# Isaac Vallie-Flagg

Isaac Vallie-Flagg (born April 8, 1978) is an American mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2003, he has also formerly competed in Strikeforce, Titan FC, and King of the Cage.

## Background

Vallie-Flagg is from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and attended Community High School. Troubled growing up, Vallie-Flagg was not active in sports apart from dabbling with lacrosse. After viewing a UFC event, Vallie-Flagg began training in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

## Mixed martial arts career
### Strikeforce

Vallie-Flagg made his Strikeforce debut against Brian Melancon at Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum winning the bout via split decision.
Vallie-Flagg was scheduled to face Bobby Green at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers, but he pulled out of the bout on November 11, 2011.
Vallie-Flagg next faced Gesias Cavalcante at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier. He won the fight via split decision.
Vallie-Flagg was scheduled to face Adriano Martins at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy. However, on September 23, 2012, it was announced that the event was cancelled due to an injury to headliner Gilbert Melendez.

### Ultimate Fighting Championship

Following the dissolution of Strikeforce, Vallie-Flagg was brought over to the UFC. In his debut, he faced Yves Edwards on February 2, 2013, at UFC 156. He won the fight split decision.
Vallie-Flagg was expected to face Sam Stout on June 15, 2013, at UFC 161. However, Vallie-Flagg was forced out with a back injury and was replaced by James Krause.
Vallie-Flagg faced Elias Silvério on January 15, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 35. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Vallie-Flagg was briefly linked to a bout with Danny Castillo on April 26, 2014, at UFC 172. However, the UFC removed Vallie-Flagg from the bout in favor of a match up with Takanori Gomi. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Despite the loss on the scorecards, Vallie-Flagg was awarded his first Fight of the Night bonus award for the bout.
Vallie-Flagg faced Matt Wiman at UFC Fight Night 57 on November 22, 2014. He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.

## Personal life

Vallie-Flagg has been vocal about his drug addiction, with which he has struggled since a teenager. Eventually in 2018, he was arrested on suspicion of burglary in Albuquerque, New Mexico, carrying drugs and multiple weapons. After he was released from the jail, he sought out for help and has been sober since 2018.

## Championships and accomplishments
### Mixed martial arts

* Ultimate Fighting Championship
** Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Takanori Gomi

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 24 matches | 16 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 3 |
| By decision | 6 | 3 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 16–7–1 | Jonathan Gary | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Fresquez Productions: Rumble on Route 66 2 | August 6, 2016 | 1 | 4:15 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 15–7–1 | Jason Witt | DQ (illegal knee) | Titan FC 34 | July 18, 2015 | 3 | 1:54 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 15–6–1 | Travis Coyle | Submission (knee and punches) | Jackson's MMA Series XV | June 6, 2015 | 1 | 3:52 | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 14–6–1 | Matt Wiman | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson | November 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 14–5–1 | Takanori Gomi | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 172 | April 26, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 14–4–1 | Elias Silvério | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou | January 15, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Duluth, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 14–3–1 | Yves Edwards | Decision (split) | UFC 156 | February 2, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13–3–1 | Gesias Cavalcante | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier | May 19, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 12–3–1 | Brian Melancon | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum | June 18, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Catchweight (175 lb) bout. |
| Win | 11–3–1 | Danny Rodriguez | TKO (knee & punches) | Jackson's MMA Series 4 | April 9, 2011 | 2 | 3:28 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 10–3–1 | Alejandro Villalobos | KO (punches) | Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion | December 11, 2010 | 3 | N/A | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | |
| Draw | 9–3–1 | Ken Jackson | Draw | C3 Fights: Slammin Jammin Weekend 5 | August 7, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 9–3 | Robert Simmons | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Native Warriors | March 6, 2010 | 1 | 2:48 | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Mike Barreras | Decision (unanimous) | DCMMAS: Duke City MMA Series 2 | July 25, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Anselmo Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | Gods of War | January 24, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 6–3 | Adrian Gutierrez | TKO (punches) | SCA: Duke City Bike and Brawl 2 | August 23, 2008 | 2 | N/A | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 5–3 | Brad Nordquist | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Badlands | July 12, 2008 | 2 | 0:50 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 4–3 | Abel Vargas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Hierarchy | October 13, 2007 | 1 | 2:01 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 3–3 | Rudy Bears | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FW 15: Rumble at Rt. 66 Casino | July 28, 2007 | 1 | 4:00 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | Ashton Castro | Submission (punches) | YTYT: Ground Um and Pound Um | April 21, 2007 | 1 | 4:15 | Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Patrick Reeves | Submission (armbar) | Knuckle Up Productions: Fight Night | August 4, 2006 | 1 | 1:07 | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Eric Regan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Knuckle Up Productions: Slugfest | May 19, 2006 | 1 | 1:23 | Espanola, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 1–1 | Danny Wren | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC 35: Acoma | February 28, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Acoma, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Ben Schilsler | Submission (armbar) | KOTC 26: Gladiator Challenge | August 3, 2003 | 1 | 0:29 | Acoma, New Mexico, United States | |

## Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown :
| 4 matches | 3 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 3–1 | Luis Palomino | KO (punches) | Bare Knuckle FC 11 | July 24, 2020 | 1 | 0:45 | Oxford, Mississippi, United States | Super Welterweight Tournament Final |
| Win | 3–0 | Melvin Guillard | TKO (hand injury) | Bare Knuckle FC 7 | August 10, 2019 | 3 | 2:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Guillard was forced to retire after round three due to an injury to his right hand. |
| Win | 2–0 | Randy Hedderick | TKO (broken hand) | Bare Knuckle FC 5 | April 6, 2019 | 3 | 1:22 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Cory Simpson | KO (punches) | World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation | November 9, 2018 | 2 | 1:20 | Casper, Wyoming, United States | |