Bryan Caraway Explained

Bryan Caraway
Other Names:Kid Lightning
Birth Date:4 August 1984
Birth Place:Yakima, Washington, U.S.
Height:[1]
Weight:135.5lb
Reach:68 in[2]
Style:Wrestling, Boxing, BJJ
Fighting Out Of:Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Team:Xtreme Couture
Wrestling:NCAA Division II Wrestling
Years Active:2004–present
Mma Kowin:2
Mma Subwin:17
Mma Decwin:3
Mma Koloss:2
Mma Subloss:2
Mma Decloss:5
Sherdog:13791

Bryan Caraway (born August 4, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Battlefield Fighting Championship.[3] A professional MMA competitor since 2005, Caraway has fought in the UFC, Strikeforce, EliteXC, and the WEC. He was a competitor on Spike TV's .

Background

Caraway's father is a two-time Purple Heart recipient and a Vietnam veteran.[4] Caraway is from Goldendale, Washington, and attended North Idaho College for one year[5] and then went to Central Washington University for three and half years, where he was on the wrestling team until the program was dropped in 2004, due to lack of talent on the team. One of Caraway's teammates, a cousin of UFC veteran Dennis Hallman, introduced Caraway to the MMA veteran, who was also an accomplished fighter. Caraway began fighting in the spring of 2004 and then moved to train in his hometown of Yakima, WA.[6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Caraway decided to go professional after compiling a 6–1 amateur record in his home state of Washington.[7] His opponent for his debut would be fellow future UFC fighter, Ian Loveland. Caraway lost when the cage side doctor halted the bout because of a deep laceration on the face of Caraway. Caraway built his record to 4-1 with four straight wins, finishing all four opponents, one of which was soon-to-be Ultimate Fighter and WEC fighter, Noah Thomas.

Caraway took on yet another future UFC fighter in John Gunderson, losing via submission in round two. Caraway bounced back after his second loss, and went on to win six straight fights, again, finishing all of his opponents. Riding a six fight win streak, and boasting a 10–2 record earned Caraway a contract with Strikeforce. His Strikeforce debut came at where he defeated Alvin Cacdac. Caraway then fought for EliteXC, being defeated by their future champion, Wilson Reis. Caraway fought one more time for Strikeforce before signing with World Extreme Cagefighting in 2010.

Bryan Caraway is managed by Daniel A. Martinez of Di-Cypher & Associates.[8] [9]

World Extreme Cagefighting

Caraway was defeated via first round submission in his WEC debut against Mark Hominick on January 10, 2010, at WEC 46.[10]

Caraway was expected to face Fredson Paixão on March 6, 2010, at WEC 47.[11] However, an injury forced Caraway to withdraw and was replaced by Courtney Buck.[12] Caraway instead fought Paixao on the WEC 50 card, and was defeated via split decision. Caraway was released from his contract after the back-to-back losses.

Post-WEC

Caraway defeated Marlin "Pit Bull" Weikel via rear naked choke on February 19, 2011, at CageSport MMA XIII.[6]

The Ultimate Fighter

In 2011, Caraway had signed with the UFC to compete in . In the first episode, Caraway fought Eric Marriott to gain entry into the Ultimate Fighter house. Caraway defeated Marriott via unanimous decision (20-18, 20-18, 20-18).[13]

Caraway was picked as the second featherweight on Team Mayhem and the fourth overall. In the first preliminary bout of the season, Caraway was selected to fight Marcus Brimage. Caraway controlled Brimage on the ground throughout the first round, and in the second round won the fight via submission (rear-naked choke) to move onto the semi-finals.[14] In the semi-finals, Caraway fought Diego Brandao, losing the fight via TKO (punches) in round one.[15]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Caraway made his UFC debut on December 3, 2011, at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale and fought against fellow Ultimate Fighter castmate, Dustin Neace. Caraway won the fight via submission (rear-naked choke) in the second round. A week before the fight Caraway was severely ill and almost had to pull out of the fight.[16]

