Michael Raymond Easton was born on January 25,1984 and is an American mixed martial artist, who is perhaps best known for his stint in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
20 Facts About Mike Easton
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Mike Easton was born and raised in Washington DC Growing up dyslexic in a rough area of the city, Mike Easton sought an outlet through martial arts, beginning with Taekwondo from a young age and going on to earn a black belt.
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At the age of 17, Mike Easton began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under the tutelage of Lloyd Irvin.
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Mike Easton was a World Kickboxing Association World Champion and WKA US National Champion, and won a bronze medal at the 2008 Brown Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Mundials.
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Mike Easton made his professional debut in 2003 for Reality Fighting at the age of 20.
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Mike Easton fought and defeated Anibal Torres via unanimous decision.
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Almost a year after his debut, Mike Easton returned to defeat Jason Taylor, again winning the fight via unanimous decision.
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In 2007, Mike Easton was awarded his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Lloyd Irvin.
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Mike Easton recalled the injury in an interview with The Washington Post.
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Mike Easton fought twice for the promotion before earning himself a title shot against Justin Robbins.
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Mike Easton submitted Robbins in the third round of their five round fight, winning him the bantamweight championship.
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Mike Easton won the fight in the first round via submission due to a guillotine choke.
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However, Mike Easton won the fight via split decision, and retained his title.
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Mike Easton was expected to face Ken Stone on January 20,2012, at UFC on FX 1.
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Mike Easton was expected to face Yves Jabouin on May 15,2012, at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier.
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However, Mike Easton was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Jeff Hougland.
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Mike Easton fought Ivan Menjivar on July 7,2012, at UFC 148 and won the fight via unanimous decision.
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Mike Easton next faced Brad Pickett on April 6,2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 9.
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Mike Easton faced Yves Jabouin on June 14,2014, at UFC 174.
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Mike Easton lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was released from the promotion shortly after.