# Kevin Croom > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kevin_Croom > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kevin_Croom.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Croom > Source revision: 1336144485 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Kevin Croom | image = | image_size = | other_names = Crash | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|07|15}} | birth_place = [Columbia, Missouri](/source/Columbia%2C_Missouri), U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | death_cause = | residence = | nationality = | height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}} | weight_lb = 155 | weight_class = [Lightweight](/source/Lightweight_(MMA))
[Featherweight](/source/Featherweight_(MMA))
[Bantamweight](/source/Bantamweight_(MMA)) | reach = 73 in{{Cite web|title=Stats {{!}} UFC|url=http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/35b3772629e27a49|access-date=2020-10-04|website=ufcstats.com}} | style = | rank = Brown belt in [Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu](/source/Brazilian_Jiu-Jitsu){{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/kevin-croom|title=Kevin Croom {{!}} UFC|website=UFC.com|date=11 September 2020 |accessdate=February 28, 2021}} | stance = | fighting_out_of = Kansas City, Missouri | team = Glory MMA & Fitness | years_active = 2009–present | kickbox_win = | kickbox_kowin = | kickbox_loss = | kickbox_koloss = | kickbox_draw = | kickbox_nc = | mma_kowin = 6 | mma_subwin = 11 | mma_decwin = 6 | mma_koloss = 5 | mma_subloss = 4 | mma_decloss = 6 | mma_draw = | mma_nc = 1 | sherdog = 67191 | footnotes = | updated = }} '''Kevin Croom''' (born July 15, 1987) is an American [mixed martial artist](/source/mixed_martial_arts) currently competing in the [Lightweight](/source/Lightweight_(MMA)) division. A professional since 2009, he has fought in the [UFC](/source/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship), [Bellator](/source/Bellator_MMA), [Titan FC](/source/Titan_Fighting_Championship), the [RFA](/source/Resurrection_Fighting_Alliance), the [LFA](/source/Legacy_Fighting_Alliance), and [CES MMA](/source/CES_MMA). ==Mixed martial arts career== ===Early career=== Croom has fought for multiple MMA promotions during his professional MMA career, including [Legacy Fighting Alliance](/source/Legacy_Fighting_Alliance) and [Bellator MMA](/source/Bellator_MMA). Croom has 16 stoppages in his total of 21 professional victories. Croom faced Brian Davidson at [Bellator 26](/source/Bellator_26) on August 26, 2010. Davidson lost via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.{{cite web |last1=Painter |first1=Myles |title=Across the Pond profile Bellator MMA fighter Kevin Croom {{!}} MMA UK |url=http://mmauk.net/2020/05/08/across-the-pond-profile-bellator-mma-fighter-kevin-croom/ |access-date=22 February 2021 |date=8 May 2020}} In his seventh fight, Croom faced [Justin Gaethje](/source/Justin_Gaethje) in his professional debut on August 20, 2011. Gaethje won the fight in the first round via KO due to a slam after Croom attempted a submission.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/ring-of-fire-41-results-brandon-thatch-wins-quick-tyler-toner-stages-amazing-comeback|title=RING OF FIRE 41 RESULTS: BRANDON THATCH WINS QUICK, TYLER TONER STAGES AMAZING COMEBACK|publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=August 21, 2011}} Croom faced [Bryan Goldsby](/source/Bryan_Goldsby) at [Titan FC 27](/source/Titan_FC_27) on February 28, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsiderxtra.com/ViewArticle.php?id=27012|title=Three more bouts added to Titan FC 27|publisher=pwinsiderxtra.com|date=January 14, 2014}} He won by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/titan-fc-27-results-ricci-dominates-gurgel-riddle-taps-kuiper/|title=Titan FC 27 results: Ricci dominates Gurgel, Riddle taps Kuiper|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=February 28, 2014}} Croom fought for the CES MMA Featherweight Championship against reigning champion [Matt Bessette](/source/Matt_Bessette) at CES MMA 41, losing via TKO.{{Cite web|url=http://www.axs.tv/press_articles/matt-bessette-defends-his-title-knocking-out-kevin-croom-on-axs-tv-fights-ces-mma-41/|title=Matt Bessette Defends His Title Knocking Out Kevin Croom on 'AXS TV FIGHTS: CES MMA 41' {{!