Joachim Christensen (born November 7, 1978) is a retired Danish mixed martial artist. He was the Superior Challenge light heavyweight champion, as well as the German Mixed Martial Arts Championship (GMC) light heavyweight champion. He also competed in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[3] He currently signed to Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB).
| Joachim Christensen | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 7, 1978[1] Copenhagen, Denmark[1] |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 204 lb (93 kg; 14 st 8 lb) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight (205 lb) |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Style | Boxing, Wrestling, BJJ |
| Fighting out of | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Team | Arte Suave |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[2] |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
editChristensen was born and raised in Copenhagen, Denmark. He worked as a social worker and served in the Denmark Army while fighting professionally.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
editEarly career
editChristensen fought in European fight circuit and Middle East MMA promotions such as Adrenaline, Fighter Gala and Royal Arena promotions, Hard Fighting Championship, Cage, European MMA, Superior Challenge, German MMA, Abu Dhabi Warriors and M1 Challenge prior joining UFC.[4] He was the Scandinavian and European C-Shoto champion.[3]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
editAfter being one of the top ranked light heavyweight fighter in Europe, Christensen was signed by UFC on late 2016 at the age of 37.[5] Christensen amassed a record of 14-3-0 prior signed by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[4]
2016
editChristensen made his promotional debut at October 1, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson.[6] He lost the fight to Henrique da Silva after da Silva locked an arm bar and submitted him.[7]
2017
editChristensen next faced Bojan Mihajlović at UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn on January 17, 2017. He won the fight after threw an upper cut and knocked out Mihajlović on round three.[8]
On May 13, 2017, Christensen faced Gadzhimurad Antigulov at UFC 211. He lost the fight via rear-naked choke on round one.[9]
Christensen was expected to face promotional newcomer Azamat Murzakanov on June 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee. However, Murzakanov was removed from the fight for undisclosed reasons and replaced by Dominick Reyes.[10] Christensen lost the fight via TKO on round one.[11]
Absolute Championship Berkut
editChristensen joined Absolute Championship Berkut (ABC) and his debut was on November 24, 2017, at ACB 75: Gadzhidaudov vs. Zieliński against Döwletjan Ýaşgymyradow from Turkmenistan.[12] He lost the fight on round one via knock out.[13]
Return To German MMA Championship
editAfter a one fight stint in ACB, Christensen returned to the GMC and faced Stephan Puetz for the GMC light heavyweight championship on March 23, 2019, at GMC 19 in Munich, Germany.[14] He lost the fight via submission in the second round.
European circuit
editChristensen faced Miloš Petrášek at Oktagon 15 on November 9, 2019. He won the fight via majority decision.[15]
Christensen was scheduled to face Łukasz Sudolski at Babilon MMA 20 on March 26, 2021.[16] He pulled out of the bout after falling sick the day of the bout. [17]
Christensen faced Evgeniy Erokhin at an Parus FC event on November 6, 2021.[18] He lost the bout via ground and pound in the first round.[19]
Championships and accomplishments
editMixed martial arts
editMixed martial arts record
edit| 24 matches | 15 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 3 |
| By submission | 5 | 3 |
| By decision | 5 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 15–9 | Evgeny Erokhin | TKO (punches) | MFP Parus Fight Championship | November 6, 2021 | 1 | 4:34 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | For the Parus FC Light Heavyweight Championship |
| Win | 15–8 | Miloš Petrášek | Decision (majority) | Oktagon 15 | November 9, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Prague, Czech Republic | |
| Loss | 14–8 | Stephan Puetz | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | German MMA Championship 19 | March 23, 2019 | 2 | 4:50 | Munich, Germany | For the GMC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Loss | 14–7 | Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov | KO (punches) | ACB 75: Gadzhidaudov vs. Zieliński | November 25, 2017 | 1 | 1:14 | Stuttgart, Germany | |
