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|height=6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
| Location = [[Saudi Arabia]]
|weight=200 lb (91 kg)
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| Prominence = {{convert|1622|m|ft|0}}
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| Listing = [[Ultra prominent peak|Ultra]]
|fightingfrom=[[Dallas, TX]]
| Coordinates = {{coord|28|41|N|35|18|E|display=title}}
|hometown=[[Houston, Texas]]
| Type=
|fightteam=[[Lion's Den (mixed martial arts)|Lion's Den Dallas]]
| Age=
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|wins=31
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| Translation = mountain of [[almond]]s
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'''Jabal al-Lawz''' ({{lang-ar|جبل اللوز}}) is a [[mountain]] of [[volcano|volcanic origin]] located in northwest [[Saudi Arabia]], 28 degrees 41 minutes north, 35 degrees 18 minutes east, 2580 metres feet tall. The name means ''mountain of [[almond]]s''.
[[Howard Blum]]<ref>{{cite book
| last = Blum
| first = Howard
| authorlink = Howard Blum
| coauthors =
| title = The Gold of Exodus
| url = }}</ref><ref>[http://www.bibleprobe.com/sanai1.htm Where is Mount Sinai?]</ref> , [[Bob Cornuke]]<ref>{{cite book
| last = Cornuke
| first = Bob
| authorlink = Bob Cornuke
| title = In Search of the Mountain of God
| url = }}</ref> (of BASE Institute<!-- yes, [[BASE Institute]] exists on WP, but only as rdr to Cronuke-->), and [[Ron Wyatt]] have proposed that Jabal al-Lawz, and not the traditional [[Mount Sinai|Jebel Musa]] in [[Egypt]]'s [[Sinai Peninsula]], was the [[Biblical Mount Sinai|Biblical Sinai]]. The claim is not widely supported by academically qualified biblical scholars or archaeologists, but supporters who have visited the al-Lawz site report observing features corresponding to the Biblical account.
<p />


'''Guy Mezger''' ([[January 1]], [[1968]] in [[Houston, Texas]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[martial arts|martial artist]] who competed in professional combat sports ranging from [[full contact karate]], [[kickboxing]], and [[boxing]], but is most recognized as a [[mixed martial arts]] fighter (retired from competition 01-25-05). He is associated with ''[[Lion's Den (mixed martial arts)|Lion's Den]] Dallas''. He holds wins over [[Tito Ortiz]], [[Masakatsu Funaki]], [[Yuki Kondo]], [[Semmy Schilt]], and [[Egan Inoue]].
== Evidence ==

Blum, Wyatt, and their supporters cite the following observations as evidence that Jabal al-Lawz fits the [[Exodus]] accounts:
Guy has trained with many great martial arts competitors and trainer/instructors; his main trainers have been Vince Tamura ([[Judo]]), Willie Thompson ([[Wrestling]]), Billy "Jack" Jackson (Kickboxing), and [[Ken Shamrock]] (Submission Fighting/[[Pancrase]]/Mixed Martial Arts).
* The site is already recognized as an archaeological site. The fence surrounding the pile of boulders where the cow drawings appear has Saudi signs to warn people away as an archaeological site.
Guy has co-written one book, ''The Complete Idiot's Guide to Kickboxing'', and had an uncredited speaking role in the first-season episode of [[Walker, Texas Ranger]] ''Night of the Gladiator''.
* Crossing the Red Sea is a requirement to be biblical (if "[[Sea of Reeds]]" translation is rejected).

