Simeon Thoresen

Simeon Thoresen (born March 14, 1984) is a Norwegian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of Cage Warriors. A professional competitor since 2006, he formerly competed for the UFC, DEEP, and BAMMA.

Mixed martial arts career

Background He started training karate at an early age, but choose to devote himself to gymnastics instead at the age of 8.

Thoresen started training BJJ and Thai Boxing in 2003 with Jan T. Stange. With no experience in grappling he was dominated and humiliated by a grappler during a training session. This experience led Thoresen to start training extensively on his ground game.

Early career Thoresen made his professional debut in August 2006 with a win over Clifford Hall at Intense Fighting 5: Caged. He still maintains close ties with Team Valhall and is usually cornered during his matches by Valhall Gym's main MMA coach Tommy Rasmussen and Jan T. Stange.

At Adrenaline 2: Rise of the Champions he defeated Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt André Mineus and amateur Shooto champion Cole Lauritsen to win the Adrenaline Sports welterweight title in Denmark. He never defended his title and on December 7, 2008 Adrenaline announced that Thoresen "has forfeit his championship belt, since he has signed a contract with a very big promotion in Japan."

Thoresen debuted for the DEEP in October 2008, losing to Eiji Ishikawa by majority decision. Following the loss, Thoresen competed primarily in England for promotions such as Cage Wars and BAMMA. He amassed an impressive streak (7 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw) over the next two and half years.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Thoresen confirmed that he had signed a multi-fight contract with the UFC on December 29, 2011.

In his debut, Thoresen faced fellow newcomer Besam Yousef on April 14, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva. He won the fight via submission in the second round.

Thoresen next fought Seth Baczynski on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Thoresen used his reach to keep Baczynski at bay and landed several big punches that caused a gash on the nose of Baczynski, Thoresen was then knocked out by a punch from Baczynski late in the first round.

Thoresen faced David Mitchell on January 26, 2013 at UFC on Fox 6. Thoresen lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Post-UFC career Thoresen was expected to face Peter Sobotta at MMA Attack 4 on October 26, 2013, however the event was cancelled.

Due to his previous fight being cancelled, Thoresen was then scheduled for a fight against Domingos Mestre at Superior Challenge 9 on November 13, 2013. However, Thoresen was forced from the bout due to injury.

In February, 2014, one year post his UFC career, Thoresen signed a five-fight deal with Cage Warriors. His first fight was on June 7, 2014 against Jake Bostwick at Cage Warriors Fighting Championship 69. He lost the fight via majority decision.

March 28, 2015, Thoresen fought Jack Mason at British Challenge MMA 10 in Colchester, Essex, England. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Warrior Challenge UWC Welterweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Jack Mason Decision (unanimous) British Challenge MMA 10

Colchester, England Catchweight (175 lb) bout. Loss

Jake Bostwick Decision (majority) Cage Warriors FC 69

London, England Loss

David Mitchell Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson

Chicago, Illinois, United States Loss

Seth Baczynski KO (punch) UFC 152

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Win

Besam Yousef Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva

Stockholm, Sweden Win

Manuel Garcia Submission (rear-naked choke) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 17

Southend-on-Sea, England Win

Fabricio Nascimento Submission (rear-naked choke) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 16

Essex, England Loss

Seydina Seck TKO (punches & knees to the body) ADFC: Round 3

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Vaidas Valancius Submission (rear naked choke) Cage Wars

Belfast, Northern Ireland Win

Marco Santi Submission (rear naked choke) BAMMA 4

Birmingham, England Win

John Maguire Decision (unanimous) BAMMA 3

Birmingham, England Draw

Michael Costa Draw Art of War 14

Cotai, Macau Win

Sam Rocha Submission (rear-naked choke) Pain and Glory: Underground

London, England Win

Aurelijus Kerpe Submission (arm-triangle choke) Pain and Glory: Underground

London, England Loss

Eiji Ishikawa Decision (majority) DEEP: 38 Impact

Tokyo, Japan Win

Matt Thorpe Submission (kimura) Cage Warriors: Enter the Rough House 7

Nottingham, England Win

Cole Lauritsen Submission (armbar) Adrenaline 2: Rise of the Champions

Denmark Win

Andre Mineus Submission (armbar) Adrenaline 2: Rise of the Champions

Denmark Win

Paul Jenkins Submission (armbar) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 6

Essex, England Win

Chas Jacquier TKO (strikes) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 5

England Win

Soli Clichko Submission (armbar) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 4

England Win

Clifford Hall Submission (triangle choke) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 3

England Win

Lee Dickson Submission (triangle choke) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 2

Southend, England Win

Clifford Hall Submission (triangle choke) Intense Fighting 5

England