Joe Taimanglo

Joe Taimanglo (born June 27, 1984) is a Guamanian professional mixed martial artist of Chamorro ethnicity who competes in Bellator's Bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2004, Taimanglo has also formerly competed for Pacific Xtreme Combat and DEEP.

Background Born and raised in Yona, Guam, Taimanglo competed in football, and was talented, competing at the professional level on his Island and won Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2004.

Mixed martial arts career

Pacific Xtreme Combat Taimanglo started his professional career in 2004. He fought mainly for Guam-based promotion Pacific Xtreme Combat.

Taimanglo faced Harris Sarmiento on October 29, 2011 at PXC 27 for the vacant featherweight title. He defeated Sarmiento after five rounds and became the new PXC featherweight champion.

Taimanglo faced Jang Yong Kim on July 28, 2012 at PXC 32. He won via TKO early in the first round and retained his title.

In 2013, with a record of 17–4–1, Taimanglo signed with Bellator.

Bellator MMA Taimanglo was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Shah Bobonis on March 28, 2013 at Bellator 94. However, Bobonis had problems in making weight and was replaced by Ronnie Rogers.

Taimanglo faced Andrew Fisher on September 13, 2013 at Bellator 99 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season nine featherweight tournament. He won via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) and advanced to the semifinals.

Taimanglo then faced Justin Wilcox in the semifinals on October 11, 2013 at Bellator 103. He lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

Taimanglo then faced Rob Emerson on April 11, 2014 at Bellator 116. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Taimanglo faced Michael Parker on September 26, 2014 at Bellator 126. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Taimanglo faced Antonio Duarte at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015. He won the fight via knockout in the third round.

In his most anticipated bout to date he faced Darrion Caldwell in an expected bantamweight title eliminator fight until Taimanglo missed weight. He went on to submit Caldwell just nine seconds into the third round with a guillotine choke.

Taimanglo and Caldwell had a rematch in the main event at Bellator 167 on December 3, 2016. This time Caldwell managed to keep Taimanglo down and avoid all of Taimanglo's submission attempts, resulting in a unanimous decision loss for Taimanglo.

Taimanglo was expected to face Steve Garcia at Bellator 174 on March 3, 2017. However, the bout was removed from the fight card after Taimanglo missed weight.

Taimanglo faced Leandro Higo at Bellator 184 on October 6, 2017. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Taimanglo faced Joe Warren at Bellator 195 on March 2, 2018. He won the fight via split decision.

Taimanglo retired in the August of 2018, only to return to competition against Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev at WFCA 54 on November 16, 2018. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Personal life On October 22, 2020, Taimanglo was stopped by a police patrol while he was driving a scooter with expired plates. Subsequently, the police found a loaded gun, drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine from Taimanglo's possession. Pacific Xtreme Combat PXC Featherweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense

Grappling Pan Asian Grappling Tournament No-gi Most Technical Fighter (2006–07)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev Decision (unanimous) WCFA 54: Dudaev vs. Taimanglo

Isa Town, Bahrain Win

Joe Warren Decision (split) Bellator 195

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Leandro Higo Decision (unanimous) Bellator 184

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Darrion Caldwell Decision (unanimous) Bellator 167

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Win

Darrion Caldwell Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 159

Mulvane, Kansas, United States Win

Sirwan Kakai Decision (unanimous) Bellator 151

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Win

Antonio Duarte KO (anchor punch) Bellator 137

Temecula, California, United States Win

Michael Parker Decision (unanimous) Bellator 126

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss

Rob Emerson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 116

Temecula, California, United States Loss

Justin Wilcox Decision (unanimous) Bellator 103

Mulvane, Kansas, United States Win

Andrew Fisher Decision (unanimous) Bellator 99

Temecula, California, United States Win

Ronnie Rogers Submission (north-south choke) Bellator 94

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Jang Yong Kim TKO (punches) PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 32

Mangilao, Guam, United States Win

Harris Sarmiento Decision (unanimous) PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 27

Mangilao, Guam, United States Win

Young Jun Kim Submission (rear-naked choke) PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 24

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines Win

Travis Beyer Submission (kneebar) PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 22

Mangilao, Guam, United States Win

Yong Nam Gu Submission (arm-triangle choke) PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 20

Mangilao, Guam, United States Win

Chan Ho Bae Submission (arm-triangle choke) PXC 19: Nineteen

Mangilao, Guam, United States Win

Per Eklund Submission (D'Arce choke) PRO Fighting 3: Destiny vs. Demons

Taipei, Taiwan Win

Alex Castro Decision (unanimous) PXC 18: Dead Game 2

Mangilao, Guam, United States Loss

Toshiaki Kitada Submission (guillotine choke) Deep: 41 Impact

Tokyo, Japan Loss

Tomonori Taniguchi Submission (guillotine choke) PXC 16: The Beatdown

Mangilao, Guam, United States Win

Alex Castro Submission (rear-naked choke) PXC 15: Dead Game

Mangilao, Guam, United States Win

Colin MacKenzie TKO (punches) PXC 14: Evolution

Mangilao, Guam, United States Win

Derrick Rangamar Submission (rear-naked choke) PXC 13: Back from the Dead

Mangilao, Guam, United States Loss

Maurice Eazel KO (punches) PXC 11: No Turning Back

Mangilao, Guam, United States Draw

Jimmy Jarquin Draw PXC 10: Final Redemption

Mangilao, Guam, United States Win

Sourikone Nhinsavath Decision (unanimous) PXC 9: Grand Prix

Mangilao, Guam, United States Win

Albert Manners Submission (rear-naked choke) PXC 8: Terror Dome

Mangilao, Guam, United States Win

Chico Cantiberos Submission (triangle choke) PXC 7: Eruption

Mangilao, Guam, United States Win

Matt Manibusan Submission (choke) PXC 6: Tempun Gura

Mangilao, Guam, United States Win

Ray Quidachay TKO (punches) PXC 4: Gera

Mangilao, Guam, United States Loss

Justin Guzman TKO (punches) PXC 3: Return of the Enforcer

Mangilao, Guam, United States Win

T.B. Hardison TKO (punches) FFCF Islands: Tinian

Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, United States