| Loss | 14–6 | Dominick Reyes | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee | June 25, 2017 | 1 | 0:29 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 14–5 | Gadzhimurad Antigulov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 211 | May 13, 2017 | 1 | 2:21 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 14–4 | Bojan Mihajlović | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn | January 15, 2017 | 3 | 2:05 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 13–4 | Henrique da Silva | Submission (armbar) | UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson | October 1, 2016 | 2 | 4:47 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 13–3 | Anthony Ruiz | Submission (armbar) | Abu Dhabi Warriors 4 | May 24, 2016 | 1 | 4:47 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 12–3 | Jonas Billstein | TKO (punches) | German MMA Championship 7 | November 7, 2015 | 1 | 0:59 | Castrop-Rauxel, Germany | Won the GMC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–3 | Max Nunes | Decision (split) | Superior Challenge 12 | May 16, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Malmö, Sweden | Defended the SC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–3 | Matti Makela | Decision (Split) | Superior Challenge 10 | May 3, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Helsingborg, Sweden | Won the vacant SC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–3 | Stephan Puetz | Decision (Split) | European MMA 8 | February 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Hovedstaden, Denmark | |
| Loss | 8–3 | Marcus Vänttinen | Decision (Split) | Cage 23 | September 21, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Vantaa, Finland | For the Cage Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–2 | Matti Makela | Decision (unanimous) | Royal Arena 2 | August 31, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Loss | 7–2 | Maxim Grishin | Decision (Majority) | M-1 Challenge 32 | May 16, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 7–1 | Wojciech Antczak | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Royal Arena 1 | March 10, 2012 | 1 | 2:15 | Hovedstaden, Denmark | |
| Win | 6–1 | Pierre Guillet | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Fighter Gala 23 | October 1, 2011 | 3 | 3:55 | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Win | 5–1 | Ivan Gluhak | KO (punch) | Hard Fighting Championship 3 | May 6, 2011 | 2 | 3:12 | Martigny, Switzerland | |
| Win | 4–1 | Rowan Tol | TKO (punches) | Fighter Gala 16 | October 2, 2010 | 1 | 4:55 | Helsingør, Denmark | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Juha Saarinen | Decision (unanimous) | Adrenaline 4: The New Generation | February 13, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Win | 3–0 | Marek Pilar | TKO (punches) | Fighter Gala 9 | August 30, 2009 | 1 | 2:18 | Hovedstaden, Denmark | |
| Win | 2–0 | Michael Bender | Submission (arm triangle choke) | Adrenaline 2: Rise of the Champions | April 12, 2008 | 1 | 1:42 | Denmark | |
| Win | 1–0 | Alex Landoni | Submission (triangle choke) | Adrenaline 1: Feel the Rush | May 5, 2007 | 1 | 5:00 | Hvidovre, Denmark |
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "Joachim Christensen". superiorchallenge.com. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Joachim Christensen". UFC. Retrieved 2017-06-16.
- ^ a b Sherdog.com. "Joachim Christensen MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2017-06-16.
- ^ O'Leary, Ryan (2017-05-27). "Christensen Gets Quick UFC Return After 'Bad Day at the Office'". Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking. Retrieved 2017-06-16.
- ^ "Luis Henrique da Silva meets Joachim Christensen at UFC Fight Night 96 in Portland". MMAjunkie. 2016-08-01. Retrieved 2017-06-16.
- ^ O'Leary, Ryan (2016-10-01). "Joachim Christensen Submitted at UFC Portland - Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking". Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking. Retrieved 2017-06-16.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 103: Joachim Christensen knockouts Bojan Mihajlovic". FanSided. 2017-01-15. Retrieved 2017-06-16.
- ^ "UFC 211 results: Gadzhimurad Antigulov gets another first-round finish, taps Joachim Christensen". MMAjunkie. 2017-05-13. Retrieved 2017-06-16.
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- ^ "UFC-OKC results: Dominick Reyes follows up 'KO of Year' candidate with big finish in UFC debut". MMAjunkie. 2017-06-26. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
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- ^ O'Leary, Ryan (24 January 2019). "Joachim Christensen at GMC 18". mmaviking.com. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ Ryan O'Leary (November 9, 2019). "Joachim Christensen Gets Surprise Win at Oktagon 15". mmaviking.com.
- ^ Bryan Henderson (March 24, 2021). "Out of Obscurity: Babilon MMA 20, Titan FC 68 and LFA 103". combatpress.com.
- ^ Madej, Jakub (26 March 2021). "Walka wieczoru Babilon MMA 20 odwołana w ostatniej chwili! Sudolski nie zawalczy z Christensenem | MMAROCKS". MMA Rocks! (in Polish). Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Retro heavyweight action going down in Dubai". asianmma.com. November 5, 2021.
- ^ "Parus FC | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
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- ^ Sherdog.com. "Joachim Christensen MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-04-15.