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For the composer and musician, see Luke Stewart (musician).
BornSan Francisco, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)[1]
DivisionWelterweight
Fighting out ofSan Francisco, California, United States
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Ralph Gracie[2]
Years active2006–2010
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins6
By knockout3
By submission3
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Luke Stewart is a retired American mixed martial artist. Holding a professional record of 6–3, Stewart competed in the now-defunct promotion Strikeforce for his entire career.

Background

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Luke Stewart has trained and competed in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for several years, and is a black belt under Ralph Gracie, in San Francisco, California.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

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Strikeforce (2006–2010)

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Stewart made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2006, signing with now-defunct promotion Strikeforce in May 2006. He made his debut facing Bill Duvall at Strikeforce: Revenge on June 9, 2006. He won the fight via armbar submission, 1:15 into the first round.[3]

In his second fight with the promotion, Stewart faced Jeremiah Metcalf at Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello on October 7, 2006. He won the fight via rear-naked choke.[4] He then faced UFC veteran Jason Von Flue at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni on June 22, 2007. He won the fight via third round TKO.[5]

Stewart faced Sam Liera at Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion on September 29, 2007.[6] He won the fight via first round TKO.[7] In his fifth fight with the promotion, Stewart faced Bryson Kamaka at Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives on November 16, 2007.[8] He won the fight via knockout, just 19 seconds into the first round.[9]

In his next fight, he faced Tiki Ghosn at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le on March 29, 2008.[10] Despite being a considerable betting favorite coming into the bout, Stewart lost the fight via unanimous decision, the first loss of his professional MMA career.

Stewart faced Jesse Juarez at Strikeforce: At The Mansion II on September 20, 2008.[11] He won the fight via first round armbar. Joe Riggs at Strikeforce: Destruction on November 21, 2008.[12] He lost the fight via second round TKO.

After a one-year hiatus from MMA, Stewart returned to face André Galvão at Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe on March 26, 2010.[13] He lost the fight via split decision, and subsequently retired from mixed martial arts shortly after.

Personal life

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Stewart is the owner of his own Tattoo shop, Seventh Son Tattoo, in San Francisco, California.[14]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
9 matches 6 wins 3 losses
By knockout 3 1
By submission 3 0
By decision 0 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–3 André Galvão Decision (split) Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe March 26, 2010 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
Loss 6–2 Joe Riggs TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Destruction November 21, 2008 2 2:05 San Jose, California, United States
Win 6–1 Jesse Juarez Submission (armbar) Strikeforce: At The Mansion II September 20, 2008 1 4:55 Beverly Hills, California, United States
Loss 5–1 Tiki Ghosn Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le March 29, 2008 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
Win 5–0 Bryson Kamaka KO (knee) Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives November 16, 2007 1 0:19 San Jose, California, United States
Win 4–0 Sam Liera TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion September 29, 2007 1 3:40 Beverly Hills, California, United States
Win 3–0 Jason Von Flue TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni June 22, 2007 3 2:17 San Jose, California, United States
Win 2–0 Jeremiah Metcalf Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello October 7, 2006 1 2:19 Fresno, California, United States
Win 1–0 Bill Duvall Submission (armbar) Strikeforce: Revenge June 9, 2006 1 1:15 San Jose, California, United States

References

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  1. ^ a b Tapology.com Staff. "Luke Stewart's Tapology Profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
  2. ^ a b FCF Staff (October 17, 2013). "Luke Stewart Talks Tattooing and Life After Fighting". FCFighter.com.
  3. ^ MMA.tv Staff (June 9, 2006). "Strikeforce 2: Revenge Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com.
  4. ^ ESPN.go Staff (October 7, 2006). "Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello Results". ESPN.
  5. ^ MMAWeekly.com Staff (June 22, 2007). "Live Results: Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni". mmaweekly.com.
  6. ^ MMAJunkie.com Staff (September 28, 2007). "Strikeforce at the Playboy Mansion: Weigh-In Results". mmajunkie.com.
  7. ^ MMAJunkie.com Staff (September 30, 2007). "Strikeforce at the Playboy Mansion: Live Results". mmajunkie.com.
  8. ^ Cagepotato.com Staff (November 16, 2007). "Strikeforce's "Four Men Enter, One Man Survives" Tourney Goes Down Tonight". cagepotato.com.
  9. ^ Tapology.com Staff (November 16, 2007). "Strikeforce: Luke Stewart vs. Bryson Kamaka". tapology.com.
  10. ^ James Iannotti (March 21, 2008). "Tiki Ghosn vs. Luke Stewart Strikeforce fight booked for March 29". mmamania.com.
  11. ^ MMAFighting.com Staff (September 20, 2008). "'Strikeforce at the Mansion 2' weigh-in results". mmafighting.com.
  12. ^ John Morgan (October 10, 2008). "Strikeforce adds Joe Riggs vs. Luke Stewart at 170 pounds". mmajunkie.com.
  13. ^ Nick Thomas. "Tatame.com confirms Andre Galvao vs. Luke Stewart". bloodyelbow.com.
  14. ^ "Starving Artist: Luke Stewart Is Hungry for A Fight". FIGHTMAGAZINE.com. March 26, 2010. Retrieved March 26, 2010.
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