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Jerry Bohlander (born February 12, 1974) is an American former mixed martial artist. He is most notable for his UFC appearances and was a former UFC champion, winning the first lightweight (under 200 lb) tournament at UFC 12. He was a member of the legendary fight team the Lion's Den alongside other notable fighters such as Ken Shamrock, Guy Mezger, and Frank Shamrock. Bohlander was considered one of the best under 200 lb. fighters in the world during his time with the UFC.[2]

Key Information

Early life

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Jerry Bohlander was first exposed to combat sports in the form of high school wrestling. Also, experimented in other affairs. He was teammates with UFC fighter Pete Williams.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

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Jerry Bohlander began his MMA career on November 9, 1995 at United Full Contact Federation 2, where he defeated Phil Benedict by armbar.[4]

With his victory at UFCF 2, Bohlander received an invitation to the open-weight UFC 8 tournament.[5] However, he still had to fight against his teammate Pete Williams at the Lion's Den gym in order to see who would fight in the event. The match lasted twenty minutes before Bohlander submitted Williams to a heel hook.[6]

At the event itself, Jerry won his quarter final fight against Scott Ferrozzo, who outweighed him by nearly 120 pounds.[5][7] Jerry would then lose his semi-final bout to K1 and future Pride veteran Gary Goodridge via KO.[5]

After losing his fight with Goodridge, Bohlander would go on a 5 fight win streak that would culminate in him winning the UFC 12 Lightweight tournament.[8]

Following his victory at the UFC 12 Lightweight Tournament, Bohlander was knocked out by future UFC Middleweight Champion Murilo Bustamante[9]

Bohlander would bounce back from this knockout loss by putting on arguably the finest performance of his career against Kevin Jackson. Kevin Jackson (an olympic gold medalist at the 1992 Barcelona games)[10] was 3–1 at the time with his one loss being to UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Frank Shamrock. Jackson and Bohlander fought for ten minutes ending with Bohlander securing the armbar victory.[11] The bout won Wrestling Observer Newsletter's "Fight of the Year" category for 1998.

Subsequent to his victory over Jackson, Bohlander was defeated by future UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Tito Ortiz.[12] Bohlander would go on to fight 3 more times in his career before retiring from the sport with a record of 11–4.[13]

Personal life

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On December 15, 2005 Bohlander, less than one year with Napa Valley Sheriff's department, shot and killed armed 39 year old Sam Rodriguez. The shooting was found justified.[14]

On June 30, 2010, he was involved in the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Jose Luis Martinez Chavez, who was armed with a kitchen knife.[15] At the time of the shooting, Bohlander was a Napa County Sheriff's Deputy working with The Napa County Special Investigations Bureau (NSIB). Jeremiah Bohlander had been with NSIB six months. Napa County District Attorney Gary Lieberstein said that the shooting of Jose L. Martinez Chavez was justified.[15]

