Anthony Marshall Sims (born October 14, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. He is best known for competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

Tony grew up with an older brother in Davenport, Iowa. Urged by their single mother to find some activities, Tony started boxing at the age of seven. He also picked up wrestling at the age of 12. Tony completed his undergraduate degrees in Architecture and Engineering from Iowa State University before completing his graduate studies in University of Minnesota.

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Sims made his UFC debut against Steve Montgomery on June 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero. He won the fight by knockout in the first round.

Sims next fought Olivier Aubin-Mercier on short notice at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira on August 23, 2015, replacing an injured Chris Wade. He lost the fight to Aubin-Mercier by unanimous decision.

Sims faced Abel Trujillo on January 20, 2016 at UFC 195. He lost the fight by guillotine choke in the first round. He was subsequently released from the promotion.

Championships and accomplishments

  • Prize FC Prize FC Lightweight Championship (one time) Two successful title defenses
  • Fight to Win Fight to Win Lightweight Championship (one time) One successful title defense

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches12 wins4 losses
By knockout100
By submission22
By decision02
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss12–4Abel TrujilloSubmission (guillotine choke)UFC 195January 2, 201613:18Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss12–3Olivier Aubin-MercierDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. OliveiraAugust 23, 201535:00Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Win12–2Steve MontgomeryKO (punches)UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. RomeroJune 27, 201512:43Hollywood, Florida, United StatesWelterweight bout.
Win11–2Anselmo LunaTKO (punches)FTW: MachinesMay 8, 201530:39Denver, Colorado, United StatesDefended the Fight to Win Lightweight Championship.
Win10–2Joshua SandvigTKO (doctor stoppage)FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 8March 6, 201525:00Denver, Colorado, United StatesDefended the Prize FC Lightweight Championship.
Win9–2James Steele McCallTKO (punches)FTW: AnimalsApril 18, 201420:13Denver, Colorado, United StatesWon the vacant Fight to Win Lightweight Championship.
Loss8–2Drew DoberDecision (split)FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 4October 18, 201335:00Denver, Colorado, United States
Win8–1Mitchell HaleTKO (punches)FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 3September 20, 201313:07Midland, Texas, United StatesDefended the Prize FC Lightweight Championship.
Win7–1Thomas DennyKO (punches)FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 2July 13, 201311:08Denver, Colorado, United States
Win6–1Chase HackettKO (punch)FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 1January 25, 201313:09Denver, Colorado, United StatesWon the Prize FC Lightweight Championship.
Win5–1Chris BennettSubmission (guillotine choke)MMA Big Show: A Prodigy ReturnsApril 17, 201013:51Florence, Indiana, United States
Win4–1Josh ShafferTKO (punches)KOTC: Ice AgeMarch 10, 201010:14Mahnomen, Minnesota, United States
Win3–1Aaron BeemanSubmission (rear-naked choke)Brutaal: Fight NationAugust 22, 200822:30Boone, Iowa, United States
Win2–1Gabe WalbridgeTKO (punches)Barrera Promotions: FightfestJuly 12, 200821:40Somerset, Wisconsin, United States
Win1–1Rich ShererTKO (punches)Brutaal: Fight NightJune 13, 200810:41Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Loss0–1Joe LynchSubmission (triangle choke)Brutaal: Fight NightMarch 7, 200821:58Maplewood, Minnesota, United States

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