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Quick facts for kids Tim Hague |
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| Born | Timothy Edward Lee Hague May 9, 1983 Boyle, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | June 18, 2017 (aged 34) Edmonton, Alberta |
| Other names | The Thrashing Machine |
| Residence | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 264 lb (120 kg; 18 st 12 lb) |
| Division | Heavyweight (265 lb) |
| Reach | 76 in (190 cm) |
| Style | Wrestling, BJJ, Boxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Team | Cardinal BJJ & MMA |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2006–2017 (MMA) 2011, 2016–2017 (Boxing) |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 4 |
| Wins | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 34 |
| Wins | 21 |
| By knockout | 15 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 13 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By decision | 5 |
Timothy Edward Lee Hague (May 9, 1983 – June 18, 2017) was a Canadian athlete. He was known for competing in mixed martial arts (MMA) and boxing. He fought in the heavyweight division, which is for athletes weighing up to 265 pounds. Tim Hague started his professional fighting career in 2006. He was once the King of the Cage Canada Heavyweight Champion. Sadly, he passed away on June 18, 2017, after a boxing match.
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About Tim Hague's Life
Early Life and Education
Tim Hague was born on May 9, 1983. Before he became a professional fighter, he was a teacher. He taught elementary school at École Bellevue School in Beaumont, Alberta. Tim had a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augustana University College. He also earned a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Alberta.
His Passing
Tim Hague passed away on June 18, 2017. This happened after he got a serious brain injury during a boxing match. The match was against Adam Braidwood in Edmonton, Alberta. Tim was 34 years old when he died. After his death, Edmonton city council put a one-year ban on combat sports. This ban was later lifted on January 23, 2018.
Tim Hague's Fighting Career
Mixed Martial Arts Journey
Tim Hague started his MMA career in 2006. His first fight was against Eric MacDonald. Tim won this fight by using a submission move called a guillotine choke. He won his next three fights too. In only his fifth fight, he won the King of the Cage Canada heavyweight title. His first loss was a close decision against Miodrag Petkovic. Later, he got a rematch and won against Petkovic.
Fighting in the UFC
Tim Hague joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2009. His first UFC fight was at UFC 98 against Pat Barry. Tim surprised everyone by winning with a guillotine choke in the first round.
At UFC 102, Tim fought Todd Duffee. He lost this fight very quickly, in just 7 seconds. This was one of the fastest knockouts in UFC history at the time. Tim then fought Chris Tuchscherer at UFC 109. He lost this fight by a close decision. Many people, including commentator Joe Rogan, thought the decision was unfair. After this loss, Tim was released from the UFC.
Tim returned to the UFC for one more fight at UFC 113. He stepped in to fight Joey Beltran. Tim lost this fight by a unanimous decision. His last UFC fight was against Matt Mitrione at UFC Fight Night 23. He lost by TKO in the first round. After this, he left the UFC with a record of 1 win and 4 losses in the promotion.
After the UFC
After leaving the UFC, Tim Hague continued to fight in other promotions. He signed a deal with The Fight Club in Edmonton. He also fought in regional promotions like AMMA and Prestige FC. He had some big wins, including knockouts against Zak Jensen and Travis Wiuff.
In 2013, Tim announced he would return to fighting. He faced former UFC fighter Kalib Starnes and lost by decision. He also fought for Unified MMA and World Series of Fighting. He won the Unified MMA Heavyweight Championship in 2015. His final MMA fight was in 2016 against Michał Andryszak, where he lost by knockout.
Boxing Career
Tim Hague also competed in professional boxing. His first boxing match was on December 9, 2011. He won this fight by knocking out Patrick Graham. After a break, he returned to boxing in 2016. He had two more matches that year, losing both. His last boxing match was on June 16, 2017, against Adam Braidwood.