Caraway made his Bantamweight debut against Mitch Gagnon on July 21, 2012, at UFC 149.[17] He won via rear naked choke submission in round three.[18]

Caraway was expected to face Mike Easton on December 8, 2012, at UFC on Fox 5, replacing an injured T.J. Dillashaw.[19] However, on November 21, Caraway pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Raphael Assunção.[20]

Caraway faced Takeya Mizugaki on March 3, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 8.[21] He lost the fight via split decision.Caraway faced Johnny Bedford on April 27, 2013, at UFC 159, replacing an injured Érik Pérez.[22] He won the back-and-forth fight via submission in the third round. Caraway was awarded Submission of the Night honors after the original bonus winner, Pat Healy had the award rescinded after testing positive for marijuana.[23]

Caraway was expected to face Lucas Martins on February 22, 2014, at UFC 170.[24] However, Caraway pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by UFC newcomer Aljamain Sterling.[25]

Caraway faced Érik Pérez on June 7, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 42.[26] After controlling the majority of the bout with his wrestling and grappling, Caraway won the fight via rear-naked choke in round 2. There was some controversy after the fight however, as during round 1, Caraway could be seen illegally fish-hooking Perez without the referee noticing.[27]

Caraway faced Raphael Assunção on October 4, 2014, at [28] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[29]

Caraway faced Eddie Wineland on July 25, 2015, at UFC on Fox 16.[30] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[31]

Caraway next faced Aljamain Sterling on May 29, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 88.[32] He won the fight via split decision.[33]

Caraway was expected to face Jimmie Rivera on January 15, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 103.[34] However, Caraway pulled out of the bout on January 4 citing an undisclosed injury. He was replaced by Marlon Vera.[35] Eventually, Rivera withdrew from the fight as he felt going from a top-5 ranked fighter to an unranked one wouldn't make sense at that moment.[36] [37]

Caraway was expected to face Luke Sanders on December 9, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 123.[38] On November 20, Caraway pulled out of the fight with undisclosed reason.[39]

Caraway faced Cody Stamann on March 3, 2018, at UFC 222.[40] He lost the fight by split decision.[41]

Caraway faced Pedro Munhoz on November 30, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale.[42] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[43]

Battlefield Fighting Championship

On May 25, 2019, news surfaced that Caraway had parted ways with the UFC and signed a contract with South Korean MMA promotion Battlefield Fighting Championship and made his promotional debut against Raja Shippen on July 27, 2019. Caraway won by unanimous decision.

Championships and awards

Personal life

Caraway, after a five-year relationship, became engaged to Abbey Garrabrandts in March 2021 in Mexico. They have a daughter born January 22, 2022. Caraway previously dated former UFC fighter Miesha Tate. They had been together since attending Central Washington University.[44] In 2014, Tate was credited with saving the life of Caraway's mother, Chris Caraway, when the latter suffered an asthma attack while scuba diving.[45]

Caraway is featured in the award-winning mixed martial arts documentary Fight Life. Released in 2013, the film is directed by indie filmmaker James Z. Feng and produced by RiLL Films.[46]

Legal issues

In February 2021, Caraway and Tate began a legal battle over assets acquired during their 10 year relationship, including a Polaris RZR ATV that he allegedly stole back from his ex-girlfriend, former UFC Women's Bantamweight Chamipion Miesha Tate, after she first stole the ATV from his residence.[47] Caraway reached out to the criminal investigations unit after he was appeared in the “most wanted list” to schedule an arraignment hearing but he failed to appear at a pre-trial conference hearing in Washington state.[48]

