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Case was born and raised in Jefferson, Iowa.
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A professional competitor since 2007, Case has also formerly competed for the RFA.
He began wrestling in high school, training in mixed martial arts after graduation. Case began competing professionally almost immediately, losing in the first round in his first two fights. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Case was initially slated to make his UFC debut as a short-notice replacement to face Joe Ellenberger on June 28, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 44.
However, Case was did not pass an eye exam and was replaced by James Moontasri.
Case eventually debuted against Kazuki Tokudome on September 20, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 52. The finish earned Case a Performance of the Night bonus.
Case was linked to a bout with Paul Felder on January 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 59. However, Felder elected to fight as a replacement against Danny Castillo at UFC 182 and was briefly replaced by Frank Trevino.
On December 23, it was announced that Trevino had to pull out of the bout due to an injury and was replaced by newcomer Frankie Perez.
Case finished Perez via TKO in the third round. Case faced Francisco Trevino on June 13, 2015 at UFC 188. Case faced Yan Cabral on November 7, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 77.
Case is expected to face Jake Matthews on March 20, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 85.
Case lost the fight via submission in the third round. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Performance of the Night (One time)
Fight of the Night (One time).
Achievements
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He competed for various regional promotions across the Midwest for several years, compiling a record of 18-4 along the way, before signing with the UFC on the heels of an eight fight win streak in the spring of 2014. Case won the fight via technical submission in the second round. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night.
