Joe Stevenson

Joe Stevenson
Born	Joseph Christopher Stevenson (1982-06-15) June 15, 1982 (age 42) Torrance, California, United States
Other names	Daddy
Residence	Hesperia, California, United States
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight	155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division	Featherweight (145lb) (2011–2012) Lightweight (155lb) (2006–2011, 2012–present) Welterweight (170lb)
Reach	70 in (180 cm)
Team	Jackson's Submission Fighting
Rank	2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Robert Drysdale[1] 2nd Degree Black Belt in Judo under Ron Tripp[1]
Years active	1999–2017
Mixed martial arts record
Total	49
Wins	33
By knockout	7
By submission	15
By decision	11
Losses	16
By knockout	2
By submission	5
By decision	9
Other information
University	Victor Valley College
Spouse	Maia Stevenson
Notable school(s)	Silverado High
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joseph Christopher Stevenson (born June 15, 1982) is a retired American mixed martial artist fighting out of Hesperia, California. Coached by (UFC Hall of Famer) Matt Hughes, Stevenson rose to prominence by becoming The Ultimate Fighter 2 Welterweight Tournament Winner. Following a drop in weight class and two-year undefeated streak, he was ranked among the top UFC Lightweight competitors, culminating into a title shot for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship against B.J. Penn at UFC 80: Rapid Fire (after the title was stripped from Sean Sherk). Stevenson fought most of his career as a Lightweight and made his Featherweight debut at UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry. He is the former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion.