Luke Stewart

Luke Stewart is a retired American mixed martial artist. Holding a professional record of 6–3, Stewart competed in the now-defunct promotion Strikeforce for his entire career.

BornSan Francisco, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)[1]
DivisionWelterweight
Fighting out ofSan Francisco, California, United States
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Ralph Gracie[2]
Years active2006–2010
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins6
By knockout3
By submission3
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Luke Stewart has trained and competed in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for several years, and is a black belt under Ralph Gracie, in San Francisco, California.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Strikeforce (2006–2010)

Stewart made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2006, signing with now-defunct promotion Strikeforce in May 2006. He made his debut facing Bill Duvall at Strikeforce: Revenge on June 9, 2006. He won the fight via armbar submission, 1:15 into the first round.[3]

In his second fight with the promotion, Stewart faced Jeremiah Metcalf at Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello on October 7, 2006. He won the fight via rear-naked choke.[4] He then faced UFC veteran Jason Von Flue at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni on June 22, 2007. He won the fight via third round TKO.[5]

Stewart faced Sam Liera at Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion on September 29, 2007.[6] He won the fight via first round TKO.[7] In his fifth fight with the promotion, Stewart faced Bryson Kamaka at Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives on November 16, 2007.[8] He won the fight via knockout, just 19 seconds into the first round.[9]

In his next fight, he faced Tiki Ghosn at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le on March 29, 2008.[10] Despite being a considerable betting favorite coming into the bout, Stewart lost the fight via unanimous decision, the first loss of his professional MMA career.

Stewart faced Jesse Juarez at Strikeforce: At The Mansion II on September 20, 2008.[11] He won the fight via first round armbar. Joe Riggs at Strikeforce: Destruction on November 21, 2008.[12] He lost the fight via second round TKO.

After a one-year hiatus from MMA, Stewart returned to face André Galvão at Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe on March 26, 2010.[13] He lost the fight via split decision, and subsequently retired from mixed martial arts shortly after.

Personal life

Stewart is the owner of his own Tattoo shop, Seventh Son Tattoo, in San Francisco, California.[14]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
9 matches 6 wins 3 losses
By knockout 3 1
By submission 3 0
By decision 0 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–3 André Galvão Decision (split) Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe March 26, 2010 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
Loss 6–2 Joe Riggs TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Destruction November 21, 2008 2 2:05 San Jose, California, United States
Win 6–1 Jesse Juarez Submission (armbar) Strikeforce: At The Mansion II September 20, 2008 1 4:55 Beverly Hills, California, United States
Loss 5–1 Tiki Ghosn Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le March 29, 2008 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
Win 5–0 Bryson Kamaka KO (knee) Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives November 16, 2007 1 0:19 San Jose, California, United States
Win 4–0 Sam Liera TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion September 29, 2007 1 3:40 Beverly Hills, California, United States
Win 3–0 Jason Von Flue TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni June 22, 2007 3 2:17 San Jose, California, United States
Win 2–0 Jeremiah Metcalf Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello October 7, 2006 1 2:19 Fresno, California, United States
Win 1–0 Bill Duvall Submission (armbar) Strikeforce: Revenge June 9, 2006 1 1:15 San Jose, California, United States

References
  1. Tapology.com Staff. "Luke Stewart's Tapology Profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
  2. FCF Staff (October 17, 2013). "Luke Stewart Talks Tattooing and Life After Fighting". FCFighter.com.
  3. MMA.tv Staff (June 9, 2006). "Strikeforce 2: Revenge Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com.
  4. ESPN.go Staff (October 7, 2006). "Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello Results". espn.go.com.
  5. MMAWeekly.com Staff (June 22, 2007). "Live Results: Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni". mmaweekly.com.
  6. MMAJunkie.com Staff (September 28, 2007). "Strikeforce at the Playboy Mansion: Weigh-In Results". mmajunkie.com.
  7. MMAJunkie.com Staff (September 30, 2007). "Strikeforce at the Playboy Mansion: Live Results". mmajunkie.com.
  8. Cagepotato.com Staff (November 16, 2007). "Strikeforce's "Four Men Enter, One Man Survives" Tourney Goes Down Tonight". cagepotato.com.
  9. Tapology.com Staff (November 16, 2007). "Strikeforce: Luke Stewart vs. Bryson Kamaka". tapology.com.
  10. James Iannotti (March 21, 2008). "Tiki Ghosn vs. Luke Stewart Strikeforce fight booked for March 29". mmamania.com.
  11. MMAFighting.com Staff (September 20, 2008). "'Strikeforce at the Mansion 2' weigh-in results". mmafighting.com.
  12. John Morgan (October 10, 2008). "Strikeforce adds Joe Riggs vs. Luke Stewart at 170 pounds". mmajunkie.com.
  13. Nick Thomas. "Tatame.com confirms Andre Galvao vs. Luke Stewart". bloodyelbow.com.
  14. "Starving Artist: Luke Stewart Is Hungry for A Fight". FIGHTMAGAZINE.com. March 26, 2010. Retrieved March 26, 2010.
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