Dave Huckaba

Dave Huckaba is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division. He is the former Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion and is the current West Coast FC Heavyweight Champion. Dave has fought in various of organizations like Bellator, Gladitor Challenge, Tachi Palace Fights, EliteXC, Shark Fights, KOTC, and is currently signed with WSOF.

Background
Hucakaba is from Sacramento, California and had a difficult childhood, growing up on a farm living with his grandparents while being abused by his uncle who was an alcoholic. At Rio Linda High School, Huckaba competed in baseball, football, and basketball while also earning a reputation as a fighter. Huckaba was a standout running back in football, receiving scholarship offers, most notably from Washington State University and Brigham Young University, but ultimately did not continue his career as his girlfriend and high school sweetheart got pregnant, and Huckaba did not want to leave her to go to college.

Gladiator Challenge
Huckaba made his mixed martial arts debut in 2006 at Gladiators Challenge 52: Deep Impact against Donny Easterling. He won via first round submission in less than thirty seconds.

After sporting a 3-1 record in his first four fights, Huckaba faced Bo Cantrell at GC 63: Crackdown. He won the fight via TKO in just 26 seconds. Huckaba and Cantrell would face off one more time at GC 67: Vendetta. This time Huckaba won by KO in five seconds.

Huckaba lost his next fight to Jon Murphy via KO in the second round.

After the loss to Murphy, Huckaba won his next 5 fights including winning the Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship.

Huckaba's momentum was derailed when he fought former UFC vet Lavar Johnson. Johnson won via TKO in the first round.

Huckaba then faced Rick Randolph at Gladiator Challenge - Validation. He won via TKO in the second round.

He looked to avenge the loss he had to Jon Murphy, but was unsuccessful and lost in the first round by submission

Dave would bounce back winning his next six fights, winning five by knockout.

Bellator Fighting Championships
Huckaba with a record of 17-4 made his Bellator debut against Damian Grabowski. He lost via unanimous decision.

Huckaba then had a rematch against Rob Jackson at Rebal Fighter. He won via second round TKO.

In his next fight he took on Carl Seumanutafa at Cage Combat. He won via KO.

In his next fight Dave took on Carter Williams for the inaugural West Coast FC Heavyweight Championship. He won via submissions in the second round.

World Series of Fighting
Dave is expected to fight Brazilian Jui Jitsu black belt and former UFC vet Rolles Gracie at World Series of Fighting 3 set to take place on June 14, 2013. The fight was canceled on June 7th due to an injury sustained by Gracie.

Huckaba made his WSOF debut against WSOF's President Ray Sefo at WSOF 4 which was held on August 10 in Ontario, California. He won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Personal life
Huckaba is married and has two children.