Harris Sarmiento
The details
Biography
Introduction
Harris Sarmiento is a Filipino-American professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Featherweight division of ONE FC. A professional competitor since 2002, Sarmiento has also formerly competed for the WEC, Strikeforce, King of the Cage, the World Fighting Alliance, the Palace Fighting Championship, the IFL, Pacific Xtreme Combat, and Rumble on the Rock.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Sarmiento made his professional MMA debut in 2002 and compiled an overall record of 6-7 before being signed by the WEC.
World Extreme Cagefighting
Sarmiento made his WEC debut against future WEC Lightweight Champion, Rob McCullough, on January 16, 2004 at WEC 9. Sarmiento won via split decision.
Independent promotions
Sarmiento returned to the regional circuit, competing in promotions such as King of the Cage, bringing his professional record to 20-12 before being signed by Strikeforce.
Strikeforce
Sarmiento made his Strikeforce debut against future Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie on March 10, 2006. Sarmiento lost via submission due to strikes in the second round.
Sarmiento then fought another future Strikeforce Lightweight Champion in Josh Thomson, at Strikeforce: Revenge on June 6, 2006. Sarmiento was defeated via arm-triangle choke submission in the third round.
World Fighting Alliance
Sarmiento then competed for the World Fighting Alliance at WFA 4 in a rematch against Rob McCullough on July 22, 2006. Sarmiento lost via unanimous decision, his fifth loss in a row.
Independent promotions
Sarmiento returned to the regional circuit again and compiled a record of 31-20 before signing with Pacific Xtreme Combat in Guam.
Pacific Xtreme Combat
Sarmiento compiled a record of 3-2 under the PXC banner before defeating Sung Hwa Han to win the PXC Lightweight Championship. Sarmiento then lost via first-round submission to current ONE FC Featherweight Mark Striegl, in a Featherweight bout, before successfully defending his Lightweight Championship against Isaiah Ordiz at PXC 35. After having one bout outside of the PXC, a loss, Sarmiento signed with the Singapore-based ONE FC.
ONE Fighting Championship
Sarmiento made his promotional debut against Brazilian Herbert Burns at ONE FC 14: War of Nations on March 14, 2014. Sarmiento lost via unanimous decision.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Pacific Xtreme Combat
- PXC Lightweight Championship (One time)
- One successful title defense
- Super Brawl
- Super Brawl 33 Lightweight tournament
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 62 matches | 36 wins | 26 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 7 |
| By submission | 7 | 9 |
| By decision | 22 | 10 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 36-26 | Herbert Burns | Decision (unanimous) | ONE FC 14: War of Nations | 000000002014-03-14-0000March 14, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Featherweight bout. |
| Loss | 36-25 | Ryan Mulvihill | Decision (unanimous) | Destiny MMA: Proving Grounds 2 | 000000002013-08-24-0000August 24, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 36-24 | Isaiah Ordiz | Submission (kimura) | PXC 35 | 000000002013-02-16-0000February 16, 2013 | 1 | 4:27 | Pasig, Philippines | Defended PXC Lightweight Championship. |
| Loss | 35-24 | Mark Striegl | Submission (scarf hold armlock) | PXC 34 | 000000002012-11-17-0000November 17, 2012 | 1 | 2:37 | Pasig, Philippines | Featherweight bout. |
| Win | 35-23 | Seung Hwa Han | Decision (split) | PXC 33 | 000000002012-09-01-0000September 1, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Pasig, Philippines | Won PXC Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 34-23 | Raja Shippen | TKO (punches) | PXC 29 | 000000002012-02-18-0000February 18, 2012 | 1 | N/A | Pasig, Philippines | Featherweight bout. |
