| Luke Cummo | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1980-04-27)April 27, 1980 (age 44) New Hyde Park, New York,United States |
| Other names | MasterLukeyLuke Skywalker |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 167 lb (76 kg; 11.9 st) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Fighting out of | Long Island, New York,United States |
| Team | Serra-Longo Fight Team |
| Rank | Purple belt inBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2002-2008 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record fromSherdog | |
Luke Cummo (born April 27, 1980) is an American formermixed martial artist. A professional from 2002 until 2008, he is perhaps best remembered for his stint in theUFC and being a finalist on thereality TV seriesThe Ultimate Fighter 2 onSpike TV.
Cummo fights out ofLong Island, where he attendedChaminade High School (class of 1998) inMineola, New York, and works with (Matt Serra) Serra Jiu-Jitsu and Ray Longo's IMAA. Although his grappling ability has been improving, his primary style remainsMuay Thai kickboxing. He also holds aBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt. He graduated fromNassau Community College with a degree in Biology.[1]
Cummo began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2002, fighting exclusively in the Ring of Combat promotion in New Jersey. Over two-and-a-half years, he amassed a record of 3 wins and 2 losses.
In 2005, Cummo was selected to be a contestant onThe Ultimate Fighter 2 season. He gained recognition on the show due to his personality,vegan and unorthodox diet (which according toJoe Rogan includesurine therapy when sick),[2] his striking ability and his love of comic books. He was also the last person picked for a team on the show, fighting throughout the show as the underdog.
In his first fight, Cummo defeated Anthony Torres by unanimous decision after three rounds. In the semi-finals, Cummo faced Sammy Morgan and won by knockout via a knee at 2:05 of the second round. After winning two exhibition fights, he made it to the finals againstJoe Stevenson.
Cummo faced Joe Stevenson in an officially sanction bout atThe Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale on November 5, 2005. He lost the bout via a unanimous decision. Even though Cummo lost to Stevenson, his performance earned him aUFC contract.
In Cummo's first match under a UFC contract atUFC Ultimate Fight Night 4, he defeatedJason Von Flue via unanimous decision.
In his next fight, Cummo was defeated byCanadian fighterJonathan Goulet, who scored a decision victory over Cummo with superior wrestling and ground control.
Cummo then amassed a two fight win streak when he defeatedJosh Haynes via knockout atUFC 69 on April 7, 2007, and defeated Edilberto de Oliveira via TKO atUFC Fight Night 11 on September 19, 2007.
Cummo next facedLuigi Fioravanti atUFC 82 on March 1, 2008. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Cummo's last fight was a unanimous decision loss toTamdan McCrory atUFC 87. His UFC record stands at 3 wins and 4 losses.
Luke and his ex-wife Lara have two sons.[3]
Cummo has endorsedurine therapy, which is the drinking of one's own urine.[4] He has stated that this gives him an advantage over the competition due to the supposed nutritional benefits that it provides.[4]
| 12 matches | 6 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 6 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 6–6 | Tamdan McCrory | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 87 | August 9, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Minneapolis,Minnesota, United States | |
| Loss | 6–5 | Luigi Fioravanti | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 82 | March 1, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 6–4 | Edilberto de Oliveira | TKO (strikes) | UFC Fight Night 11 | September 19, 2007 | 1 | 1:45 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 5–4 | Josh Haynes | KO (punch) | UFC 69 | April 7, 2007 | 2 | 2:45 | Houston,Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 4–4 | Jonathan Goulet | Decision (majority) | UFC Fight Night 5 | June 28, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 4–3 | Jason Von Flue | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night 4 | April 6, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 3–3 | Joe Stevenson | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale | November 5, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 Welterweight Tournament Final. |
| Loss | 3–2 | Josh Koscheck | Decision (unanimous) | Ring of Combat 6 | April 24, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States | Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 3–1 | Mike Thatcher | Submission (triangle choke) | Ring of Combat 5 | December 14, 2003 | 2 | 1:53 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Loss | 2–1 | Dave Tirelli | Decision (unanimous) | Ring of Combat 4 | August 15, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 2–0 | Dave Tirelli | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Ring of Combat 3 | June 7, 2003 | 2 | 0:46 | Morristown, New Jersey, United States | Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Kadir Kadri | TKO | Ring of Combat 1 | October 12, 2002 | 1 | 2:37 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States |
6 - Luke Cummo KO2 Sammy Morgan – Episode 10 – The Ultimate Fighter
6 - Luke Cummo KO2 Sammy Morgan – Episode 10 – The Ultimate Fighter
9 - Joe Stevenson W3 (unanimous) Luke Cummo – November 5 – The Ultimate Fighter Season Two Finale
