Chase Beebe (born March 29, 1985) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist from Chicago, Illinois. He most recently fought for the World Extreme Cagefighting organization, where he was the Bantamweight Champion.[2] He lost that belt on February 13, 2008, to fellow Midwestern MMA fighter Miguel Torres. Beebe trains at Gilbert Grappling in Country Club Hills, IL.

Chase Beebe
Born (1985-03-29) March 29, 1985 (age 39)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Other namesThe Rage
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Featherweight
Reach67.0 in (170 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofChicago, Illinois, United States[2]
TeamGilbert Grappling
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total38
Wins24
By knockout1
By submission17
By decision6
Losses13
By knockout3
By submission3
By decision7
Draws1
Other information
Notable relativesCarson Beebe, brother
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

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Prior to MMA, Chase was a successful wrestler. He was a four-time Illinois State Champion for Montini Catholic in Lombard, Illinois.

MMA career

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World Extreme Cagefighting

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Beebe made his WEC debut on March 24, 2007, at WEC 26: Condit vs. Alessio against Eddie Wineland for the WEC Bantamweight Championship, Beebe won via unanimous decision. On September 5, 2007, Beebe defended the WEC Bantamweight Championship against Rani Yahya at WEC 30 winning via unanimous decision.

Beebe was defeated by fellow Chicago native Miguel Torres losing the WEC Bantamweight Championship at WEC 32 via guillotine choke submission in round one. On June 1, 2008, Beebe was defeated by Will Ribeiro via split decision, following back to back loses Beebe was released by the WEC.

Ultimate Warrior Challenge

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Chase was scheduled to fight Mike Easton for the UWC Bantamweight title on February 21, 2009. However, he failed to show up at the official weigh-in the day before and was scratched from the card. Beebe allegedly sustained a knee injury that hampered his training and ability to reduce his weight to the contractually-set limit of 135 pounds.[3] Chase was replaced by Justin Robbins.

Chase got another shot at Mike Easton for the UWC 135 pound title. The bout took place on October 3, 2009, in Fairfax, Virginia. The fight was a grueling 5 rounder where Chase spent most of the fight on Easton's back trying to sink in a rear naked choke. Most people, including the commentators, scored the fight 49-46 in favor of Beebe but two of the judges didn't see it that way and handed Mike Easton a controversial split decision victory.[4] The controversial decision was awarded Robbery of the Year by Sherdog for 2009.[5] It has been announced that the Virginia Athletic Commission would review the Easton match which could lead to a “no contest” declaration.[6]

Dream

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Chase was one of the fighters who participated in DREAM's Featherweight (63 kg/138 lb) Grand Prix.[7] He lost in the first round to Joe Warren.

Chase returned to DREAM to face Yoshiro Maeda on October 25, 2009, at DREAM.12[8] He lost to Maeda via first round submission.

Bellator Fighting Championships

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Beebe made his Bellator debut against Jose Vega at Bellator 43 in a Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament qualifying bout, Beebe won via guillotine choke submission in round one.[9]

Chase entered into the Bellator Fighting Championships season five bantamweight tournament and fought Marcos Galvao in a Quarterfinal bout at Bellator 51 on September 24, 2011, Beebe lost via split decision.[10]

Beebe defeated David Harris at Bellator 75 via unanimous decision.[11] Beebe was defeated by Travis Marx via unanimous decision at Bellator 90