}} AXS TV|website=www.axs.tv|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-27|archive-date=2017-05-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170530054153/http://www.axs.tv/press_articles/matt-bessette-defends-his-title-knocking-out-kevin-croom-on-axs-tv-fights-ces-mma-41/|url-status=dead}} Croom defeated [Darrick Minner](/source/Darrick_Minner) via TKO in the second round at [LFA 48](/source/Legacy_Fighting_Alliance_in_2018). Croom faced John Teixeira at [Bellator 218](/source/Bellator_MMA_in_2019) on March 22, 2019. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Croom tapped out [Charles Bennett](/source/Charles_Bennett_(fighter)) via rear-naked choke in round one at FAC 1 to pick up submission victory number 10 as a professional. At [Bellator 239](/source/Bellator_MMA_in_2020), Croom took on Adil Benijilany and defeated him via split decision.{{cite web |title=Bellator 239 Preliminary Card Live Stream and Results |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/02/21/bellator-239-preliminary-card-live-stream-results/ |website=Cageside Press |access-date=22 February 2021 |date=21 February 2020}} In the fight before getting a UFC contract, Croom faced Anderson Hutchinson, who was later in September arrested for having sex with a 17-year-old female boxing student,{{cite web |last1=Mooney |first1=Sean |title=VSO: MMA Coach Had Sexual Relations With 17-Year-Old Student |url=http://www.newsdaytonabeach.com/stories/vso-mma-coach-had-sexual-relations-with-17-year-old-student,8893 |website=WNDB - News Daytona Beach |date=17 September 2020 |language=en}} on August 14, 2020, at Fighting Alliance Championship 3 for the FAC Featherweight Championship. Croom won the championship fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Heck |first1=Mike |title=UFC Vegas 10 winner Kevin Croom explains going from $64 in his bank account to 'more money than I made last year' |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/9/17/21441362/ufc-vegas-10-kevin-croom-going-from-64-in-his-bank-account-to-more-money-than-i-made-last-year |website=MMA Fighting |access-date=22 February 2021 |language=en |date=17 September 2020}} ===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== Croom, replacing [Giga Chikadze](/source/Giga_Chikadze) as a COVID replacement, was scheduled to face [Alex Caceres](/source/Alex_Caceres) on August 29, 2020, at [UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić](/source/UFC_Fight_Night%3A_Smith_vs._Raki%C4%87){{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/alex-caceres-heeft-nieuwe-tegenstander-in-kevin-croom/|title=Alex Caceres has new opponent in Kevin Croom|publisher=mmadna.nl|author=Staff|date=2020-08-26|access-date=2020-08-26}} {{in lang|nl}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/8/28/21405516/giga-chikadze-withdrawal-from-ufc-vegas-8-was-due-to-positive-covid-19-test|title=Giga Chikadze withdrawal from UFC Vegas 8 was due to positive COVID-19 test|publisher=mmafighting|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2020-08-28|access-date=2020-08-29}} The following day, Croom was removed after also testing positive for COVID and replaced by fellow newcomer Austin Springer.{{Cite web|title=With Kevin Croom out, Austin Springer steps in to face Alex Caceres at UFC on ESPN+ 33|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/with-kevin-croom-out-austin-springer-steps-in-to-face-alex-caceres-at-ufc-on-espn-33|access-date=2020-08-27|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Farah Hannoun|date=2020-08-27}} Croom made his UFC debut, as an injury fill in for [Matt Frevola](/source/Matt_Frevola), against [Roosevelt Roberts](/source/Roosevelt_Roberts) on September 12, 2020, at [UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill](/source/UFC_Fight_Night%3A_Waterson_vs._Hill).{{Cite web|date=2020-09-11|title=Matt Frevola out of UFC on ESPN+ 35; Kevin Croom steps in vs. Roosevelt Roberts|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/09/matt-frevola-injured-ufc-on-espn-plus-35-kevin-croom-vs-roosevelt-roberts|access-date=2020-09-12|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} Croom won the fight via a guillotine choke in round one.{{Cite web|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2020-09-12|title=UFC Vegas 10 Results: Kevin Croom Stuns Roosevelt Roberts|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/09/12/ufc-vegas-10-results-kevin-croom/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} This fight earned him the ''[Performance of the Night](/source/List_of_UFC_bonus_award_recipients)'' award.