Guy Mezger

Guy Mezger
Born (1968-01-01) January 1, 1968 (age 56)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Other namesThe Sandman
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight (205 lb)
Heavyweight
StyleKickboxing, Taekwondo, Boxing, Wrestling, Judo
Fighting out ofDallas, Texas
TeamLion's Den Dallas
Rank  7th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo
  1st Dan Black Belt in Judo
Years active1994–2003 (MMA)
Kickboxing record
Total25
Wins22
By knockout19
Losses3
Mixed martial arts record
Total46
Wins30
By knockout11
By submission6
By decision13
Losses13
By knockout5
By submission3
By decision5
Draws2
No contests1
Full contact karate record
Total43
Wins42
By knockout40
Losses1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Guy Mezger (born January 1, 1968) is an American martial artist, who competed in professional combat sports including full contact karate, kickboxing, and boxing, but is most recognized as a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Mezger retired from professional competition on January 25, 2005. He is associated with Lion's Den and runs their school in Dallas. Mezger was a champion in mixed martial arts in two different promotions, the UFC and Pancrase. He holds wins over Tito Ortiz, Masakatsu Funaki, Yuki Kondo, Semmy Schilt, and Minoru Suzuki.

Mezger has trained with many great martial arts competitors and trainer/instructors; his main trainers have been Vince Tamura (judo), Willie Thompson (wrestling), Billy "Jack" Jackson (kickboxing), and Ken Shamrock (shootfighting). Mezger has co-written a book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Kickboxing; he had an uncredited speaking role in the first-season episode of Walker, Texas Ranger titled "Night of the Gladiator".