Championships and awards

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
38 matches 24 wins 13 losses
By knockout 1 3
By submission 17 3
By decision 6 7
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 24–13–1 Vincent Eazelle TKO (punches) CCCW: The Undertaking September 13, 2014 2 0:08 Springfield, Illinois, United States
Loss 24–12–1 Ryan Roberts Decision (unanimous) Victory Fighting Championship 42 March 15, 2014 3 5:00 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Loss 24–11–1 Joni Salovaara Submission (rear naked choke) Fight Festival 33 October 5, 2013 1 3:48 Helsinki, Finland
Loss 24–10–1 Tom Niinimäki Decision (unanimous) Cage 22 May 11, 2013 3 5:00 Vantaa, Finland
Loss 24–9–1 Travis Marx Decision (unanimous) Bellator 90 February 21, 2013 3 5:00 West Valley City, Utah, United States Catchweight (137 lb) bout.
Win 24–8–1 Chris Tickle Decision (unanimous) Flawless FC 2-Hated December 15, 2012 3 5:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win 23–8–1 Javon Wright Submission (rear naked choke) Fight Hard MMA November 10, 2012 1 4:11 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win 22–8–1 David Harris Decision (unanimous) Bellator 75 October 5, 2012 3 5:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win 21–8–1 Mike Baskis Decision (unanimous) XFO 44 June 16, 2012 3 5:00 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Win 20–8–1 Corey Mahon KO (elbows) Colosseum Combat 21 May 12, 2012 1 2:13 Kokomo, Indiana, United States
Win 19–8–1 David Love Submission (rear naked choke) Colosseum Combat 20 March 10, 2012 1 3:02 Kokomo, Indiana, United States
Draw 18–8–1 Enoch Wilson Draw (majority) UCS - Caged Combat 5 December 9, 2011 5 5:00 Grand Ronde, Oregon, United States
Loss 18–8 Marcos Galvão Decision (split) Bellator 51 September 24, 2011 3 5:00 Canton, Ohio, United States Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win 18–7 Ralph Acosta Submission (guillotine choke) WFC 2: Bad Boys July 9, 2011 1 0:41 London, England Won the WFC Bantamweight Championship
Win 17–7 Jose Vega Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 43 May 7, 2011 1 4:06 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament Qualifier
Win 16–7 Steve Kinnison Decision (unanimous) Chicago Cagefighting Championship March 5, 2011 3 5:00 Villa Park, Illinois, United States
Win 15–7 Josh Kasee Submission (rear-naked choke) Ruckus Entertainment: Ruckus 4 November 24, 2010 1 4:56 Addison, Illinois, United States
Win 14–7 Jared McMahan Submission (guillotine choke) Chicago Cagefighting Championship October 16, 2010 1 1:19 Villa Park, Illinois, United States
Loss 13–7 Hiroyuki Takaya KO (punches) Dream 16 September 25, 2010 1 1:45 Nagoya, Japan Featherweight bout
Win 13–6 Pablo Alfonso Submission (rear-naked choke) Ruckus Entertainment: Ruckus Invades Navy Pier September 11, 2010 1 2:32 Chicago, Illinois, United States Featherweight bout
Win 12–6 William Jochum Submission (guillotine choke) Lords of War 1 April 24, 2010 1 1:03 Addison, Illinois, United States Featherweight bout
Loss 11–6 Yoshiro Maeda Submission (rear-naked choke) Dream 12 October 25, 2009 1 3:36 Osaka, Japan
Loss 11–5 Mike Easton Decision (split) UWC 7: Redemption October 3, 2009 5 5:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States For the UWC Bantamweight Championship; Sherdog 2009 Robbery of the Year
Loss 11–4 Joe Warren TKO (doctor stoppage) Dream 7 March 8, 2009 1 10:00 Saitama, Japan Dream Featherweight Grand Prix Opening Round
Loss 11–3 Will Ribeiro Decision (split) WEC 34: Faber vs. Pulver June 1, 2008 3 5:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss 11–2 Miguel Torres Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 32: Condit vs. Prater February 13, 2008 1 3:59 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States Lost the WEC Bantamweight Championship
Win 11–1 Rani Yahya Decision (unanimous) WEC 30 September 5, 2007 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Defended the WEC Bantamweight Championship
Win 10–1 Eddie Wineland Decision (unanimous) WEC 26: Condit vs. Alessio March 24, 2007 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won the WEC Bantamweight Championship
Win 9–1 Mike Bennett Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Hard Knocks January 19, 2007 1 2:44 Rockford, Illinois, United States
Win 8–1 Sam Jackson Submission (rear-naked choke) XFO 14 December 9, 2006 1 2:36 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win 7–1 Mike Bennetta Submission (guillotine choke) Courage Fighting Championships 7 November 25, 2006 1 0:45 Decatur, Illinois, United States
Win 6–1 Aaron Jamieson Submission (punches) Midwest Absolute Challenge 3 October 7, 2006 1 0:45 Countryside, Illinois, United States
Win 5–1 Mike Lindquist Submission (rear-naked choke) Evolution Fighting Championships 2 September 15, 2006 1 1:40 Machesney Park, Illinois, United States
Loss 4–1 Matt Fiordirosa Decision (unanimous) XFO 12: Outdoor War 2 August 19, 2006 3 5:00 Island Lake, Illinois, United States
Win 4–0 Nick Hoff Submission (rear-naked choke) Courage Fighting Championships 6 July 15, 2006 1 2:24 Island Lake, Illinois, United States
Win 3–0 Ben Miller Submission (rear-naked choke) Evolution Fighting Championships July 7, 2006 1 2:49 Machesney Park, Illinois, United States
Win 2–0 Cody Geertz Submission (rear-naked choke) Iowa Challenge 29 June 10, 2006 1 1:01 Quincy, Illinois, United States
Win 1–0 Jesse Rongey Submission (guillotine choke) Courage Fighting Championships 5 April 29, 2006 1 0:27 Decatur, Illinois, United States

References

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  1. ^ "Chase Beebe's Tapology Profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved 2014-07-25.
  2. ^ a b "Chase Beebe's WEC profile". Wec.tv. Retrieved 2007-10-08.
  3. ^ "Beebe Fails to Show for UWC Weigh-In". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  4. ^ "- CHASE BEEBE SPEAKS OUT ON CONTROVERSIAL DECISION - MMA WEEKLY - Mixed Martial Arts & UFC News, Photos, Rankings & more". Archived from the original on 2009-10-11. Retrieved 2009-10-07.
  5. ^ "Sherdog's 2009 Misc. Awards - Robbery of the Year". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  6. ^ "Update: No State Decision Yet in Beebe-Easton Fight". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-02-06. Retrieved 2009-02-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ^ "Chase Beebe vs. Yoshiro Maeda added to DREAM.12 in October". Mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2009-10-04. Retrieved 2009-10-02.
  9. ^ Fagan, Mike (7 May 2011). "Bellator 43 Results: Chase Beebe Chokes Out Jose Vega In Round One". sbnation.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  10. ^ "411MANIA". 411mania.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-09. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  11. ^ Kontek, Riley (7 October 2012). "Weekend MMA Rundown: Busy Weekend Leads to Exciting and Surprising Wins". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
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Preceded by 2nd WEC Bantamweight Champion
March 24, 2007 - February 13, 2008
Succeeded by