{{Cite web|author=Andrew Ravens|date=2020-09-12|title=UFC on ESPN+ 35 Bonuses: Two Fighters Nab Performance Checks, FOTN Honors |url=https://www.mmanews.com/ufc-on-espn-35-bonuses-two-fighters-nab-performance-checks-fotn-honors/|access-date=2020-09-13|publisher=mmanews}} After the fight, Croom said on Twitter that he had only $64 in his bank account before the fight. On November 4, it was announced by the [Nevada State Athletic Commission](/source/Nevada_Athletic_Commission) (NSAC) that the fight with Roosevelt Roberts would be overturned to a no contest, after Croom tested positive for marijuana. Croom was suspended for 4 1⁄2 months and had to pay a fine of $1,800.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/11/ufc-news-kevin-croom-jose-flores-suspended-marijuana-niko-price-cited|title=Kevin Croom, Jose Flores issued NAC suspensions for marijuana use; Niko Price also cited|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=John Morgan|date=2020-11-04|access-date=2020-11-05}} Croom faced [Alex Caceres](/source/Alex_Caceres) on February 27, 2021, at [UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane](/source/UFC_Fight_Night%3A_Rozenstruik_vs._Gane).{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2020-12-28|title=Alex Caceres vs. Kevin Croom ingepland voor UFC evenement op 27 februari|url=https://mmadna.nl/alex-caceres-vs-kevin-croom-ingepland-voor-ufc-evenement-op-27-februari/|access-date=2020-12-29|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-02-27|title=UFC Vegas 20 Results: Alex Cacares Defeats Kevin Croom for Fourth Straight Win|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/02/27/ufc-vegas-20-results-alex-cacares-vs-kevin-croom/|access-date=2021-02-28|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} Croom was scheduled to face Marcelo Rojo on August 28, 2021, at [UFC on ESPN 30](/source/UFC_on_ESPN_30).{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-05-11|title=Marcelo Rojo vs. Kevin Croom toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 28 augustus|url=https://mmadna.nl/marcelo-rojo-vs-kevin-croom-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-28-augustus/|access-date=2021-05-11|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} However, Croom was removed from the bout in mid-August for undisclosed reasons.{{Cite web|last=Dorff|first=Marcel|date=2021-08-11|title=Jonathan Martinez en Marcelo Rojo treffen elkaar op 4 september|url=https://mmadna.nl/jonathan-martinez-en-marcelo-rojo-treffen-elkaar-op-4-september/|access-date=2021-08-11|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} Croom faced [Brian Kelleher](/source/Brian_Kelleher), replacing Saidyokub Kakhramonov, on January 15, 2022, at [UFC on ESPN 32](/source/UFC_on_ESPN_32).{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-01-12|title=UFC Vegas 46: Kevin Croom In on Short Notice Against Brian Kelleher|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/01/12/kevin-croom-steps-short-notice-brian-kelleher-ufc-vegas-46/|access-date=2022-01-12|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-01-15|title=UFC Vegas 46: Brian Kelleher Shows Well-Rounded Game in Win Over Kevin Croom|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/01/15/ufc-vegas-46-brian-kelleher-vs-kevin-croom/|access-date=2022-01-15|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} Croom faced [Alateng Heili](/source/Alateng_Heili) at [UFC on ESPN 34](/source/UFC_on_ESPN_34) on April 16, 2022.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-12 |title=Heili Alateng, Wu Yanan set for UFC Fight Night 206 |url=https://asianmma.com/heili-alateng-wu-yanan-set-for-ufc-fight-night-206/ |access-date=2022-03-12 |website=Asian MMA |language=en}} He lost the fight via TKO early into the first round.{{Cite web |last=Behunin |first=Alex |date=2022-04-16 |title=UFC Vegas 51: Alatengheili Knocks Out Kevin Croom In 47 Seconds |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/04/16/ufc-vegas-51-alatengheili-knocks-kevin-croom-47-seconds/ |access-date=2022-04-17 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} In May 2022, it was reported that Croom was released from UFC.