Championships and Accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
15 matches 11 wins 4 losses
By knockout 0 3
By submission 10 0
By decision 1 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 11–4 Kenny Kingsford Submission (armbar) Gladiator Challenge 24 March 20, 2004 1 1:40 Hopland, California, United States
Loss 10–4 Romie Aram Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Challenge 2 February 18, 2001 3 5:00 Colusa Rancheria, California, United States
Win 10–3 Brian Foster Submission (armbar) KOTC 5 - Cage Wars September 16, 2000 2 1:03 San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss 9–3 Tito Ortiz TKO (cut) UFC 18 January 8, 1999 1 14:31 Kenner, Louisiana, United States
Win 9–2 Kevin Jackson Technical Submission (armbar) UFC 16 March 12, 1998 1 10:23 Kenner, Louisiana, United States Fight of the Year (1998).
Win 8–2 John Renken Submission (armbar) World Pankration Championships 2 January 16, 1998 1 N/A Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss 7–2 Murilo Bustamante KO (upkick) Pentagon Combat September 27, 1997 1 5:38 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 7–1 Nick Sanzo Submission (crucifix choke) UFC 12 February 7, 1997 1 0:39 Dothan, Alabama, United States Won the UFC 12 Lightweight Tournament.
Win 6–1 Rainy Martinez Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:18 UFC 12 Lightweight Tournament Semifinals.
Win 5–1 Fabio Gurgel Decision (unanimous) UFC 11 September 20, 1996 1 15:00 Augusta, Georgia, United States
Win 4–1 Chris Charmos Submission (rear-naked choke) Super Brawl 1 June 28, 1996 1 8:27 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Won Super Brawl 1 Light Heavyweight Tournament.
Win 3–1 Alan Schaible Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:10 Super Brawl 1 Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinals.
Loss 2–1 Gary Goodridge KO (punches) UFC 8 February 16, 1996 1 5:31 San Juan, Puerto Rico UFC 8 Lightweight Tournament Semifinals.
Win 2–0 Scott Ferrozzo Submission (guillotine choke) 1 9:03 UFC 8 Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinals.
Win 1–0 Phil Benedict Submission (armbar) United Full Contact Federation 2 November 9, 1995 1 3:05 N/A

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Jerry Bohlander (born February 12, 1974) is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the division during the early years of the sport. Best known for his prowess and affiliation with Ken Shamrock's training camp, Bohlander achieved prominence by winning the inaugural UFC tournament at in 1997, defeating Rainy Martinez by rear-naked choke and Nick Sanzo by choke. His professional record stands at 11 wins and 4 losses, with 10 victories coming via submission, reflecting his emphasis on ground control and joint locks over striking. Notable bouts include a submission win over UFC welterweight champion at and a loss to by doctor stoppage due to cuts at UFC 18. Originally from , and later fighting out of , , Bohlander represented an early of submission-oriented fighters in the no-holds-barred era of MMA before unified rules standardized the discipline.

Early Life

Childhood and Family Background

Jerry Bohlander was born on November 2, 1974, though conflicting reports list dates such as February 12 or December 2 of that year. Some sources associate his birthplace with , while others indicate . Bohlander grew up in , where he was immersed in a regional culture emphasizing wrestling from an early age. This environment exposed him to physically demanding activities and self-reliant rural lifestyles typical of the area, fostering foundational toughness. He considered paths like ironworking, common in such labor-oriented communities, but pursued alternatives influenced by his interests. His family background involved significant challenges, including widespread criminality, , , and among relatives, as Bohlander has recounted. This turbulent dynamic contrasted with the disciplined structure of wrestling, contributing to the resilience he developed during formative years in Montana's rugged setting.

Entry into Wrestling and Combat Sports

Bohlander first engaged with combat sports through wrestling during his time at Livermore High School in , where he earned a fifth-place finish in regional competition in 1993. This experience provided foundational grappling skills that later distinguished his ground control in . Following high school, rather than entering conventional trades, Bohlander turned to MMA after viewing videotapes of the inaugural UFC events, recognizing the format's potential to blend wrestling with striking and submissions. This interest prompted him to contact for training, leading to his integration into the camp in 1995, the era's pioneering MMA training group emphasizing techniques. On his initial training day, Bohlander submitted one of Shamrock's top students, after which Shamrock inquired whether he wished to compete professionally, marking the shift from to structured combat preparation. These early sessions honed his ability to apply wrestling dominance against varied opponents, setting the stage for his subsequent bouts without prior formal striking or submission-specific instruction beyond high school basics.

