Rudy Bears

Rudy Bears (born November 12, 1978) is an American former professional mixed martial artist, who competed in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor who started his career in 2007, Bears has formerly competed for Bellator, Strikeforce, Titan Fighting Championships and M-1 Global.

Background Bears is from Independence, Missouri and had a troubled upbringing, involving himself with street gangs and crime. He originally attended Van Horn High School but was caught trying to steal a car and as a result, was placed in jail for one month while looking at seven years in the penitentiary. It was during this time in jail, at the age of 17, that Bears decided to turn his life around. He wrote a heartfelt letter to the judge, who gave the young Bears a second chance. The judge released Bears on probation while in exchange Bears would have to finish high school and stay out of trouble, Bears then graduated from Truman High School and began practicing the martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career International Sport Combat Federation Before competing in professional mixed martial arts, Bears competed as an amateur in the International Combat Sport Federation, primarily as a Middleweight, and won three ICSF titles.

Return to Bellator Bears faced Michael Page at Bellator 140 on July 17, 2015. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Bears next faced Neiman Gracie at Bellator 163 on November 4, 2016. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments Shamrock Fighting Championships SFC Welterweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Neiman Gracie Submission (armbar) Bellator 163

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Loss

Michael Page KO (punch) Bellator 140

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Josh Weston Submission (rear-naked choke) Shamrock FC: Shock

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Zak Bucia Decision (unanimous) Shamrock Promotions: Impact

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Loss

Ryan Jensen TKO (punches) Victory Fighting Championship 39

Ralston, Nebraska, United States Loss

Igor Fernandes Submission (anaconda choke) Show Fighting Enterprise 1

Quito, Ecuador Loss

Paul Daley TKO (punches) Bellator 72

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Nick Nolte Submission (punches) Titan FC 22

Kansas City, Kansas, United States Loss

Marcio Navarro Decision (split) Bellator 56

Kansas City, Kansas, United States Loss

A.J. Matthews Decision (unanimous) Bellator 53

Miami, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Forrest Petz TKO (punches) C3 Fights: Great Plains Sizzling Slamfest

Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Win

Darryl Cobb Submission (rear-naked choke) Titan FC 18

Kansas City, Kansas, United States Loss

Jason High Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Titan FC 16

Kansas City, Kansas, United States Win

Chad Reiner KO (punch) Bellator 32

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Loss

Zak Cummings Submission (D'arce choke) Bellator 26

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Brian Green Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 22

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Loss

Brent Weedman KO (punches) Bellator 16

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Loss

Tyron Woodley Submission (arm-triangle choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears

Kansas City, Kansas, United States Win

Brendan Seguin TKO (punches) M-1 Global: Breakthrough

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Ted Worthington Decision (unanimous) Extreme Fight Production

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Charles Jones TKO (punches) C3 Fights

Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Win

Dominic Brown TKO (punches) Titan FC 12

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Chris Easter KO (punch) Havic Prizefighting: Downtown Throwdown 2

Wichita, Kansas, United States Win

Jake Short Decision (split) C3 Fights: Showdown 2

Cherokee, North Carolina, United States Loss

Joey Gorczynski Submission (guillotine choke) Freestyle Cage Fighting 21

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Win

Tom Jones Submission (rear-naked choke) Freestyle Cage Fighting 20

Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States Win

Nate James Submission (rear naked choke) CCCF: Battle on the Border

Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Zak Cummings Submission (choke) FM: Productions

Rolla, Missouri, United States Win

Ruben Escamilla Submission (triangle choke) CCCF: Contenders

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Leonardo Pecanha Submission (armbar) Titan FC 9

Kansas City, Kansas, United States Win

Isaac Vallie-Flagg Submission (rear-naked choke) FW 15: Rumble at Rt. 66 Casino

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States