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-05 |title=Report: Moutinho, Grundy, Hubbard Among Latest UFC Cuts |url=https://www.mmanews.com/2022/05/moutinho-grundy-hubbard/ |access-date=2022-05-05 |website=MMA News |language=en-US}} === Post UFC === In his first bout after his UFC release, Croom faced Brad Robinson on September 10, 2022 at Synergy FC: Kansas City Fight Night.{{Cite web |author=Staff Report |date=2022-07-20 |title=UFC vet Kevin Croom headlines newly merged Synergy FC fight card |url=https://mymmanews.com/ufc-vet-kevin-croom-headlines-newly-merged-synergy-fc-fight-card/ |access-date=2022-10-03 |language=en-US}} He won the bout via majority decision.{{Cite web |title=Kevin Croom vs. Brad Robison, Synergy FC 1 {{!}} MMA Bout |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/674258-synergy-fc-kevin-crash-croom-vs-brad-robison |access-date=2022-10-03 |website=Tapology |language=en}} == Bare-knuckle boxing == === Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship === Croom made his BKFC debut on November 18, 2022 at [BKFC 33](/source/2022_in_Bare_Knuckle_Fighting_Championship) against Sean Wilson and won by knockout in the second round.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-19 |title=BKFC 33 results, highlights: Houston Alexander TKOs Joey Beltran, Kevin Croom wins debut |url=https://bloodyelbow.com/2022/11/19/bkfc-33-results-highlights-houston-alexander-tkos-joey-beltran-kevin-croom-wins-debut-mma-news/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=bloodyelbow.com |language=en-US}} Croom faced Chevvy Bridges on February 17, 2023 at [BKFC KnuckleMania 3](/source/2023_in_Bare_Knuckle_Fighting_Championship) and won the bout by first round knockout.{{Cite web |last=Staff |date=2023-02-17 |title=BKFC: KnuckleMania 3 Full Results |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/02/17/bkfc-knucklemania-3-results/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} Croom faced Tony Soto on October 20, 2023 at [BKFC 52](/source/2023_in_Bare_Knuckle_Fighting_Championship) and lost by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-21 |title=BKFC 52 Results: Richardson Stops Barnett, Earns Title |url=https://combatpress.com/2023/10/bkfc-52-barnett-vs-richardson-results/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Combat Press |language=en-US}} This fight earned him a ''Fight of the Night'' award.{{cite web |author=BKFC on YouTube |date=October 21, 2023 |title=BKFC 52 SOUTH CAROLINA Press Conference - Live - David Feldman announces bonuses |url=https://www.youtube.com/live/6n-HAZ-cgcE?si=X8r52XEzMOyiq_TU&t=125 |publisher=youtube.com}} Croom was scheduled to face Emeka Ifekandu on August 16, 2024 at [BKFC Fight Night: Kansas City](/source/2024_in_Bare_Knuckle_Fighting_Championship).{{Cite web |title=BKFC FIGHT NIGHT KANSAS CITY |url=https://www.bkfc.com/events/bkfc-fight-night-kansas-city:f75a737d-4b33-4547-bedc-1f9ff3cbe499 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships}} However, the bout was pulled from the card for unknown reasons. ==Championships and achievements== ===Mixed martial arts=== * '''[Ultimate Fighting Championship](/source/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship)''' **[Performance of the Night](/source/List_of_UFC_bonus_award_recipients) (One time) {{small|vs. [Roosevelt Roberts](/source/Roosevelt_Roberts)}} *'''Fighting Alliance Championship''' ** FAC Featherweight Championship (One Time) *'''Shamrock Fighting Championships''' ** SFC Bantamweight Championship (One Time) ===Bare-knuckle boxing=== *'''[Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship](/source/Bare_Knuckle_Fighting_Championship)''' ** Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Tony Soto ==Mixed martial arts record== {{MMArecordbox | draws= | nc= 1 | ko-wins= 6 | sub-wins= 11 | dec-wins= 6 | ko-losses= 5 | sub-losses= 4 | dec-losses= 6 | dq-wins= | dq-losses= | other-wins= | other-losses= }} {{MMA record start}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|23–15 (1) |Isaac Ware |Submission (arm-triangle choke) |Midwest Fight League 209 |{{dts|2025|July|19}} |align=center|1 |align=center|1:37 |[Boonville, Missouri](/source/Boonville%2C_Missouri), United States |{{small|Catchweight (165 lb) bout.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|{{nowrap|22–15 (1)}} |Brad Robison |Decision (majority) |Synergy FC: Kansas City Fight Night |{{dts|2022|September|10}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |[Kansas City, Kansas](/source/Kansas_City%2C_Kansas), United States |{{small|Return to Lightweight.