Mixed Martial Arts Career

Training with Lion's Den and Early Professional Fights

Bohlander joined Ken Shamrock's camp in the mid-1990s after viewing early UFC events, recognizing the potential for his wrestling background in no-holds-barred fighting. Initially participating in classes, he impressed coaches sufficiently to join the competitive fight team within weeks, undergoing intense conditioning regimens that included 500 squats, 200 push-ups, 200 sit-ups, and sprints carrying partners of comparable weight. This training honed submissions and striking to augment his foundation, fostering a team environment characterized by relentless sparring and physical endurance tests among fighters described as "immature cavemen" driven by competitive fervor.) Following roughly three months of preparation, Bohlander debuted professionally in the United States Wrestling Federation (USWF), marking his rapid transition from novice to competitor against varied styles. His early bouts emphasized ground control and locks, leveraging wrestling takedowns to secure dominant positions. In subsequent fights, he demonstrated adaptability against larger or submission-oriented opponents, often ending via chokes or armbars—contributing to a pattern where 10 of his 11 career wins came by submission. These victories built the core of his 11-4 record, highlighting proficiency in rapid adaptation despite limited prior MMA exposure.

UFC Tournament Victory and Key Bouts

Bohlander's pinnacle achievement in the occurred at : Judgement Day on February 7, 1997, marking the promotion's first event with formal weight classes and featuring the inaugural () tournament. In the opening semifinal bout, he overcame Rainy Martinez via rear-naked choke submission at 1:24 of the first round, demonstrating his wrestling base and ground control derived from training under . Advancing to the finals, Bohlander swiftly dispatched Nick Sanzo with a crucifix choke just 39 seconds into round one, securing the crown and establishing himself as the first UFC champion in the under-200-pound division. This rapid succession of submissions underscored his tactical emphasis on dominance, a hallmark of early fighters who prioritized positional control and chokes over striking exchanges. A subsequent high-profile victory came against Olympic wrestling alternate at on October 4, 1997, where Bohlander earned a after outgrappling the seasoned wrestler across 15 minutes. Jackson, known for his freestyle pedigree and prior MMA experience, tested Bohlander's takedown defense and top control, yet Bohlander maintained offensive pressure with ground-and-pound and submission attempts, evolving his style to blend endurance with opportunistic chokes. This win against a credentialed highlighted Bohlander's adaptability beyond pure submission finishes, as he neutralized Jackson's explosiveness through sustained clinch work and transitions. The matchup with at on January 8, 1999, emerged as a key bout emblematic of emerging rivalries between affiliates and independent wrestlers like Ortiz, who had trained loosely with Shamrock's camp before tensions arose. Billed in the division, the fight pitted Bohlander's submission-oriented grappling—rooted in principles—against Ortiz's aggressive wrestling and ground strikes, foreshadowing broader feuds that drew from intra-gym disputes and stylistic clashes within the promotion's evolving 200-pound landscape. Throughout these bouts, Bohlander's empirical fight data reflects a pronounced reliance, with 91% of his professional wins (10 out of 11) ending in submissions, per aggregated records that prioritize chokes and joint locks over knockouts or decisions. This metric illustrates a first-principles approach to MMA : leveraging superior positioning to force mechanical vulnerabilities in opponents, rather than risking stand-up attrition where early UFC variables like unrefined striking favored heavier hitters.

Notable Losses and Career Trajectory

Bohlander's notable defeats underscored limitations in his ground game and striking resilience, despite a strong wrestling foundation developed through high school and collegiate competition. On September 27, 1997, at Pentagon Combat in Rio de Janeiro, he lost to —a black belt—via first-round TKO (upkick) at 9:20, after being repeatedly taken down and controlled, revealing exploitable gaps in transitioning from wrestling takedowns to dominant positions against submission specialists. This setback, occurring shortly after his tournament success, prompted a brief hiatus but did not deter further bouts, as Bohlander returned to the cage multiple times, absorbing cumulative damage from finishes in three of his four losses. A subsequent high-profile loss came against at on January 8, 1999, ending in a first-round TKO due to cuts from ground-and-pound elbows, which highlighted deficiencies in Bohlander's ability to defend against heavier, wrestling-oriented pressure fighters who capitalized on his exposed head during clinch exchanges. These defeats, both early stoppages, contrasted with his offensive finishing rate—nine submission wins out of 11 total victories, with only one decision—illustrating a fighter reliant on early aggression but vulnerable to prolonged attrition or superior technique in standup and grappling scrambles. Overall, Bohlander's 11-4 professional record positioned him as a durable mid-tier competitor in the unregulated "no-holds-barred" phase of MMA from 1995 to around 2004, where open-weight formats amplified risks for wrestlers like him against diverse skill sets. His persistence post-losses, including a submission win over at just months after the fight, reflected resilience amid the sport's evolution toward weight-specific divisions, though escalating competition from BJJ imports and refined strikers curtailed his upward mobility in major promotions.

