17 Facts About Josh Shockley

Josh Shockley was born on November 15,1989 and is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the lightweight division.

Josh Shockley had first amateur mixed martial arts fight at the age of 16, having falsely told the promotion that he was 18.

Josh Shockley won his first six professional bouts and ended the majority of them via stoppage in the first round.

Josh Shockley was originally set to make his Bellator debut on March 12,2011, against Kalvin Hackney at Bellator 36.

However, when Toby Imada's opponent refused to weigh in, Josh Shockley was moved up to the main card to face Imada in the quarterfinals of Bellator's season four lightweight tournament.

Josh Shockley then faced Eric Moon at Bellator 57 on November 12,2011.

Josh Shockley won the bout via guillotine choke submission in the first round.

Josh Shockley fought and defeated UFC veteran Shamar Bailey via unanimous decision at Bellator 60 on March 9,2012.

In what would be his last fight for the promotion, Josh Shockley fought Keith Schneider at Bellator 70 on May 25,2012.

Josh Shockley lost the fight via armbar submission in the opening minute of round one.

Josh Shockley faced Mike Cannon on November 10,2012, at Hoosier Fight Club 13.

Josh Shockley easily defeated Cannon via submission in the first round, resulting in the crowd erupting with laughter as Cannon tapped for what appeared to be his life.

Josh Shockley was expected to face Micah Miller at HFC 15 on April 6,2013.

Josh Shockley was expected to face Fabricio Camoes at UFC 179 on October 25,2014.

However, Josh Shockley pulled out of the bout citing injury and was replaced by Tony Martin.

Josh Shockley faced Ivan Jorge on February 22,2015, at UFC Fight Night 61.

Josh Shockley lost the fight via unanimous decision and was released from the promotion.