# Justin Baesman

Justin Baesman (born June 3, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, he has competed for mainly small market local fight promotions, Bellator, the World Series of Fighting, Tachi Palace Fights, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, Glory and King of the Cage.

## Mixed martial arts career
### Early career

Baesman began training in mixed martial arts in 2004 and held an undefeated amateur record of 3-0 before turning professional. Baesman compiled a professional record of 14–3, winning the Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Championship along the way, before signing with Bellator.

### Bellator

Baesman made his promotional debut against Brent Weedman at Bellator 100 on September 20, 2013 in the Bellator Season Nine Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. Baesman was defeated in the first round via armbar submission.
Baesman made his next appearance against Herman Terrado at Bellator 115 on April 4, 2014. The fight was ruled a draw.
Baesman then faced Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 118 on May 2, 2014. Baesman was defeated in the first round after he was knocked out by a flying knee, the first knockout loss of his career.
Baesman made his next appearance at Bellator 127 against John Mercurio on October 3, 2014. Baesman won via split decision.

## Bare knuckle boxing

Baesman made his debut for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championshipon April 6, 2019. He faced Chris Leben in the show's co-main event. Baesman lost the fight via knockout 25 seconds into the first round.

## Personal life

Baesman is married and has two daughters.

## Championships and accomplishments

* Gladiator Challenge
** Gladiator Challenge Welterweight Championship (One time)
* Global Knockout
** GKO Middleweight Championship (One time)