Transition Out of MMA

Bohlander effectively transitioned out of competitive following a decision loss to Romie Aram at Gladiator Challenge 2 on February 18, 2001, which exacerbated his burnout from a decade of rigorous training and sparse financial returns. In reflecting on this period during a 2008 interview, he stated, “Too many years of working hard and not making any money. I trained a little and dreamed a lot,” highlighting the unsustainable demands of the early MMA landscape where fighters often supplemented income through non-combat means. Although he returned for one final bout—a first-round armbar submission victory over at Gladiator Challenge 24 on March 20, 2004—his professional record of 12-4 marked the end of active competition, as priorities shifted toward long-term stability. The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks represented a profound personal , catalyzing Bohlander's reevaluation of his path amid broader national calls for and service. Motivated by a aversion to his family's history of instability and a vision for future family life, he sought pursuits that could harness his elite physical conditioning, proficiency, and resilience developed through wrestling and MMA without the sport's inherent uncertainties. In the interim, Bohlander engaged in non-competitive roles, including instructing MMA and submission grappling classes several days a week at Napa MMA in , allowing him to maintain ties to the discipline while exploring avenues for applying his skills in structured, impactful environments. This period bridged his fighting days to endeavors offering predictable structure and societal contribution, aligning with his grounded assessment of MMA's limitations for sustained personal security.

Law Enforcement Career

Recruitment and Role in Napa County Sheriff's Office

Jeremiah Bohlander transitioned from professional to , joining the Napa County Sheriff's Office as a in early 2005. His initial service involved standard patrol and enforcement duties typical of entry-level deputies in the department. In 2007, Bohlander was assigned to the Napa Special Investigations Bureau (NSIB), where he conducted specialized inquiries into narcotics and other criminal activities, drawing on his prior experience in high-stress confrontations to manage operational risks. This progression underscored his adaptation to investigative roles within the agency. Bohlander's tenure demonstrated sustained dedication, culminating in his promotion to Senior Deputy Sheriff II by 2023. That year, his regular base pay reached $134,810.32, supplemented by overtime and benefits totaling over $200,000 in compensation, indicative of extensive experience and reliable performance in core sheriff's office functions such as and case management.

Specialized Assignments and K-9 Partnership

In 2018, Bohlander was assigned to the Napa County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit, partnering with the canine Leo, a noted for its training in detection and apprehension tasks. The partnership lasted seven years, concluding with Leo's retirement announced on May 1, 2025. Bohlander publicly credited Leo with elevating his operational effectiveness, describing the assignment as "the best" he had undertaken during his tenure. Sheriff's statements emphasized Leo's loyalty and reliability, qualities that supported Bohlander's execution of specialized duties requiring precise coordination between handler and canine. This collaboration exemplified Bohlander's adaptation of his prior physical discipline from to the demands of K-9 handling, including rigorous training regimens that enhanced unit responsiveness in non-combat scenarios. The K-9 role involved advanced certifications in areas such as narcotics detection and suspect tracking, with Leo participating in demonstrations alongside other unit members, underscoring the program's role in public safety initiatives. Bohlander's tenure with Leo contributed to the unit's reputation for dependable performance, as affirmed in departmental recognitions of the dog's stable health and consistent service record.

