Andy Ogle Explained

Andy Ogle should not be confused with Andy Ogles.

Andy Ogle
Other Names:The Little Axe
Birth Name:Andrew Richard Ogle
Birth Date:1989 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Residence:Tynemouth, North Tyneside, United Kingdom
Nationality:English
Weight:145lb
Weight Class:Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach:69inches[1]
Fighting Out Of:Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
Team:Section 18 MMA
Years Active:2009–2016
Mma Kowin:2
Mma Subwin:3
Mma Decwin:4
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Subloss:2
Mma Decloss:3
Sherdog:42659

Andrew Richard Ogle (born 16 February 1989) is a retired English mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2009, Ogle has made a name for himself fighting for numerous promotions all over England. He was a competitor on FX's .

Background

Ogle was born in Newcastle upon Tyne to Jan and Gordon Ogle.[2] He was raised in Tynemouth, North Tyneside, and attended Marden High School where he competed in football and also trained mixed martial arts. At the age of 16, Ogle worked as an instructor for his gym, teaching the younger children MMA. Upon leaving Marden, Ogle enrolled at the University of Sunderland. Ogle graduated from Sunderland in 2011 with a degree in sports science.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

In 2008 Ogle began his semi-professional (amateur) career, posting five straight wins before taking a TKO loss in his final semi-pro fight, to Danny Jones[3] After boasting a 5-1 semi-pro record, Ogle turned professional in late 2009. His pro debut came on 18 October 2009 against Graham Armstrong, another fighter making his pro debut. Ogle dominated the fight for three rounds, and was awarded the unanimous decision victory. Only a month later, in his second fight, Ogle lost to Bobby McVittie via submission after getting caught in a triangle choke in the first round. Ogle bounced back from the loss with three straight submission wins, all coming via rear-naked choke, and two of the submission wins coming in the first round.

Ogle dominated three more opponents, earning a record of 7-1 before being offered a fight with Shay Walsh, an undefeated fighter at the time considered the top featherweight prospect in the UK.[4] Ogle upset Walsh, winning the fight via unanimous decision.

The Ultimate Fighter

In February 2012, it was revealed that Ogle was selected to be a participant on .[5] Ogle defeated Brendan Weafer via unanimous decision to move into the Ultimate Fighter house, and become an official cast member.[6]

Ogle was selected seventh (fourteenth overall) by Urijah Faber to become a part of Team Faber. In the last quarter-final fight of the season, Ogle was selected to fight one of Team Cruz's best fighters in Mike Rio. Ogle earned the upset victory after submitting Rio with a rear-naked choke in the second round.

In the semi-final round Ogle was chosen to fight Team Faber teammate, Al Iaquinta. Ogle lost the fight via TKO in the closing moments of the first round, eliminating him from the competition.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Despite not winning the show, UFC President Dana White decided to sign all sixteen cast members to exclusive UFC contracts.[7] Ogle was linked to a bout at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale on 1 June 2012. However, due to being medically suspended after his KO loss to Al Iaquinta in quarter-finals of the show, Ogle was not able to compete on the card.

Ogle lost in his UFC debut to Akira Corassani via split decision on 29 September 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 5.[8] There was a lot of displeasure with the decision as many spectators and MMA website columnists believed Ogle had won the fight.

Ogle would then fought former featherweight title contender, Josh Grispi, on 16 February 2013 at .[9] After three rounds, Ogle won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ogle was expected to face Conor McGregor on 17 August 2013 at UFC Fight Night 26[10] However, Ogle pulled out of the bout due an injury and was replaced by Max Holloway[11]

Ogle faced Cole Miller on 26 October 2013 at UFC Fight Night 30.[12] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Ogle faced Charles Oliveira on 15 February 2014 at UFC Fight Night 36.[13] He lost the fight via triangle choke submission in the third round.

Ogle faced Maximo Blanco on 31 May 2014 at UFC Fight Night 41.[14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Ogle next faced UFC newcomer Makwan Amirkhani on 24 January 2015 at UFC on Fox 14.[15] He lost the fight via TKO only 8 seconds into the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after the fight.[16]

