# Alex Stiebling

Alex Stiebling (born December 26, 1976) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 1999 until 2009, he competed in the PRIDE Fighting Championships, WEC, King of the Cage, BodogFIGHT, the World Fighting Alliance. He won the International Vale Tudo Championship in 2001.

## Early life

Stiebling grew up in Louisville, KY and graduated from Trinity High School in 1995. As a senior, he finished as runner-up in the 160 lbs. weight class of the 1995 Kentucky high school wrestling state tournament.

## Mixed martial arts career
### Early career

Stiebling compiled a professional record of 5-0-1 competing in the Midwestern regional circuit before facing Mark Hughes at UFC 28 on November 17, 2000. He lost via unanimous decision, but would bounce back later winning the IVC tournament in November of the next year.

### PRIDE Fighting Championships

Stiebling made his PRIDE debut at PRIDE 18 against Allan Goes on December 23, 2001. He won via third-round TKO.
He next faced another Brazilian fighter in Wallid Ismail at PRIDE 19 on February 24, 2002. He won via unanimous decision. After capturing Brazil's IVC Championship and with two straight wins over notable Brazilian fighters, Stiebling received his nickname "The Brazilian Killa."
With an impressive record of 12–1–1, Stiebling fought future UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva at PRIDE 21 on June 23, 2002. He lost via TKO due to a doctor stoppage at 1:23 into the first round.
Stiebling brought his losing streak to four going into his final PRIDE appearance at PRIDE 25 against Akira Shoji on March 16, 2003. He lost via controversial split decision.

### World Extreme Cagefighting

Stiebling made his WEC debut at WEC 9 on January 16, 2004, against Joe Riggs. After losing the first round due to Riggs' superior striking and ground and pound technique, Stiebling was able to get a submission victory with a triangle choke in the second round.
Stiebling picked up another second-round submission via arm triangle choke over Tim McKenzie at WEC 10, bringing his winning streak to five before losing to Antônio Rogério Nogueira via unanimous decision.
Stiebling then lost his next two WEC bouts to Chael Sonnen and Vernon White, respectively. He then fought Jason Guida at WEC 22, and won via unanimous decision.
He then faced Fernando Gonzalez at WEC 23. He lost via TKO due to a doctor stoppage in the first round.

### Independent promotions

Stiebling went 1–2 in his final three fights before retiring in 2009.

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 32 matches | 19 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 6 |
| By submission | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 5 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Loss | 19–11–1 (1) | Murilo Rua | TKO (head kick and punches) | BC: Bitetti Combat 4 | September 12, 2009 | 1 | 0:39 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Loss | 19–10–1 (1) | Moise Rimbon | TKO (punches) | BodogFIGHT: Costa Rica Combat | February 17, 2007 | 2 | 4:04 | Costa Rica |
| Win | 19–9–1 (1) | Auggie Padeken | Decision (unanimous) | Extreme Wars 5: Battlegrounds | October 6, 2006 | 3 | 3:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
| Loss | 18–9–1 (1) | Fernando Gonzalez | TKO (doctor stoppage) | WEC 23 | August 17, 2006 | 1 | 2:35 | Lemoore, California, United States |
| Win | 18–8–1 (1) | Jason Guida | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 22 | July 28, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 17–8–1 (1) | Vernon White | KO (punch) | WEC 17 | October 14, 2005 | 2 | 0:09 | Lemoore, California, United States |
| Loss | 17–7–1 (1) | Chael Sonnen | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 12 | October 21, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States |
| Loss | 17–6–1 (1) | Antônio Rogério Nogueira | Decision (unanimous) | Gladiator FC: Day 1 | June 26, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | South Korea |
| Win | 17–5–1 (1) | Tim McKenzie | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | WEC 10 | May 21, 2004 | 2 | 2:25 | Lemoore, California, United States |
| Win | 16–5–1 (1) | Mikko Rupponen | Submission (rear-naked-choke) | FF 10: Fight Festival 10 | March 20, 2004 | 1 | 4:25 | Helsinki, Finland |
| Win | 15–5–1 (1) | Joe Riggs | Submission (triangle choke) | WEC 9 | January 16, 2004 | 2 | 1:54 | Lemoore, California, United States |
| Win | 14–5–1 (1) | Mike Rogers | Decision (unanimous) | RSF: Shooto Challenge 2 | January 2, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Belleville, Illinois, United States |
| Win | 13–5–1 (1) | Mikko Rupponen | Submission (choke) | FF 8: Fight Festival 8 | September 1, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | Helsinki, Finland |
| Loss | 12–5–1 (1) | Akira Shoji | Decision (split) | PRIDE 25 | March 16, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Yokohama, Kanagawa |
| Loss | 12–4–1 (1) | Marvin Eastman | KO (punch) | WFA 3: Level 3 | November 23, 2002 | 1 | 1:07 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 12–3–1 (1) | Yuki Sasaki | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase: 2002 Anniversary Show | September 29, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Yokohama, Kanagawa |
| Loss | 12–2–1 (1) | Anderson Silva | TKO (doctor stoppage) | PRIDE 21 | June 23, 2002 | 1 | 1:23 | Saitama, Saitama, Japan |
| Win | 12–1–1 (1) | Wallid Ismail | Decision (unanimous) | PRIDE 19 | February 24, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Saitama, Japan |
| Win | 11–1–1 (1) | Allan Goes | TKO (knees and punches) | PRIDE 18 | December 23, 2001 | 3 | 0:47 | Saitama, Saitama, Japan |
| Win | 10–1–1 (1) | Angelo Araujo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | IVC 14: USA vs. Brazil | November 11, 2001 | 1 | 4:01 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Win | 9–1–1 (1) | Milton Bahia | Submission (heel hook) | IVC 14: USA vs. Brazil | November 11, 2001 | 1 | 1:07 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Win | 8–1–1 (1) | Leandro Ribeiro | KO (kick) | IVC 14: USA vs. Brazil | November 11, 2001 | 1 | 0:05 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Win | 7–1–1 (1) | Luiz Claudio das Dores | Submission (heel hook) | IVC 14: USA vs. Brazil | November 11, 2001 | 1 | 9:22 | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Win | 6–1–1 (1) | Dennis Reed | Submission (armbar) | RSF 3: Reality Submission Fighting 3 | March 30, 2001 | 1 | 3:30 | Belleville, Illinois, United States |
| NC | 5–1–1 (1) | Sanae Kikuta | NC (accidental headbutt) | Pancrase: Proof 1 | February 4, 2001 | 1 | 3:11 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Loss | 5–1–1 | Mark Hughes | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 28 | November 17, 2000 | 2 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
| Win | 5–0–1 | Kai Hansen | Submission (heel hook) | HOOKnSHOOT: Driven | September 16, 2000 | 0 | 0:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States |
| Win | 4–0–1 | Louis Burgette | TKO (submission to punches) | HOOKnSHOOT: Double Fury 1 | March 17, 2000 | 0 | N/A | Evansville, Indiana, United States |
| Win | 3–0–1 | August Porquet | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Beyond | September 10, 1999 | 1 | 15:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States |
| Win | 2–0–1 | Roberto Ramirez | Submission (ankle lock) | HOOKnSHOOT: Breakout | Jul 24, 1999 | 1 | 11:43 | Evansville, Indiana, United States |
| Draw | 1–0–1 | Jeremy Morrison | Draw | RITC 3: Rage in the Cage (Indiana) 3 | June 26, 1999 | 1 | 0:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States |
| Win | 1–0 | Furman Long | TKO | WPC: Rage in the Cage | April 3, 1999 | 0 | 0:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States |