Kevin Knabjian

Kevin Knabjian (born July 5, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist of Armenian descent. A professional from 2003 until 2012, he competed for the WEC.

Mixed martial arts career Knabjian went to Eastern Illinois University, from which he graduated with a degree in Business Management. Together with fellow EIU student, Brian Ebersole, he started practicing MMA when he was in his freshman year of college. He also wrestled for EIU, a Division 1 school.

In his professional debut Knabjian fought Adam Gibson to a draw. His WEC debut ended unsuccessfully when he was knocked out by Brock Larson only 27 seconds into the fight; he went on to compete in other promotions, such as XFO, where he has drawn attention as the title fight of XFO 22, defeating Ultimate Fighter 1 fighter Josh Rafferty by TKO.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Drew Fickett Submission (guillotine choke) WMMA 1: Fighting for a Better World

El Paso, Texas, United States Lightweight bout. Win

Brandon Adamson Submission (kimura) XFO 42: Xtreme Fighting Organization

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States Win

John Tarrh Submission (punches) PCF: TWC 9: Berserk

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Loss

Nick Duell KO (head kick) NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 9

Canton, Ohio, United States Loss

Brian Gassaway Decision (unanimous) Bellator 25

Chicago, Illinois, United States Loss

Jacob Volkmann Submission (D'arce choke) Bellator 7

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Jacob Kuester Submission (heel hook) Extreme Challenge 101

Franklin, Wisconsin, United States Win

Mario Stapel TKO (punches) Primetime Fighting Championships

Merrillville, Indiana, United States Win

Josh Rafferty TKO (punches) Xtreme Fighting Organization 22

Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States Win

Josh Lee Submission (rear-naked choke) AB: Lockdown

Chicago, Illinois, United States Loss

Brock Larson TKO (punches) WEC 28

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jedrzej Kubski TKO (punches) IMMAC 2: Attack

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Grant Sarver Submission (armbar) CFC 1: Explosion

Tinley Park, Illinois, United States Win

Joe Geromiller TKO (punches) Courage Fighting Championships 7

Decatur, Illinois, United States Win

Randy Newell Submission (armbar) APEX: Undisputed

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Andre Garcia TKO DC 2: Duneland Classic 2

Portage, Indiana, United States Loss

LaVerne Clark KO (punch) Courage Fighting Championships 1

Decatur, Illinois, United States Welterweight debut. Loss

Miguel Gutierrez Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Fighting Championship: Ultimate Fighting Mexico

Monterrey, Mexico Win

Nino Marroquin TKO (punches) CFM: Cage Fighting Monterrey

Monterrey, Mexico Draw

Adam Gibson Draw Shooto: Midwest Fighting

Hammond, Indiana, United States