Kevin Knabjian
# Kevin Knabjian

Kevin Knabjian (born July 5, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist of Armenian descent. A professional from 2003 until 2012, he competed for the UFC and the WEC.

## Mixed martial arts career

Knabjian went to Eastern Illinois University, from which he graduated with a degree in Business Management. Together with fellow EIU student, Brian Ebersole, he started practicing MMA when he was in his freshman year of college. He also wrestled for EIU, a Division 1 school.

In his professional debut Knabjian fought Adam Gibson to a draw. His WEC debut ended unsuccessfully when he was knocked out by Brock Larson only 27 seconds into the fight; he went on to compete in other promotions, such as XFO, where he has drawn attention as the title fight of XFO 22, defeating Ultimate Fighter 1 fighter Josh Rafferty by TKO.

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :

| 20 matches | 12 wins | 7 losses |
| - | - | - |
| By knockout | 6 | 3 |
| By submission | 6 | 3 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| No contests | 0 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 12–7–1 | Drew Fickett | Submission (guillotine choke) | WMMA 1: Fighting for a Better World | March 31, 2012 | 1 | 3:38 | El Paso, Texas, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 12–6–1 | Brandon Adamson | Submission (kimura) | XFO 42: Xtreme Fighting Organization | December 10, 2011 | 1 | 1:44 | Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 11–6–1 | John Tarrh | Submission (punches) | PCF: TWC 9: Berserk | July 16, 2011 | 1 | 0:36 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 10–6–1 | Nick Duell | KO (head kick) | NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 9 | April 16, 2011 | 2 | 1:01 | Canton, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 10–5–1 | Brian Gassaway | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 25 | August 19, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 10–4–1 | Jacob Volkmann | Submission (D'arce choke) | Bellator 7 | May 15, 2009 | 2 | 1:42 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 10–3–1 | Jacob Kuester | Submission (heel hook) | Extreme Challenge 101 | July 11, 2008 | 1 | 4:26 | Franklin, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 9–3–1 | Mario Stapel | TKO (punches) | Primetime Fighting Championships | May 30, 2008 | 1 | 2:02 | Merrillville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 8–3–1 | Josh Rafferty | TKO (punches) | Xtreme Fighting Organization 22 | February 23, 2008 | 1 | 1:58 | Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 7–3–1 | Josh Lee | Submission (rear-naked choke) | AB: Lockdown | August 2, 2007 | 1 | 3:51 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 6–3–1 | Brock Larson | TKO (punches) | WEC 28 | June 3, 2007 | 1 | 0:27 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–2–1 | Jedrzej Kubski | TKO (punches) | IMMAC 2: Attack | April 21, 2007 | 2 | 1:20 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 5–2–1 | Grant Sarver | Submission (armbar) | CFC 1: Explosion | December 16, 2006 | 2 | 0:48 | Tinley Park, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 4–2–1 | Joe Geromiller | TKO (punches) | Courage Fighting Championships 7 | November 25, 2006 | 3 | 0:55 | Decatur, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 3–2–1 | Randy Newell | Submission (armbar) | APEX: Undisputed | September 3, 2005 | 1 | 0:55 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 2–2–1 | Andre Garcia | TKO | DC 2: Duneland Classic 2 | August 6, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Portage, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 1–2–1 | LaVerne Clark | KO (punch) | Courage Fighting Championships 1 | July 24, 2004 | 2 | 0:10 | Decatur, Illinois, United States | Welterweight debut. |
| Loss | 1–1–1 | Miguel Gutierrez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cage Fighting Championship: Ultimate Fighting Mexico | November 15, 2003 | 2 | N/A | Monterrey, Mexico | |
| Win | 1–0–1 | Nino Marroquin | TKO (punches) | CFM: Cage Fighting Monterrey | May 23, 2003 | 3 | N/A | Monterrey, Mexico | |
| Draw | 0–0–1 | Adam Gibson | Draw | Shooto: Midwest Fighting | May 21, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