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|21–15 (1) |[Alateng Heili](/source/Alateng_Heili) |TKO (punches) |[UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2](/source/UFC_on_ESPN%3A_Luque_vs._Muhammad_2) |{{dts|2022|April|16}} |align=center|1 |align=center|0:47 |[Las Vegas, Nevada](/source/Las_Vegas%2C_Nevada), United States |{{small|Bantamweight bout.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|21–14 (1) |[Brian Kelleher](/source/Brian_Kelleher) |Decision (unanimous) |[UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze](/source/UFC_on_ESPN%3A_Kattar_vs._Chikadze) |{{dts|2022|January|15}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |[Las Vegas, Nevada](/source/Las_Vegas%2C_Nevada), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 21–13 (1) | [Alex Caceres](/source/Alex_Caceres) | Decision (unanimous) | [UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane](/source/UFC_Fight_Night%3A_Rozenstruik_vs._Gane) | {{dts|2021|February|27}} | align=center|3 | align=center| 5:00 | [Las Vegas, Nevada](/source/Las_Vegas%2C_Nevada), United States | |- |{{nocontest}}NC | align=center| 21–12 (1) | [Roosevelt Roberts](/source/Roosevelt_Roberts) |NC (overturned) |[UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill](/source/UFC_Fight_Night%3A_Waterson_vs._Hill) |{{dts|2020|September|12}} |align=center|1 |align=center|0:31 |[Las Vegas, Nevada](/source/Las_Vegas%2C_Nevada), United States |{{small|Lightweight bout. Performance of the Night. Originally a submission (guillotine choke) win for Croom; overturned after he tested positive for [marijuana](/source/Cannabis_(drug)).}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 21–12 |Anderson Hutchinson | Decision (unanimous) | FAC 3 | {{dts|2020.08.14}} | align=center|5 | align=center| 5:00 | [Independence, Missouri](/source/Independence%2C_Missouri), United States |{{small|Won the inaugural FAC Featherweight Championship.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center|20–12 |Adil Benjilany | Decision (split) |[Bellator 239](/source/Bellator_MMA_in_2020) |{{dts|2020|February|21}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |[Thackerville, Oklahoma](/source/Thackerville%2C_Oklahoma), United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 19–12 | [Charles Bennett](/source/Charles_Bennett_(fighter)) |Submission (rear-naked choke) | FAC 1 | {{dts|2019|August|24}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:15 | [Independence, Missouri](/source/Independence%2C_Missouri), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 18–12 | [John Macapá](/source/John_Macap%C3%A1) | Decision (unanimous) | [Bellator 218](/source/Bellator_MMA_in_2019) | {{dts|2019|March|22}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | [Thackerville, Oklahoma](/source/Thackerville%2C_Oklahoma), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center|18–11 | Kamuela Kirk |Submission (triangle choke) |[LFA 53](/source/Legacy_Fighting_Alliance_in_2018) |{{dts|2018|November|09}} |align=center|1 |align=center|3:54 |[Phoenix, Arizona](/source/Phoenix%2C_Arizona), United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 18–10 | [Darrick Minner](/source/Darrick_Minner) | TKO (elbows) |[LFA 48](/source/Legacy_Fighting_Alliance_in_2018) |{{dts|2018|September|7}} | align=center|2 | align=center|2:10 |[Kearney, Nebraska](/source/Kearney%2C_Nebraska), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center|17–10 | Nate Jennerman | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) |[LFA 41](/source/Legacy_Fighting_Alliance_in_2018) |{{dts|2018|June|01}} |align=center|1 |align=center|0:48 |[Prior Lake, Minnesota](/source/Prior_Lake%2C_Minnesota), United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 17–9 | CJay Hunter | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Kansas City Fighting Alliance 27 | {{dts|2018.02.17}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 1:16 | [Independence, Missouri](/source/Independence%2C_Missouri), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center|16–9 | [Matt Bessette](/source/Matt_Bessette) | TKO (punches and kicks) | CES MMA 41 |{{dts|2017|January|27}} |align=center|3 |align=center|0:32 |[Lincoln, Rhode Island](/source/Lincoln%2C_Rhode_Island), United States |{{small|For the [CES MMA Featherweight Championship](/source/CES_MMA).