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 50 matches | 23 wins | 26 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 12 |
| By submission | 4 | 8 |
| By decision | 12 | 6 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 23–26–1 | Aleko Sagliani | TKO (punches) | High Desert Brawl 16 | September 9, 2023 | 1 | | Susanville, California, United States | |
| Loss | 23–25–1 | Joaquin Lopez | TKO | PureCombat: Battle Cry 2 | May 20, 2023 | 1 | 3:21 | Lakeport, California, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Loss | 23–24–1 | Scottie Stockman | TKO (punches) | Primal Fighting Championship: Gladiators Collide | January 14, 2023 | 1 | 1:25 | Redding, California, United States | |
| Win | 23–23–1 | Brady Minner | Decision (unanimous) | DCS 82 | December 3, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 22–23–1 | Dakota Cochrane | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | DCS 77 | January 14, 2022 | 2 | 3:52 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | For the vacant DCS Vacant Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 22–22–1 | Daniel McWilliams | TKO (punches) | NWFA 1: Retribution | August 28, 2021 | 2 | 4:23 | Bentonville, Arkansas, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Win | 21–22–1 | Aaron Hedrick | KO (body kick and punches) | KOTC: Return to Order | January 11, 2020 | 1 | 0:42 | Oroville, California, United States | |
| Win | 20–22–1 | Chris Ensley | Submission (guillotine choke) | High Desert Brawl 14 | August 10, 2019 | 1 | 1:21 | Susanville, California, United States | |
| Loss | 19–22–1 | Randall Wallace | TKO (punches) | Global Knockout 13 | June 29, 2019 | 1 | 3:43 | Jackson, California, United States | |
| Loss | 19–21–1 | Keith Berry | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Berry vs. Baesman | June 1, 2019 | 1 | 1:31 | Hemet, California, United States | |
| Loss | 19–20–1 | Mikey Gonzalez | Decision (unanimous) | Dragon House 30 | November 10, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | San Francisco, California, United States | |
| Loss | 19–19–1 | Mikey Gonzalez | TKO (punches) | Dragon House 29 | July 21, 2018 | 1 | 3:35 | San Francisco, California, United States | |
| Loss | 19–18–1 | Mike Jasper | TKO (punches) | CXF 12: Burbank Beatdown | April 21, 2018 | 1 | 4:57 | Burbank, California, United States | For the CXF Welterweight Championship. |
| Loss | 19–17–1 | Angelo Trevino | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: No Escape | April 14, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Oroville, California, United States | |
| Loss | 19–16–1 | Daniel Rodriguez | TKO (punches) | CXF 11: Alpha Dog | February 17, 2018 | 2 | 1:17 | Studio City, California, United States | |
| Loss | 19–15–1 | Aaron Hedrick | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Last Stand | October 7, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Oroville, California, United States | Returned to Welterweight. |
| Loss | 19–14–1 | Brandon Hester | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Global Knockout 10 | August 5, 2017 | 1 | 1:48 | Jackson, California, United States | |
| Loss | 19–13–1 | Ben Egli | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Headstrong | May 27, 2017 | 1 | 3:08 | Lincoln City, Oregon, United States | For the KOTC Welterweight Championship. |
| Loss | 19–12–1 | Angel DeAnda | TKO (punches) | Global Knockout 9 | March 18, 2017 | 3 | 3:20 | Jackson, California, United States | Lost GKO Middleweight Championship. |
| Loss | 19–11–1 | James Terry | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 165 | November 19, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | Welterweight bout. |
| Loss | 19–10–1 | Mauricio Alonso | Decision (unanimous) | Dragon House 23 | August 20, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | San Francisco, California, United States | For vacant Dragon House Middleweight Championship. |
| Loss | 19–9–1 | Angel DeAnda | TKO (punches) | Tachi Palace Fights 27 | May 19, 2016 | 2 | 1:54 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 19–8–1 | Nicolas Kohring | Decision (unanimous) | Global Knockout 6 | March 26, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Jackson, California, United States | Defended GKO Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 18–8–1 | Scott Smith | TKO (punches) | WFC 16: King of Sacramento | January 23, 2016 | 2 | 0:57 | Sacramento, California, United States | Welterweight bout. |
| Win | 17–8–1 | Nicolas Kohring | Decision (split) | Global Knockout 5 | November 21, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Jackson, California, United States | Returned to Middleweight; Won GKO Middleweight Championship. |
| Loss | 16–8–1 | Randall Wallace | Decision (split) | Global Knockout 4 | August 29, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Jackson, California, United States | |
| Loss | 16–7–1 | Randall Wallace | TKO (punches) | Global Knockout 3 | March 21, 2015 | 1 | 2:00 | Jackson, California, United States | |
| Win | 16–6–1 | Randall Wallace | Decision (split) | WCF 13: Huckaba vs. Mitchell | February 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Loss | 15–6–1 | David Mitchell | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WSOF 16 | December 13, 2014 | 1 | 1:44 | Sacramento, California, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Win | 15–5–1 | John Mercurio | Decision (split) | Bellator 127 | October 3, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | |
| Loss | 14–5–1 | Andrey Koreshkov | KO (flying knee) | Bellator 118 | May 2, 2014 | 1 | 1:41 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Draw | 14–4–1 | Herman Terrado | Draw (majority) | Bellator 115 | April 4, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 14–4 | Brent Weedman | Submission (armbar) | Bellator 100 | September 20, 2013 | 1 | 3:20 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 14–3 | Daniel Roberts | Decision (split) | War MMA 1: Roberts vs. Baesman | June 23, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockton, California, United States | Returned to Welterweight. |
| Win | 13–3 | Robert Sarkozi | Decision (split) | Gladiator Challenge: American Dream | May 18, 2013 | 3 | 3:00 | Lincoln, California, United States | Middleweight debut; Won Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–3 | Mikhail Venikov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WFC 5: Andrews vs. Griffin | May 3, 2013 | 2 | 2:43 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Win | 11–3 | Tony Johnson | Decision (split) | DH: Dragon House 13 | February 2, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Oakland, California, United States | |
| Loss | 10–3 | Kito Andrews | Submission (strikes) | WFC: Resolution | September 8, 2012 | 1 | 1:36 | Yuba City, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Max Griffin | Decision (split) | WFC: Showdown | June 9, 2012 | 5 | 5:00 | Yuba City, California, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Jaime Jara | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: All In | April 21, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Oroville, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Jack Montgomery | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Justified | March 10, 2012 | 1 | 2:36 | Elko, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Jeff Morris | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Mega Stars | December 11, 2011 | 1 | N/A | Lincoln, California, United States | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Lewis Gonzalez | Submission (strikes) | KOTC: Cage Quest | November 12, 2011 | 1 | 2:00 | Oroville, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Carlos Canez | Submission | Gladiator Challenge: Unleashed | August 27, 2011 | 2 | N/A | Lincoln, California, United States | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Jaime Jara | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gladiator Challenge: Warpath | May 21, 2011 | 2 | 3:32 | Placerville, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Jack Montgomery | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: High Octane | March 19, 2011 | 2 | 0:25 | Placerville, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Kyle Bledsoe | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Impulse | November 13, 2010 | 1 | 2:59 | Placerville, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Daniel Schmitt | Decision (unanimous) | URC 3: Ultimate Reno Combat 3 | March 21, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Sean Neeley | Submission (rear-naked choke) | URC 2: Ultimate Reno Combat 2 | February 7, 2009 | 2 | 4:05 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jose Rico | Decision (unanimous) | EWC 4: Welterweight War | February 23, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Salem, Oregon, United States | |

## Bareknuckle boxing record

Professional record breakdown :
| 1 match | 0 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 0-1 | Chris Leben | KO (punches) | Bare Knuckle FC 5 | April 6, 2019 | 1 | 0:25 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |