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Josh Quayhagen (born August 30, 1986) is an American
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who competes in the
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division. A professional mixed martial artist since 2011, Quayhagen has previously fought for Legacy FC,
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, and was a contestant on their reality show, '' Fight Master: Bellator MMA''. Quayhagen currently competes in
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for
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, where he is the former Karate Combat Welterweight Champion.


Background

Born and raised in
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, Quayhagen began training in
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from a young age. A decorated
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competitor, he has won eight USKA World Champion Adult Black Belt Kumite Grand Championships and five National Grand Championships as well as a PKC National Black Belt Grand Kumite Championship. Quayhagen holds the record in all three of these events for being the youngest ever to win the Grand Champion in both events. Quayhagen was 18 years old at both USKA worlds and PKC Nationals and 19 years old as the winner of the USKA World Grand Kumite Champion. Quayhagen currently competes in full contact Karate League,
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. He is the reigning Welterweight Champion.


Mixed martial arts career


Bellator

Quayhagen made his professional and Bellator debut against
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at Bellator 52. Despite coming in as an underdog, Quayhagen won the fight via unanimous decision. Quayhagen was scheduled to face Quaint Kempf at
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on March 16, 2012. However, Kempf pulled out of the fight due to injury. Quayhagen instead faced Brenton Taylor in a rematch from a bout in November 2011. Quayhagen defeated Taylor via unanimous decision. Quayhagen faced Cliff Wright at
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on May 18, 2012. Quayhagen won the fight via unanimous decision. Quayhagen was scheduled to face Guillaume DeLorenzi at Bellator 76 on October 12, 2012. However, the bout was rescheduled for November 2, 2012 at Bellator 79. The bout never materialized due to issues with Quayhagen's contract. A rematch with
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took place on November 9, 2012 at
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. Quayhagen suffered his first professional defeat via unanimous decision.


''Fight Master: Bellator MMA''

Quayhagen appeared as one of the contestants on the first season of ''Fight Master: Bellator MMA'' that debuted on
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in June 2013. Quayhagen faced fellow Bellator veteran
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in the entry round. After two rounds of fighting, Quayhagen lost the fight via unanimous decision, thus ending his run in the competition.


Championships and accomplishments

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** Karate Combat 75kg Welterweight Championship (Current, one defense)


Mixed martial arts record

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Karate Combat record


References

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