Richard Crunkilton
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Name | Richard Crunkilton |
| Nickname | Cleet | |
| Association | American Kickboxing Academy | |
| Weight Class | Lightweight (155 lbs.) | |
| Height | 5' 7" (171cm) | |
| Style | Wrestling, Judo, Kickboxing | |
| Birth Date | November 25, 1979 | |
| Fighting Out Of | New Smyrna Beach, Florida | |
| Country | USA | |
| Richard Crunkilton Pictures | Official Website |
Richard Allen Crunkilton is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. He is a former WEC Lightweight title challenger, losing to Rob McCullough by TKO (Punches) in the first round.
It was learned late-January 2010 that Crunkilton had been released from his WEC contract, even though his record with the promotions stood at 8-2, his only two losses coming to Rob McCullough for the title and his last bout with them, against Dave Jansen.
Professional Record
| Record | 16 - 3 - 0 (Win – Loss – Draw) |
| Wins | 7 (T)KOs 6 Submissions 3 Decisions |
| Losses | 1 (T)KOs 0 Submissions 2 Decisions |
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event Title | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Dave Jansen | Decision (Unanimous) | WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson | 9/02/2009 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Sergio Gomez | Decision (Unanimous) | WEC 33: Marshall vs. Stann | 3/26/2008 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | Rob McCullough | TKO (Punches) | WEC 30: McCullough vs. Crunkilton | 9/05/2007 | 1 | 1:29 | For WEC Lightweight Championship |
| Win | Mike Joy | Submission (Brabo Choke) | WEC 25: McCullough vs. Cope | 1/20/2007 | 3 | 4:23 | |
| Win | Adam Lynn | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | WEC 21: Tapout | 6/15/2006 | 2 | 1:20 | |
| Win | Nick Ertl | TKO (Punches) | WEC 18: Unfinished Business | 1/13/2006 | 2 | 3:55 | |
| Win | James Martinez | TKO | Freedom Fight: Canada vs. USA | 7/09/2005 | 1 | 3:31 | |
| Win | Paul Jenkins | KO (Punches) | WEC 15: Judgment Day | 5/19/2005 | 2 | 2:36 | |
| Win | Peter Kaljevic | Submission (Armbar) | RFC 1: Real Fighting Championships 1 | 2/18/2005 | 1 | 3:44 | |
| Loss | Hermes Franca | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 42: Sudden Impact | 4/25/2003 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Victor Estrada | Submission (Ankle Lock) | WEC 5: Halloween Fury | 10/18/2002 | 1 | 1:13 | |
| Win | Luciano Oliveira | Submission (Armbar) | WEC 4: Rumble Under the Sun | 8/31/2002 | 1 | 1:55 | |
| Win | Cruz Gomez | TKO (Punches) | WEC 3: All or Nothing | 6/07/2002 | 1 | 3:04 | |
| Win | Bao Quach | KO (Punches) | UA 2: The Gathering | 3/16/2002 | 2 | 1:20 | |
| Win | Aaron Jerome | TKO | RITR: Rumble in the Rockies | 1/26/2002 | 1 | 1:00 | |
| Win | Eric Hibler | Decision | RSF 1: Redemption in the Valley | 4/21/2001 | 3 | 4:00 | |
| Win | Scott Johnson | Submission (Kneebar) | WVF: Battlejax | 8/26/2000 | 1 | 5:19 | |
| Win | Robert Irizarry | Decision (Unanimous) | WEF: New Blood Conflict | 8/26/2000 | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Win | Ray Totorico | TKO (Punches and Elbows) | WEF 7: Stomp in the Swamp | 10/09/1999 | 2 | 2:24 | |
Mixed Martial Arts Career
Richard "Cleet" Crunkilton began competing in professional mixed martial arts in 1999, going 6-0 in smaller promotions, with a notable victory over Bao Quach. He mad his WEC debut at WEC 3: All or Nothing against Cruz Gomez, winning via TKO (Punches). Crunkilton fought his next two fights in the WEC as well, winning both by submission. His three straight victories in the WEC improving his record to 9-0.
Crunkilton's nine fight win streak came to a close in his UFC debut against former WEC Lightweight Champion Hermes Franca, though he had not won the title at this point in his career. He would rebound from the loss winning his next six fights, four of which took place under the WEC banner. The win-streak placed Crunkilton into position to compete for the promotion's Lightweight title, held by Rob McCullough. The two met up at WEC 30: McCullough vs. Crunkilton, where Crunkilton was handed his second career loss via TKO (Punches).
Once again rebounding from a loss, Crunkilton defeated Sergio Gomez at WEC 33: Marshall vs. Stann on March 26, 2008.
Crunkilton was forced to withdraw from his bout with Bart Palaszewski at WEC 39 because of a knee injury. He was scheduled to fight Donald Cerrone on June 7, 2009 at WEC 41, but dropped out due to another undiclosed injury. He finally fought on October 10, 2009 at WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson againt WEC newcomer and M-1 Global veteran Dave Jansen. Crunkilton lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Ranks and Titles
- Greco-Roman and Freestyle Wrestling State Champion of Florida several times
- Judo state champion of Florida
- Two-time All-American in the NCWA in college wrestling
