Pete Sell

Peter 'Drago' Sell, (born August 5, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2002, he has formerly competed for the UFC, and was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback.

Career Ultimate Fighting Championship Sell made his debut with the UFC at UFC 51, defeating Top contender Phil Baroni by guillotine choke submission in what was considered a major upset, considering he was a 5–1 underdog.

After a controversial Technical knockout stoppage in his first fight against The Ultimate Fighter veteran Nate Quarry at UFC Ultimate Fight Night, Sell was then seen as a middleweight contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback, which premiered on August 17, 2006. He entered the competition alongside Matt Serra, who competed one weight class below Sell in the welterweight division. Sell defeated "Chainsaw" Charles McCarthy to move on the semi-finals of the competition, where he lost to the ultimate winner of the tournament Travis Lutter. Although Sell did not proceed the finals, he was featured on the undercard of the season finale where he lost to Scott Smith in a back and forth war that ended via sudden highlight reel knockout.

He then fought and lost to Thales Leites at UFC 69. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

His next fight was a rematch against Nathan Quarry, at UFC Fight Night 11. Sell lost to Quarry once again via KO in the third round.

Sell made his second appearance on The Ultimate Fighter as a trainer for Team Serra for season 6, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra.

Sell has dropped down to welterweight for his latest matches; a victory over Josh Burkman at UFC 90, and a knockout loss to Matt Brown at UFC 96.

His match against Brown was somewhat controversial, as referee Yves Lavigne pulled Matt Brown off of a stunned Pete Sell early in the bout, but quickly after ordered both men to resume fighting. After the event, Sell was still visibly dazed, and was unable to mount any offense, or competently defend himself. Eventually Brown knocked Sell out with a series of punches 1:32 into the first round.

Post-UFC career After a two-year hiatus from MMA, Sell finally made his return and defeated Elijah Harshbarger via armbar in the second round at Ring of Combat XXXVI.

Sell then faced Nordine Taleb at Ring of Combat 38 on November 18, 2011. Sell lost the bout via technical knockout in the second round.

Sell would then win his next fight via unanimous decision against Mitch Whitesel at Ring of Combat 39 on February 10, 2012.

Sell was expected to face Elijah Harshbarger for a second time at Ring of Combat 49 on September 19, 2014. However, the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons. The bout was rescheduled to September 25, 2015, which Sell lost by unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments Ring of Combat ROC Middleweight Championship (One time) Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Scott Smith UFC.com Awards 2005: Ranked #3 Submission of the Year 2006: Ranked #6 Fight of the Year 2007: Ranked #6 Fight of the Year 2008: Ranked #9 Upset of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Elijah Harshbarger Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 52

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States For Ring of Combat Welterweight Championship. Win

Mitch Whitesel Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 39

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Catchweight (180 lbs) bout. Loss

Nordine Taleb TKO (punches) Ring of Combat 38

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Lost Ring of Combat Welterweight Championship. Win

Elijah Harshbarger Submission (armbar) Ring of Combat 36

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won Ring of Combat Welterweight Championship. Loss

Matt Brown TKO (punches) UFC 96

Columbus, Ohio, United States Win

Josh Burkman Decision (unanimous) UFC 90

Rosemont, Illinois, United States Loss

Nate Quarry KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs. Florian

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Thales Leites Decision (unanimous) UFC 69

Houston, Texas, United States Loss

Scott Smith KO (punch) The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Landon Showalter Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 10

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Nate Quarry TKO (punch) UFC Ultimate Fight Night

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Phil Baroni Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 51

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Chris Liguori Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 6

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States Win

Chris Liguori Decision (split) Ring of Combat 4

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Derek Johnson Submission (armbar) Ring of Combat 3

Morristown, New Jersey, United States Win

Ted Govola Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 2

Secaucus, New Jersey, United States Win

Rob Biegley Decision Vengeance at the Vanderbilt 14

Plainview, New York, United States