* There is an underwater reef that spans the Red Sea at the suggested crossing point, about 50' below the surface. At this point on the peninsula there would have been no escape from the Egyptian army, except the reef, once it was revealed by the wind.
==UFC career==
* The desert is a major requirement that exists at Jabal al Lawz, but does not exist at all, at the current site claimed to be Mt. Sinai.
Guy Mezger first competed in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] at UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors. Mezger competed against Jason Fairn as an alternate. This was the original format of the UFC, no holds barred; meaning no rules, weight classes, gloves or time limits. Before the fight Mezger and Fairn made a 'gentlemen's agreement' not to pull hair due to the fact both men had long hair. During the bout, Jason knocked Mezger down with a punch. Mezger then countered with a takedown, mounted Fairn, and landed a multitude of strikes, ending the fight after the towel was thrown in by the cornerman, Patrick Smith.
*having a desert behind it that could fit the number of people described in the Bible (600,000 plus?) Exodus 19:2 <ref>states "israel camped there before the mountain</ref> and Exodus 12:37 <ref> 600,000 men not including children, women were not accounted for at all.</ref> and Numbers 1:46 <ref>All who were numbered were six hundred and three thousand five hundred and fifty.</ref> and Numbers 1:47-49 <ref>But the Levites were not numbered among them by their father's tribe; for and the lord said to Moses saying "only the tribe of Levi you shall not number, nor take a census of them among the children of Israel...</ref>

*being located in ancient [[Midian]]
Mezger fought in UFC 5 against John Dowdy, defeating him by [[TKO]] in little over two minutes by mounted strikes. Guy Mezger would not return to the UFC until UFC 13: Ultimate Force, where he competed in the Lightweight Tournament (200 lbs & under). In his first bout, Mezger fought Judo fighter, Christophe Leninger. Leninger was able to score only one takedown and was quickly reversed, but was otherwise soundly beaten as Guy battled his way to a decision victory. The Championship round Mezger faced Tito Ortiz. Tito was able to counter Mezger's takedown attempt and landed several knees to Mezger's head. To some it appeared that Mezger had tapped, but referee John McCarthy ruled Mezger was blocking the knees and his hand went down as Tito shifted his weight. The bout was stopped to check for cuts. The announcers, as well as Ortiz, thought that the bout was over, but the fight was instead restarted on the feet. Ortiz again shot in for a takedown, but Mezger secured a Guillotine Choke, forcing his opponent to submit.
**thus being in [[Arabia Petraea]], and so agreeing with [[Josephus]], [[Philo]], and the [[Apostle Paul]]

**and, in common with the southern [[Levant]], and [[Sinai Peninsula]], is on the migration path of [[quail]]
Mezger's final bout in the UFC was a rematch with Tito Ortiz at UFC 19: Young Guns. Oritz won the bout at the 9:55 mark by referee stoppage. Ortiz then donned a shirt that was insulting to Mezger which provoked an immediate reaction from Ken Shamrock, Mezger's trainer. Mezger would occasionally seek a rematch with Ortiz over the next few years. In 2004 he was finally granted a chance to face Tito Ortiz at UFC 50. Unfortunately, the week of the fight, Mezger was taken to the hospital due to [[stroke]] like symptoms, and was taken off the fight card. On [[January 25]], 2005, Guy Mezger retired from professional fighting.
**while also not being in [[ancient Egypt]] or its [[dominion]]s. Exodus 17:3 <ref>Why have you brought us Up Out of Egypt?</ref> and Exodus 33:1 <ref>and the Lord said to Moses "Depart and go up from here you and the people whom you have brought out of Egypt.</ref>

*it has evidence of an ancient spring (cf. [[Meribah]]) Exodus 17:7
==PRIDE FC career==
*a large altar at the foot of the mountain has many [[calf]] drawings (cf. [[Golden Calf]]){{Fact|date=July 2008}}. These drawings suggest a connection with the story of the Israelites instructing Aaron to build a golden calf idol.
The former [[UFC]] champion made his debut at [[PRIDE 6]] against [[Akira Shoji]], a popular Japanese fighter, losing the fight by a very questionable split decision. Pride officials then signed Mezger to fight [[Kazushi Sakuraba]] at the opening round of the Pride Grand Prix. The contract that Mezger signed stipulated that the fight would be one 15-minute round with no overtime. The other fights on the card had the same stipulation. The fight mostly consisted of Mezger avoiding Sakuraba's takedowns and attacking with strikes. Sakuraba main attacks were attempts to take Mezger down. The round ended and Mezger expected the fight to go to the judges, but Pride officials wanted the fight to go to overtime. Guy and his corner refused, citing the conditions of the contract. An argument ensued and Mezger left the ring under instructions from his corner man, [[Ken Shamrock]]. Later that night the president of Pride FC made a public apology to Mezger at the Tokyo Dome for the miscommunication. Mezger next competed against [[Masaaki Satake]], handing the Japanese fighter his second straight loss by Unanimous Decision.
*There is another man-made formation at the bottom of the mountain that appears to be a (cattle) chute formed of stones, with a pit at the end. This too agrees with a Biblical description. It appears to be a sacrificial fire pit, as Moses noted, "at the foot of the mountain of God".

