Luke Joseph Cummo (born April 27, 1980) is an American former mixed martial artist. A professional from 2002 until 2008, he is perhaps best remembered for his stint in the UFC and being a finalist on the reality TV series The Ultimate Fighter 2 on Spike TV.
| Luke Cummo | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 27, 1980 New Hyde Park, New York, United States |
| Other names | MasterLukey Luke Skywalker |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 167 lb (76 kg; 11.9 st) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Fighting out of | Long Island, New York, United States |
| Team | Serra-Longo Fight Team |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2002-2008 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
editEarly career
editCummo fights out of Long Island, where he attended Chaminade High School (class of 1998) in Mineola, New York, and works with (Matt Serra) Serra Jiu-Jitsu and Ray Longo's IMAA. Although his grappling ability has been improving, his primary style remains Muay Thai kickboxing. He also holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt. He graduated from Nassau Community College with a degree in Biology.[1]
Cummo began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2002, fighting exclusively in the Ring of Combat promotion in New Jersey. Over two-and-a-half years, he amassed a record of 3 wins and 2 losses.
The Ultimate Fighter 2
editIn 2005, Cummo was selected to be a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 2 season. He gained recognition on the show due to his personality, vegan and unorthodox diet (which according to Joe Rogan includes urine therapy when sick),[2] his striking ability and his love of comic books. He was also the last person picked for a team on the show, fighting throughout the show as the underdog.
In his first fight, Cummo defeated Anthony Torres by unanimous decision after three rounds. In the semi-finals, Cummo faced Sammy Morgan and won by knockout via a knee at 2:05 of the second round. After winning two exhibition fights, he made it to the finals against Joe Stevenson.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
editCummo faced Joe Stevenson in an officially sanction bout at The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale on November 5, 2005. He lost the bout via a unanimous decision. Even though Cummo lost to Stevenson, his performance earned him a UFC contract.
In Cummo's first match under a UFC contract at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4, he defeated Jason Von Flue via unanimous decision.
In his next fight, Cummo was defeated by Canadian fighter Jonathan Goulet, who scored a decision victory over Cummo with superior wrestling and ground control.
Cummo then amassed a two fight win streak when he defeated Josh Haynes via knockout at UFC 69 on April 7, 2007, and defeated Edilberto de Oliveira via TKO at UFC Fight Night 11 on September 19, 2007.
Cummo next faced Luigi Fioravanti at UFC 82 on March 1, 2008. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Cummo's last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Tamdan McCrory at UFC 87. His UFC record stands at 3 wins and 4 losses.
Personal life
editLuke and his ex-wife Lara have two sons, Zachary Michael, who was born on October 7, 2007, and Maxwell Joseph, born April 24, 2009.[3]
Urine therapy
editCummo has endorsed urine therapy, which is the drinking of one's own urine.[4] He has stated that this gives him an advantage over the competition due to the supposed nutritional benefits that it provides.[4]
Championships and accomplishments
edit- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Jonathan Goulet
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 12 matches | 6 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 6 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 6–6 | Tamdan McCrory | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 87 | August 9, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
| Loss | 6–5 | Luigi Fioravanti | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 82 | March 1, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 6–4 | Edilberto de Oliveira | TKO (strikes) | UFC Fight Night 11 | September 19, 2007 | 1 | 1:45 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 5–4 | Josh Haynes | KO (punch) | UFC 69 | April 7, 2007 | 2 | 2:45 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 4–4 | Jonathan Goulet | Decision (majority) | UFC Fight Night 5 | June 28, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 4–3 | Jason Von Flue | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night 4 | April 6, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 3–3 | Joe Stevenson | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale | November 5, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 Welterweight Tournament Final. |
| Loss | 3–2 | Josh Koscheck | Decision (unanimous) | Ring of Combat 6 | April 24, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States | Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 3–1 | Mike Thatcher | Submission (triangle choke) | Ring of Combat 5 | December 14, 2003 | 2 | 1:53 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Loss | 2–1 | Dave Tirelli | Decision (unanimous) | Ring of Combat 4 | August 15, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 2–0 | Dave Tirelli | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Ring of Combat 3 | June 7, 2003 | 2 | 0:46 | Morristown, New Jersey, United States | Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Kadir Kadri | TKO | Ring of Combat 1 | October 12, 2002 | 1 | 2:37 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Biographies - The Ultimate Fighter". www.gregwapling.com. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ "The Rise of the Power Vegans". businessweek.com. 2010-11-04. Archived from the original on November 8, 2010. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
- ^ "Q&A: Luke Cummo prepares for a battle at UFC 69". MMAFIGHTING.com. 2007-04-02. Archived from the original on 2009-05-28. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- ^ a b "Luke Cummo.com :: View topic - Urine therapy". Archived from the original on 2007-11-10. Retrieved 2008-02-26.
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