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Justin Baesman (born June 3, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently competing in the World Series of Fighting's Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, Baesman has also formerly competed for Bellator MMA.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Baesman began training in mixed martial arts in 2004 and held an undefeated amateur record of 3-0 before turning professional. Baesman compiled a professional record of 14-3, winning the Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Championship along the way, before signing with Bellator.
Bellator
Baesman made his promotional debut against Brent Weedman at Bellator 100 on September 20, 2013 in the Bellator Season Nine Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. Baesman was defeated in the first round via armbar submission.
Baesman made his next appearance against Herman Terrado at Bellator 115 on April 4, 2014. The fight was ruled a draw.
Baesman then faced Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 118 on May 2, 2014. Baesman was defeated in the first round after he was knocked out by a flying knee, the first knockout loss of his career.
Baesman made his next appearance at Bellator 127 against John Mercurio on October 3, 2014. Baesman won via split decision.
Personal life
Baesman is married and has two daughters.
Championships and accomplishments
- Gladiator Challenge
- Gladiator Challenge Welterweight Championship (One time)
- Global Knockout
- GKO Middleweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 28 matches | 19 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 2 |
| By submission | 3 | 5 |
| By decision | 11 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 19-8-1 | Nicolas Kohring | Decision (unanimous) | Global Knockout 6 | March 25, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Jackson, California, United States | Middleweight Bout, Defended GKO Middleweight Championship |
| Win | 18-8-1 | Scott Smith | TKO (punches) | WFC 16: King of Sacramento | January 23, 2016 | 2 | 0:57 | Sacramento, California, United States | Return to Welterweight |
| Win | 17-8-1 | Nicolas Kohring | Decision (split) | Global Knockout 5 | November 21, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Jackson, California, United States | Middleweight Bout, Won GKO Middleweight Championship |
| Loss | 16–8–1 | Randall Wallace | Decision (split) | Global Knockout 4 | August 29, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Jackson, California, United States | |
| Loss | 16–7–1 | Randall Wallace | TKO (punches) | Global Knockout 3 | March 21, 2015 | 1 | 2:00 | Jackson, California, United States | |
| Win | 16–6–1 | Randall Wallace | Decision (split) | WCF 13: Huckaba vs. Mitchell | February 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Loss | 15–6–1 | David Mitchell | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WSOF 16 | December 13, 2014 | 1 | 1:44 | Sacramento, California, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Win | 15–5–1 | John Mercurio | Decision (split) | Bellator 127 | October 3, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | |
| Loss | 14–5–1 | Andrey Koreshkov | KO (flying knee) | Bellator 118 | May 2, 2014 | 1 | 1:41 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Draw | 14–4–1 | Herman Terrado | Draw (majority) | Bellator 115 | April 4, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 14–4 | Brent Weedman | Submission (armbar) | Bellator 100 | September 20, 2013 | 1 | 3:20 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 14–3 | Daniel Roberts | Decision (split) | War MMA 1: Roberts vs. Baesman | June 23, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockton, California, United States | Return to Welterweight |
| Win | 13–3 | Robert Sarkozi | Decision (split) | Gladiator Challenge: American Dream | May 18, 2013 | 3 | 3:00 | Lincoln, California, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Win | 12–3 | Mikhail Venikov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WFC 5: Andrews vs. Griffin | May 3, 2013 | 2 | 2:43 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Win | 11–3 | Tony Johnson | Decision (split) | DH: Dragon House 13 | February 2, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Oakland, California, United States | |
| Loss | 10–3 | Kito Andrews | Submission (strikes) | WFC: Resolution | September 8, 2012 | 1 | 1:36 | Yuba City, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Max Griffin | Decision (split) | WFC: Showdown | June 9, 2012 | 5 | 5:00 | Yuba City, California, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Jaime Jara | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: All In | April 21, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Oroville, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Jack Montgomery | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Justified | March 10, 2012 | 1 | 2:36 | Elko, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Jeff Morris | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Mega Stars | December 11, 2011 | 1 | N/A | Lincoln, California, United States | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Lewis Gonzalez | Submission (strikes) | KOTC: Cage Quest | November 12, 2011 | 1 | 2:00 | Oroville, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Carlos Canez | Submission | Gladiator Challenge: Unleashed | August 27, 2011 | 2 | N/A | Lincoln, California, United States | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Jaime Jara | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gladiator Challenge: Warpath | May 21, 2011 | 2 | 3:32 | Placerville, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Jack Montgomery | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: High Octane | March 19, 2011 | 2 | 0:25 | Placerville, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Kyle Bledsoe | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Impulse | November 13, 2010 | 1 | 2:59 | Placerville, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Daniel Schmitt | Decision (unanimous) | URC 3: Ultimate Reno Combat 3 | March 21, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Sean Neeley | Submission (rear-naked choke) | URC 2: Ultimate Reno Combat 2 | February 7, 2009 | 2 | 4:05 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jose Rico | Decision (unanimous) | EWC 4: Welterweight War | February 23, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Salem, Oregon, United States |
Kickboxing record
| 0 wins (0 KO), 1 loss, 0 draws | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | Record |
| 2015-05-08 | Loss |  Raymond Daniels | Glory 21: San Diego | San Diego, California, USA | KO (liver kick) | 1 | 0:51 | 0-1 |