Mixed martial arts record

|Win|align=center|22–9|Raja Shippen| Decision (unanimous)|Battlefield FC 2||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Macau, China||- |Loss|align=center|21–9|Pedro Munhoz|TKO (body kick and punches)|The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale ||align=center|1|align=center|2:39|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ||- |Loss|align=center| 21–8|Cody Stamann|Decision (split)|UFC 222 ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center| 21–7|Aljamain Sterling|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-| Win| align=center| 20–7| Eddie Wineland| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Chicago, Illinois, United States||-| Loss| align=center| 19–7| Raphael Assunção| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada| |-| Win| align=center| 19–6| Érik Pérez| Submission (rear-naked choke)| | | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:52| Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 18–6| Johnny Bedford| Submission (guillotine choke)| UFC 159| | align=center| 3| align=center| 4:44| Newark, New Jersey, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 17–6| Takeya Mizugaki| Decision (split)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Saitama, Japan| |-| Win| align=center| 17–5| Mitch Gagnon| Submission (rear-naked choke)| UFC 149| | align=center| 3| align=center| 1:39| Calgary, Alberta, Canada| |-| Win| align=center| 16–5| Dustin Neace| Submission (rear-naked choke)| | | align=center| 2| align=center| 3:38| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 15–5| Marlin Weikel| Submission (rear-naked choke)| CageSport 13| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:17| Tacoma, Washington, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 14–5| Fredson Paixão| Decision (split)| WEC 50| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 14–4| Mark Hominick| Submission (armbar)| WEC 46| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:48| Sacramento, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 14–3| Eddie Pelczynski| Submission (triangle choke)| CageSport 7| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:55| Tacoma, Washington, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 13–3| Alex Zuniga| Decision (unanimous)| Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Kent, Washington, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 12–3| Daniel Stenovich| Submission (triangle choke)| CageSport MMA| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:47| Tacoma, Washington, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 11–3| Wilson Reis| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Stockton, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 11–2| Alvin Cacdac| Submission (rear-naked choke)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:39| San Jose, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 10–2| Steve Sharp| Submission (triangle choke)| International Fighting Championship: Caged Combat| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:35| Nampa, Idaho, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 9–2| Dave Lehr Cochran| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Sport Fight 21: Seasons Beatings| | align=center| 2| align=center| 4:15| Portland, Oregon, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 8–2| Eddy Belen| TKO (punches)| SF: Clash at the Casino 2| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:29| Pendleton, Oregon, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 7–2| Saul Mitchell| Submission (armbar)| MMAC: The Revolution| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:04| Washington, D.C., United States| |-| Win| align=center| 6–2| Harris Norwood| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Lords of the Cage| | align=center| 2| align=center| 4:00| Anacortes, Washington, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 5–2| Andy Lukesh| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Sport Fight 18: Turning Point| | align=center| 2| align=center| 4:30| Portland, Oregon, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 4–2| John Gunderson| Submission (armbar)| Desert Brawl: Oregon vs. Texas| | align=center| 2| align=center| 4:10| Redmond, Oregon, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 4–1| Trevor Harris| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Sport Fight 16: Clash at the Casino| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:43| Pendleton, Oregon, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 3–1| Jason Chuckelnaskit| Submission (rear-naked choke)| AX Fighting Championships: Impact| | align=center| 2| align=center| n/a| Town and Country, Washington, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 2–1| Noah Thomas| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Professional Fighting Association: Pride & Fury 4| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:31| Worley, Idaho, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 1–1| Galen Bush| TKO (punches)| AX Fighting Championships: Assault at the Armory| | align=center| n/a| align=center| n/a| Everett, Washington, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 0–1| Ian Loveland| TKO (doctor stoppage)| Sport Fight 12: Breakout| | align=center| 2| align=center| 0:31| Portland, Oregon, United States|

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

| Loss| align=center| 2–1| Diego Brandão| KO (punches)| | (airdate)| align=center| 1| align=center| 4:15| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Marcus Brimage| Submission (rear-naked choke)| | (airdate)| align=center| 2| align=center| 2:55| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Eric Marriott| Decision (unanimous)| | (airdate)| align=center| 1| align=center| 5:00| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| [49]

