Harris Sarmiento | |
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Born |
Ilocos Norte, Philippines |
September 9, 1983
Nationality | Filipino-American |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Weight | 144 lb (65 kg; 10.3 st) |
Division |
Featherweight Lightweight |
Fighting out of | Waipahu, Hawaii, United States |
Team | Hawaii Elite MMA 808 Fight Factory |
Years active | 2002-present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 62 |
Wins | 36 |
By knockout | 7 |
By submission | 7 |
By decision | 22 |
Losses | 26 |
By knockout | 7 |
By submission | 9 |
By decision | 10 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Harris Sarmiento is a Filipino-American professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Featherweight division of ONE FC. A professional competitor since 2002, Sarmiento has also formerly competed for the WEC, Strikeforce, King of the Cage, the World Fighting Alliance, the Palace Fighting Championship, the IFL, Pacific Xtreme Combat, and Rumble on the Rock.
Sarmiento made his professional MMA debut in 2002 and compiled an overall record of 6-7 before being signed by the WEC.
Sarmiento made his WEC debut against future WEC Lightweight Champion, Rob McCullough, on January 16, 2004 at WEC 9. Sarmiento won via split decision.
Sarmiento returned to the regional circuit, competing in promotions such as King of the Cage, bringing his professional record to 20-12 before being signed by Strikeforce.
Sarmiento made his Strikeforce debut against future Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie on March 10, 2006. Sarmiento lost via submission due to strikes in the second round.
Sarmiento then fought another future Strikeforce Lightweight Champion in Josh Thomson, at Strikeforce: Revenge on June 6, 2006. Sarmiento was defeated via arm-triangle choke submission in the third round.