Raufeon Stots


Raufeon Stots is an American mixed martial artist and graduated collegiate wrestler currently competing in the bantamweight division of Bellator MMA. As a wrestler, he is a two-time NCAA Division II champion.

Background

Stots started wrestling in his junior year at Klein Oak High School after the passing of his mother. He then earned a scholarship at Labette Community College and became an All-American with a fourth place finish in the NJCAA level as a freshman. As a sophomore, he once again qualified for the NJCAA tournament, but did not place. He then transferred to the University of Nebraska-Kearney, where he was forced to take a medical redshirt instead of a junior season. When he came back as a junior, he won his first DII title with a record of 30 wins and 6 losses, helping the team reach the team title. As a senior, he compiled his second NCAA title and helped the team win the team championship before graduating.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Stots got into mixed martial arts after being introduced to the sport by Jens Pulver and Pat Miletich. After turning pro in May of 2015, he compiled 8 wins and no losses before competing at a regional event featured on the Lookin' for a Fight show, in an attempt of getting signed by the UFC. After losing the bout, he compiled 4 more wins before getting signed by Bellator MMA.

Bellator MMA

In his promotional debut, Stots faced Cheyden Leialoha on December 21, 2019 at Bellator 236. He won the bout by unanimous decision.
Stots faced Cass Bell on July 24, 2020 at Bellator 242. He won the match via submission in the third round.

Championships and accomplishments

Folkstyle wrestling

NCAA record

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! style=background:white colspan=6 |2013 NCAA Championships at 149 lbs
! style=background:white colspan=6 |2012 NCAA Championships at 149 lbs