Biography(references)In March 2008, Stevenson opened his own school in his hometown of Victorville, California. "Joe Stevenson's Cobra Kai" teaches MMA as well as Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu. On November 8, 2008, Stevenson earned his Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Robert Drysdale. After his loss to Diego Sanchez, Stevenson got a call from Rashad Evans for an invite to check out his camp at Jackson's Submission Fighting. After being reluctant at first, he finally joined Greg Jackson's camp in April 2009.
Fighter Trivia(references)Stevenson's father, Raymond, died from bone marrow cancer when Joe was 17. After finishing high school in June, Joe "Daddy" Stevenson married his first wife; became a father of Joey Jr.; continued to fight professionally for King of the Cage; and wrestled at Victor Valley College to become the 198-lb champion at the 2000 Southern California Community College Regionals . Stevenson was up a few weight divisions due to his last-minute change of schedule with King of the Cage, and also because of his friend, teammate and two-time Community College All-American at 184, UFC fighter, Phillip Miller.
Awards & Accolades
UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 2 Welterweight Tournament Winner
UFC: Fight of the Night (Four times) vs. Yves Edwards, Diego Sanchez, Nate Diaz, George Sotiropoulos
UFC: Submission of the Night (Two times) vs. Dokonjonosuke Mishima, Melvin Guillard
UFC: First The Ultimate Fighter Tournament Winner in UFC Welterweight History
King of the Cage: KOTC Lightweight Champion (One time; fifth)
King of the Cage: KOTC Welterweight Champion (One time; second)
Ring of Fire: Ring of Fire Welterweight Championship
Rage In The Cage: Rage In The Cage Welterweight Championship
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