Rick Story (born August 28, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist.
Story attended Bethel High School in Spanaway, Washington where he was a standout in both wrestling and football.
Story continued his wrestling career at Southern Oregon University, where he was a runner-up in the 2006 NAIA National Championships, and began learning submission grappling from a friend during his sophomore year.
After graduating with a degree in health education, Story embarked on a career in mixed martial arts.
Story faced future title holder Johny Hendricks on December 4, 2010, at The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale[8] and won the fight via unanimous decision.
Story was expected to face Nate Marquardt on June 26, 2011, at UFC on Versus 4, replacing an injured Anthony Johnson.
[13] According to the California State Athletic Commission's website and confirmed by MMADecisions.com, judge Susan Thomas-Gitlin in fact scored the fight in favor of Story.
[16] Abedi himself was also forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Brock Jardine.
[21] He lost the fight via controversial split decision despite controlling most of the action and dropping Pyle with punches in the first round.
However, Howard was forced out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by returning veteran Leonardo Mafra.
[28] However, Silva was removed from the card on June 19, after visa issues restricted his entry to the United States.
[30] Subsequently, Story pulled out of the bout on August 11 citing injury and was replaced by Neil Magny.