| War Machine | |
|---|---|
&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:Mug_Shot_War_Machine.webp) Mugshot of War Machine after his arrest by U.S. Marshals in 2014 | |
| Born | Jonathan Paul Koppenhaver November 30, 1981 Simi Valley, California, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 72.0 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | San Diego, California |
| Team | Team Undisputed |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[1] |
| Years active | 2004–2013 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 19 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 6 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 1 |
| University | The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
| Criminal information | |
| Status | Incarcerated |
| Conviction(s) |
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| Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after 36 years |
| Details | |
| Injured | Christy Mack, Corey Thomas |
| Weapon | Kitchen knife |
Date apprehended | August 15, 2014 |
| Imprisoned at | High Desert State Prison, Nevada |
War Machine (born Jonathan Paul Koppenhaver[a]; November 30, 1981) is an American former professional mixed martial artist.[3][4][5]
Koppenhaver had a 14–5 overall record in MMA fighting in various MMA promotions, including Bellator MMA and the UFC. He competed in the welterweight division. He was a fighter on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra as part of Team Serra and also competed for Bellator MMA, Tachi Palace Fights, BAMMA, and the Xtreme Fighting Championships. He also appeared in several pornographic films.[6]
In March 2017, Koppenhaver was convicted on 29 felony counts of rape, kidnapping, domestic battery, and other charges after sexually assaulting and beating his ex-girlfriend, pornographic film actress Christy Mack, and her then-boyfriend Corey Thomas in 2014. In June 2017, he was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 36 years.[1]
- ^ a b Myers, Thomas. "Judge denies War Machine's motion for new trial, sentences him to life in prison for Christy Mack attack". MSN. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018.
- ^ "Jon Koppenhaver legally changes name to 'War Machine'". MMAmania.com. August 28, 2008. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
- ^ Ex-MMA fighter War Machine sentenced for beating, raping ex-girlfriend Christy MackArchived 6 June 2017 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ James, Dustin (August 27, 2008). "UFC News: UFC/WEC Merger, TNA Wrestling Causes UFC Name Change, More". 411mania. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ "Mixed Martial Arts Show Results" (PDF). Nevada Athletic Commission. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 6, 2009. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
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