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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 2 fights.
| Record: | 9-2-0 |
| Summary: | Wrestling/Grappling |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | The Wolverine |
| From: | Miami, Florida USA |
| Fights Out Of: | Miami, Florida USA |
| Age: | 31 |
| Height: | 5' 10" ( 177 cm ) |
| Weight: | 155 lb ( 70 kg ) |
Media
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May 17, 2013 -
Dec 15, 2012 -
Dec 15, 2012
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
78
Types of Successful Strikes
0
35
Striking Defense
46
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
14
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
0
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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UPCOMING
|
Francisco Trinaldo |
May 18, 2013
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -- |
Ways To Watch
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| Mike Rio | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Win
|
Mike Rio |
Dec 15, 2012
|
30 | 4 | 1 | 5 | R3 Submission |
Ways To Watch
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| John Cofer | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: It's 2 and 3 a days nonstop, but I make sure to get a lot of rest in between
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2006. I wasn't really looking to fight, I just fell into it and it fit naturally with my desire to compete.
What ranks and titles have you held? 2 time NAIA Champion in Wrestling
Do you have any heroes? My mother and my little brothers and sisters
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything to me. My life has completely changed. It was my ultimate goal - my life will never be the same. I am living my dream.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I attended Lidenwood University but did not finish
What was your job before you started fighting? I was a bouncer at a club on Miami Beach
Favorite grappling technique: My double leg of doom
Favorite Striking technique: My wind up tornado punch
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2006. I wasn't really looking to fight, I just fell into it and it fit naturally with my desire to compete.
What ranks and titles have you held? 2 time NAIA Champion in Wrestling
Do you have any heroes? My mother and my little brothers and sisters
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything to me. My life has completely changed. It was my ultimate goal - my life will never be the same. I am living my dream.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I attended Lidenwood University but did not finish
What was your job before you started fighting? I was a bouncer at a club on Miami Beach
Favorite grappling technique: My double leg of doom
Favorite Striking technique: My wind up tornado punch
• Pro since 2008
• Only loss is to UFC vet Efrain Escudero (L3 – July 23, 2011)
• Six first round finishes
• Four wins by KO, four by submission
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