*there is a cave in the mountain, fitting the description of [[Elijah]] spending the night on Mt. Horeb.
Mezger made his return to the ring at [[PRIDE 10]], facing Brazilian superstar [[Wanderlei Silva]]. Mezger fought hard, cutting Silva and landing several crisp combinations, but was ultimately knocked out at the 3:45 mark. Mezger found a measure of redemption when he defeated [[Alexander Otsuka]] by TKO at [[PRIDE 12]]. Otsuka challenged Mezger to another fight, but was soundly beaten by TKO for a second time. Mezger returned again at [[PRIDE 13]] to face Egan Inoue. Guy walked away with a knockout win over Inoue. Mezger then met [[Chuck Liddell]] at [[PRIDE 14]]. Liddell was coming off of a stunning KO over former UFC Heavyweight Champion, [[Kevin Randleman]]. Mezger gained control of the first round, scoring a knockdown, which was followed by a left kick to Liddell's face a few moments before the bell sounded ending the first round. The second round would be short-lived as Liddell came out strong, knocking Mezger out.
*there are large piles of rocks at the base (the biblical narrative states that the base of Sinai was marked out). Exodus 19:12 and 20:23. They are evenly distributed along the base of the mountain approximately {{convert|400|yd}} apart and do not seem to have been the result of random rock slides.

*the discovery of the remains of chariots in the [[Gulf of Aqaba]] nearby.
Guy faced two time ADCC champion [[Ricardo Arona]] at [[PRIDE 16]]. Mezger entered the ring with an American flag draped across his shoulders out of respect for the [[World Trade Center]] attacks in [[New York]]. Mezger also wore trunks with an American flag design. Arona and Mezger circled each other for a few moments, before moving in and exchanging strikes. Mezger ended the round one with two takedowns and side mount position but couldn't capitalize on it. The second round was much of the same until Mezger landed a stunning kick to Arona's face. The third round took a different turn with three minutes left in the round, Arona scored his only takedown of the fight. The third round continued like this, with Arona laying on Mezger, using his ground and pound style for the last three minutes of the bout. Although Mezger controlled the first two rounds (1st round being 10 minutes and the second and third rounds were 5 minutes each), the judges awarded a split decision victory to Arona.

Mezger returned to competition at [[PRIDE 22]] after a year long lay-off, easily winning a decision over Norihisa Yamamoto. Mezger took his first fight back slowly, but completely dominated Yamamoto, cutting him and causing severe swelling on his face. Mezger then battled [[Antonio Rogerio Nogueira]] at [[PRIDE 24]]. Mezger had several good striking exchanges and showcased his submission and takedown defense, but lost the fight by split decision.

==Retirement==
Mezger trains students in boxing, kickboxing and the Lion's Den Mixed Martial system at his gym; "Guy Mezger's Combat Sports Club" in Dallas, Texas.

Mezger is a part owner in a TV production company that is making "Reality TV" shows and documentaries.

Mezger has been named the President of [[Mark Cuban|Mark Cuban's]] new [[HDNet Fights]]. He is responsible for developing new talent and securing promotion partners for HDnet's Friday Night Fights.

Mezger is also a commentator for the [[World Combat League]] on the [[Versus (TV channel)|Versus]] network.

==Personal life==
Guy is married and has a 18 year old son, a 3 year old son and 1 year old daughter.