See also

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: Bryan Caraway to Debut for Battlefield FC in July. Natalie Zamudio. sherdog.com. May 25, 2019.
  4. Web site: Bryan Caraway had it rough for a while, but 'clouds are clearing apart' finally before TUF 28 Finale. Fernanda Prates. November 16, 2018. mmajunkie.com.
  5. Web site: Bryan Caraway UFC Profile. 2014-01-01.
  6. Web site: Caraway vs. Paixao at WEC 50 in August . MMAWeekly.com.com . 2010-06-15 .
  7. Web site: Bryan Caraway "Kid Lightning" (18-6-0) Official Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Profile . Mixedmartialarts.com . 2014-02-21.
  8. Web site: Di-Cypher: The LifeStyle Firm. Di-Cypher. 2016-02-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20160220085403/http://www.di-cypher.com/. 2016-02-20. dead.
  9. Web site: Daniel A. Martinez LinkedIn. www.linkedin.com. 2016-02-07.
  10. Web site: WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson results . wec.tv . 2010-01-11 . 2010-01-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100113235102/http://www.wec.tv/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=39635 . 2010-01-13 . dead .
  11. Web site: Caraway vs. Paixao latest addition to WEC card. mmaweekly.com. 2010-01-28. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100311011509/http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=10601&zoneid=13. 2010-03-11.
  12. Web site: Courtney Buck Replaces Bryan Caraway on March 6 WEC card. MMAWeekly.com.com. 2010-02-10.
  13. Web site: MMA Junkie Staff . "The Ultimate Fighter 14" cast unveiled with 32 bantamweights and featherweights . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . 24 November 2022 . 22 August 2011.
  14. http://mmajunkie.com/news/25436/episode-no-2-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-14-team-bisping-vs-team-miller.mma
  15. Web site: MMA Junkie Staff . Despite beatdown, 'TUF 14' finalist Diego Brandao says opponents shouldn't be fooled . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . 23 November 2022 . 1 December 2011.
  16. Web site: Bryan Caraway Was Very Close to Not Fighting at TUF 14 Finale . 4 December 2011 . MMA Fighting . 2014-02-21.
  17. Web site: Bryan Caraway vs. Mitch Gagnon added to UFC 149 in Calgary . www.mmajunkie.com . March 26, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120329022848/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27986/bryan-caraway-vs-mitch-gagnon-added-to-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma . 2012-03-29 .
  18. Web site: Burke . Tim . UFC 149 Results: Bryan Caraway Chokes Out Mitch Gagnon In Round Three . bloodyelbow.com . 24 November 2022 . 21 July 2012.
  19. Web site: Bryan Caraway in for injured T.J. Dillashaw, faces Mike Easton at UFC on FOX 5 . MMAjunkie.com . October 30, 2012 . 2012-10-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121101100024/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31355/bryan-caraway-in-for-injured-t-j-dillashaw-faces-mike-easton-at-ufc-on-fox-5.mma . 2012-11-01 . dead .
  20. Web site: Raphael Assuncao replaces Bryan Caraway, faces Mike Easton at UFC on FOX 5. mmajunkie. November 21, 2012. 2012-11-22. https://archive.today/20130103225344/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31750/raphael-assuncao-replaces-bryan-caraway-faces-mike-easton-at-ufc-on-fox-5.mma. 2013-01-03. dead.
  21. Web site: Takeya Mizugaki vs. Bryan Caraway Confirmed for UFC on Fuel 8 . mmaweekly.com. 13 December 2012.
  22. Web site: Erik Perez out, Johnny Bedford now meets Bryan Caraway at UFC 159. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2013-04-22. 2013-04-22.
  23. Web site: Bryan Caraway awarded Pat Healy's $65K 'Submission of the Night' bonus. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2013-05-15. 2013-05-15.
