22 Facts About Joe Taimanglo

Joe Taimanglo was born on June 27,1984 and is a Guamanian professional mixed martial artist of Chamorro ethnicity who competes in Bellator's Bantamweight division.

Joe Taimanglo fought mainly for Guam-based promotion Pacific Xtreme Combat.

Joe Taimanglo faced Harris Sarmiento on October 29,2011 at PXC 27 for the vacant featherweight title.

Joe Taimanglo defeated Sarmiento after five rounds and became the new PXC featherweight champion.

Joe Taimanglo faced Jang Yong Kim on July 28,2012 at PXC 32.

Joe Taimanglo won via TKO early in the first round and retained his title.

Joe Taimanglo was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Shah Bobonis on March 28,2013 at Bellator 94.

Joe Taimanglo won via submission due to a north-south choke in the second round.

Joe Taimanglo faced Andrew Fisher on September 13,2013 at Bellator 99 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season nine featherweight tournament.

Joe Taimanglo won via unanimous decision and advanced to the semifinals.

Joe Taimanglo then faced Justin Wilcox in the semifinals on October 11,2013 at Bellator 103.

Joe Taimanglo lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Joe Taimanglo then faced Rob Emerson on April 11,2014 at Bellator 116.

Joe Taimanglo faced Michael Parker on September 26,2014 at Bellator 126.

Joe Taimanglo faced Antonio Duarte at Bellator 137 on May 15,2015.

Joe Taimanglo won the fight via knockout in the third round.

Joe Taimanglo went on to submit Caldwell just nine seconds into the third round with a guillotine choke.

Joe Taimanglo was expected to face Steve Garcia at Bellator 174 on March 3,2017.

Joe Taimanglo faced Leandro Higo at Bellator 184 on October 6,2017.

Joe Taimanglo retired in the August of 2018, only to return to competition against Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev at WFCA 54 on November 16,2018.

On October 22,2020, Joe Taimanglo was stopped by a police patrol while he was driving a scooter with expired plates.

Joe Taimanglo was arrested and charged with three third-degree felonies.