Dale Hartt

Dale Edward Hartt (born April 4, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist, who is perhaps best known for his three fight stint in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Dale Hartt
Born (1979-04-04) April 4, 1979
Bangor, Maine, United States
Other namesThe Demon
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Reach69.0 in (175 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
TeamTeam Sityodtong Boston
Years active2004–2010 (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins6
By knockout4
By submission2
Losses3
By knockout1
By submission2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Hartt made his professional mixed martial arts debut on December 11, 2004, when he faced Gary Bonenfant at Mass Destruction 18. He won the fight via first round submission.[2] Following this win, Hartt would compile an undefeated record of 5–0 before being signed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship in mid-2008.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

With an undefeated 5–0 record, Hartt signed with the UFC in June 2008. Hartt made his debut against fellow newcomer Shannon Gugerty at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin on July 19, 2008.[3] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke.[4] In his second fight with the promotion, Hartt faced Corey Hill at UFC: Fight for the Troops on December 10, 2008.[5] Hartt won the fight via TKO, after Hill broke his leg throwing a kick.[6]

Hartt then faced Dennis Siver at UFC 99 on June 13, 2009.[7] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke, and after dropping to 1–2 in the UFC, was released from the promotion.[8]

Post-UFC career

In his first fight after being released from UFC, Hartt faced Guillaume DeLorenzi at Ringside MMA: No Escape on June 18, 2010. He lost the fight via shoulder injury TKO.[9]

Personal life

Dale has two children and now works in finance. After fighting he returned to university and graduated with a degree in finance and management from the University of Maine magna cum laude. Dale still enjoys training and the occasional grappling competition.[10]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
9 matches 6 wins 3 losses
By knockout 4 1
By submission 2 2
By decision 0 0
By disqualification 0 0
Unknown 0 0
Draws 0
No contests 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–3 Guillaume DeLorenzi TKO (shoulder injury) Ringside MMA: No Escape June 18, 2010 2 0:49 Centre Pierre-Charbonneau, Montreal, Quebec, Canada For the Ringside MMA Lightweight Championship.
Loss 6–2 Dennis Siver Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 99 June 13, 2009 1 3:23 Cologne, Germany
Win 6–1 Corey Hill TKO (leg fracture) UFC: Fight for the Troops December 10, 2008 2 0:20 Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
Loss 5–1 Shannon Gugerty Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin July 19, 2008 1 3:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Lightweight debut.
Win 5–0 Keith Ferreira Submission (strikes) FFP: Untamed 19 March 15, 2008 1 1:35 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win 4–0 Matt Lee KO FFP: Untamed 11 March 30, 2007 2 N/A Massachusetts, United States
Win 3–0 Pat Shaw TKO FFP: Untamed 6 July 16, 2006 2 1:17 Brockton, Massachusetts, United States
Win 2–0 Wesley Welch TKO RITR 11: Rumble in the Ring 11 June 11, 2005 2 1:48 Auburn, Washington, United States
Win 1–0 Gary Bonenfant Submission MD 18: Mass Destruction 18 December 11, 2004 1 N/A Boston, Massachusetts, United States

References
  1. "Dale Hartt ESPN.go Stats". espn.go.com. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  2. "MD 18: Mass Destruction 18 Official Card and Results". sherdog.com. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  3. "Newcomers Shannon Gugherty and Dale Hartt to meet at UFC Fight Night 14". mmajunkie.com. June 20, 2008.
  4. "UFN 14 RESULTS: Dale Hartt vs. Shannon Gugerty". mmanews.com. July 19, 2008.
  5. "Dale Hartt Confirms Fight vs. Corey Hill on Dec. 10". fightnetwork.com. September 26, 2008.
  6. "Corey Hill suffers broken leg in loss to Dale Hartt at UFC Fight Night 16 (Pic)". mmamania.com. December 11, 2008.
  7. "Dale Hartt vs. Dennis Siver Officially Added to UFC 99". 411mania.com. March 12, 2009. Archived from the original on 2014-07-25.
  8. "UFC releases 9 fighters including Leites, O'Brien, & McCrory". rankingmma.com. August 14, 2009.
  9. "Ringside MMA: Guillaume DeLorenzi vs. Dale Hartt". tapology.com. June 18, 2010.
  10. "Introducing Dale Hartt". UFC.com. 2008-07-19. Archived from the original on 2008-10-29. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
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