  24. Web site: Bantamweights Bryan Caraway vs. Lucas Martins added to UFC 170 in Vegas. MMAjunkie.com. Dann Stupp. 2013-12-31. 2013-12-31.
  25. Web site: UFC newcomer Aljamain Sterling replaces Bryan Caraway, faces Lucas Martins at UFC 170 . MMAweekly.com. Staff. 29 January 2014 . 2014-01-29.
  26. Web site: Bryan Tate vs. Erik Perez slated for UFC Fight Night 43 in Albuquerque. mmajunkie.com. Matt Erickson. 2014-04-07. 2014-04-07.
  27. Web site: Fowlkes . Ben . Coach: Bryan Caraway's fishhook didn't alter outcome of Erik Perez fight . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . 24 November 2022 . 11 June 2014.
  28. Web site: Bryan Caraway, Raphael Assuncao set to battle at UFC Fight Night Halifax. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. 2014-08-06. 2014-08-06.
  29. Web site: UFC Fight Night 54 Results: Raphael Assuncao dominates Bryan Caraway. sports.yahoo.com. Ken Pishna. 2014-10-04. 2014-10-04.
  30. Web site: Eddie Wineland returns from broken jaw, meets Bryan Caraway at UFC on FOX 16. mmajunkie.com. Matt Erickson. 2015-05-21. 2015-05-21.
  31. Web site: UFC on FOX 16 results: Bryan Caraway stymies Eddie Wineland. mmafighting.com. Dave Doyle. 2015-07-25. 2015-07-25.
  32. Web site: Aljamain Sterling gets his wish, will face Bryan Caraway at UFN 88. fightline.com. Dana Becker. 2016-03-31. 2016-03-31.
  33. Web site: UFC Fight Night 88 results: Bryan Caraway rallies past Aljamain Sterling. mmafighting.com. Dave Doyle. 2016-05-29. 2016-05-29.
  34. Web site: Jimmie Rivera vs. Bryan Caraway likely for UFC Fight Night in Phoenix. foxsports.com. Damon Martin. 2016-11-29. 2016-11-29.
  35. Web site: Marlon Vera replaces Bryan Caraway, meets Jimmie Rivera at UFC Fight Night 103. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2017-01-06. 2017-01-07.
  36. Web site: Jimmie Rivera explains why he wont fight replacement Marlon Vera: I'll look like a 'bully'. mmafighting.com. Newswire. 2017-01-07. 2017-01-08.
  37. Web site: Jimmie Rivera withdraws from UFC Fight Night 103 after picking Marlon Vera over John Dodson. mmajunkie.com. John Morgan. 2017-01-08. 2017-01-08.
  38. News: Bryan Caraway vs. Luke Sanders set for UFC Fresno. mmafighting.com. Dave Doyle. 2017-10-10. 2017-10-10.
  39. News: Bryan Caraway out at UFC-Fresno, Luke Sanders needs new opponent. 2017-11-21. MMAjunkie. 2017-11-21. en-US.
  40. Web site: Bryan Caraway vecht tegen Cody Stamann tijdens UFC 222. DNA. MMA. mmadna.nl. 11 January 2018 . en-US. 2018-01-11.
  41. News: UFC 222 results: Cody Stamann takes split from takedown-happy Bryan Caraway. 2018-03-04. MMAjunkie. 2018-03-04. en-US.
  42. News: Bryan Caraway, Pedro Munhoz to meet on 'TUF' 28 Finale at Palms. reviewjournal.com. Adam Hill. 2018-08-23. 2018-08-23.
  43. News: TUF 28 Finale results: Pedro Munhoz outstrikes Bryan Caraway, scores first-round TKO. 2018-12-01. MMAjunkie. 2018-12-01. en-US.
  44. News: Jason . Probst . Destiny's Child . . 2011-07-26 . 2016-02-16 .
  45. News: Ben . Fowlkes . How Miesha Tate saved Bryan Caraway's mother's life . mmajunkie.com . 2014-07-13 . 2016-02-16 .
  46. Web site: Fight Life: MMA Documentary . 2018-11-13 . https://archive.today/20120730175410/http://www.fightlife.tv/ . 2012-07-30 . dead .
  47. Web site: Bissell. Tim. 2021-02-17. UFC veteran Bryan Caraway charged with forgery and stealing an ATV from ex-partner Miesha Tate. 2021-02-18. Bloody Elbow. en.
  48. Web site: Martin . Damon . 2024-11-05 . Ex-UFC fighter Bryan Caraway tops insurance fraud 'most wanted list' over 2021 case . 2024-11-06 . MMA Fighting . en.
  49. Web site: Bryan. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2018-12-01.

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