==Records==
Mixed Martial Arts: 31-13-2 as listed by Full-Contact Fighter [http://fcfighter.com] 28-14-2 as listed by Sherdog [http://www.sherdog.com])<br>
Kickboxing: 22-3 (19 ko's)<br>
Full-Contact Karate record: 42-1 (40 ko's)
==MMA Record==
{| class="wikitable"
|colspan=8 style="text-align: center"|28-14-2 (wins-losses-draws)
|-
! Result
! Opponent
! Method
! Event Title
! Date
! Round
! Time
! Notes
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|Daniel Bergman
|TKO
|EVT 1 - Genesis
|12/6/2003
|2
|1:46
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|[[Antonio Rogerio Nogueira]]
|Decision (Split)
|PRIDE 24 - Cold Fury 3
|12/23/2002
|3
|5:00
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Yoshihisa Yamamoto]]
|Decision (Unanimous)
|PRIDE 22 - Beasts From The East 2
|09/29/2002
|3
|5:00
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|[[Ricardo Arona]]
|Decision (Split)
|PRIDE 16 - Beasts From The East
|09/24/2001
|3
|5:00
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|[[Chuck Liddell]]
|KO (Punch)
|PRIDE 14 - Clash of the Titans
|05/27/2001
|2
|2:21
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Egan Inoue]]
|KO
|PRIDE 13 - Collision Course
|03/25/2001
|1
|2:25
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Alexander Otsuka]]
|TKO (Cut)
|[[King of the Cage|KOTC]] 7 - Wet and Wild
|02/24/2001
|2
|1:57
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Alexander Otsuka]]
|TKO (Strikes)
|PRIDE 12 - Cold Fury
|12/9/2000
|1
|1:52
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|[[Wanderlei Silva]]
|KO (Punches)
|PRIDE 10 - Return of the Warriors
|08/27/2000
|1
|3:45
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Masaaki Satake]]
|Decision
|PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 - Finals
|05/1/2000
|1
|15:00
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|[[Kazushi Sakuraba]]
|Forfeit
|PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 - Opening Round
|01/30/2000
|1
|15:00
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|[[Akira Shoji]]
|Decision (Split)
|PRIDE 6 - PRIDE 6
|07/4/1999
|3
|5:00
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|[[Tito Ortiz]]
|TKO (Strikes)
|[[UFC 19|UFC 19: Ultimate Young Guns]]
|03/5/1999
|1
|9:56
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Yuki Kondo]]
|Decision (Majority)
|Pancrase - Advance 12
|12/19/1998
|1
|20:00
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Ryushi Yanagisawa]]
|Decision (Lost Points)
|Pancrase - 1998 Anniversary Show
|09/14/1998
|1
|30:00
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|[[Semmy Schilt]]
|TKO (Strikes)
|Pancrase - Advance 8
|06/21/1998
|1
|13:15
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Masakatsu Funaki]]
|Decision (Unanimous)
|Pancrase - Advance 5
|04/26/1998
|1
|30:00
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Ryushi Yanagisawa]]
|Decision (Unanimous)
|Pancrase - Advance 4
|03/18/1998
|1
|20:00
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Johnny Magilonico]]
|Submission (Choke)
|WPC - World Pankration Championships 2
|01/16/1998
|1
|N/A
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Satoshi Hasegawa]]
|TKO (Armlock)
|Pancrase - Alive 11
|12/20/1997
|1
|2:52
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Kiuma Kunioku]]
|KO (Kick)
|Pancrase - Alive 9
|10/29/1997
|1
|11:12
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Paul Lazenby]]
|Submission (Choke)
|WPC - World Pankration Championships 1
|10/26/1997
|1
|N/A
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|[[Masakatsu Funaki]]
|Submission (Triangle/Armbar)
|Pancrase - 1997 Anniversary Show
|09/6/1997
|1
|3:58
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Keiichiro Yamamiya]]
|Decision (Lost Points)
|Pancrase - Alive 7
|07/30/1997
|1
|15:00
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Tito Ortiz]]
|Submission (Guillotine Choke)
|[[UFC 13|UFC 13: Ultimate Force]]
|05/30/1997
|1
|3:00
|Won UFC 13 Lightweight Tournament
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Christophe Leninger]]
|Decision
|[[UFC 13|UFC 13: Ultimate Force]]
|05/30/1997
|1
|15:00
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Yuki Kondo]]
|Decision (Lost Points)
|Pancrase - Alive 2
|02/22/1997
|1
|20:00
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Semmy Schilt]]
|Decision (Lost Points)
|Pancrase - Alive 1
|01/17/1997
|1
|20:00
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Yuki Kondo]]
|Decision (Lost Points)
|Pancrase - Truth 10
|12/15/1996
|1
|20:00
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|[[Kiuma Kunioku]]
|Decision (Split)
|Pancrase - Truth 7
|10/8/1996
|1
|10:00
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Ryushi Yanagisawa]]
|Decision (Unanimous)
|Pancrase - 1996 Anniversary Show
|09/7/1996
|1
|20:00
|-
|style="background: #c5d2ea"|Draw
|[[Osami Shibuya]]
|Draw
|Pancrase - Truth 6
|06/25/1996
|1
|10:00
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Minoru Suzuki]]
|TKO (Strikes)
|Pancrase - Truth 5
|05/16/1996
|1
|7:59
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Ryushi Yanagisawa]]
|KO
|Pancrase - Truth 4
|04/8/1996
|1
|12:21
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Manabu Yamada]]
|TKO (Doctor)
|Pancrase - Truth 3
|04/7/1996
|1
|6:14
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Takaku Fuke]]
|Decision (Unanimous)
|Pancrase - Truth 3
|04/7/1996
|1
|10:00
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|[[Bas Rutten]]
|Submission
|Pancrase - Truth 2
|03/2/1996
|1
|19:36
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Gregory Smit]]
|Decision (Lost Points)
|Pancrase - Truth 1
|01/28/1996
|1
|10:00
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|[[Minoru Suzuki]]
|DQ (accidential kick to groin)
|Pancrase - Eyes Of Beast 7
|12/14/1995
|1
|7:15
|-
|style="background: #c5d2ea"|Draw
|[[Ryushi Yanagisawa]]
|Draw
|Pancrase - Eyes Of Beast 6
|11/4/1995
|1
|10:00
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|[[Masakatsu Funaki]]
|Submission
|Pancrase - 1995 Anniversary Show
|09/1/1995
|1
|6:46
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[John Renfroe]]
|Submission (Armlock)
|Pancrase - 1995 Neo-Blood Tournament, Round 2
|07/23/1995
|1
|7:25
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[John Dowdy (fighter)|John Dowdy]]
|TKO (Strikes)
|[[UFC 5|UFC 5: The Return of the Beast]]
|04/7/1995
|1
|2:02
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|[[Jason Fairn]]
|TKO (Corner Stoppage)
|[[UFC 4|UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors]]
|12/16/1994
|1
|2:13
|}

