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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 2 fights.
| Record: | 8-3-0 |
| Summary: | Cardio, well rounded |
Fighter Info
| From: | Elmhurst, IL USA |
| Fights Out Of: | Schaumburg, IL USA |
| Age: | 34 |
| Height: | 5' 8" ( 172 cm ) |
| Weight: | 145 lb ( 65 kg ) |
Media
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Sep 18, 2011 -
Sep 17, 2011 -
Sep 17, 2011 -
Sep 17, 2011
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
174
Types of Successful Strikes
0
63
Striking Defense
40
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
18
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
0
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
Robbie Peralta |
Sep 17, 2011
|
80 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
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| Mike Lullo | 51 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Mike Lullo |
Nov 20, 2010
|
12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | R3 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Edson Barboza | 43 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: 7:30 wake up, 10:30 sparring, wrestle, MMA rounds (changes depends on days), 3:30 five days a week pads (two days a week conditioning), 5:00 wrestling and jits everyday, film work at night
When and why did you start training for fighting? Five years ago. I love the competition.
What ranks and titles have you held? None
Do you have any heroes? My father and BJ Penn
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I live for this
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, no degree
What was your job before you started fighting? Excavation and demolition contractor
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Finished seven of eight wins. One gogoplata
Favorite grappling technique: Foot and leg locks
Favorite Striking technique: Knees and elbows
When and why did you start training for fighting? Five years ago. I love the competition.
What ranks and titles have you held? None
Do you have any heroes? My father and BJ Penn
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I live for this
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, no degree
What was your job before you started fighting? Excavation and demolition contractor
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Finished seven of eight wins. One gogoplata
Favorite grappling technique: Foot and leg locks
Favorite Striking technique: Knees and elbows
• Six wins by submission, one by TKO. Has finished all but one of his victories.
• 3-2 amateur record
• Defeated Jeremy Castro via gogoplata
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