Jamie Pickett
Jamie Pickett (born August 29, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
| Jamie Pickett | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 29, 1988 Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Reach | 80.0 in (203 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Wilmington, North Carolina |
| Team | Port City Sports Performance |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Pickett lived with his grandparents growing up, as his father was in prison and his mom, a drug user, left the family when he was young. His mom came back for her three kids — Pickett and his two half-brothers — when Pickett was eight, but she wasn't off drugs. The government eventually got involved, and after a battle in court, Pickett ended up living with his dad's parents, while his two half-brothers lived with his mom's parents, beginning at the age of nine or ten.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Making his professional debut at Conflick Cage Fighting against Tyler Minton, Pickett lost the bout via unanimous decision. Pickett then defeated Brian McGinnis via TKO in the first round at Charity Fight Round 1, followed by a loss to Joshua Williams via second round rear-naked choke at Warfare 9: Apocalypse. Pickett defeated his next three opponents that included wins over Savalas Williams and Jason Fann. Then at Next Level Fight Club 3, he defeated Marcus Finch via TKO in the third round. Pickett knocked out Doug Usher in the second round at Legacy FC 47. He defeated Rashawn Spencer via unanimous decision at Conflict MMA 42 Charlotte.[3]
Pickett appeared in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Dana White's Contender Series 1 web-series program on July 11, 2017, facing Charles Byrd.[4] He lost the fight via a technical submission in round one.[5]
At 864 Fighting Championship, Pickett defeated Crishian Torres via TKO in the first round. He defeated Elijah Gobille via TKO in round one at Next Level Fight Club 10.[3]
Pickett was invited onto Dana White's Contender Series 17 on June 18, 2019, where he faced Punahele Soriano. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[6]
At NLFC 11 Pickett defeated Jacquis Williams via unanimous decision.[3]
In the headliner of Dana White's Contender Series 30, he defeated Jhonven Pati via TKO in the second round. The win earned Pickett the eighth knockout victory of his professional career along with a UFC contract.[7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In his promotional debut, Pickett faced Tafon Nchukwi at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal on December 19, 2020. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[8]
Pickett faced Jordan Wright on May 15, 2021, at UFC 262.[9] He lost the bout via TKO in the first round.[10]
Pickett was scheduled to face Laureano Staropoli on October 9, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez.[11] However, after one of his coaches tested positive for COVID-19, the bout was moved to October 23 at UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori.[12] Pickett won the fight via unanimous decision.[13]
Pickett is scheduled to face Caio Borralho on January 15, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 200.[14]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Next Level Fight Club
- NLFC Middleweight Championship (One Time)
- Two successful title defenses
- NLFC Middleweight Championship (One Time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 18 matches | 12 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 3 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 12–6 | Laureano Staropoli | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori | October 23, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 11–6 | Jordan Wright | TKO (punches) | UFC 262 | May 15, 2021 | 1 | 1:04 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 11–5 | Tafon Nchukwi | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal | December 19, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 11–4 | Jhonoven Pati | TKO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 30 | August 25, 2020 | 2 | 0:33 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–4 | Jaquis Williams | Decision (unanimous) | Next Level Fight Club 11 | September 28, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Greenville, North Carolina, United States | Catchweight (211 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 9–4 | Punahele Soriano | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 17 | June 18, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–3 | Elijah Gbollie, Jr. | TKO (strikes) | Next Level Fight Club 10 | February 2, 2019 | 1 | 4:32 | Greenville, North Carolina, United States | Return to Middleweight. |
| Win | 8–3 | Cristhian Torres | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 864 Fighting Championship: Fight 4 | May 26, 2018 | 1 | 3:03 | Greenville, North Carolina, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. |
| Loss | 7–3 | Charles Byrd | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Dana White's Contender Series 1 | July 11, 2017 | 1 | 4:55 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Rashaun Spencer | Decision (unanimous) | Conflict MMA 42 | November 12, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Indian Trail, North Carolina, United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Doug Usher | KO (punch) | Legacy FC 47 | October 16, 2015 | 2 | 2:32 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 5–2 | Marcus Finch | TKO (punches) | Next Level Fight Club 3 | September 19, 2015 | 3 | 4:41 | Greenville, North Carolina, United States | Defended the NLFC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–2 | Savalas Williams | TKO (punches) | Next Level Fight Club 2 | June 20, 2015 | 1 | 2:42 | Greenville, North Carolina, United States | Defended the NLFC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–2 | Nick Poythress | TKO | Next Level Fight Club 1 | February 28, 2015 | 2 | 1:16 | Greenville, North Carolina, United States | Won the vacant NLFC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 2–2 | Jason Fann | Submission (punches) | The Truth Event | August 23, 2014 | 1 | 2:00 | Greenville, North Carolina, United States | |
| Loss | 1–2 | Joshua Williams | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Warfare 9: Apocalypse | June 21, 2013 | 2 | 1:59 | North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States | |
| Win | 1–1 | Brian McGinnis | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Charity Fight: Round 1 | August 25, 2012 | 1 | 3:50 | Kenansville, North Carolina, United States | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Tyler Minton | Decision (unanimous) | Conflick Cage Fighting | September 24, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States |
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