==Titles==
* 1993 & 1994 World Full-Contact Karate Champion
* 1995 WKC World Kickboxing Champion
* 1996 WFFF World Freestyle Fighting Champion (Junior-Heavyweight)
* 1996 Pancrase Ranking Tournament Champion
* 1997 Ultimate Fighting Championship 13 Lightweight Tournament Champion
* 1998 7th King of Pancrase


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
<references />

Sherdog.net interview *[http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?t=531031&highlight=Guy=Mezger=Interview]


==External links==
*[http://www.fullcontactfighter.com/database Full Contact Fighter Database with a partial record of Guy Mezger's MMA career]
*[http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?FighterID=14 Sherdog database with a partial record of Guy Mezger's MMA career]
*[http://www.guymezger.com Guy Mezger's Freestyle Martial Arts]
*[http://www.worldcombatleague.com World Combat League]
*[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=86700786 Official Myspace Page]


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Guy Mezger (January 1, 1968 in Houston, Texas) is an American martial artist who competed in professional combat sports ranging from full contact karate, kickboxing, and boxing, but is most recognized as a mixed martial arts fighter (retired from competition 01-25-05). He is associated with Lion's Den Dallas. He holds wins over Tito Ortiz, Masakatsu Funaki, Yuki Kondo, Semmy Schilt, and Egan Inoue.

