Chad George
Introduction  '''Chad George''' (born April 30, 1982) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. Chad has fought in the WEC, Bellator, Tachi Palace, BAMMA and many other MMA Organizations. He also competes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has been featured in Metamoris Challengers, Fight To Win and the Eddie Bravo Invitational. In 2017 Chad become the first ever bantamweight Combat Jiu-Jitsu World Champion.Chad holds a notable victory over UFC flyweight Kai Kara-France.
Background In 2000 George was a U.S. high school All-American wrestler at Rancho Cordova High School and also has had an accomplished career in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 2010, George won his first Brazilian IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) no-gi world championship as a blue belt. In 2012, George captured the purple belt no-gi world title, and then later in 2014 he won the IBJJF no-gi brown belt world championship.In 2016 Chad received his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Mixed martial arts career ===Early career===George made his professional MMA debut in April 2005.===WEC===In his WEC debut, George defeated John Hosman at WEC 45 on December 19, 2009, via unanimous decision.In his second fight for the promotion, George faced Scott Jorgensen at WEC 47, on March 6, 2010.George lost via a standing guillotine choke submission in the first round.George next faced Antonio Banuelos at WEC 51 on September 30, 2010.George lost the fight by decision and was subsequently released from his contract with Zuffa, LLC after the UFC/WEC merger in December 2010.===Team USA head coach===The 2022 USA MMA National Team, led by head coach Chad George, competed at the 2022 IMMAF World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. The team consisted of some of the best MMA athletes from across the United States.The team had an impressive showing at the championships, with several athletes making it to the quarterfinals and semifinals in their respective weight classes. The team's performance was commendable considering the fierce competition that they faced from other nations.One standout athlete was Victoria Anthony, who competed in the women's flyweight class. She won all of her preliminary and quarterfinal matches but was unfortunately defeated in the semifinals by a tough opponent from Sweden. Despite the loss, Anthony's performance was a highlight for the team.Another impressive competitor was Shane Collins, who competed in the men's Lightweight class. Collins won his preliminary and quarterfinal matches but was ultimately eliminated in the semifinals by an athlete from England.The team's head coach, Chad George, was instrumental in their success. He instilled a sense of pride and determination in the athletes, helping them to perform their best in every match. The team's performance at the tournament was a testament to George's coaching abilities.Overall, the 2022 USA MMA National Team made an impressive showing at the IMMAF World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Their dedication and hard work paid off, propelling them to the upper echelons of global MMA competition. It was a proud moment for the athletes and staff, and their performance will undoubtedly inspire future generations of MMA competitors in the United States.===Combat Jiu Jitsu World Champion===Chad George was an American mixed martial artist and jiu-jitsu practitioner who made history by becoming the first-ever Combat Jiu-Jitsu champion.Combat Jiu-Jitsu is a hybrid style of martial arts that combines Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) techniques with open-handed strikes. Unlike traditional BJJ, striking is permitted and can often change the game’s dynamic.On November 12, 2017, the inaugural Combat Jiu Jitsu World Championship was held in Los Angeles, California, and it was here where Chad George made his mark.The tournament was filled with elite-level Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners and high-level MMA athletes all vying for the coveted Combat Jiu-Jitsu title. With over twenty-seven competitors in total, Chad George emerged as the first-ever Combat Jiu-Jitsu champion.George’s win was no small feat, as he had to make his way through multiple rounds with some of the sport’s top names, including Baret Yoshida, Wilson Reis, and many others. His impressive performance was a testament to his dedication and skill, as he effectively managed to strike and submit his opponents, earning him the title of champion.Beyond his monumental win, George had an accomplished MMA career that spanned over a decade. He held an impressive record of 18-8 with 10 of those wins coming by submission.George’s career was notable for his skill, dedication, and passion for the sport. However, it was his victory at the Combat Jiu-Jitsu World Championship that set him apart and made history, forever cementing his name in Combat Jiu-Jitsu folklore.Chad George //lives life as a champion===Post-WEC===George would later return to competitive fighting with a submission win over Bobby Sanchez at BAMMA USA: Badbeat 2 on June 11, 2011.In December 2011, George traveled to New Zealand to compete against the native champion and now UFC flyweight contender, Kai Kara-France, at The Cage 2; George won with a first-round KO.===Bellator MMA===George made his debut for Bellator MMA on April 10, 2015, at Bellator 136.George faced Mark Vorgeas and won the fight via technical submission in the first round. The fight is notable as Vorgeas went unconscious during a submission, George notices this and refused to punch his opponent instead choosing to argue with the referee until the referee noticed that Vorgeas was indeed unconscious.