}} |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center|16–8 | Tatsuya Ando | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) |Shooto 11/12 | {{dts|2016.11.12}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 3:13 | [Tokyo](/source/Tokyo), Japan |{{small|Bantamweight bout.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center|16–7 | Lenny Wheeler | TKO (punches) | Triumph FC 1 | {{dts|2016.04.22}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:26 | [Edmonton, Alberta](/source/Edmonton%2C_Alberta), Canada | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center|15–7 | [Rasul Mirzaev](/source/Rasul_Mirzaev) | TKO (punches) | Fight Nights Global 41 |{{dts|2015|September|25}} |align=center|2 |align=center|3:16 |[Kaspiysk](/source/Kaspiysk), Russia |{{small|Return to Featherweight.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center|15–6 | Jacob Akin |KO (punch) |Shamrock FC: Shock |{{dts|2015.01.17}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:13 |[Kansas City, Missouri](/source/Kansas_City%2C_Missouri), United States |{{small|Won the vacant Shamrock FC Bantamweight Championship.}} |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center|14–6 | Jesse Brock |Decision (split) |Maximum FC 40 |{{dts|2014.05.09}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |[Edmonton, Alberta](/source/Edmonton%2C_Alberta), Canada | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center|14–5 | [Bryan Goldsby](/source/Bryan_Goldsby) | Decision (unanimous) | Titan FC 27 | {{dts|2014|February|28}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | [Kansas City, Kansas](/source/Kansas_City%2C_Kansas), United States |{{small|Catchweight (137 lb) bout; Croom missed weight.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 13–5 | Aslan Toktarbaev | TKO (corner stoppage) | Alash Pride: Great Battle 2 | {{dts|2013.12.19}} |align=Center|1 |align=center|2:55 | [Almaty](/source/Almaty), Kazakhstan | {{small|Return to Bantamweight.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 12–5 | Deryck Ripley | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Midwest Fight League: Saloon Showdown 22 |{{dts|2013.11.22}} |align=Center|1 |align=center|3:23 |[Columbia, Missouri](/source/Columbia%2C_Missouri), United States |{{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 11–5 | Dustin Phillips | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Titan FC 26 | {{dts|2013.08.30}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:45 | [Kansas City, Missouri](/source/Kansas_City%2C_Missouri), United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 10–5 | Javier Lujan | TKO (retirement) | World MMA Council: Mexican Standoff | {{dts|2013.05.25}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 3:30 | [Ciudad Juárez](/source/Ciudad_Ju%C3%A1rez), Mexico | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 9–5 | Adam Rider | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cage Time Production 1 | {{dts|2013.05.03}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:16 | [Columbia, Missouri](/source/Columbia%2C_Missouri), United States | {{small|Return to Featherweight.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 8–5 | Brian Pearman | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Tommy Tran Promotions 4 | {{dts|2013.04.06}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 3:03 | [Springfield, Missouri](/source/Springfield%2C_Missouri), United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 7–5 | Brian Davidson | TKO (punches) | RFA 6 | {{dts|2013|January|18}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:42 | [Kansas City, Missouri](/source/Kansas_City%2C_Missouri), United States |{{small|Catchweight (140 lb) bout.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center|6–5 | Nathan Murdock | Decision (unanimous) | Tommy Tran Promotions 3 | {{dts|2012.11.17}} | align=center|3 | align=center|5:00 | [Branson, Missouri](/source/Branson%2C_Missouri), United States |{{small|Return to Lightweight.}} |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 5–5 | [Yaotzin Meza](/source/Yaotzin_Meza) |Decision (unanimous) | Rage in the Cage 163 |{{dts|2012.10.20}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |[Chandler, Arizona](/source/Chandler%2C_Arizona), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 5–4 | Ramiro Hernandez |Decision (split) |Titan FC 21 |{{dts|2012.03.02}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |[Kansas City, Kansas](/source/Kansas_City%2C_Kansas), United States |{{small|Return to Featherweight.