Guy has trained with many great martial arts competitors and trainer/instructors; his main trainers have been Vince Tamura (Judo), Willie Thompson (Wrestling), Billy "Jack" Jackson (Kickboxing), and Ken Shamrock (Submission Fighting/Pancrase/Mixed Martial Arts). Guy has co-written one book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Kickboxing, and had an uncredited speaking role in the first-season episode of Walker, Texas Ranger Night of the Gladiator.

UFC career

Guy Mezger first competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship at UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors. Mezger competed against Jason Fairn as an alternate. This was the original format of the UFC, no holds barred; meaning no rules, weight classes, gloves or time limits. Before the fight Mezger and Fairn made a 'gentlemen's agreement' not to pull hair due to the fact both men had long hair. During the bout, Jason knocked Mezger down with a punch. Mezger then countered with a takedown, mounted Fairn, and landed a multitude of strikes, ending the fight after the towel was thrown in by the cornerman, Patrick Smith.

Mezger fought in UFC 5 against John Dowdy, defeating him by TKO in little over two minutes by mounted strikes. Guy Mezger would not return to the UFC until UFC 13: Ultimate Force, where he competed in the Lightweight Tournament (200 lbs & under). In his first bout, Mezger fought Judo fighter, Christophe Leninger. Leninger was able to score only one takedown and was quickly reversed, but was otherwise soundly beaten as Guy battled his way to a decision victory. The Championship round Mezger faced Tito Ortiz. Tito was able to counter Mezger's takedown attempt and landed several knees to Mezger's head. To some it appeared that Mezger had tapped, but referee John McCarthy ruled Mezger was blocking the knees and his hand went down as Tito shifted his weight. The bout was stopped to check for cuts. The announcers, as well as Ortiz, thought that the bout was over, but the fight was instead restarted on the feet. Ortiz again shot in for a takedown, but Mezger secured a Guillotine Choke, forcing his opponent to submit.

Mezger's final bout in the UFC was a rematch with Tito Ortiz at UFC 19: Young Guns. Oritz won the bout at the 9:55 mark by referee stoppage. Ortiz then donned a shirt that was insulting to Mezger which provoked an immediate reaction from Ken Shamrock, Mezger's trainer. Mezger would occasionally seek a rematch with Ortiz over the next few years. In 2004 he was finally granted a chance to face Tito Ortiz at UFC 50. Unfortunately, the week of the fight, Mezger was taken to the hospital due to stroke like symptoms, and was taken off the fight card. On January 25, 2005, Guy Mezger retired from professional fighting.

PRIDE FC career

The former UFC champion made his debut at PRIDE 6 against Akira Shoji, a popular Japanese fighter, losing the fight by a very questionable split decision. Pride officials then signed Mezger to fight Kazushi Sakuraba at the opening round of the Pride Grand Prix. The contract that Mezger signed stipulated that the fight would be one 15-minute round with no overtime. The other fights on the card had the same stipulation. The fight mostly consisted of Mezger avoiding Sakuraba's takedowns and attacking with strikes. Sakuraba main attacks were attempts to take Mezger down. The round ended and Mezger expected the fight to go to the judges, but Pride officials wanted the fight to go to overtime. Guy and his corner refused, citing the conditions of the contract. An argument ensued and Mezger left the ring under instructions from his corner man, Ken Shamrock. Later that night the president of Pride FC made a public apology to Mezger at the Tokyo Dome for the miscommunication. Mezger next competed against Masaaki Satake, handing the Japanese fighter his second straight loss by Unanimous Decision.

Mezger made his return to the ring at PRIDE 10, facing Brazilian superstar Wanderlei Silva. Mezger fought hard, cutting Silva and landing several crisp combinations, but was ultimately knocked out at the 3:45 mark. Mezger found a measure of redemption when he defeated Alexander Otsuka by TKO at PRIDE 12. Otsuka challenged Mezger to another fight, but was soundly beaten by TKO for a second time. Mezger returned again at PRIDE 13 to face Egan Inoue. Guy walked away with a knockout win over Inoue. Mezger then met Chuck Liddell at PRIDE 14. Liddell was coming off of a stunning KO over former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Kevin Randleman. Mezger gained control of the first round, scoring a knockdown, which was followed by a left kick to Liddell's face a few moments before the bell sounded ending the first round. The second round would be short-lived as Liddell came out strong, knocking Mezger out.

