| John Albert | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1986-10-13)October 13, 1986 (age 39) Reno, Nevada, United States |
| Other names | Prince |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 137 lb (62 kg; 9.8 st) |
| Division | Bantamweight |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Puyallup, Washington, United States |
| Team | Victory Athletics |
| Years active | 2007-2013 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 3 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By submission | 5 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record fromSherdog | |
John Brian Albert (born October 13, 1986) is a retiredAmericanmixed martial artist. A professional from 2007 until 2013, he competed for theUFC, and was a competitor onSpike TV'sThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller.
Albert was born inReno, Nevada but was raised inPuyallup, Washington. His brother, uncle, and grandfather have all served in themilitary and are some of Albert's heroes. He moved out of his mother's house before he graduatedhigh school. He attendedGov. John R. Rogers High School, graduating in 2005.[1] After graduation Albert began working as anelectrician, earning enough to buy himself a newtruck, and helping to afford his living expenses easily. He worked full-time up until the day he left forThe Ultimate Fighter.[1]
Growing up Albert idolizedmartial arts legendsJackie Chan andJet Li, claiming he wanted to be a "karate master" just like them. He began takingTae Kwon Do classes, and received his third level belt before giving it up due to not being able to afford it.[2] In junior high Albert was a part of his school'swrestling team, but did not pursue it duringhigh school like his brother who was a two-time state placer.[1]
Albert began looking into training MMA after a friend asked him to help sharpen up his wrestling skills. After only two weeks of training, his friend invited him to come train withUFC veteranDennis Hallman.[2] Albert obliged and started training with Hallman and his team. Albert claims he fell in love with the sport after being "explicit rocked".[1]
Only three months into training Albert began fighting as an amateur. He spent two years on the amateur circuit, obtaining a 12-1 record while collecting 4 championships.[1][2] In 2007 he made his professional debut winning via TKO in only 48 seconds into round one. His next bout also ended via first-round TKO, taking Albert's record to 2-0. After his second bout Albert took nearly a two-year hiatus before returning to competition. He returned with four wins, (three submissions and one knockout), all in a five-month span.[3]
He took another hiatus from the sport, returning one year later from his sixth fight, taking a highly controversial loss to journeymen, Roy Bradshaw.[3] During the fight Albert dislocated his rib and while on the ground in pain, Bradshaw put Albert in a guillotine, but since his rib was causing so much pain, he tapped. The commission deemed it submission by guillotine, and since Albert was at the hospital he could not dispute it.[1]
In 2011, Albert had signed with theUFC to compete onThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller.[4] In the first episode, Albert fought Orville Smith, winning via first round submission (rear-naked choke).[5] The win gained Albert entry into theUltimate Fighter house. He was selected as a part of Team Bisping.[6]
Albert next fought against Team Mayhem's top bantamweight pick,John Dodson. Albert lost the fight via unanimous decision.[7]
Though he did not win theUltimate Fighter, Albert was signed to an exclusive contract with theUFC. Albert officially made his UFC debut on December 3, 2011 atThe Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale, defeatingDustin Pague via TKO in the first round. Albert dropped Pague with a combination in the opening moments, put him in the giftwrap position and unloaded on him with heavy ground and pound causing the referee to intervene.[8]
Albert next facedIvan Menjivar atUFC on Fuel TV 1 on February 15, 2012.[9] After a back-and-forth first round, Albert lost the fight via submission.[10]
Albert was expected to face Byron Bloodworth on June 1, 2012 atThe Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale.[11] However, Bloodworth was forced out of the bout and replaced by promotional newcomerÉrik Pérez.[12] Albert lost the fight via controversial armbar submission as he did not appear to verbally submit or tap out but the fight was stopped by referee Kim Winslow.[13] Despite the loss, according to a tweet fromDana White, both fighters would receive a win bonus.[14]
Albert facedScott Jorgensen on December 8, 2012 atUFC on Fox 5.[15] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. The fight was awardedFight of the Night honors.[16]
Albert faced Yaotzin Meza on July 27, 2013 atUFC on Fox 8.[17] He lost the back-and-forth fight via submission in the second round and was released from the promotion shortly after.[18]
| 12 matches | 7 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 5 |
| By decision | 0 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 7–5 | Yaotzin Meza | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga | July 27, 2013 | 2 | 2:49 | Seattle, Washington, United States | |
| Loss | 7–4 | Scott Jorgensen | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz | December 8, 2012 | 1 | 4:59 | Seattle, Washington, United States | Fight of the Night |
| Loss | 7–3 | Érik Pérez | Technical Submission (armbar) | The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale | June 1, 2012 | 1 | 4:18 | Las Vegas,Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 7–2 | Ivan Menjivar | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger | February 15, 2012 | 1 | 3:45 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Dustin Pague | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale | December 3, 2011 | 1 | 1:09 | Las Vegas,Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Roy Bradshaw | Submission (guillotine choke) | Guy Promotions1 | June 5, 2010 | 1 | 1:13 | Renton, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | John Martinez | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Carnage at the Creek 6 | June 6, 2009 | 2 | 1:26 | Shelton, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Bobby Corpuz | Submission (triangle choke) | CageSport 5 | May 16, 2009 | 2 | 1:26 | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Drew Brokenshire | Submission (armbar) | Genesis Fights 10 | March 21, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Shoreline, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Justin Fratto | Submission (triangle choke) | Desert Brawl 36 | February 28, 2009 | 1 | 2:21 | Redmond, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Jesse Lopez | TKO (punches) | Xtreme Cage Combat 4 | June 2, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jared Scouten | TKO (punches) | Hooligan Fight Night | March 30, 2007 | 1 | 0:48 | Chehalis, Washington, United States |
