Alex Stiebling

Alex Stiebling (born December 26, 1976) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 1999 until 2009, he competed in the PRIDE Fighting Championships, WEC, King of the Cage, BodogFIGHT, the World Fighting Alliance. He won the International Vale Tudo Championship in 2001.

Early life Stiebling grew up in Louisville, KY and graduated from Trinity High School in 1995. As a senior, he finished as runner-up in the 160 lbs. weight class of the 1995 Kentucky high school wrestling state tournament.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Stiebling compiled a professional record of 5–0–1 competing in the Midwestern regional circuit before facing Mark Hughes at UFC 28 on November 17, 2000. He lost via unanimous decision, but would bounce back later winning the IVC tournament in November of the next year.

PRIDE Fighting Championships Stiebling made his PRIDE debut at PRIDE 18 against Allan Goes on December 23, 2001. He won via third-round TKO.

He next faced another Brazilian fighter in Wallid Ismail at PRIDE 19 on February 24, 2002. He won via unanimous decision. After capturing Brazil's IVC Championship and with two straight wins over notable Brazilian fighters, Stiebling received his nickname "The Brazilian Killa."

With an impressive record of 12–1–1, Stiebling fought future UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva at PRIDE 21 on June 23, 2002. He lost via TKO due to a doctor stoppage at 1:23 into the first round.

Stiebling brought his losing streak to four going into his final PRIDE appearance at PRIDE 25 against Akira Shoji on March 16, 2003. He lost via controversial split decision.

World Extreme Cagefighting Stiebling made his WEC debut at WEC 9 on January 16, 2004, against Joe Riggs. After losing the first round due to Riggs' superior striking and ground and pound technique, Stiebling was able to get a submission victory with a triangle choke in the second round.

Stiebling picked up another second-round submission via arm triangle choke over Tim McKenzie at WEC 10, bringing his winning streak to five before losing to Antônio Rogério Nogueira via unanimous decision.

Stiebling then lost his next two WEC bouts to Chael Sonnen and Vernon White, respectively. He then fought Jason Guida at WEC 22, and won via unanimous decision.

He then faced Fernando Gonzalez at WEC 23. He lost via TKO due to a doctor stoppage in the first round.

Independent promotions Stiebling went 1–2 in his final three fights before retiring in 2009.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Murilo Rua TKO (head kick and punches) BC: Bitetti Combat 4

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Moise Rimbon TKO (punches) BodogFIGHT: Costa Rica Combat

Costa Rica Win

Auggie Padeken Decision (unanimous) Extreme Wars 5: Battlegrounds

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

Fernando Gonzalez TKO (doctor stoppage) WEC 23

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Jason Guida Decision (unanimous) WEC 22

Loss

Vernon White KO (punch) WEC 17

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Chael Sonnen Decision (unanimous) WEC 12

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Antônio Rogério Nogueira Decision (unanimous) Gladiator FC: Day 1

South Korea Win

Tim McKenzie Submission (arm-triangle choke) WEC 10

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Mikko Rupponen Submission (rear-naked-choke) FF 10: Fight Festival 10

Helsinki, Finland Win

Joe Riggs Submission (triangle choke) WEC 9

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Mike Rogers Decision (unanimous) RSF: Shooto Challenge 2

Belleville, Illinois, United States Win

Mikko Rupponen Submission (choke) FF 8: Fight Festival 8

Helsinki, Finland Loss

Akira Shoji Decision (split) PRIDE 25

Yokohama, Kanagawa Loss

Marvin Eastman KO (punch) WFA 3: Level 3

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Yuki Sasaki Decision (unanimous) Pancrase: 2002 Anniversary Show

Yokohama, Kanagawa Loss

Anderson Silva TKO (doctor stoppage) PRIDE 21

Saitama, Saitama, Japan Win

Wallid Ismail Decision (unanimous) PRIDE 19

Saitama, Saitama, Japan Win

Allan Goes TKO (knees and punches) PRIDE 18

Saitama, Saitama, Japan Win

Angelo Araujo Submission (rear-naked choke) IVC 14: USA vs. Brazil

Caracas, Venezuela Win

Milton Bahia Submission (heel hook) IVC 14: USA vs. Brazil

Caracas, Venezuela Win

Leandro Ribeiro KO (kick) IVC 14: USA vs. Brazil

Caracas, Venezuela Win

Luiz Claudio das Dores Submission (heel hook) IVC 14: USA vs. Brazil

Caracas, Venezuela Win

Dennis Reed Submission (armbar) RSF 3: Reality Submission Fighting 3

Belleville, Illinois, United States NC

Sanae Kikuta NC (accidental headbutt) Pancrase: Proof 1

Tokyo, Japan Loss

Mark Hughes Decision (unanimous) UFC 28

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Kai Hansen Submission (heel hook) HOOKnSHOOT: Driven

Evansville, Indiana, United States Win

Louis Burgette TKO (submission to punches) HOOKnSHOOT: Double Fury 1

Evansville, Indiana, United States Win

August Porquet Decision (unanimous) HOOKnSHOOT: Beyond

Evansville, Indiana, United States Win

Roberto Ramirez Submission (ankle lock) HOOKnSHOOT: Breakout

Evansville, Indiana, United States Draw

Jeremy Morrison Draw RITC 3: Rage in the Cage (Indiana) 3

Evansville, Indiana, United States Win

Furman Long TKO WPC: Rage in the Cage

Evansville, Indiana, United States