Christian Morecraft

Christian Morecraft (born September 8, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist, who fought in the UFC in the heavyweight division.

Background Morecraft is from Washington, D.C., and went to an MMA school before turning pro in 2008. He also worked in construction before becoming a professional fighter.

Mixed martial arts career Ultimate Fighting Championship Morecraft made his UFC debut on August 7, 2010, at UFC 117 taking on 6'11 Stefan Struve. In round one, Morecraft took Struve down and dominated him with vicious ground and pound, but was unable to gain a stoppage. In round two, Struve came out quickly and landed hard punches on Morecraft, TKO'ing him in just 22 seconds.

Morecraft fought Sean McCorkle on March 26, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 24 for his second UFC appearance. After a closely contested first round, Morecraft dominated in the second. However, Morecraft then threw an illegal low blow, causing the referee to stop the action to allow McCorkle time to recover. Morecraft went on to win the fight after choking McCorkle unconscious from a standing guillotine choke.

Morecraft faced Matt Mitrione on June 26, 2011, at UFC on Versus 4 for his third UFC match. Mitrione outworked Morecraft throughout the entire fight before knocking him out late in the second round.

Morecraft faced Pat Barry on January 20, 2012, at UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller. Despite taking down Barry and locking up an armbar early in round one, he was unable to submit his opponent and lost the fight via KO. With Morecraft's performance, he was awarded Fight of the Night honors along with Barry.

Morecraft announced on March 26, 2013, that he is leaving the fight business. After some time off, Morecraft returned to fighting on September 14 at CFX 23, where he won the bout via armbar.

Personal life

Arrest On the evening of September 1, 2012, Morecraft was pulled over by officers from the Barnstable (Mass.) Police Department. He subsequently was arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, driving so as to endanger and speeding and driving with no license in possession.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Pat Barry Reality Fighting Reality Fighting Heavyweight Title (One time) Cage Fighting Xtreme Cage Fighting Xtreme Heavyweight Title (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Randy Smith Submission (armbar) CFX 23: Summer Slam

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Loss

Pat Barry KO (punches) UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Loss

Matt Mitrione KO (punches) UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Sean McCorkle Technical Submission (standing guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis

Seattle, Washington, United States Loss

Stefan Struve KO (punches) UFC 117

Oakland, California, United States Win

Lee Beane TKO (submission to punches) CFX 9: Finally

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Win

Jason Dolloff TKO (punches) CFX 8: Rumble in the Jungle 3

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Win

Josh Diekmann Submission (rear-naked choke) CFX 6: Rumble in the Jungle 2

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Win

Eric Foley Submission (armbar) Reality Fighting-Showdown

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Win

Eric Foley KO (punches) Reality Fighting-Final Conflict

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Win

John Curtis TKO (punches) Reality Fighting-Nightmare

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States