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10 Facts About Jerry Bohlander

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Jerry Bohlander was born on February 12,1974 and is an American former mixed martial artist.

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Jerry Bohlander is most notable for his UFC appearances and was a former UFC champion, winning the first lightweight tournament at UFC 12.

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Jerry Bohlander was a member of the legendary fight team the Lion's Den alongside other notable fighters such as Ken Shamrock, Guy Mezger, and Frank Shamrock.

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Jerry Bohlander was first exposed to combat sports in the form of high school wrestling.

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Jerry Bohlander began his MMA career on November 9,1995 at United Full Contact Federation 2, where he defeated Phil Benedict by armbar.

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The match lasted twenty minutes before Jerry Bohlander submitted Williams to a heel hook.

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At the event itself, Jerry Bohlander won his quarter final fight against Scott Ferrozzo, who outweighed him by nearly 120 pounds.

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Jackson and Jerry Bohlander fought for ten minutes ending with Jerry Bohlander securing the armbar victory.

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Subsequent to his victory over Jackson, Jerry Bohlander was defeated by future UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Tito Ortiz.

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At the time of the shooting, Jerry Bohlander was a Napa County Sheriff's Deputy working with The Napa County Special Investigations Bureau.