# Gideon Ray

Gideon Charles Ray (born May 27, 1973) is an American former professional mixed martial artist. A professional from 2000 until 2012, Ray competed for the UFC, King of the Cage, the Toronto Dragons of the IFL, and was featured on The Ultimate Fighter 4.

## Background

Born and raised in Chicago, Ray began training in martial arts from a young age.

## Mixed martial arts
### Early career

Ray made his professional debut in 2000, competing primarily at Welterweight, he amassed a record of 8–1–1 before appearing for the UFC.

### Ultimate Fighting Championship

Ray made his UFC debut at UFC 51 on February 5, 2005 against Canadian David Loiseau. He was defeated via TKO due to a doctor stoppage in the first round.
After picking up a win in the regional circuit, Ray returned to the promotion at UFC Ultimate Fight Night, facing Mike Swick. He was defeated via TKO from a combination of punches just 22 seconds into the fight.
After going 4–1 in the regional circuit, Ray tried out for The Ultimate Fighter 4 and made it through to the final cast.

### The Ultimate Fighter

In his quarterfinal matchup against Edwin Dewees, the two fought to a draw after two rounds, which called for a third round. As a cut had opened on Dewees face during the second round and the doctors let the fight continue. Ray lost the third round to a 10-9 decision by the judges. The bout was later called perhaps the bloodiest in Ultimate Fighter history.
At The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale, Ray faced Charles McCarthy. Ray was defeated near the end of the first round with an armbar submission.

### International Fight League

After being released from the UFC, Ray signed with the IFL, competing for the Toronto Dragons. Ray made his promotional debut at IFL: Connecticut on April 13, 2007. He won via first-round TKO.
Ray next faced Brazilian Delson Heleno at IFL: Las Vegas on June 16, 2007. He was defeated via keylock submission in the second round.
The two later fought in a rematch at the World Grand Prix Semifinals later in November of that year, with Heleno winning again, this time via first-round armbar.

### Independent promotions

After leaving the IFL, Ray went 3–7 in his final 10 fights, retiring in 2012.

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 33 matches | 17 wins | 15 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 3 |
| By submission | 8 | 5 |
| By decision | 1 | 7 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 17–15–1 | Shamar Bailey | Decision (unanimous) | Flawless FC 2 | December 15, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 17–14–1 | Dwayne Hinds | Decision (split) | CUFF 4: The Shot | August 20, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Spain | |
| Loss | 17–13–1 | Sergej Juskevic | Submission (heel hook) | Wreck MMA: Unstoppable | May 6, 2011 | 1 | 1:30 | Gatineau, Quebec, Canada | Return to Welterweight. |
| Loss | 17–12–1 | Daniel Mason-Straus | Decision (unanimous) | XFO 33 | January 23, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 17–11–1 | Luke Caudillo | Decision (unanimous) | Raw Power: MMA | December 10, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Sanabis, Bahrain | |
| Loss | 16–11–1 | Darren Elkins | Decision (unanimous) | Hoosier Fight Club 1: Raise Up | November 20, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 16–10–1 | Brandon Small | Submission (rear-naked choke) | TFC 17: Total Fight Challenge 17 | October 10, 2009 | 1 | 0:46 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 15–10–1 | John Alessio | TKO (punches) | SuperFights MMA: Night of Combat 2 | October 11, 2008 | 1 | 0:45 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 15–9–1 | Brandon Melendez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WC 4: Warriors Collide 4 | July 19, 2008 | 1 | 3:23 | Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 15–8–1 | Bryan Craven | TKO (cut) | WC 3: Warriors Collide 3 | May 16, 2008 | 1 | 2:48 | Pueblo, Colorado, United States | |
| Loss | 14–8–1 | Nabil Khatib | Decision (unanimous) | HCF: Crow's Nest | March 29, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Gatineau, Quebec, Canada | |
| Loss | 14–7–1 | Delson Heleno | Submission (armbar) | IFL: World Grand Prix Semifinals | November 3, 2007 | 1 | 1:57 | Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States | Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. |
| Loss | 14–6–1 | Delson Heleno | Submission (keylock) | IFL: Las Vegas | June 16, 2007 | 2 | 1:29 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 14–5–1 | Gabe Casillas | TKO (strikes) | International Fight League | April 13, 2007 | 1 | 2:39 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Loss | 13–5–1 | Charles McCarthy | Submission (armbar) | The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale | November 11, 2006 | 1 | 4:43 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Loss | 13–4–1 | Jason MacDonald | Decision (unanimous) | ECC 1: Extreme Cage Combat 1 | April 29, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Win | 13–3–1 | Jerry Spiegel | TKO | XFO 10: Explosion | March 18, 2006 | 1 | 1:55 | Lakemoor, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 12–3–1 | Brendan Seguin | Submission (heel hook) | KOTC: Redemption on the River | February 17, 2006 | 1 | 2:52 | Moline, Illinois, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Win | 11–3–1 | Chris Fontaine | TKO | EFC 4: Extreme Fighting Challenge 4 | October 15, 2005 | 2 | N/A | Prince George, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 10–3–1 | Trevor Garrett | Submission (rear naked choke) | KOTC: Xtreme Edge | September 17, 2005 | 1 | 2:17 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 9–3–1 | Mike Swick | TKO (punches) | UFC Ultimate Fight Night | August 6, 2005 | 1 | 0:22 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–2–1 | Dennis Reed | TKO | XFO 6: Judgment Day | June 25, 2005 | 1 | 3:11 | Lakemoor, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 8–2–1 | David Loiseau | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC 51: Super Saturday | February 5, 2005 | 1 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Win | 8–1–1 | Shawn McCully | TKO (submission to strikes) | SMA: Shootfighting Martial Arts | November 13, 2005 | N/A | N/A | Springfield, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 7–1–1 | Rhomez Brower | TKO | Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 1 | October 23, 2004 | 2 | N/A | Cicero, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 6–1–1 | Jason Black | Decision (unanimous) | IHC 7: Crucible | June 5, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 6–0–1 | Jason Medina | KO | EC 51: Extreme Challenge 51 | August 2, 2003 | 2 | 1:41 | St. Charles, Illinois, United States | Return to Welterweight. |
| Draw | 5–0–1 | Brian Gassaway | Draw | Shooto: Midwest Fighting | May 21, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | Middleweight debut. |
| Win | 5–0 | Matt Shaw | TKO (submission to strikes) | FCC 9: Freestyle Combat Challenge 9 | January 11, 2003 | N/A | N/A | Racine, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Justin Wieman | TKO (cut) | IHC 5: Tribulation | October 26, 2002 | 1 | 2:20 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Derrick Noble | Submission (guillotine choke) | IHC 4: Armageddon | May 18, 2002 | 3 | 2:25 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Moto Asai | Submission (ankle lock) | FCC 6: Freestyle Combat Challenge 6 | January 5, 2002 | 2 | 2:18 | Racine, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Eddie Harps | Submission (guillotine choke) | TCC: Total Combat Challenge | February 24, 2000 | 1 | 1:30 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |