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15 Facts About Richard Crunkilton

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Richard Allan Crunkilton Jr was born on November 25,1979 and is an American mixed martial artist.

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Richard Crunkilton made his professional MMA debut in October 1999, defeating Ray Totorico via TKO.

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Richard Crunkilton made his debut on June 7,2002, at WEC 3, defeating Cruz Gomez via first-round TKO.

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Richard Crunkilton then made a quick turnaround and faced Luciano Oliveira at WEC 4 on August 31,2002.

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Richard Crunkilton then defeated Victor Estrada at WEC 5: Halloween Havoc on October 18,2002, due to an ankle injury.

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Richard Crunkilton faced Nick Ertl at WEC 18: Unfinished Business on January 13,2006.

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Richard Crunkilton then faced Adam Lynn at WEC 21 on June 15,2006.

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Richard Crunkilton won his next fight against Mike Joy at WEC 25 on January 20,2007, via D'arce choke.

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Richard Crunkilton lost his first fight in the WEC on September 5,2007, when he lost to Rob McCullough via TKO for the WEC Lightweight Championship at WEC 30.

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Richard Crunkilton defeated Sergio Gomez on March 26,2008, at WEC 33.

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Richard Crunkilton was scheduled to face Donald Cerrone at WEC 34, but was forced off the card with an injury.

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Richard Crunkilton was forced to withdraw from his bout with Bart Palaszewski at WEC 39 because of a knee injury.

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Richard Crunkilton was again scheduled to fight Donald Cerrone on June 7,2009, at WEC 41, but dropped out due to another undisclosed injury.

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Richard Crunkilton made his return from injury at WEC 43 where he lost by decision to WEC newcomer Dave Jansen.

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Shortly after his defeat at WEC 43, Richard Crunkilton was released from the promotion.