Arthur Jimmerson (born August 4, 1963) is an American retired boxer & mixed martial artist who competed at

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. As an amateur, Jimmerson was the 1983 National Golden Gloves Middleweight champion. He finished his boxing career in 2002, with a record of 33–18.

Biography

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In November 1993, Jimmerson competed at the very first Ultimate Fighting Championship competition, UFC 1. He came to his first match wearing only one boxing glove in order to protect his jab hand and leave free the other, which earned him the nickname of Art "One Glove" Jimmerson in the process. His opponent would be

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master and eventual tournament winner Royce Gracie. Gracie opened the fight keeping distance with Jimmerson via front kicks. He then shot a double leg takedown and achieved

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over the boxer, grapevining his legs and tying up his arms. After Gracie landed the first headbutt, Jimmerson, who had been unsuccessfully trying to get out of the hold, tapped out.Don Beu, ''The Ultimate Fighting Championship: Jujutsu and Royce Gracie Reign Supreme at No-Holds-Barred Tournament'', Black Belt magazine, March 1994 It was Jimmerson's first and last MMA match, as he returned to boxing shortly after.

Later career

Jimmerson is now the head boxing coach at the UFC GYM in Torrance, CA. Jimmerson expressed an interest in fighting former YouTube sensation and UFC fighter Kimbo Slice in a boxing match.

Professional boxing record

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Mixed martial arts record

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References

External links

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Art Jimmerson: Where is he now
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