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|9–6|Makwan Amirkhani|TKO (flying knee and punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|0:08|Stockholm, Sweden||-|Loss|align=center|9–5|Maximo Blanco|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Berlin, Germany||-|Loss|align=center|9–4|Charles Oliveira|Submission (triangle choke)|||align=center|3|align=center|2:40|Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil||-|Loss|align=center|9–3|Cole Miller|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Manchester, England||-|Win|align=center|9–2|Josh Grispi|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|London, England||-|Loss|align=center|8–2|Akira Corassani|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Nottingham, England||-|Win|align=center|8–1|Shay Walsh|Decision (unanimous)|Olympian MMA 12||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Liverpool, England||-|Win|align=center|7–1|Antanas Jazbutis|TKO (punches)|Supremacy Fight Challenge 3||align=center|3|align=center|3:08|Gateshead, England||-|Win|align=center|6–1|Stewart Gillham|TKO (punches)|Supremacy Fight Challenge 2||align=center|2|align=center|2:29|Gateshead, England||-|Win|align=center|5–1|Jay Furness|Decision (unanimous)|Supremacy Fight Challenge 1||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Gateshead, England||-|Win|align=center|4–1|Phil Flynn|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Knuckle Up MMA 8||align=center|2|align=center|1:54|Bolton, England||-|Win|align=center|3–1|Matt Eynon|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Strike and Submit 15||align=center|1|align=center|N/A|Gateshead, England||-|Win|align=center|2–1|Nigel Wright|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Strike and Submit 14||align=center|1|align=center|1:31|Gateshead, England||-|Loss|align=center|1–1|Bobby McVittie|Submission (triangle choke)|Absolute Combat 2||align=center|1|align=center|1:33|Edinburgh, Scotland||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Graham Armstrong|Decision (unanimous)|Cage Kombat 11||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Edinburgh, Scotland||}

Personal life

As of 2016, Ogle works as a prison guard in Newcastle, England.[17]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Gustafsson vs. Johnson. UFC.com. January 25, 2015.
  2. Web site: Tynemouth cage fighter Andy Ogle stars in The Ultimate Fighter . SundaySun.co.uk . 11 March 2012 . 22 May 2012.
  3. Web site: Andy Ogle - Fighter Profile at MMAUniverse . MMAUniverse.com . 22 May 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120711144945/http://www.mmauniverse.com/fighters/andy-ogle-44356 . 11 July 2012 .
  4. Web site: Andy Ogle: The Next Ultimate Fighter?. BritMMA.co.uk. 22 May 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120531082525/http://britmma.co.uk/#/andy-ogle-the-next-ultimate-f/4562143223. 31 May 2012. dead.
  5. Web site: 'The Ultimate Fighter 15' cast unveiled with 32 Lightweight fighters . MMAJunkie.com . 27 February 2012 . 22 May 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120229050947/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27602/the-ultimate-fighter-15-cast-unveiled-with-32-lightweight-fighters.mma . 29 February 2012 .
  6. Web site: Mixed martial arts results, Season 15 - The Ultimate Fighter . State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry Athletic Commission . 9 March 2012 . 22 May 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120617073556/http://boxing.nv.gov/2012%20Results%20Web/03-09-12%20TUF.pdf . 17 June 2012 .
  7. Web site: Dana White reveals matchups for TUF 15 finale. BostonHerald.com . 23 May 2012 . 23 May 2012.
  8. Web site: UFC heading to Nottingham Sept. 29 with Ogle-Corassani . mmajunkie . 11 June 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120615174927/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29155/ufc-heading-to-nottingham-sept-29-with-pickett-jabouin-ogle-corassani.mma . 15 June 2012 . dmy .
  9. Web site: Josh Grispi and Andy Ogle Fighting in London . MMAjunkie.com . John Petit . 2012-12-04 . 2012-12-04 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140504091136/http://www.fighters.com/12/05/josh-grispi-and-andy-ogle-to-fight-in-london/ . 4 May 2014 .
  10. Web site: Conor McGregor vs. Andy Ogle added to UFC on FS1 in Boston. themmareport.com. 31 May 2013.
  11. Web site: Max Holloway steps up against Conor McGregor after injury forces Andy Ogle out . mmafighting.com . Dave Doyle . 2013-07-10 . 2013-07-10 .
  12. Web site: Ogle Draws Miller At UFC Fight Night 30 . https://archive.today/20130909120222/http://www.yourmma.tv/news/details.asp/id/2941/andy-ogle-vs-cole-miller-ufc-fight-night-30.htm . dead . 9 September 2013 . YourMMA.tv . 9 September 2013 .
  13. Web site: Andy Ogle meets Charles Oliveira at UFC Fight Night 36 in Brazil. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2013-11-27. 2013-11-27.
  14. Web site: Ogle To Face Blanco At UFC Berlin . https://archive.today/20140403111655/http://www.yourmma.tv/news/details.asp/id/3271/andy-ogle-vs-maximo-blanco-ufc-berlin.htm . dead . 2014-04-03 . YourMMA.tv . @YourMMA . 2014-04-03 . 2014-04-03 .
  15. Web site: Andy Ogle vs. Makwan Amirkhani joins UFC on FOX 14 lineup. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2014-12-05. 2014-12-05.
  16. Web site: Brian Bowles among eight fighters recently released by UFC. mmamania.com. Adam Guillen Jr.. 2015-03-03. 2015-03-06.
  17. Web site: Mindenhall . Chuck . Andy Ogle has his share of what ifs, but onto next chapter as a prison guard . MMA Fighting . 15 September 2016 . 9 March 2021.