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Flyweight Division

Not Fighting

"El Magnifico"

Victor Altamirano

Flyweight Division

12-5-0 (W-L-D)

2

Wins by Knockout

4

Wins by Submission

4

First Round Finishes

Victor Altamirano

athlete record

Info

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

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Mexico City, Mexico
Fighting style
Striker
Age
34
Height
68.00
Weight
126.00
Octagon Debut
Feb. 26, 2022
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
39.00
  • Pro since 2017
     
  • Has won six of his last 10 and two of his last five
     
  • Two wins by KO, four by submission (Triangle, Brabo choke, Armbar, heel hook)
     
  • Four first round finishes

UFC Fight Night (9/28/24) Altamirano lost a three round split decision to Daniel Barez

UFC Fight Night (2/24/24) Altamirano lost a three round split decision to Felipe dos Santos 

UFC on ESPN (6/3/23) Altamirano lost a three round unanimous decision to Tim Elliott

UFC on ESPN (3/25/23) Altamirano won a three round unanimous decision over Vinicius Salvador 

UFC 278 (8/20/22) Altamirano stopped Daniel da Silva via strikes at 3:39 of the first round 

UFC Fight Night (2/26/22) Altamirano lost a three-round split decision to Carlos Hernandez

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 5

Episode one (8/31/21) Altamirano won a three-round split decision over Carlos Candelario

When and why did you start training for fighting? 2017

Training: 6am run, 8am strength and conditioning, 9am to 12pm technique and sparring

What ranks and titles have you held? LFA flyweight title

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means I can continue doing what I love

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Associates in Science

What was your job before you started fighting? Server, roofing

Ranks in any martial arts styles: 2nd Dan in TKD, black belt in BJJ

Favorite grappling technique: D’Arce choke

Favorite Striking technique: 180-degree hook kick