Anthony Macias

Anthony Macias (born February 9, 1969) is a retired American mixed martial artist. His nickname, "Mad Dog", comes from the way he fights, reflected by the fact that only three of his 44 fights ended via decision.

Anthony Macias
Born	(1969-02-09) February 9, 1969 (age 56) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Other names	Mad Dog
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division	Heavyweight Light Heavyweight Middleweight Welterweight Lightweight
Style	Muay Thai
Fighting out of	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Rank	Black belt in Karate Black belt in Taekwondo[1]
Mixed martial arts record
Total	44
Wins	26
By knockout	4
By submission	17
By decision	2
Unknown	3
Losses	18
By knockout	8
By submission	9
By decision	1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Macias began his career during the infancy of the sport in 1994, facing the future UFC champion Dan Severn at UFC 4. Macias was defeated via first-round submission. Macias appeared again in the UFC 6 tournament, defeating He-Man Gipson via first-round TKO. Later he faced Oleg Taktarov, losing via submission in the first round.

After compiling a record of 15-5, he was slated to return to major promotions.

PRIDE Fighting Championships

Macias made his PRIDE debut at PRIDE 7, against legendary Japanese fighter Kazushi Sakuraba. Macias lost via second-round submission.

Macias returned to the promotion three years later at PRIDE The Best Volume 1, facing Eiji Mitsuoka. Macias was defeated via unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

44 matches	26 wins	18 losses
By knockout	4	8
By submission	17	9
By decision	2	1
Unknown	3	0

