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Biography
Lodune Sincaid (born May 7, 1973) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He is a former WEC Light Heavyweight Champion, and was featured on the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter 1 reality show, losing to Bobby Southworth by knockout in the first elimination match of the season. He has also competed in the World Fighting Alliance and Palace Fighting Championship.
Background
Sincaid is from St. Paul, Minnesota and had a very difficult childhood. Sincaid himself was very withdrawn growing up and kept to himself. He worked out excessively and participated in wrestling, which he excelled at until he stopped playing after his freshman year of high school. The young Sincaid got into many street fights, and was arrested as a result. Sincaid was in the United States Navy. Sincaid then moved from Minnesota to California. Since his career began, Sincaid himself had been battling alcohol issues and has spent time in rehabilitation. Since his last fight, Lodune has been focusing on bettering himself. Being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Lodune maintains a healthy lifestyle with proper medication. He currently resides in Florida where he is focused on training up and coming fighters.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Sincaid made his professional debut in 2001 fighting in small promotions, and started off his career dominating his opponents, achieving a 6-0 record with all of the wins coming by submission or knockout.
The Ultimate Fighter
The UFC had been following Sincaid's career closely and invited him to compete on the first-ever Ultimate Fighter. He fought for Team Couture, led by Randy Couture, and was eliminated by future Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Bobby Southworth by knockout in the first elimination match.
Sincaid was handed his first professional loss at The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale against future UFC Middleweight Championship contender Nate Quarry, via TKO due to punches.
WEC
Sincaid made his debut in the WEC against former WEC Heavyweight Champion James Irvin. Sincaid won the bout via unanimous decision and was then offered an opportunity to fight for the WEC Light Heavyweight Championship at WEC 20, and won by a rear-naked choke submission, becoming the new WEC Light Heavyweight Champion.
Sincaid then lost his next two fights, the first being against Jason "Mayhem" Miller at WFA: King of the Streets by a rear-naked choke submission and then in his next fight Sincaid lost the WEC Light Heavyweight Championship belt to Doug Marshall by knockout. After his fight with Miller, it was revealed that Sincaid tested positive for marijuana.
Post-WEC
After the demise of the WEC, Sincaid appeared in the Palace Fighting Championship organization as well as other small organizations.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 24 matches | 15 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 6 |
| By submission | 9 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 15–9 | Givanildo Santana | TKO (punches) | CCS: Collision in the Cage | March 20, 2010 | 3 | 4:27 | Irvine, California, United States | |
| Loss | 15–8 | Eric Davila | TKO (punches) | Adrenaline: Feel the Rush | July 25, 2009 | 3 | 1:15 | San Angelo, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 15–7 | Larry Hopkins | Submission (punches) | Steele Cage MMA: Battle of the Texas Titans | June 11, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Frisco, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 14–7 | Cyrille Diabaté | TKO (punches) | PFC 12: High Stakes | January 22, 2009 | 2 | 1:15 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 14–6 | Kyle Keeney | TKO (punches) | CageSport MMA | November 29, 2008 | 1 | 4:58 | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 13–6 | Rafael Real | Submission (guillotine choke) | PFC 8: A Night of Champions | May 8, 2008 | 1 | 1:03 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Loss | 12–6 | Cory Devela | Decision (unanimous) | Seasons Beatings 21 | December 22, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Loss | 12–5 | Jeremy Freitag | Decision (split) | Palace Fighting Championship: Project Complete | October 18, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | ||
| Win | 12–4 | Rob Wince | KO (knee) | King of Kombat: King of Kombat | September 7, 2007 | 1 | 3:10 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 11–4 | Robert Hunsperger | Submission (rear-naked choke) | NLF: No Limits Fighting | August 11, 2007 | 1 | 1:31 | ||
| Win | 10–4 | Kenny Ento | TKO (punches) | PFC 2: Fast and Furious | March 22, 2007 | 2 | 2:09 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Loss | 9–4 | Doug Marshall | KO (punches) | WEC 23: Hot August Fights | August 17, 2006 | 2 | :51 | Lemoore, California, United States | Lost WEC Light Heavyweight Championship |
| Loss | 9–3 | Jason Miller | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WFA: King of the Streets | July 22, 2006 | 1 | 4:29 | Los Angeles, California, United States | Sincaid tested positive for marijuana |
| Win | 9–2 | Dan Molina | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem | May 5, 2006 | 1 | 3:17 | Lemoore, California, United States | Won Vacant WEC Light Heavyweight Championship |
| Win | 8–2 | James Irvin | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 19: Undisputed | March 17, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Alex Schoenauer | Submission (choke) | SportFight 14: Resolution | January 6, 2006 | 1 | 3:40 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Kyacey Uscola | TKO (corner stoppage) | X Fighting Championships: Dome of Destruction 3 | October 15, 2005 | 2 | 3:20 | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Nate Quarry | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale | April 9, 2005 | 1 | 3:17 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | David Avilla | TKO (punches) | Universal Above Ground Fighting: Ultimate Cage Fighting 4 | October 12, 2003 | 1 | Upland, California, United States | ||
| Win | 5–0 | Doug Sauer | Submission (guillotine choke) | Reality Submission Fighting: Shooto Challenge | October 3, 2003 | 1 | 3:50 | Belleville, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Nate Schroeder | Submission (keylock) | Universal Above Ground Fighting: Ultimate Cage Fighting 3 | February 15, 2003 | 1 | N/A | Hollywood, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Kelly English | KO | Kage Kombat | April 6, 2002 | 1 | Los Angeles, California, United States | ||
| Win | 2–0 | Shawn Menendes | Submission | Kage Kombat | October 4, 2001 | 1 | California, United States | ||
| Win | 1–0 | Jason Miller | Submission (keylock) | Reality Submission Fighting 2 | January 5, 2001 | 1 | 3:46 |