dvalishvili KO (spinning backfist) ROC 59 June 2, 2017 1 0:15 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 8–0 Rob Emerson Decision (unanimous) VFC 56 April 14, 2017 5 5:00 Omaha, Nebraska, United States Won the VFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 7–0 Jeff Curran Decision (unanimous) VFC 53 November 23, 2016 3 5:00 Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Win 6–0 Charlie DuBray Submission (rear-naked choke) VFC 52 July 16, 2016 2 4:52 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 5–0 William Joplin KO (punch) VFC 49 April 1, 2016 1 1:18 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 4–0 Demetrius Wilson Submission (rear-naked choke) VFC 47 January 29, 2016 3 4:45 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 3–0 Rob Menigoz Decision (unanimous) UCL: Cut Throath September 19, 2015 3 5:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win 2–0 Mitch White Decision (unanimous) LFC 43 July 17, 2015 3 5:00 Hinckley, Minnesota, United States
Win 1–0 Mike Hebdon TKO (punches) EC 232 May 30, 2015 2 0:35 Clinton, Iowa, United States

NCAA record

NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event
2013 NCAA (DII) Championships 1st at 149 lbs
Win 8–0 Jacobd Horn 4-3 March 8-9, 2013 2013 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Win 7-0 James Martinez MD 12-4
Win 6–0 Ryan Maus 6-1
Win 5–0 Nate Herda 3-2
2012 NCAA (DII) Championships 1st at 149 lbs
Win 4–0 John Hagerty 5-4 March 9-10, 2012 2012 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Win 3-0 Ky Corley 6-1
Win 2–0 Nate Herda 8-5
Win 1–0 Nathan Link MD 12-4

See also

References

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