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"The RGV Bad Boy"

Gilbert Urbina

Welterweight Division

7-4-0 (W-L-D)

2

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

2

First Round Finishes

Gilbert Urbina

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Gilbert Urbina's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
United States
Fighting style
MMA
Age
27
Height
69.00
Weight
187.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 28, 2021
Reach
75.00
Leg reach
43.00
  • Team Volkanovki on TUF 29
     
  • Pro since 2014
     
  • Two win by KO, two by submission (2 RNC)
     
  • Two first-round finishes
     
  • Lone pre-TUF loss via decision to UFC vet Sean Brady in 2018
     
  • Brother of TUF vets Elias and Hector Urbina

UFC Fight Night (2/3/24) Urbina was stopped by Charles Radtke via strikes at 4:47 of the first round 

UFC Fight Night (5/20/23) Urbina stopped Orion Cosce via strikes at 2:55 of the second round 

UFC on ESPN (8/28/21) Urbina was submitted by Bryan Battle via rear naked choke at 2:15 of the second round in a bout for The Ultimate Fighter 29 middleweight title

 

The Ultimate Fighter, Season 29

Semifinals – Urbina was knocked out by Tresean Gore at 1:14 of round two

Quarterfinals – Urbina submitted Micheal Gillmore via rear naked choke in round one

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training MMA at a small gym called Cinco MMA with my brothers, following in their footsteps. 

What ranks and titles have you held? TUF 29 finalist

Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ 

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It was my whole childhood watching my big bros chase their dreams; now it’s my time! 

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Full-time pro fighter since my senior year at Weslaco East HS