Elvis Mutapčić

Elvis Mutapčić (born July 19, 1986) is a Bosnian-American former mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight and the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Elvis Mutapčić
Born	(1986-07-19) July 19, 1986 (age 39) Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Other names	The King
Nationality	Bosnian American
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Division	Light heavyweight Middleweight Welterweight
Reach	72 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out of	Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Team	Roundkick Gym
Years active	2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	23
Wins	16
By knockout	7
By submission	6
By decision	3
Losses	6
By knockout	2
By decision	4
Draws	1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Mutapčić compiled a professional mixed martial arts record of 13-2 winning various regional titles before signing for World Series of Fighting in April 2013.^[2]

World Series of Fighting

In April 2013, Mutapčić signed a multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting.^[3]

Mutapčić was expected to make his WSOF debut against Jesse Taylor at WSOF 5.^[4] The New Jersey Athletic Commission cancelled the fight after seeing someone from Mutapcic’s camp take an unknown and unapproved medication backstage before the fight.^[5] The fight was rescheduled for WSOF 7.^[6] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.^[7]

Mutapčić then faced Kelvin Tiller on August 9, 2014 at WSOF 12.^[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision.^[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mutapčić made his UFC debut at light heavyweight on January 17, 2016 as a late-notice opponent against Francimar Barroso at UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz.^[10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.^[11]

Mutapčić then moved to middleweight and faced Kevin Casey on June 4, 2016 at UFC 199.^[12] The fight ended in a split draw.^[13]

Mutapčić then faced Anthony Smith on December 3, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale.^[14] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. ^[15]

In February 2017, Mutapčić was released from the UFC.^[16]

Championships and accomplishments

• Maximum Fighting Championship
  • MFC Middleweight Championship
    • One successful defence

• Midwest Cage Championship
  • MCC Middleweight Championship

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

23 matches	16 wins	6 losses
By knockout	7	2
By submission	6	0
By decision	3	4
Draws	1

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	16–6–1	Brian Imes	TKO (punches)	Midwest Cage Championship 65	June 26, 2021	1	4:34	West Des Moines, Iowa, United States	Return to Light Heavyweight.
Loss	15–6–1	Beslan Isaev	KO (punches)	ACB 61: Balaev vs. Bataev	May 20, 2017	1	0:33	St. Petersburg, Russia	Welterweight bout.
Loss	15–5–1	Anthony Smith	TKO (elbow and punches)	The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale	December 3, 2016	2	3:27	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Draw	15–4–1	Kevin Casey	Draw (split)	UFC 199	June 4, 2016	3	5:00	Inglewood, California, United States	Return to Middleweight.
Loss	15–4	Francimar Barroso	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz	January 17, 2016	3	5:00	Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win	15–3	Sean Huffman	Submission (punches)	MCC 59: Howser vs. O’Brien	June 19, 2015	1	2:53	Des Moines, Iowa, United States	Light Heavyweight debut.
Win	14–3	Kelvin Tiller	Decision (unanimous)	WSOF 12: Palomino vs. Gonzalez	August 9, 2014	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Catchweight (195 lb) bout
Loss	13–3	Jesse Taylor	Decision (unanimous)	WSOF 7: Karakhanyan vs. Palmer	December 7, 2013	3	5:00	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win	13–2	Sam Alvey	Decision (unanimous)	MFC 36: Reality Check	February 15, 2013	5	5:00	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	Defended the MFC Middleweight Championship.
Win	12–2	Joseph Henle	TKO (leg kick)	MFC 35: Explosive Encounter	October 26, 2012	3	1:45	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	Won the vacant MFC Middleweight Championship.
Win	11–2	Jacen Flynn	TKO (punches)	MFC 34: Total Recall	August 10, 2012	1	1:39	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win	10–2	Keenan Curry	Submission (armbar)	MCC 39: Domination	March 2, 2012	2	2:57	Des Moines, Iowa, United States	Won the MCC Middleweight title
Win	9–2	Cezar Ferreira	KO (punch)	Superior Cage Combat 2	August 20, 2011	1	0:25	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	8–2	Artenas Young	Decision (unanimous)	SF 16: Neer vs. Juarez	June 25, 2011	3	5:00	Odessa, Texas, United States
Win	8–1	Josh Rosaaen	Submission (guillotine choke)	MCC 30: Thanksgiving Throwdown 3	November 24, 2010	1	4:50	Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win	7–1	Zak Cummings	Decision (unanimous)	MCC 27: Mutapcic vs. Cummings	June 11, 2010	5	5:00	Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win	6–1	Brett Stevens	Submission (heel hook)	MCC 25: Inferno	March 13, 2010	1	1:29	Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win	5–1	Mike Van Meer	TKO (punches)	MCC 23: Thanksgiving Throwdown 2	November 25, 2009	2	0:21	Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win	4–1	Carlos Newborn	Submission (triangle choke)	RCC 10: Devil’s Fight	October 30, 2009	1	0:43	Iowa, United States
Loss	3–1	Andy Branson	Decision (split)	MCC 21: Mickle vs. Marriott	June 26, 2009	3	5:00	Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win	3–0	Evan Marks	TKO (punches)	MCC 19: The Return	March 14, 2009	1	4:55	Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win	2–0	Thad England	TKO (submission to punches)	MCC 10: Vengeance	September 29, 2007	1	2:59	Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win	1–0	Mark Gearhart	Submission (rear-naked choke)	MCC 10: Vengeance	September 29, 2007	1	0:43	Des Moines, Iowa, United States	Middleweight debut.

See also

• List of male mixed martial artists