Guy faced two time ADCC champion Ricardo Arona at PRIDE 16. Mezger entered the ring with an American flag draped across his shoulders out of respect for the World Trade Center attacks in New York. Mezger also wore trunks with an American flag design. Arona and Mezger circled each other for a few moments, before moving in and exchanging strikes. Mezger ended the round one with two takedowns and side mount position but couldn't capitalize on it. The second round was much of the same until Mezger landed a stunning kick to Arona's face. The third round took a different turn with three minutes left in the round, Arona scored his only takedown of the fight. The third round continued like this, with Arona laying on Mezger, using his ground and pound style for the last three minutes of the bout. Although Mezger controlled the first two rounds (1st round being 10 minutes and the second and third rounds were 5 minutes each), the judges awarded a split decision victory to Arona.

Mezger returned to competition at PRIDE 22 after a year long lay-off, easily winning a decision over Norihisa Yamamoto. Mezger took his first fight back slowly, but completely dominated Yamamoto, cutting him and causing severe swelling on his face. Mezger then battled Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at PRIDE 24. Mezger had several good striking exchanges and showcased his submission and takedown defense, but lost the fight by split decision.

Retirement

Mezger trains students in boxing, kickboxing and the Lion's Den Mixed Martial system at his gym; "Guy Mezger's Combat Sports Club" in Dallas, Texas.

Mezger is a part owner in a TV production company that is making "Reality TV" shows and documentaries.

Mezger has been named the President of Mark Cuban's new HDNet Fights. He is responsible for developing new talent and securing promotion partners for HDnet's Friday Night Fights.

Mezger is also a commentator for the World Combat League on the Versus network.

Personal life

Guy is married and has a 18 year old son, a 3 year old son and 1 year old daughter.

Records

Mixed Martial Arts: 31-13-2 as listed by Full-Contact Fighter [1] 28-14-2 as listed by Sherdog [2])
Kickboxing: 22-3 (19 ko's)
Full-Contact Karate record: 42-1 (40 ko's)

