Tra Telligman

Tracy Telligman (most often billed as "Tra" Telligman ; born February 7, 1965) is an American retired mixed martial artist and boxer who has fought in the UFC, PRIDE, and Pancrase. He is also known for fighting despite having only one pectoralis major muscle.

Background Telligman was born in Dallas, Texas. He was in a car accident when he was only one and a half years old, and as a result, he is missing his right pectoral and also his right lung, leaving a deep recess in his chest. The accident also crushed his ribs and he has lived with the deformity ever since. Telligman began training in Karate when he was 8 years old, continuing until he was 13 years old, and then began Boxing until he was 15. He then began training in Jujutsu and participated in a full-contact Karate contest when he was in high school. Telligman also trained in Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Judo, and Wrestling.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career Telligman began training with the famed Lion's Den gym after meeting Ken Shamrock and fellow-Texas native and karate practitioner, Guy Mezger. Telligman's first professional fight was in 1995, and he won his first three fights, all by strikes in the first round before being invited to compete in the UFC.

Personal life Telligman is married. Icon Sport SuperBrawl 1 Heavyweight Tournament Winner

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Tim Sylvia KO (head kick) UFC 54

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Pedro Rizzo TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC 43

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Igor Vovchanchyn Decision (unanimous) Pride 13 - Collision Course

Saitama, Japan Loss

Carlos Barreto Decision (unanimous) Pride 9

Nagoya, Japan Loss

Pedro Rizzo KO (punches) UFC 20

Birmingham, Alabama, United States Win

David Rivera TKO (punches) World Pancration Championships 2

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Brad Kohler Submission (armbar) UFC Japan

Yokohama, Japan Draw

Keiichiro Yamamiya Draw (majority) Pancrase: Alive 9

Tokyo, Japan Win

Rick Mathis Submission (heel hook) World Pankration Championships 1

Texas, United States Loss

Vitor Belfort TKO (cut) UFC 12

Dothan, Alabama, United States Win

Walt Darby Submission (punches) SuperBrawl 1

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Brian Matapua Submission (punches) SuperBrawl 1

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Vladimir Hoodenkih KO (punches) Absolute Fighting Championship 1

Moscow, Russia

Professional boxing record

+ 4 Wins (3 knockouts, 1 decision), 2 Defeats (2 by knockout), 0 Draws Result Opponent Method Round/Time Date Notes Clifton Rubin 1 Jonathan Williams 1 Jon Dixon 4 Victor Bursey 1 Hector Ferreyro 4 Walter Wiggins 1