Championships and Achievements
Tim Hague achieved several important titles during his career:
- King of the Cage
- KOTC Canada Heavyweight Championship (One time)
- Unified MMA
- Unified MMA Heavyweight Championship (One time)
Mixed Martial Arts Record
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| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 34 matches | 21 wins | 13 losses |
| By knockout | 15 | 8 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 5 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 21–13 | Michał Andryszak | TKO (head kick and punches) | Absolute Championship Berkut 41 | July 15, 2016 | 1 | 0:33 | Sochi, Russia | |
| Win | 21–12 | Kalib Starnes | TKO (leg kicks) | XFFC 9: Conviction | April 15, 2016 | 4 | 0:13 | Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada | Won XFFC Heavyweight Championship. |
| Loss | 20–12 | Tanner Boser | KO (elbows) | Unified MMA 26 | March 4, 2016 | 2 | 2:30 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Loss | 20–11 | Tony Lopez | KO (head kick and punches) | Unified MMA 25 | December 18, 2015 | 3 | 3:24 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Lost Unified MMA Heavyweight Championship. |
| Loss | 20–10 | Evgeny Erokhin | KO (punch) | League S-70: Russia vs. World | August 29, 2015 | 1 | 3:05 | Sochi, Krasnodar krai, Russia | |
| Win | 20–9 | Tanner Boser | KO (punches) | Unified MMA 22 | March 27, 2015 | 1 | 0:06 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Won Unified MMA Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 19–9 | Craig Hudson | TKO (punches) | WSOF 14 | October 11, 2014 | 3 | 2:55 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 18–9 | Dwayne Lewis | KO (punch) | Prestige FC 6 | September 19, 2014 | 1 | 3:09 | Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada | 280 lb. catchweight bout. |
| Win | 17–9 | Matt Baker | TKO (punches) | WSOF Canada 2 | June 7, 2014 | 1 | 3:56 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Loss | 16–9 | Smealinho Rama | TKO (punches) | Unified MMA 19 | May 23, 2014 | 1 | 1:41 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 16–8 | Lee Mein | TKO (punches) | WSOF Canada 1 | February 21, 2014 | 1 | 4:21 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Loss | 15–8 | Kalib Starnes | Decision (unanimous) | AFC 19: Undisputed | July 5, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 15–7 | Jordan Tracey | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Earthquake | June 7, 2013 | 1 | 2:25 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Loss | 14–7 | Mike Hackert | TKO (punches) | MFC 34 | August 10, 2012 | 1 | 2:27 | Edmonton, Canada, Canada | |
| Loss | 14–6 | Mike Hackert | Decision (unanimous) | Prestige FC 4 | May 18, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Fort McMurray, Canada | |
| Win | 14–5 | Craig Hudson | KO (punch) | KOTC: Unified | April 28, 2012 | 1 | 2:06 | Grande Prairie, Alberta Canada | |
| Win | 13–5 | Vince Lucero | Submission (guillotine choke) | AMMA 8: Unfinished Business | September 16, 2011 | 1 | 1:14 | Edmonton, Alberta Canada | |
| Loss | 12–5 | Matt Mitrione | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night 23 | January 22, 2011 | 1 | 2:59 | Fort Hood, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 12–4 | Travis Wiuff | KO (punch) | AMMA 5: Uprising | October 1, 2010 | 1 | 1:50 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 11–4 | Zak Jensen | KO (knee) | AMMA 4: Victory | July 9, 2010 | 1 | 2:11 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Loss | 10–4 | Joey Beltran | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 113 | May 8, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Loss | 10–3 | Chris Tuchscherer | Decision (majority) | UFC 109 | February 6, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 10–2 | Todd Duffee | KO (punches) | UFC 102 | August 29, 2009 | 1 | 0:07 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Pat Barry | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 98 | May 23, 2009 | 1 | 1:42 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–1 | Miodrag Petković | Decision (unanimous) | Raw Combat: Redemption | October 25, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 8–1 | Sherman Pendergarst | TKO (strikes) | KOTC Canada: Unrefined | September 18, 2008 | 2 | N/A | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 7–1 | Jeff Lundburg | KO (punches) | KOTC Canada: Moment de Vérité | June 20, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Defended King of the Cage Canada Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–1 | Jared Kilkenny | KO (punch) | KOTC Canada: Brawl in the Mall 3 | April 4, 2008 | 1 | 0:09 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Defended King of the Cage Canada Heavyweight Championship. |
| Loss | 5–1 | Miodrag Petković | Decision (split) | Hardcore Championship Fighting: Destiny | February 1, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 5–0 | Adriano Bernardo | TKO (doctor stoppage) | KOTC Canada: Brawl in the Mall | August 17, 2007 | 2 | 3:49 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Won King of the Cage Canada Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–0 | Ruben Villareal | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Megiddo | April 28, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Vernon, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 3–0 | Jared Kilkenny | TKO (punches) | KOTC Canada: Amplified | November 26, 2006 | 2 | 0:31 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 2–0 | Jessie Jones | Submission (verbal) | KOTC Canada: Icebreaker | November 3, 2006 | 1 | 3:12 | Prince George, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 1–0 | Eric Macdonald | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC Canada: Detonator | September 29, 2006 | 2 | N/A | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Professional Boxing Record
| 4 fights | 1 win | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 4 | Loss | 1–3 |  Adam Braidwood |
KO | 2 (8), 2:08 | Jun 16, 2017 | Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
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| 3 | Loss | 1–2 | Mladen Miljas |
TKO | 1 (4), 2:58 | Dec 2, 2016 | Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
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| 2 | Loss | 1–1 | Stan Surmacz Ahumada |
UD | 4 | Sep 9, 2016 | Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Patrick Graham |
KO | 2 (4), 1:31 | Dec 9, 2011 | Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