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	26–18	Zac Kelley	TKO (punches)	Oklahoma Fighting Championship 1	April 18, 2014	1	0:24	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Loss	26–17	Kemmyelle Haley	Submission (armbar)	SCS 21: No Surrender	January 25, 2014	1	1:17	Hinton, Oklahoma, United States	For the SCS Welterweight Championship.
Loss	26–16	Roy Spoon	TKO (punches)	Back Alley Promotions	September 3, 2011	2	3:26	Arlington, Texas, United States
Loss	26–15	Mike Budnik	Submission (choke)	C3 Fights: Knockout-Rockout Weekend 4	July 17, 2010	2	1:30	Clinton, Oklahoma, United States
Win	26–14	Edwynn Jones	Submission (guillotine choke)	Xtreme Knockout 7	June 5, 2010	1	2:07	Arlington, Texas, United States
Loss	25–14	Marcus Hicks	Submission (armbar)	Supreme Warrior Championship 10: Art of War	April 3, 2010	1	1:45	Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss	25–13	Ryan Larson	Submission (rear-naked choke)	KOK 8: The Uprising	February 27, 2010	1	3:28	Austin, Texas, United States
Loss	25–12	Daniel Roberts	TKO (submission to punches)	5150 Combat League/XFL: New Year's Revolution	January 16, 2010	1	4:00	Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win	25–11	Shonie Carter	Decision (unanimous)	Freestyle Cage Fighting 37	November 7, 2009	3	5:00	Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win	24–11	Chris Zelinsky	Submission	World Extreme Fighting: Enid	September 24, 2005	1	0:47	Enid, Oklahoma, United States
Loss	23–11	Josh Neer	TKO (punches)	FFC 11: Explosion	September 10, 2004	1	0:41	Biloxi, Mississippi, United States	Welterweight debut.
Win	23–10	Kevin Gittemeir	Submission (toe hold)	ISCF: Friday Night Fight	January 23, 2004	1	N/A	Atlanta, Georgia, United States	Lightweight debut.[2]
Loss	22–10	Joe Doerksen	TKO (punches)	Freestyle Fighting Championships 5	April 25, 2003	1	3:10	Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win	22–9	Luis Morales	Submission (kneebar)	World Fighting Championships 2	August 16, 2002	1	N/A	El Paso, Texas, United States
Win	21–9	Frank Alcala	Submission (heel hook)	World Fighting Championships 1	June 26, 2002	1	N/A	San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win	20–9	Chad Cook	Submission (armbar)	Reality Combat Fighting 15	April 13, 2002	1	0:39	N/A
Loss	19–9	Eiji Mitsuoka	Decision (unanimous)	PRIDE The Best Vol.1	February 22, 2002	2	5:00	Tokyo, Japan
Win	19–8	Anthony Barbier	Submission (guillotine choke)	Freestyle Fighting Championships 1	January 12, 2002	1	N/A	Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win	18–8	Hector Garza	Submission (heel hook)	Renegades Extreme Fighting	November 17, 2001	1	1:20	Texas, United States
Loss	17–8	Jesse Jones	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Extreme Challenge 44	September 15, 2001	1	2:23	Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States	Return to Middleweight.
Loss	17–7	Steve Heath	TKO (injury)	International Fighting Championships Warriors Challenge 6	March 25, 2000	1	4:10	Friant, California, United States
Win	17–6	Tony Ross	TKO (cut)	TFC 1: Fightzone	February 26, 2000	N/A	N/A	Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States	Return to Light Heavyweight.
Win	16–6	Cedric Marks	Submission (rear-naked choke)	World Class Shootfighting	November 20, 1999	1	N/A	McKinney, Texas, United States	Middleweight bout.
Loss	15–6	Kazushi Sakuraba	Submission (armbar)	PRIDE 7	September 12, 1999	2	2:30	Yokohama, Japan
Win	15–5	Cedric Marks	Submission (guillotine choke)	Power Ring Warriors	July 23, 1998	1	4:42	N/A	Middleweight bout.
Loss	14–5	Vladimir Matyushenko	TKO (doctor stoppage)	International Fighting Championships 7: Cage Combat	May 30, 1998	1	0:16	Kahnawake, Canada
Loss	14–4	Vladimir Matyushenko	TKO (submission to punches)	International Fighting Championships 5: Battle in the Bayou	September 5, 1997	1	2:59	Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Win	14–3	Wes Gassaway	TKO (submission to punches)	International Fighting Championships 5: Battle in the Bayou	September 5, 1997	1	3:49	Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Win	13–3	Yvonne Labbe	Submission (rear-naked choke)	International Fighting Championships 5: Battle in the Bayou	September 5, 1997	1	0:38	Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States	Return to Heavyweight.
Win	12–3	Paul Kimbro	N/A	World Fighting Council	May 15, 1997	N/A	N/A	N/A
Win	11–3	Courtney Ortega	N/A	World Fighting Council	May 15, 1997	N/A	N/A	N/A
Loss	10–3	Allan Goes	TKO (submission to punches)	Extreme Fighting 3	October 18, 1996	1	3:52	Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States	Light Heavyweight debut.
Win	10–2	Brian Gassaway	Submission (kneebar)	International Fighting Championships 2: Mayhem in Mississippi	August 23, 1996	1	1:28	Biloxi, Mississippi, United States	Won IFC 2 Tournament
Win	9–2	Houston Dorr	Submission (armbar)	International Fighting Championships 2: Mayhem in Mississippi	August 23, 1996	1	0:17	Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win	8–2	Gene Lydick	TKO (doctor)	International Fighting Championships 2: Mayhem in Mississippi	August 23, 1996	1	1:13	Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win	7–2	James Minson	Submission (guillotine choke)	Oklahoma Free Fight Federation 2	March 23, 1996	1	N/A	Enid, Oklahoma, United States	Won OFFF 2 Tournament
Win	6–2	Ron Goins	KO	Oklahoma Free Fight Federation 2	March 23, 1996	2	N/A	Enid, Oklahoma, United States
Win	5–2	William Diaz	Submission (heel hook)	Oklahoma Free Fight Federation 2	March 23, 1996	1	N/A	Enid, Oklahoma, United States
Win	4–2	Jason Nicholsen	N/A	Oklahoma Free Fight Federation 1	February 9, 1996	1	0:57	Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States	Won OFFF 1 Tournament
Win	3–2	John Dixson	Decision	Oklahoma Free Fight Federation 1	February 9, 1996	3	3:00	Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win	2–2	Jim Mullen	Submission (guillotine choke)	Oklahoma Free Fight Federation 1	February 9, 1996	1	1:54	Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Loss	1–2	Oleg Taktarov	Submission (guillotine choke)	UFC 6	July 14, 1995	1	0:09	Casper, Wyoming, United States
Win	1–1	He-Man Ali Gipson	TKO (submission to punches)	UFC 6	July 14, 1995	1	3:06	Casper, Wyoming, United States
Loss	0–1	Dan Severn	Submission (rear naked choke)	UFC 4	December 16, 1994	1	1:45	Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

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