Virgil Zwicker, (born June 26, 1982), is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division.
He then racked up a 9–1 record, defeating notables such as future UFC and Strikeforce competitor Ovince St. Preux.
Zwicker filled in for an injured James Thompson against UFC veteran Houston Alexander on October 17, 2014 at Bellator 129.
[10] The fight ended in a majority draw as Alexander was docked a point for repeated illegal headbutting.
Zwicker signed three-fight deal with Chechen promotion World Fighting Championship Akhmat.
Zwicker made his debut for the organisation on May 21, 2017 in Grozny, Chechnya Zwicker debuted as a Muay Thai kickboxer in the main event of WCK Muay Thai: Bad to the Bone in Temecula, California on April 6, 2013, losing to Sergio Piqué via split decision.
[14] He will rematch Piqué at WCK Muay Thai: Matter of Pride in Temecula, California, US on February 15, 2014.
[16] On July 10, 2019 Zwicker was arraigned on charges of sexual assault of a minor and plead not guilty.
[17] It was reported by San Diego County police that Zwicker has been involved in 10 legal cases between 2003 and 2014.