Elvis Mutapčić (born July 19, 1986) is a Bosnian-American former mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight and the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Mutapčić compiled a professional mixed martial arts record of 13-2 winning various regional titles before signing for World Series of Fighting in April 2013.[2]
In April 2013, Mutapčić signed a multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting.[3]
Mutapčić was expected to make his WSOF debut against Jesse Taylor at WSOF 5.[4] The New Jersey Athletic Commission cancelled the fight after seeing someone from Mutapcic’s camp take an unknown and unapproved medication backstage before the fight.[5] The fight was rescheduled for WSOF 7.[6] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[7]
Mutapčić then faced Kelvin Tiller on August 9, 2014 at WSOF 12.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]
Mutapčić made his UFC debut at light heavyweight on January 17, 2016 as a late-notice opponent against Francimar Barroso at UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz.[10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[11]
Mutapčić then moved to middleweight and faced Kevin Casey on June 4, 2016 at UFC 199.[12] The fight ended in a split draw.[13]
Mutapčić then faced Anthony Smith on December 3, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale.[14] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. [15]
In February 2017, Mutapčić was released from the UFC.[16]
| 23 matches | 16 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 2 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 4 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 16–6–1 | Brian Imes | TKO (punches) | Midwest Cage Championship 65 | June 26, 2021 | 1 | 4:34 | West Des Moines, Iowa, United States | Return to Light Heavyweight. |
| Loss | 15–6–1 | Beslan Isaev | KO (punches) | ACB 61: Balaev vs. Bataev | May 20, 2017 | 1 | 0:33 | St. Petersburg, Russia | Welterweight bout. |
| Loss | 15–5–1 | Anthony Smith | TKO (elbow and punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale | December 3, 2016 | 2 | 3:27 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Draw | 15–4–1 | Kevin Casey | Draw (split) | UFC 199 | June 4, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Inglewood, California, United States | Return to Middleweight. |
| Loss | 15–4 | Francimar Barroso | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz | January 17, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 15–3 | Sean Huffman | Submission (punches) | MCC 59: Howser vs. O’Brien | June 19, 2015 | 1 | 2:53 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. |
| Win | 14–3 | Kelvin Tiller | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 12: Palomino vs. Gonzalez | August 9, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (195 lb) bout |
| Loss | 13–3 | Jesse Taylor | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 7: Karakhanyan vs. Palmer | December 7, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 13–2 | Sam Alvey | Decision (unanimous) | MFC 36: Reality Check | February 15, 2013 | 5 | 5:00 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Defended the MFC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–2 | Joseph Henle | TKO (leg kick) | MFC 35: Explosive Encounter | October 26, 2012 | 3 | 1:45 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Won the vacant MFC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–2 | Jacen Flynn | TKO (punches) | MFC 34: Total Recall | August 10, 2012 | 1 | 1:39 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 10–2 | Keenan Curry | Submission (armbar) | MCC 39: Domination | March 2, 2012 | 2 | 2:57 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | Won the MCC Middleweight title |
| Win | 9–2 | Cezar Ferreira | KO (punch) | Superior Cage Combat 2 | August 20, 2011 | 1 | 0:25 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Artenas Young | Decision (unanimous) | SF 16: Neer vs. Juarez | June 25, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Odessa, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Josh Rosaaen | Submission (guillotine choke) | MCC 30: Thanksgiving Throwdown 3 | November 24, 2010 | 1 | 4:50 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Zak Cummings | Decision (unanimous) | MCC 27: Mutapcic vs. Cummings | June 11, 2010 | 5 | 5:00 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Brett Stevens | Submission (heel hook) | MCC 25: Inferno | March 13, 2010 | 1 | 1:29 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Mike Van Meer | TKO (punches) | MCC 23: Thanksgiving Throwdown 2 | November 25, 2009 | 2 | 0:21 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Carlos Newborn | Submission (triangle choke) | RCC 10: Devil’s Fight | October 30, 2009 | 1 | 0:43 | Iowa, United States | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Andy Branson | Decision (split) | MCC 21: Mickle vs. Marriott | June 26, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Evan Marks | TKO (punches) | MCC 19: The Return | March 14, 2009 | 1 | 4:55 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Thad England | TKO (submission to punches) | MCC 10: Vengeance | September 29, 2007 | 1 | 2:59 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Mark Gearhart | Submission (rear-naked choke) | MCC 10: Vengeance | September 29, 2007 | 1 | 0:43 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | Middleweight debut. |