High-Risk Operations and Use-of-Force Incidents

Bohlander's duties as a Napa County Sheriff's encompassed high-risk operations, including narcotics raids conducted under the department's Special Investigations Bureau, which prioritized enforcement against production and trafficking prevalent in rural areas during the . These operations often involved executing search warrants at suspected drug sites, where K-9 partners like Bohlander's unit were deployed for detection and suspect apprehension amid potential armed resistance. parks, frequent loci of drug-related activities due to their transient populations and seclusion, required rapid responses to volatile calls, reflecting broader strategies targeting entrenched narcotics networks. Use-of-force incidents in these contexts followed empirical patterns where suspects, confronting , retrieved and advanced with weapons, creating imminent threats that demanded immediate counteraction to prevent harm to officers or bystanders. Such escalations underscored causal realism in operations: suspect initiatives with lethal means, rather than routine policing, drove force applications, consistent with documented risks in warrant services. Bohlander's training adhered to California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) protocols, which mandate graduated force responses emphasizing proportionality and threat assessment in high-stakes environments. Departmental guidelines ensured deputies, including those in K-9 and specialized units, met certification for tactical entries and defensive maneuvers, prioritizing empirical threat neutralization over non-lethal alternatives when firearms were brandished.

2005 Yountville Shooting Incident

On December 19, 2005, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Napa County Sheriff's Deputy Jerry Bohlander responded alone to a resident's report of a man yelling "help me, help me" outside a trailer at the Gateway Mobile Home Park in . Upon arrival, Bohlander encountered Samuel Paul Rodriguez, a 41-year-old resident armed with a , and repeatedly ordered him to drop the weapon. Rodriguez, who records indicated had made approximately 50 liquor store purchases in the prior three weeks and may have been experiencing alcohol withdrawal, raised the knife in a threatening manner toward Bohlander, prompting the deputy to fire a single gunshot to his chest. Rodriguez was transported to Queen of the Valley Hospital, where he was pronounced dead; an autopsy confirmed the cause as a single gunshot wound to the chest. A second deputy arrived shortly after the shooting and administered CPR, while Bohlander was placed on paid administrative leave pending review. Rodriguez had a history of prior arrests including battery on his father, public intoxication, and probation violations, though no prior violent incidents directly involving weapons were noted in immediate reports. The Napa County Sheriff's Office internal investigation, supported by the major crimes task force, determined to be a , concluding that Bohlander acted in after facing an imminent threat and exercised restraint by issuing multiple commands before firing. Sheriff's Capt. John Robertson stated that the review of circumstances, including witness accounts from the initial call, affirmed Bohlander "had to defend his life." The district attorney's office conducted an ongoing review as of January 2006 for completeness, with no charges filed; Bohlander was cleared to return to duty, aligning with assessments that the deputy's actions met legal standards for use of against an advancing armed suspect. Rodriguez's family, including sister Jayne and father Pete Rodriguez, expressed frustration over the outcome, questioning why Bohlander did not shoot to wound (e.g., in the leg), await backup, or initiate CPR himself, and portraying Rodriguez as non-violent despite his . These views, voiced in local reporting, lacked supporting evidence contradicting the official threat assessment or forensic details, such as the knife's presence and Rodriguez's advance.

2010 Lake Berryessa Raid Shooting

On June 30, 2010, a multi-agency led by the Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement conducted a raid on a rural marijuana cultivation site near the northern end of in . Four agents, including Napa Police Department Officer Peter Piersig and Napa County Sheriff's Deputy Jeremiah Bohlander, hiked into the remote garden area and encountered two suspects: 38-year-old Jose Luis Martinez Chavez and 21-year-old Oswaldo Rivera, both from Fresno. Rivera, who was unarmed, fled on foot and was apprehended shortly after; he was arrested on suspicion of marijuana cultivation and a violation. Chavez, armed with a chrome-plated revolver, drew his weapon and refused repeated verbal commands to comply from the agents. As he ran and dove into nearby brush, Piersig and Bohlander fired multiple rounds from their service handguns, striking and mortally wounding Chavez; the revolver was recovered beneath his body, but he did not discharge it. Both officers were immediately placed on paid pending investigation, per standard protocol for officer-involved shootings. The Napa County District Attorney's Office, under Gary Lieberstein, reviewed the incident and determined on August 27, , that the use of was justified, as the agents reasonably perceived an immediate threat to their safety from Chavez reaching for and drawing the loaded during the high-risk warrant service in a rugged, isolated known for armed grows. No criminal charges were filed against the officers, and no policy violations were identified by their respective agencies; both were cleared to return to duty. Some online activists and posts have labeled the shooting as unjustified or "," citing Bohlander's prior incidents, but these claims lack substantiation from official probes and contradict the forensic and eyewitness evidence reviewed by prosecutors, which confirmed the context amid an armed confrontation in a dangerous narcotics operation.

