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Christian Wellisch

Christian Wellisch

“The Hungarian Nightmare”

Light HeavyweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

8Wins
5Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLWWL

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Profile

Age
51 (born September 13, 1975)
Born in
Budapest
Height
6' 2"
Weight
234 lbs.
Reach
77"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
2-3

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC2

  • Submission 1
  • Decision 1

Losses in the UFC3

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.12 top 56%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.04
Striking accuracy28%Better than 3% of light heavyweights
Strike defense56%Better than 65% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
1.22 top 44%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
1.2
Takedown accuracy43%Better than 65% of light heavyweights
Takedown defense45%Better than 21% of light heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Wellisch last fought on January 31, 2009 (Loss vs Jake O'Brien). Wellisch has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Christian Wellisch

Christian Wellisch "The Hungarian Nightmare", born in Budapest, United States on September 13, 1975, is a light heavyweight mixed martial artist. Wellisch is 6' 2" tall with a 77" reach, long for that height.

Wellisch has fought professionally since 2001, debuting with Shogun. A 6-2 record outside the UFC came first. The UFC debut came at UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral in August 2006, where Wellisch lost to Cheick Kongo by KO/TKO. Wellisch's UFC record stands at 2-3 after 5 fights.

Statistically, Wellisch attempts more submissions than 90% of light heavyweights. Wellisch ranks #3 in UFC history for most heel hook wins.

Before and outside the UFC, Wellisch fought in CFM (1-0) and IFC (1-0).

Wellisch's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2 in January 2009, where Wellisch lost to Jake O'Brien.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Jake O'Brien

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2

    Jan 31, 2009

    46Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Shane Carwin

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:44

    UFC 84: Ill Will

    May 24, 2008

    2Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Scott Junk

    Submission · Heel Hook From Half Guard · R1 3:19

    UFC 76: Knockout

    Sep 22, 2007

    6Str 1TD 0KD
  4. W

    Anthony Perosh

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2

    Dec 30, 2006

    61Str 1TD 1KD
  5. L

    Cheick Kongo

    KO/TKO · Knee to Head At Distance · R1 2:51

    UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral

    Aug 26, 2006

    0Str 1TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Christian Wellisch is 8-5 across 13 professional fights in 9 promotions, since a pro debut on December 15, 2001 (Shogun). 8 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins8

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Submission 3
  • Decision 1

Pro losses5

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 1
Finish rate
88% of wins
Longest win streak
3
Current streak
2 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC2-32006
CFM1-02003
IFC1-02006
KOTC1-02002
Shogun1-02001
Shooto0-12004
Valor Fighting1-02006
WEC1-02002
X-0-12003

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Jake O'Brien Decision (split), R3 UFC 94 Jan 31, 2009
L Shane Carwin KO (punch), R1 UFC 84 May 24, 2008
W Scott Junk Submission (heel hook), R1 UFC 76 Sep 22, 2007
W Anthony Perosh Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz Dec 30, 2006
L Cheick Kongo KO (knee), R1 UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral Aug 26, 2006
W Dan Evensen TKO (corner stoppage), R2 IFC: Caged Combat Apr 1, 2006
W Tom Howard Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Valor Fighting: Showdown At Cache Creek Feb 3, 2006
L Soa Palelei TKO (punches), R2 Shooto Australia: NHB Feb 12, 2004
W Vince Lucero TKO (punches), R1 CFM: Octogono Extremo Sep 27, 2003
L Kensuke Sasaki Submission (guillotine choke), R1 X-1 Sep 6, 2003
W Jay White TKO (punches), R3 WEC 4 Aug 31, 2002
W Sam Sotello Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 KOTC 16: Double Cross Aug 2, 2002
W Dennis Taddio TKO (punches), R1 Shogun 1 Dec 15, 2001

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Christian Wellisch's record?

Christian Wellisch's professional MMA record is 8 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Christian Wellisch?

Christian Wellisch is 51 years old, born on September 13, 1975.

How tall is Christian Wellisch and what is their reach?

Christian Wellisch stands 6' 2" with a 77" reach.

Who did Christian Wellisch fight last?

Christian Wellisch lost to Jake O'Brien by Decision - Split at UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2 on Jan 31, 2009.

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