| Loss | 33-23 | Joe Taimanglo | Decision (unanimous) | PXC 27 | 000000002011-10-29-0000October 29, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 33-22 | Ronnie Borja | Submission (armbar) | PXC 26 | 000000002011-08-20-0000August 20, 2011 | 4 | N/A | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 32-22 | Alex Castro | Decision (unanimous) | PXC 24 | 000000002011-06-11-0000June 11, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Loss | 31-22 | Max Holloway | Decision (split) | X-1: Champions 3 | 000000002011-03-12-0000March 12, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 31-21 | Jang Yong Kim | TKO (punches) | PXC 22 | 000000002011-01-21-0000January 21, 2011 | 2 | 1:15 | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 31-20 | Jose Salgado | Decision (unanimous) | Galaxy MMA: Bad Blood | 000000002010-08-06-0000August 6, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 30-20 | Chris Yee | Decision (unanimous) | Galaxy MMA: Worlds Collide | 000000002010-05-01-0000May 1, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 29-20 | Richie Whitson | Decision (split) | X-1: Champions 2 | 000000002010-03-20-0000March 20, 2010 | 5 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 28-20 | Michael Brightmon | Decision (unanimous) | UNU 3 | 000000002009-09-12-0000September 12, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 27-20 | Mario Stapel | Submission (guillotine choke) | Shine Fights 1 | 000000002009-05-09-0000May 9, 2009 | 1 | 1:47 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 27-19 | Eddie Rincon | Decision (unanimous) | UNU 1 | 000000002009-03-21-0000March 21, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 26-19 | Billy Evangelista | Decision (unanimous) | PFC 12: High Stakes | 000000002009-01-22-0000January 22, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 26-18 | Ted Worthington | TKO (punches) | IFBL: Fight Night 12 | 000000002008-08-02-0000August 2, 2008 | 2 | 3:00 | Niles, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 25-18 | Dominic Ahnee | Decision (unanimous) | SD: Shakedown 2 | 000000002008-05-17-0000May 17, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 24-18 | Jason Dent | Submission (anaconda choke) | IFBL: Fight Night 10 | 000000002007-12-15-0000December 15, 2007 | 5 | 1:49 | Niles, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 24-17 | Shane Nelson | Decision | GPG: Gracie Proving Ground | 000000002007-10-06-0000October 6, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 24-16 | Bart Palaszewski | Submission (guillotine choke) | IFL: 2007 Semifinals | 000000002007-08-02-0000August 2, 2007 | 3 | 1:08 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 24-15 | Enoch Wilson | Decision (unanimous) | Rise FC 3 | 000000002007-07-28-0000July 28, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Eugene, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 23-15 | Jonathan Brookins | Decision (unanimous) | Shakedown: Maui vs. Oahu | 000000002007-05-19-0000May 19, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 22-15 | Henry Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | X-1: Extreme Fighting 2 | 000000002007-03-17-0000March 17, 2007 | 3 | 3:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 21-15 | Dan Swift | TKO (punches) | IFBL: Fight Night 5 | 000000002006-12-16-0000December 16, 2006 | 2 | 2:23 | Niles, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 20-15 | Rob McCullough | Decision (unanimous) | WFA: King of the Streets | 000000002006-07-22-0000July 22, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Loss | 20-14 | Josh Thomson | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Strikeforce: Revenge | 000000002006-06-09-0000June 9, 2006 | 3 | 3:19 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Loss | 20-13 | Gilbert Melendez | Submission (punches) | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie | 000000002006-03-10-0000March 10, 2006 | 2 | 0:44 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Loss | 20-12 | Jin Kazeta | TKO | FFCF 4 | 000000002005-12-10-0000December 10, 2005 | 1 | 4:45 | Guam | |
| Loss | 20-11 | KJ Noons | TKO (punches) | ICON Sport: Opposites Attract | 000000002005-10-28-0000October 28, 2005 | 3 | 4:37 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 20-10 | Shane Nelson | Decision (unanimous) | ROTR: Proving Grounds 4 | 000000002005-07-09-0000July 9, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 19-10 | Josh Smith | Submission (toe hold) | X-1: Extreme Wars | 000000002005-07-02-0000July 2, 2005 | 1 | 2:38 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 18-10 | Chas Jacquier | Decision | GC 38 | 000000002005-06-02-0000June 2, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | California, United States | |
