Chris Wilson

Christopher Ross Wilson (born June 7, 1977) is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter who last competed in 2013. A professional competitor since 2002, Wilson has formerly competed for the UFC, the IFL, and King of the Cage.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Wilson made his professional mixed martial arts debut on December 13, 2003, when he faced Elder Pyatt at Rumble at the Roseland 10. He won his debut via KO punch, ten seconds into the first round.

Following this impressive win, Wilson would compile a record of 15–4 (1), with notable victories in the International Fight League (IFL) over Jay Hieron, Pat Healy, and Rory Markham before signing with UFC in early 2008.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Wilson made his UFC debut against Jon Fitch at UFC 82 on March 1, 2008. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Wilson was then expected to face Steve Bruno at UFC 86 on July 5, 2008, however, the fight was rescheduled and instead took place at UFC 87 on August 9, 2008. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

In his third fight in the promotion, Wilson faced promotional newcomer John Howard at UFC 94 on January 31, 2009. Wilson lost the fight via split decision, putting his record at 1–2 in the promotion.

He then faced Mike Pyle at UFC Fight Night 19 on September 16, 2009. He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission, and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Post-UFC career In his first fight since his UFC release, Wilson faced Keith Wisniewski at HFC 7: Validation on April 9, 2011. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Wilson then faced Wellington Oliveira at Brazilian FC: Desafio dos Imortais on December 16, 2011, defeating Oliveira via rear-naked choke.

He faced Irwing Machado at Brazilian FC 3: Lutadores Imortais on August 11, 2012. Wilson won the fight via D'arce choke in the first round. In his next fight, Wilson faced Leandro Silva at Predador FC 23 on March 9, 2013. He lost the fight via split decision.

Wilson faced Walmir Lazaro at Shooto Brazil 42 on August 25, 2013. He lost the fight via KO (punch).

Personal life Chris and his wife have three children, two sons and a daughter. Currently, he lives in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Walmir Lazaro KO (punch) Shooto Brazil 42

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Leandro Silva Decision (split) Predador FC 23

Sao Paulo, Brazil Return to Lightweight. Win

Irwing Machado Submission (D'arce choke) Brazilian Fighting Championship 3: Lutadores Imortais

Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil Win

Wellington Oliveira Submission (rear-naked choke) Brazilian Fighting Championship: Desafio dos Imortais

Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil Loss

Keith Wisniewski Decision (unanimous) HFC 7: Validation

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States Loss

Mike Pyle Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night 19

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Loss

John Howard Decision (split) UFC 94

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Steve Bruno Decision (unanimous) UFC 87

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Loss

Jon Fitch Decision (unanimous) UFC 82

Columbus, Ohio, United States Win

Derrick Noble Decision (unanimous) SportFight 20: Homecoming

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Ray Steinbeiss Submission (armbar) BodogFIGHT: Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

Rory Markham TKO (punches) IFL: Championship Final

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Jay Hieron Decision (unanimous) IFL: World Championship Semifinals

Portland, Oregon, United States Loss

Brad Blackburn Decision (unanimous) IFL: Portland

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

LaVerne Clark Submission (triangle choke) SportFight 17: Hot Zone

Portland, Oregon, United States Loss

Nick Thompson Submission (kimura) AFC 17: Absolute Fighting Championships 17

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Pat Healy KO (knee) SportFight 14: Resolution

Portland, Oregon, United States Return to Welterweight. Win

Cruz Chacon Submission (triangle choke) KOTC: Conquest

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Lightweight debut. Win

Dave Garcia Submission (triangle choke) FFC 15: Fiesta Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Brandon Melendez KO (punch) SportFight 10: Mayhem

Gresham, Oregon, United States Win

Jerome Isaacs Submission (triangle choke) XFC: Dome of Destruction 2

Tacoma, Washington, United States Win

Damian Hatch TKO (punches) SportFight 4: Fight For Freedom

Gresham, Oregon, United States Loss

Eddy Ellis Decision (unanimous) SF 4: Fight For Freedom

Gresham, Oregon, United States NC

Stale Nyang No Contest EVT 3: Inferno

Copenhagen, Denmark Loss

Cam Ward Decision (split) SF 2: On the Move

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Scott Poyer TKO (punches) SF 1: Revolution

Lynnwood, Washington, United States Win

Chris Young Submission (triangle choke) UFCF: Night of Champions

Lynnwood, Washington, United States Win

Joey Rubio TKO (punches) PPKA: Ultimate Fight Night 3

Yakima, Washington, United States Win

Elder Pyatt KO (punch) FCFF: Rumble at the Roseland 10

Portland, Oregon, United States