''Occupation: Fighter'' An 85-minute feature film documentary by Bavayou Films was produced following eight months in the life of Chad George. Later, it was released by Filmbuff & Cinetic Media, made available worldwide via Netflix, Video On Demand, iTunes and Amazon video.
Championships and accomplishments ===Combat jiu-jitsu===*'''Eddie Bravo Invitational'''** EBI Bantamweight World Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record Win18–8Hector ValenzuelaSubmission (Arm triangle)LXF 224:01Burbank, California, United StatesWin17–8James BarnesTKO (doctor stoppage)Bellator 19225:00Inglewood, California, United StatesWin16–8Mark VoregasTechnical Submission (Von Flue choke)Bellator 13613:37Irvine, California, United StatesFeatherweight bout.Win15–8Sam RodriguezSubmission (rear-naked choke)NFA Valley Invasion11:57Woodland Hills, California, United StatesFeatherweight bout.Loss14–8Cody Gibson Submission (guillotine choke)TWC 18: Halloween Havoc III14:39Porterville, California, United StatesCatchweight (140 lb) bout.Loss14–7Joe SotoTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)Tachi Palace Fights 1322:01Lemoore, California, United StatesWin14–6Shad SmithSubmission (arm-triangle choke)BAMMA USA: Badbeat 511:56Commerce, California, United StatesFeatherweight bout.Win13–6Kai Kara-FranceKO (punches)The Cage 2: USA vs. New Zealand12:32Whakatāne, New ZealandWin12–6Bobby SanchezSubmission (arm-triangle choke)BAMMA USA: Badbeat 212:32Commerce, California, United StatesLoss11–6Antonio BanuelosDecision (unanimous)WEC 5135:00Broomfield, Colorado, United StatesLoss11–5Scott JorgensenSubmission (standing guillotine choke)WEC 4710:31Columbus, Ohio, United StatesWin11–4John HosmanDecision (unanimous)WEC 4535:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesWin10–4Alvin CacdacDecision (split)Call to Arms I35:00Ontario, California, United StatesWin9–4Lonnie WrightTKO (doctor stoppage)Fist Series: WinterFist II 2008 31:26Irvine, California, United StatesWin8–4Dan SullivanSubmission (D'arce choke)Freestyle Cage Fighting 13:03Shawnee, Oklahoma, United StatesWin7–4Rick ScreetonSubmission (armbar)Valor Fighting: Fight Night 11:07Tustin, California, United StatesWin6–4Rick ScreetonTKO (slam and punches) Tuff-N-Uff: Thompson vs. Troyer10:39Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesLoss5–4Matt TroyerDecision (unanimous)HOOKnSHOOT: Bodog Fight Women's Tournament35:00Evansville, Indiana, United StatesWin5–3Pete SabalaSubmission (armbar)OctoberFist 2007: Fight Night on Fright Night10:45Orange County, California, United StatesLoss4–3Matteus LahdesmakiSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bodog Fight: Vancouver12:59Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaLoss4–2Todd GuimondTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke) Total Fighting Alliance 631:31Santa Monica, California, United StatesWin4–1Todd GuimondSubmission (rear-naked choke)Total Fighting Alliance 511:43Santa Monica, California, United StatesLoss3–1Todd GuimondSubmission (rear-naked choke) Total Fighting Alliance 41N/ACarson, California, United StatesWin3–0Maurice EazelSubmission (gullotine choke)Total Fighting Alliance 321:14Hollywood, California, United StatesWin2–0Daniel BariziaTKO (doctor stoppage)Total Fighting Alliance 2N/AN/ACarson, California, United StatesWin1–0Daniel VasquezSubmission (guillotine choke)Total Combat 83N/ATijuana, Mexico, Mexico
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