Joe_Taimanglo

Joe Taimanglo

Joe Taimanglo

Guamanian mixed martial arts fighter

Joe Taimanglo (born June 27, 1984) is a Guamanian professional mixed martial artist of Chamorro ethnicity who competes in Bellator's Bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2004, Taimanglo has also formerly competed for Pacific Xtreme Combat and DEEP.

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Background

Born and raised in Yona, Guam, Taimanglo competed in football, and was talented, competing at the professional level on his Island and won Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2004.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Pacific Xtreme Combat

Taimanglo started his professional career in 2004. He fought mainly for Guam-based promotion Pacific Xtreme Combat.

Taimanglo faced Harris Sarmiento on October 29, 2011 at PXC 27 for the vacant featherweight title. He defeated Sarmiento after five rounds and became the new PXC featherweight champion.[4]

Taimanglo faced Jang Yong Kim on July 28, 2012 at PXC 32. He won via TKO early in the first round and retained his title.[5]

In 2013, with a record of 17–4–1, Taimanglo signed with Bellator.[6]

Bellator MMA

Taimanglo was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Shah Bobonis on March 28, 2013 at Bellator 94. However, Bobonis had problems in making weight and was replaced by Ronnie Rogers.[6] Taimanglo won via submission due to a north-south choke in the second round.[7]

Taimanglo faced Andrew Fisher on September 13, 2013 at Bellator 99 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season nine featherweight tournament. He won via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) and advanced to the semifinals.[8]

Taimanglo then faced Justin Wilcox in the semifinals on October 11, 2013 at Bellator 103. He lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).[9]

Taimanglo then faced Rob Emerson on April 11, 2014 at Bellator 116. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[10]

Taimanglo faced Michael Parker on September 26, 2014 at Bellator 126.[11] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Taimanglo faced Antonio Duarte at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015.[12] He won the fight via knockout in the third round.

In his most anticipated bout to date he faced Darrion Caldwell in an expected bantamweight title eliminator fight until Taimanglo missed weight. He went on to submit Caldwell just nine seconds into the third round with a guillotine choke.

Taimanglo and Caldwell had a rematch in the main event at Bellator 167 on December 3, 2016. This time Caldwell managed to keep Taimanglo down and avoid all of Taimanglo's submission attempts, resulting in a unanimous decision loss for Taimanglo.

Taimanglo was expected to face Steve Garcia at Bellator 174 on March 3, 2017. However, the bout was removed from the fight card after Taimanglo missed weight.[13]

Taimanglo faced Leandro Higo at Bellator 184 on October 6, 2017.[14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Taimanglo faced Joe Warren at Bellator 195 on March 2, 2018.[15] He won the fight via split decision.[16]

Taimanglo retired in the August of 2018, only to return to competition against Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev at WFCA 54 on November 16, 2018.[17] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Personal life

On October 22, 2020, Taimanglo was stopped by a police patrol while he was driving a scooter with expired plates.[19] Subsequently, the police found a loaded gun, drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine from Taimanglo's possession.[19] He was arrested and charged with three third-degree felonies.[19]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

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  • Pacific Xtreme Combat
    • PXC Featherweight Championship (One time)[4]
    • One successful title defense[5]

Grappling

  • Pan Asian Grappling Tournament[2]
    • No-gi Most Technical Fighter (2006–07)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
34 matches 24 wins 9 losses
By knockout 5 2
By submission 12 2
By decision 7 5
Draws 1
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References

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    Grant Wieman (August 12, 2015). "Taimanglo chasing Bellator dream". Pacific Daily News.
  2. [2]
    "Joe Taimanglo's profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
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    "Joe Taimanglo". Tapology.
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    Chris Nelson (October 30, 2011). "Weekend rundown: Jadamba batters Pang, snatches Legend LW belt". Sherdog.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
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    "Amazing title fights in PXC 32: Guam versus Korea". Pacificxtremecombat.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
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    Phillip H. Blas (March 28, 2013). "Taimanglo to fight in Bellator MMA". Guampdn.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
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    Brian Knapp (March 29, 2013). "Light heavyweight Emanuel Newton, lightweight David Rickels finish tournaments runs at Bellator 94". Sherdog.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
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    MMAjunkie.com staff (September 13, 2013). "Bellator 99 results: Patricio Freire stops Diego Nunes in first". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
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    Matt Erickson (October 11, 2013). "Bellator 103 results: 'Pitbull' Freire, Wilcox move into featherweight final". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
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    "Bellator 116 results: Blagoi Ivanov, Alexander Volkov reach heavyweight final". mmajunkie.com. April 11, 2014.
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    "Bellator 126 fight card finalized for Sept. 26 in Phoenix on Spike TV". mmamania.com. September 9, 2014.
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    Brent Brookhouse (April 9, 2015). "Three prelims announced for Bellator 137, including Jesse Juarez vs. Ricky Rainey". mmajunkie.com.
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    Mike Bohn (March 2, 2017). "Kendall Grove-Mike Rhodes, Joe Taimanglo-Steve Garcia scratched from Bellator 174". mmajunkie.com.
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    Jason Floyd (July 19, 2017). "Joe Taimanglo vs. Leandro Higo targeted for Bellator 184". themmareport.com.
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    Lee, Alexander K. (January 26, 2018). "Joe Warren vs. Joe Taimanglo booked for Bellator 195". MMAFighting.com.
  16. [16]
    "Bellator 195 results: Joe Taimanglo tops ex-champion Joe Warren by split decision". MMAjunkie. 2018-03-03. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
  17. [17]
    Conan Altatis (October 20, 2018). "Joint fight card of 'Brave 18,' 'WFCA 54' revealed". conandaily.com.
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    "Brave 18 and WFCA 54 recap and official results". fightbookmma.com. November 16, 2018.
  19. [19]
    "Ex-Bellator fighter Joe Taimanglo charged after drugs found in fanny pack". MMAjunkie.com. October 22, 2020.
  20. [20]
    "MMAjunkie's 'Submission of the Month' for July: Is it the 12-1 upset or a slick D'Arce?". MMAjunkie.com. August 2, 2016.
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