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Charles McCarthy

b. 1980

American martial artist

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Born 1980. Charles McCarthy is an American mixed martial arts fighter.

Charles Sidney McCarthy (born August 6, 1980) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2003 until 2008, he competed for the UFC, King of the Cage, and was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter 4.

Mixed martial arts career His official UFC record is 1–2, having lost his debut to David Loiseau by TKO due to a spinning back kick at UFC 53 while defeating Gideon Ray by an armbar on The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale, giving him his first UFC victory. McCarthy was eliminated by Pete Sell from The Ultimate Fighter 4. However, as the fight was a demonstration bout by Nevada State Athletic Commission standards, it did not count toward McCarthy's official record. McCarthy's last fight was a loss against Michael Bisping by TKO at UFC 83. McCarthy repeatedly taunted Bisping during the bout. McCarthy, however, was subsequently unable to answer the bell for the second round due to injury after a flurry of knees from Bisping at the end of round one.

McCarthy announced his retirement from mixed martial arts on April 24, 2008.

Personal life Charles and his now ex-wife Elisa were married in September 2005, right before the filming started on The Ultimate Fighter 4. The couple have two sons.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC.com Awards 2005: Ranked #8 Fight of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Michael Bisping TKO (arm injury) UFC 83

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Gideon Ray Submission (armbar) The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Trevor Garrett Submission (guillotine choke) Full Throttle 4

Duluth, Georgia, United States Win

Mike Van Meer Submission (armbar) Full Throttle 3

Georgia, United States Loss

David Loiseau TKO (spinning back kick) UFC 53

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Timothy Williams Submission (armbar) Full Throttle 1

Georgia, United States Win

Sean Sallee Submission (armbar) Absolute Fighting Championships 11

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Keith Rockel Submission (armbar) Absolute Fighting Championships 10

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Pat O'Malley Submission (rear naked choke) Absolute Fighting Championships 9

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Jeff Fenno Submission (rear naked choke) ISCF: Throwdown in V-Town

Valdosta, Georgia, United States Loss

David Bielkheden TKO (submission to punches) Absolute Fighting Championships 7

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Loss

Marcel Ferriera Decision (majority) KOTC 32: Bringing Heat

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Pat O'Malley Submission (heel hook) Absolute Fighting Championships 6

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Wesley Bockert Submission (kimura) ISCF: Total Velocity in the Valley

N/A Win

Jay Massey Submission (kimura) Absolute Fighting Championships 4

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Charles McCarthy?

American martial artist

When was Charles McCarthy born?

Charles McCarthy was born on 6 August 1980 in New York.

What is Charles McCarthy's occupation?

Charles McCarthy is a mixed martial arts fighter.

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Charles McCarthy is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles McCarthy

· Wikidata: Q5080782

· DBpedia: Charles McCarthy (fighter)

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