Official Investigations and Public Reactions

Following the 2005 Yountville shooting, an internal Napa County Sheriff's Department investigation, supplemented by a review from the Napa County Major Crimes Task Force, determined the incident to be a , citing Deputy Jerry Bohlander's reasonable fear for his life after the suspect raised a knife toward him. The district attorney's office concurred, stating Bohlander "was lawfully justified and acted in reasonable in discharging his firearm." Bohlander, who had been on paid , was cleared to return to duty without discipline. In the 2010 Lake Berryessa raid shooting, Napa County Gary Lieberstein reviewed the case and ruled the actions of Bohlander and the involved Napa Police officer justified, based on evidence that the suspect armed himself with a during the confrontation at a suspected marijuana cultivation site. No criminal charges were filed against the officers, and both returned to active service pending standard administrative reviews. Public reactions to the incidents revealed divisions, with the victim's family in the 2005 case expressing frustration over the use of lethal force, questioning why Bohlander did not wait for backup or attempt non-lethal options like shooting the legs, and criticizing the lack of immediate CPR. Supporters of , including sheriff's office statements, emphasized the deputies' adherence to protocol in high-threat scenarios involving armed suspects. Broader discourse included skepticism from some community members and online commentators toward police use-of-force decisions, contrasted by affirmations from official probes that prioritized of imminent danger over narrative-driven critiques. Neither incident resulted in convictions or departmental sanctions against Bohlander, allowing his continued tenure in specialized units.

Personal Life and Legacy

Family and Post-Career Activities

Bohlander married Shannon in May 2007. As of 2008, the couple resided in the Napa area and had not yet started a family, though Bohlander expressed anticipation for parenthood. No public records indicate children or subsequent marital changes. Following his MMA career, Bohlander maintained involvement in through part-time instruction, teaching MMA and classes at Napa MMA several days per week while working night shifts in . This reflected in the local community, with occasional attendance at regional cage fighting events. His has remained private, free of documented scandals distinct from professional incidents.

Impact on MMA and Law Enforcement

Bohlander's association with Ken Shamrock's camp positioned him as a proponent of during MMA's formative no-weight-class phase in the mid-1990s, where fighters relied on versatile to counter larger strikers. His wrestling foundation, enhanced by camp-specific drills emphasizing joint manipulations and chokes, exemplified the shift toward integrated skill sets that prioritized control over raw power. This approach contributed to the Lion's Den's broader influence in validating ground-based dominance in open-weight tournaments, as Bohlander's regimen—marked by physical conditioning and scenario-based sparring—helped propagate techniques that later informed modern curricula. In , Bohlander's post-MMA pivot to the Napa County Sheriff's Office after , 2001, highlighted the transferability of elite combat conditioning to operational roles demanding rapid threat neutralization and . His background in non-lethal submissions aligned with tactics, bridging athletic toughness with service-oriented physicality in a field where such prior expertise remains uncommon. The duality of Bohlander's paths— from grappler to deputy—serves as a in the practical overlap between MMA's controlled aggression and law enforcement's real-time confrontations, demonstrating how honed resilience equips personnel for unpredictable adversarial encounters without relying on firearms escalation.