| Win | 17-10 | Maluhia Kuahiwinui | Submission | Warriors Quest 9 | 000000002005-05-23-0000May 23, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 16-10 | Jin Kazeta | TKO | FFCF 3 | 000000002005-05-07-0000May 7, 2005 | N/A | N/A | Guam | |
| Loss | 16-9 | Kultar Gill | Submission (rear-naked choke) | SB 39 | 000000002005-04-09-0000April 9, 2005 | 3 | 2:45 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 16-8 | Kaleo Kwan | TKO (punches) | ROTR: Proving Grounds 3 | 000000002005-03-11-0000March 11, 2005 | 2 | 2:37 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 15-8 | Neal Andres | Decision (unanimous) | ROTR: Proving Grounds 3 | 000000002005-03-11-0000March 11, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 14–8 | James Pit | Submission (punches) | ROTR: Proving Grounds 3 | 000000002005-03-11-0000March 11, 2005 | 1 | 2:29 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 13-8 | Toshikazu Iseno | Decision (split) | FFCF 2 | 000000002004-10-30-0000October 30, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 12-8 | Jonathan Olivas | TKO (punches) | KOTC 41 | 000000002004-09-24-0000September 24, 2004 | 1 | 1:45 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Loss | 11-8 | Roger Huerta | TKO (punches) | SB 36 | 000000002004-06-18-0000June 18, 2004 | 3 | 2:12 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 11-7 | Justin Mercado | Decision (split) | ROTR 5 | 000000002004-05-07-0000May 7, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 10-7 | Ed West | TKO (punches) | SB 34 | 000000002004-03-28-0000March 28, 2004 | 1 | 2:08 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 9-7 | Kolo Koka | Decision (unanimous) | SB 33 | 000000002004-02-07-0000February 7, 2004 | 3 | 3:00 | Hawaii, United States | Won SB 33 Lightweight tournament. |
| Win | 8-7 | Mike Bauer | Decision (unanimous) | SB 33 | 000000002004-02-07-0000February 7, 2004 | 3 | 3:00 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 7-7 | Rob McCullough | Decision (split) | WEC 9 | 000000002004-01-16-0000January 16, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Loss | 6-7 | Kaynan Kaku | Decision (unanimous) | ROTR 4.5 | 000000002003-12-27-0000December 27, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 6-6 | Palika Drummondo | TKO | GC 21 | 000000002003-12-07-0000December 7, 2003 | 1 | 3:32 | California, United States | |
| Win | 5-6 | Logan Layton | Submission (strikes) | KOTC 31 | 000000002003-12-06-0000December 6, 2003 | 1 | 3:08 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 4-6 | Lorrin Ishimine | Decision (unanimous) | WOTR 4 | 000000002003-09-06-0000September 6, 2003 | 3 | 3:00 | Wailuku, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 3-6 | Buck Meredith | Submission (punches) | KOTC 25 | 000000002003-06-29-0000June 29, 2003 | 2 | 3:41 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 3-5 | Bain Serna | Decision | GC 17 | 000000002003-06-22-0000June 22, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | California, United States | |
| Loss | 2-5 | Alex Serdyukov | Submission (kimura) | KFC 2 | 000000002003-04-26-0000April 26, 2003 | 1 | N/A | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 2-4 | Jay R. Palmer | TKO (injury) | SB 28 | 000000002003-02-08-0000February 8, 2003 | 2 | N/A | Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 2-3 | Clifford Comet | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KFC 1 | 000000002002-12-29-0000December 29, 2002 | 2 | 2:10 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 1-3 | Eric Beach | Submission (injury) | ROTR 1 | 000000002002-12-28-0000December 28, 2002 | 2 | 5:00 | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 0-3 | Nick Diaz | TKO (corner stoppage) | Warriors Quest 8 | 000000002002-01-07-0000January 7, 2002 | 2 | 1:47 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 0-2 | Deshaun Johnson | Decision (unanimous) | Warriors Quest 7 | 000000002002-08-30-0000August 30, 2002 | 2 | 5:00 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 0-1 | Tripstin Kersiano | Decision | FFC 1 | 000000002002-05-18-0000May 18, 2002 | 2 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |