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USA Joe Charles

"The Ghetto Man"

6-13

Heavyweight
Joe Charles

Wins

6

2 KO/TKO - 11%
3 submission - 16%
1 decision - 5%

13

Losses

16% - 3 KO/TKO
47% - 9 submission
5% - 1 decision
hometown United States United States
Age
66 (1958-07-16)
Height
6′1″ (186 cm)
Reach -
Weight 225+ lbs (102+ kg)
Stance southpaw
Gym -
Social media -

Past Fights

Japan
Kengo Watanabe
(0-2-4)
i
24 Sep 2000
Pancrase 88 : 2000 Anniversary Show
 Decision (Unanimous) RD1 10:00
Japan
Kengo Watanabe
(0-2-4)
i
Pancrase 88 : 2000 Anniversary Show
24 Sep 2000 Decision (Unanimous) RD1 10:00
Brazil
Marcelo Dantas
(1-1)
i
15 Oct 1999
Rage In The Cage 2 : Double Impact
 Sub (Smother Choke) RD1 9:40
Brazil
Marcelo Dantas
(1-1)
i
Rage In The Cage 2 : Double Impact
15 Oct 1999 Sub (Smother Choke) RD1 9:40
USA
Mark Smith
(1-0)
i
13 Oct 1999
Decision
USA
Mark Smith
(1-0)
i
13 Oct 1999
Decision
Greece
Stefanos Miltsakakis
(0-0)
i
27 Sep 1999
World Vale Tudo Championship 9 : Battle Of The Titans
 Sub (Keylock) RD1 8:38
Greece
Stefanos Miltsakakis
(0-0)
i
World Vale Tudo Championship 9 : Battle Of The Titans
27 Sep 1999 Sub (Keylock) RD1 8:38
Russia
Mikhail Avetisyan
(12-2)
i
02 May 1999
IAFC : World Championship 1999 (Day 2)
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:21
Russia
Mikhail Avetisyan
(12-2)
i
IAFC : World Championship 1999 (Day 2)
02 May 1999 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:21
Brazil
Vitor Belfort
(4-1)
i
21 Dec 1997
UFC 15.5 : Ultimate Japan
 Sub (Armbar) RD1 4:03
Brazil
Vitor Belfort
(4-1)
i
UFC 15.5 : Ultimate Japan
21 Dec 1997 Sub (Armbar) RD1 4:03
USA
Nick Nutter
(2-0)
i
12 Nov 1997
IAFC : Absolute Fighting Championship 3
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 4:34
USA
Nick Nutter
(2-0)
i
IAFC : Absolute Fighting Championship 3
12 Nov 1997 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 4:34
Russia
Yuri Mildzikhov
(2-1)
i
12 Nov 1997
IAFC : Absolute Fighting Championship 3
 Sub (Heel Hook) RD1 11:02
Russia
Yuri Mildzikhov
(2-1)
i
IAFC : Absolute Fighting Championship 3
12 Nov 1997 Sub (Heel Hook) RD1 11:02
Russia
Andrey Surikov
(0-0)
i
02 May 1997
IAFC : Absolute Fighting Championship 2 (Day 2)
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 2:14
Russia
Andrey Surikov
(0-0)
i
IAFC : Absolute Fighting Championship 2 (Day 2)
02 May 1997 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 2:14
Russia
Karimula Barkalaev
(0-0)
i
30 Apr 1997
IAFC : Absolute Fighting Championship 2 (Day 1)
 Sub (Forearm Choke) RD1 9:19
Russia
Karimula Barkalaev
(0-0)
i
IAFC : Absolute Fighting Championship 2 (Day 1)
30 Apr 1997 Sub (Forearm Choke) RD1 9:19
USA
Dan Bobish
(2-1)
i
14 Feb 1997
Sub RD1 4:42
USA
Dan Bobish
(2-1)
i
14 Feb 1997
Sub RD1 4:42
USA
Pete Williams
(2-1)
i
11 Oct 1996
Superbrawl 2 : Belfort vs. Hess
 Sub (Kneebar) RD1 1:39
USA
Pete Williams
(2-1)
i
Superbrawl 2 : Belfort vs. Hess
11 Oct 1996 Sub (Kneebar) RD1 1:39
USA
Wes Gassaway
(3-0)
i
11 Oct 1996
Superbrawl 2 : Belfort vs. Hess
 KO/TKO (Elbows) RD1 3:26
USA
Wes Gassaway
(3-0)
i
Superbrawl 2 : Belfort vs. Hess
11 Oct 1996 KO/TKO (Elbows) RD1 3:26
Russia
Oleg Taktarov
(9-1-3)
i
14 Aug 1996
World Vale Tudo Championship 1
Sub (Kneebar) RD1 4:42
Russia
Oleg Taktarov
(9-1-3)
i
World Vale Tudo Championship 1
14 Aug 1996 Sub (Kneebar) RD1 4:42
Brazil
Murilo Bustamante
(1-0)
i
24 Jun 1996
UVF - Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 2
Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1 3:08
Brazil
Murilo Bustamante
(1-0)
i
UVF - Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 2
24 Jun 1996 Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1 3:08
USA
Scott Bessac
(4-5)
i
16 Dec 1995
UFC 7.5 : Ultimate Ultimate 1995
 Sub (Armlock) RD1 4:38
USA
Scott Bessac
(4-5)
i
UFC 7.5 : Ultimate Ultimate 1995
16 Dec 1995 Sub (Armlock) RD1 4:38
USA
Carl Franks
(1-0)
i
09 Nov 1995
UFCF : Ultimate Fighting 1
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 26:42
USA
Carl Franks
(1-0)
i
UFCF : Ultimate Fighting 1
09 Nov 1995 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 26:42
USA
Craig Pittman
(1-1)
i
20 Apr 1995
Vale Tudo Japan 1995
Cancelled (Joe Charles injury)
USA
Craig Pittman
(1-1)
i
Vale Tudo Japan 1995
20 Apr 1995 Cancelled (Joe Charles injury)
USA
Dan Severn
(3-1)
i
07 Apr 1995
UFC 5 : Return of the Beast
 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:38
USA
Dan Severn
(3-1)
i
UFC 5 : Return of the Beast
07 Apr 1995 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:38
USA
Kevin Rosier
(1-1)
i
16 Dec 1994
UFC 4 : Revenge of the Warriors
 Sub (Armbar) RD1 0:14
USA
Kevin Rosier
(1-1)
i
UFC 4 : Revenge of the Warriors
16 Dec 1994 Sub (Armbar) RD1 0:14

Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Charles

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Joe Charles?

    Known as "The Ghetto Man" Joe Charles's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star Joe Charles weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 265 pounds, Joe Charles's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

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