Isaac Vallie-Flagg (born April 8, 1978) is a mixed American martial artist, who previously competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As a professional competitor since 2003, he has also competed in Strikeforce, Titan FC, and King of the Cage.
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Vallie-Flagg is from Ann Arbor, Michigan and attended High School. Troubled growing, Vallie-Flagg is not active in sports other than experimenting with lacrosse. After seeing the UFC show, Vallie-Flagg started practicing in mixed martial arts and japanese jiu-jitsu.
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Mixed martial arts career
Strikeforce
Vallie-Flagg made his Strikeforce debut against Brian Melancon in Strikeforce: Overeem vs Werdum won the battle through a split decision.
Vallie-Flagg is scheduled to face Bobby Green in Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers, but he withdrew from the fight on 11 November 2011.
Vallie-Flagg next faces Gesias Cavalcante in Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier. He won the battle through a separate decision.
Vallie-Flagg is scheduled to face Adriano Martins at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy. However, on September 23, 2012 it was announced that the show was canceled due to central head injury Gilbert Melendez.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
After the dissolution of Strikeforce, Vallie-Flagg was brought to UFC. In his debut, he faced Yves Edwards on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. He won a split decision.
Vallie-Flagg is expected to face Sam Stout on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161. However, Vallie-Flagg was forced out with a back injury and was replaced by James Krause.
Vallie-Flagg faces Elias SilvÃÆ'Â © rio on January 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 35. He lost his fight through a round decision.
Vallie-Flagg is briefly linked to a fight with Danny Castillo on April 26, 2014 at UFC 172. However, UFC removed Vallie-Flagg from a matchup that supported the match with Takanori Gomi. He lost the battle through a unanimous decision. Despite the losses on the scorecards, Vallie-Flagg was awarded his first Fight of the Night bonus award for the fight.
Vallie-Flagg faces Matt Wiman at UFC Fight Night 57 on November 22, 2014. He lost the back-and-forth fight with a unanimous decision, and was later released from promotion shortly thereafter.
Championships and achievements
Mixed martial art
Ultimate Fighting Championship- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Takanori Gomi
Mixed mixed martial art
References
External links
- Professional MMA record for Isaac Vallie-Flagg from Sherdog
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