User:C.m1994/Steven Vibert

Steven Vibert (born 1977) is a American Mixed martial arts fighters from Garden Grove, Hawaii. Although original known for his Ground and Pound he has evolved his game into a well rounded one. He currently holds a undefeated record at 23-0. He currently trains in Irvine, California at Team Oyama with the likes of Dominick Cruz, Matt Hughes, Cory Devela & Yves Edwards. He holds wins over George Wreck, Renzo Gracie, Royce Gracie, Tommy Crane & BJ Penn. He is currently ranked number one pound for pound by blurcat.

Early Life
Steven Vibert grew up in a town called Garden Grove in Hawaii. He didn't have many friends, so when he got to grade 9 he tried out for his school's wrestling team and made it. From their he made many friends & was also gaining a lot of success.

After high school he got a scholarship to wrestle for the University of Iowa where he helped them win 5 straight Championships.

MMA Career
As soon as he was out of University he started fight MMA for  KOTC and was being named the number one prospect by blurcat

KOTC
Vibert made his MMA debut at KOTC 7 where he took on number 10 in the world, Tom Erikson. He won this bout by TKO (Strikes) in the second round.

His next fight would come against number 7 in the world, Jon Hess. He won this bout also by TKO (Stikres) in the second round.

For his next fighte he world be fighting for the KOTC Super Heavyweight Championship, at KOTC 10. He beat Steven Graham by armbar in the second round.

UFC
After his KOTC 10 fight, Steven Vibert's contract had expired for KOTC and he was a fighter everyone wanted. UFC were able to sign him to a contract.

He made his UFC debut at UFC 29 when he took on Sam Fulton. He was able to beat Fulton by rear naked choke and was able to continue where he left off. His next fight was against Drew Fickett and took place at UFC 31. He was able to continue his undefeated streak by submitting him with an armbar.

Vibert made a quick turn around, beating Paul Varelans by armbar at UFC 32. His next challenge came when he took on BJ Penn atr UFC 33. He won this fight by TKO due to strikes and was in line for a title shot.