MMA Record

28-14-2 (wins-losses-draws)
Result Opponent Method Event Title Date Round Time Notes
Win Daniel Bergman TKO EVT 1 - Genesis 12/6/2003 2 1:46
Loss Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Decision (Split) PRIDE 24 - Cold Fury 3 12/23/2002 3 5:00
Win Yoshihisa Yamamoto Decision (Unanimous) PRIDE 22 - Beasts From The East 2 09/29/2002 3 5:00
Loss Ricardo Arona Decision (Split) PRIDE 16 - Beasts From The East 09/24/2001 3 5:00
Loss Chuck Liddell KO (Punch) PRIDE 14 - Clash of the Titans 05/27/2001 2 2:21
Win Egan Inoue KO PRIDE 13 - Collision Course 03/25/2001 1 2:25
Win Alexander Otsuka TKO (Cut) KOTC 7 - Wet and Wild 02/24/2001 2 1:57
Win Alexander Otsuka TKO (Strikes) PRIDE 12 - Cold Fury 12/9/2000 1 1:52
Loss Wanderlei Silva KO (Punches) PRIDE 10 - Return of the Warriors 08/27/2000 1 3:45
Win Masaaki Satake Decision PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 - Finals 05/1/2000 1 15:00
Loss Kazushi Sakuraba Forfeit PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 - Opening Round 01/30/2000 1 15:00
Loss Akira Shoji Decision (Split) PRIDE 6 - PRIDE 6 07/4/1999 3 5:00
Loss Tito Ortiz TKO (Strikes) UFC 19: Ultimate Young Guns 03/5/1999 1 9:56
Win Yuki Kondo Decision (Majority) Pancrase - Advance 12 12/19/1998 1 20:00
Win Ryushi Yanagisawa Decision (Lost Points) Pancrase - 1998 Anniversary Show 09/14/1998 1 30:00
Loss Semmy Schilt TKO (Strikes) Pancrase - Advance 8 06/21/1998 1 13:15
Win Masakatsu Funaki Decision (Unanimous) Pancrase - Advance 5 04/26/1998 1 30:00
Win Ryushi Yanagisawa Decision (Unanimous) Pancrase - Advance 4 03/18/1998 1 20:00
Win Johnny Magilonico Submission (Choke) WPC - World Pankration Championships 2 01/16/1998 1 N/A
Win Satoshi Hasegawa TKO (Armlock) Pancrase - Alive 11 12/20/1997 1 2:52
Win Kiuma Kunioku KO (Kick) Pancrase - Alive 9 10/29/1997 1 11:12
Win Paul Lazenby Submission (Choke) WPC - World Pankration Championships 1 10/26/1997 1 N/A
Loss Masakatsu Funaki Submission (Triangle/Armbar) Pancrase - 1997 Anniversary Show 09/6/1997 1 3:58
Win Keiichiro Yamamiya Decision (Lost Points) Pancrase - Alive 7 07/30/1997 1 15:00
Win Tito Ortiz Submission (Guillotine Choke) UFC 13: Ultimate Force 05/30/1997 1 3:00 Won UFC 13 Lightweight Tournament
Win Christophe Leninger Decision UFC 13: Ultimate Force 05/30/1997 1 15:00
Win Yuki Kondo Decision (Lost Points) Pancrase - Alive 2 02/22/1997 1 20:00
Win Semmy Schilt Decision (Lost Points) Pancrase - Alive 1 01/17/1997 1 20:00
Win Yuki Kondo Decision (Lost Points) Pancrase - Truth 10 12/15/1996 1 20:00
Loss Kiuma Kunioku Decision (Split) Pancrase - Truth 7 10/8/1996 1 10:00
Win Ryushi Yanagisawa Decision (Unanimous) Pancrase - 1996 Anniversary Show 09/7/1996 1 20:00
Draw Osami Shibuya Draw Pancrase - Truth 6 06/25/1996 1 10:00
Win Minoru Suzuki TKO (Strikes) Pancrase - Truth 5 05/16/1996 1 7:59
Win Ryushi Yanagisawa KO Pancrase - Truth 4 04/8/1996 1 12:21
Win Manabu Yamada TKO (Doctor) Pancrase - Truth 3 04/7/1996 1 6:14
Win Takaku Fuke Decision (Unanimous) Pancrase - Truth 3 04/7/1996 1 10:00
Loss Bas Rutten Submission Pancrase - Truth 2 03/2/1996 1 19:36
Win Gregory Smit Decision (Lost Points) Pancrase - Truth 1 01/28/1996 1 10:00
Loss Minoru Suzuki DQ (accidential kick to groin) Pancrase - Eyes Of Beast 7 12/14/1995 1 7:15
Draw Ryushi Yanagisawa Draw Pancrase - Eyes Of Beast 6 11/4/1995 1 10:00
Loss Masakatsu Funaki Submission Pancrase - 1995 Anniversary Show 09/1/1995 1 6:46
Win John Renfroe Submission (Armlock) Pancrase - 1995 Neo-Blood Tournament, Round 2 07/23/1995 1 7:25
Win John Dowdy TKO (Strikes) UFC 5: The Return of the Beast 04/7/1995 1 2:02
Win Jason Fairn TKO (Corner Stoppage) UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors 12/16/1994 1 2:13

Titles

  • 1993 & 1994 World Full-Contact Karate Champion
  • 1995 WKC World Kickboxing Champion
  • 1996 WFFF World Freestyle Fighting Champion (Junior-Heavyweight)
  • 1996 Pancrase Ranking Tournament Champion
  • 1997 Ultimate Fighting Championship 13 Lightweight Tournament Champion
  • 1998 7th King of Pancrase

References

Sherdog.net interview *[3]

External links

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