Tim Hague | |
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Born |
Boyle, Alberta, Canada |
May 9, 1983
Other names | The Thrashing Machine |
Residence | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight | 265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb) |
Division | Heavyweight (265 lb) |
Reach | 76 in (190 cm) |
Fighting out of | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Team | Team Cardinal Sports |
Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Years active | 2006–2016 (MMA) |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 34 |
Wins | 21 |
By knockout | 15 |
By submission | 4 |
By decision | 2 |
Losses | 13 |
By knockout | 8 |
By decision | 5 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Timothy Edward Lee Hague (born May 9, 1983) is a Grade 4 Teacher and the #2 ranked Heavyweight Canadian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division of Absolute Championship Berkut. A professional competitor since 2006, Hague has also formerly competed for the UFC. Hague is the former King of the Cage Canada Heavyweight Champion. With an unblemished 11-0 record in King of the Cage.
Tim has a Bachelor of Arts from Augustana University College and an Elementary Education degree from the University of Alberta. Prior to beginning his MMA career, he was a kindergarten teacher in Rochester, Alberta.
On January 13, 2011, Hague was awarded the rank of purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under black belt instructors Kyle Cardinal and Rodrigo Munduruca.
Hague made his MMA debut against Eric MacDonald at King Of The Cage Canada: Detonator in 2006. Hague came out victorious winning via submission. Hague went on to win his next 3 fights and subsequently won the vacant KOTC Canada heavyweight title over Adriano Bernardo in only his fifth fight. His only loss came to Miodrag Petkovic in a split decision. Before signing with Ultimate Fighting Championship, Tim got a rematch against Petkovic and won by unanimous decision.
Hague made his debut against former professional kickboxer, Pat Barry at UFC 98. Hague upset Barry by submitting him using a guillotine choke early in the first round.