Elvis Mutapčić

Elvis Mutapčić (born July 19, 1986) is a Bosnian-American former mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight and the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Mixed martial arts career Early career Mutapčić compiled a professional mixed martial arts record of 13-2 winning various regional titles before signing for World Series of Fighting in April 2013.

World Series of Fighting In April 2013, Mutapčić signed a multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting. The New Jersey Athletic Commission cancelled the fight after seeing someone from Mutapcic’s camp take an unknown and unapproved medication backstage before the fight. The fight was rescheduled for WSOF 7. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Mutapčić then faced Kelvin Tiller on August 9, 2014 at WSOF 12. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Mutapčić made his UFC debut at light heavyweight on January 17, 2016 as a late-notice opponent against Francimar Barroso at UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Mutapčić then moved to middleweight and faced Kevin Casey on June 4, 2016 at UFC 199. The fight ended in a split draw.

Mutapčić then faced Anthony Smith on December 3, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

In February 2017, Mutapčić was released from the UFC.

Championships and accomplishments

Maximum Fighting Championship MFC Middleweight Championship One successful defence

Midwest Cage Championship MCC Middleweight Championship

Mixed martial arts record Win

Brian Imes TKO (punches) Midwest Cage Championship 65

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States Loss

Beslan Isaev KO (punches) ACB 61: Balaev vs. Bataev

St. Petersburg, Russia Loss

Anthony Smith TKO (elbow and punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Draw

Kevin Casey Draw (split) UFC 199

Inglewood, California, United States Loss

Francimar Barroso Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Win

Sean Huffman Submission (punches) MCC 59: Howser vs. O’Brien

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Kelvin Tiller Decision (unanimous) WSOF 12: Palomino vs. Gonzalez

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Jesse Taylor Decision (unanimous) WSOF 7: Karakhanyan vs. Palmer

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

Sam Alvey Decision (unanimous) MFC 36: Reality Check

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Joseph Henle TKO (leg kick) MFC 35: Explosive Encounter

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Jacen Flynn TKO (punches) MFC 34: Total Recall

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Keenan Curry Submission (armbar) MCC 39: Domination

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Cezar Ferreira KO (punch) Superior Cage Combat 2

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Artenas Young Decision (unanimous) SF 16: Neer vs. Juarez

Odessa, Texas, United States Win

Josh Rosaaen Submission (guillotine choke) MCC 30: Thanksgiving Throwdown 3

|Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Zak Cummings Decision (unanimous) MCC 27: Mutapcic vs. Cummings

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Brett Stevens Submission (heel hook) MCC 25: Inferno

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Mike Van Meer TKO (punches) MCC 23: Thanksgiving Throwdown 2

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Carlos Newborn Submission (triangle choke) RCC 10: Devil’s Fight

Iowa, United States Loss

Andy Branson Decision (split) MCC 21: Mickle vs. Marriott

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Evan Marks TKO (punches) MCC 19: The Return

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Thad England TKO (submission to punches) MCC 10: Vengeance

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Mark Gearhart Submission (rear-naked choke) MCC 10: Vengeance

Des Moines, Iowa, United States