David Michaud
| David Michaud | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Michaud November 10, 1988 Pine Ridge, South Dakota, United States |
| Other names | Bulldawg |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
| Division |
Lightweight (2014-present) Welterweight (2009-2014) |
| Reach | 72.0 in (183 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Glendale, Arizona, United States |
| Team | The Lab |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 11 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| University | South Dakota State University |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
David Michaud (born November 10, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division.
Michaud, who is a Oglala Lakota Native American, was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Michaud competed in wrestling, football, and baseball at Pine Ridge High School. Michaud won All-State honors in football, was an All-Conference selection in baseball, and in wrestling, Michaud finished first for 189 lbs. his senior season and also had a second-place finish as a sophomore. Michaud was the valedictorian of his reservation high school graduating class and held a 4.0. Michaud originally went to South Dakota State University to play football, but eventually turned his attention to wrestling his junior year, and was a standout, but not very successful.
Michaud competed as a Light Heavyweight and Middleweight as an amateur, and made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2009 competing as a Welterweight in regional promotions across The Dakotas. Michaud compiled a record of 4-0, before auditioning for The Ultimate Fighter in 2012.
Michaud appeared in the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter 16. Michaud lost via submission (arm-triangle choke) against Eddy Ellis during the entry round.
After TUF Michaud returned to the regional scene in The Dakotas, where he was able to string together a three-fight win streak, before being signed by the UFC.
Michaud made his promotional debut, as a short notice replacement for an injured Danny Mitchell and faced Li Jingliang at UFC 173. Jingliang defeated Michaud split decision.
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