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center|5–3 | Rodrigo Sotelo Jr. |Decision (unanimous) | Martinez Brothers Production: Sun City Battle 2 | {{dts|2011.10.01}} | align=center|3 | align=center|3:00 | [El Paso, Texas](/source/El_Paso%2C_Texas), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 4–3 | [Justin Gaethje](/source/Justin_Gaethje) | KO (slam) | Ring of Fire 41 | {{dts|2011|August|20}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:01 | [Broomfield, Colorado](/source/Broomfield%2C_Colorado), United States | {{small|Lightweight debut; Gaethje missed weight (158.2 lb).}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 4–2 | J.R. Sotelo | Submission (triangle choke) | Martinez Brothers Production: Sun City Battle 1 |{{dts|2011.07.09}} |align=Center|1 |align=center|0:16 |[El Paso, Texas](/source/El_Paso%2C_Texas), United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 3–2 | Brian Davidson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | [Bellator 26](/source/Bellator_26) | {{dts|2010|August|26}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 3:22 | [Kansas City, Missouri](/source/Kansas_City%2C_Missouri), United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 2–2 | Kody Frank | Submission (triangle choke) | First Blood: Friday Night Fight Night | {{dts|2009.11.06}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 4:05 | [Sedalia, Missouri](/source/Sedalia%2C_Missouri), United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 1–2 | Eddie Granado | Submission (rear-naked choke) |Midwest Fight League | {{dts|2009.06.26}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:52 | [Boonville, Missouri](/source/Boonville%2C_Missouri), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 0–2 | Willie Mack | KO (punch) | Warfare Xtreme Cagefighting: Caged Controversy | {{dts|2009.05.02}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:37 | [Sedalia, Missouri](/source/Sedalia%2C_Missouri), United States |{{small|Featherweight debut.}} |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 0–1 | Jose Vega |Submission | Hulett Productions: First Blood | {{dts|2009.02.07}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 2:22 | [Sedalia, Missouri](/source/Sedalia%2C_Missouri), United States |{{small|Bantamweight debut.}} {{end}} {{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=Kevin Croom|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kevin-Croom-67191|access-date=2020-08-07|website=Sherdog}} ==Bare knuckle boxing record== {{MMArecordbox |draws= |nc= |ko-wins=2 |ko-losses= |dec-wins= |dec-losses=1 |dq-wins= |dq-losses= }} {{MMA record start}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|2–1 |Tony Soto |Decision (unanimous) |[BKFC 52](/source/2023_in_Bare_Knuckle_Fighting_Championship) |{{dts|2023|October|20}} |align=center|5 |align=center|2:00 |[Columbia, South Carolina](/source/Columbia%2C_South_Carolina), United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|2–0 |Chevvy Bridges |KO (punches) |[BKFC KnuckleMania 3](/source/2023_in_Bare_Knuckle_Fighting_Championship) |{{dts|2023|February|17}} |align=center|1 |align=center|1:11 |[Albuquerque, New Mexico](/source/Albuquerque%2C_New_Mexico), United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|1–0 |Sean Wilson |KO (punch) |[BKFC 33](/source/2022_in_Bare_Knuckle_Fighting_Championship) |{{dts|2022|November|18}} |align=center|2 |align=center|1:36 |[Omaha, Nebraska](/source/Omaha%2C_Nebraska), United States | {{end}} == See also == * [List of male mixed martial artists](/source/List_of_male_mixed_martial_artists) ==References== {{reflist}} == External links == * {{Sherdog|67191}} * {{UFC|kevin-croom}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Croom, Kevin}} Category:Living people Category:Lightweight mixed martial artists Category:1987 births Category:American male mixed martial artists Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Category:American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu Category:People from Columbia, Missouri --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Kevin Croom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Croom) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Croom?action=history)). 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