Education
Vallie-Flagg is from Ann Arbor, Michigan and attended Community High School.
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Isaac Vallie-Flagg
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A professional competitor since 2003, he has also formerly competed in Strikeforce and King of the Cage. Troubled growing up, Vallie-Flagg was not active in sports apart from dabbling with lacrosse. After viewing a UFC event, Vallie-Flagg began training in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Strikeforce
Vallie-Flagg made his Strikeforce debut against Brian Melancon at Strikeforce: Overeem versus
Werdum winning the bout via split decision. Vallie-Flagg was scheduled to face Bobby Green at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt versus
Sayers, but he pulled out of the bout on November 11, 2011. Vallie-Flagg next faced Gesias Cavalcante at Strikeforce: Barnett versus
Cormier. Vallie-Flagg was scheduled to face Adriano Martins at Strikeforce: Melendez versus
Healy. However on September 23, 2012 it was announced that the event was cancelled due to an injury to headliner Gilbert Melendez. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Following the dissolution of Strikeforce, Vallie-Flagg was brought over to the UFC. In his debut, he faced Yves Edwards on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156.
Vallie-Flagg was expected to face Sam Stout on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161.
However, Vallie-Flagg was forced out with a back injury and was replaced by James Krause. Vallie-Flagg faced Elias Silvério on January 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 35. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Vallie-Flagg was briefly linked to a bout with Danny Castillo on April 26, 2014 at UFC 172.
However, the UFC removed Vallie-Flagg from the bout in favor of a match up with Takanori Gomi. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Vallie-Flagg faced Matt Wiman at UFC Fight Night 57 on November 22, 2014. He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.
Mixed Martial Arts
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One time) versus
Takanori Gomi.