Championships and Accomplishments

UFC Achievements

Jerry Bohlander won the inaugural UFC Tournament (under 200 pounds) at : Judgement Day on February 7, 1997, in , marking the promotion's first implementation of weight classes below . In the semifinals, he defeated Rainy Martinez by rear-naked choke at 1:24 of round 1; in the final, he submitted Nick Sanzo via crucifix choke at 0:39 of round 1. This victory established Bohlander as the first tournament champion in UFC's sub-200-pound division, highlighting his grappling dominance in an era before formal weight-class titles. Bohlander's UFC tenure featured multiple submission finishes that underscored his Brazilian jiu-jitsu expertise, with three of his four promotional wins ending via tapout or technical submission. Notable among these was a technical armbar against at : Battle in the Bayou on March 21, 1998, in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he reversed an early disadvantage to secure the win in round 1. These grappling-based triumphs contributed to his overall UFC record of 4 wins and 3 losses, emphasizing submission efficiency over striking.

Overall MMA Record Highlights

Jerry Bohlander's professional mixed martial arts career yielded a record of 11 wins and 4 losses, with no draws, across 15 bouts fought primarily in the light heavyweight division from 1995 to 2004. Of his victories, 10 were secured by submission, comprising 91% of his wins and underscoring a reliance on dominance typical of early MMA practitioners transitioning from wrestling or jiu-jitsu backgrounds. The sole remaining win came via decision, while he recorded zero knockouts or technical knockouts, reflecting an absence of striking finishes in his arsenal. His losses revealed patterns of vulnerability to striking exchanges, with three ending by TKO—accounting for 75% of defeats—and one by decision, exposing gaps in stand-up defense against opponents who could dictate distance or exploit rule sets favoring prolonged upright phases in the sport's formative years. Born in , Bohlander later fought out of , , aligning with a period when regional training camps emphasized ground control amid evolving hybrid skill demands. This statistical profile positions him as a grappler whose submission efficiency contributed to notable upsets but whose record also illustrates the era's Darwinian pressures on specialists lacking versatile offense.

Mixed Martial Arts Record

Professional Fight Outcomes

Jerry Bohlander's professional MMA career spanned from November 1995 to March 2004, encompassing 15 bouts across various promotions, resulting in 11 wins and 4 losses.
DateOpponentResultMethodRoundTimeEvent
Nov 09, 1995Phil BenedictWinSubmission (Armbar)13:05UFCF - United Full Contact Federation 2
Feb 16, 1996Scott FerrozzoWinSubmission (Guillotine Choke)19:03UFC 8 - David vs. Goliath
Feb 16, 1996Gary GoodridgeLossTKO (Punches)15:31UFC 8 - David vs. Goliath
Jun 28, 1996Alan SchaibleWinSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)12:10SB 1 - SuperBrawl 1
Jun 28, 1996Chris CharnosWinSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)18:27SB 1 - SuperBrawl 1
Sep 20, 1996Fabio GurgelWinDecision (Unanimous)115:00UFC 11 - The Proving Ground
Feb 07, 1997Rainy MartinezWinSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)11:18UFC 12 - Judgement Day
Feb 07, 1997Nick SanzoWinSubmission (Crucifix Choke)10:39UFC 12 - Judgement Day
Sep 27, 1997Murilo BustamanteLossKO (Upkick)15:38Pentagon Combat - Pentagon Combat
Jan 16, 1998John RenkenWinSubmission (Armbar)11:18WPC - World Pankration Championships 2
Mar 13, 1998Kevin JacksonWinTechnical Submission (Armbar)110:23UFC 16 - Battle in the Bayou
Jan 08, 1999Tito OrtizLossTKO (Cut)114:31UFC 18 - Road to the Heavyweight Title
Sep 16, 2000Brian FosterWinSubmission (Armbar)21:04KOTC 5 - Cage Wars
Feb 18, 2001Romie AramLossDecision (Unanimous)35:00GC 2 - Collision at Colusa
Mar 20, 2004Kenny KingsfordWinSubmission (Armbar)11:40GC 24 - Gladiator Challenge 24

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