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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 6 fights.
| Record: | 16-5-0 |
| Summary: | BJJ Black belt, College Level Wrestler, Underrated Standup |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | Showtime |
| From: | Santiago Cuba |
| Fights Out Of: | Rancho Cucamonga, CA USA |
| Age: | 37 |
| Height: | 5' 7" ( 170 cm ) |
| Weight: | 145 lb ( 65 kg ) |
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Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
471
Types of Successful Strikes
0
171
Striking Defense
72
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
23
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
57
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Joe Stevenson |
Jun 26, 2011
|
27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Javier Vazquez | 62 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Chad Mendes |
WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki
Nov 11, 2010
|
30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Javier Vazquez | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Javier Vazquez |
WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez
Aug 18, 2010
|
23 | 2 | 2 | 5 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Mackens Semerzier | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Javier Vazquez |
WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz
Mar 6, 2010
|
3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Jens Pulver | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Deividas Taurosevicius |
WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson
Oct 10, 2009
|
39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Split |
Ways To Watch
|
| Javier Vazquez | 37 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||
|
Loss
|
LC Davis |
WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles
Aug 9, 2009
|
34 | 0 | 0 | 1 | R3 Decision - Split |
Ways To Watch
|
| Javier Vazquez | 40 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: MMA training or MMA conditioning in the mornings. Rest. Boxing or swimming in the afternoon. Teach my Jiu Jitsu classes at night
When and why did you start training for fighting? After wrestling in college I fell in love with Jiu Jitsu. I competed and won just about every tournament I entered. From Jiu Jitsu I transitioned to no-gi Grappling and then I started fighting Open-Hand-Style MMA fighting. One thing led to another and I started fighting professionally in closed fist MMA. That was back in 1999 when the sport was almost completely dead.
What ranks and titles have you held? Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under the Carlson Gracie Team, King of the Cage Champion, and Gladiator Challenge Champion.
Do you have any heroes? I think my mom is my biggest hero. She is a ridiculously strong woman that has stood by me my whole life and I love her very much.
What is your favorite technique? Whatever makes them tap.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's been a long 10 year wait. It is the highlight of my 12 year career up to this point. I intend to make the most of this opportunity and shock the world.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes Associate of Arts Degree
What was your job before you started fighting? I used to stock shelves in a supermarket.
When and why did you start training for fighting? After wrestling in college I fell in love with Jiu Jitsu. I competed and won just about every tournament I entered. From Jiu Jitsu I transitioned to no-gi Grappling and then I started fighting Open-Hand-Style MMA fighting. One thing led to another and I started fighting professionally in closed fist MMA. That was back in 1999 when the sport was almost completely dead.
What ranks and titles have you held? Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under the Carlson Gracie Team, King of the Cage Champion, and Gladiator Challenge Champion.
Do you have any heroes? I think my mom is my biggest hero. She is a ridiculously strong woman that has stood by me my whole life and I love her very much.
What is your favorite technique? Whatever makes them tap.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's been a long 10 year wait. It is the highlight of my 12 year career up to this point. I intend to make the most of this opportunity and shock the world.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes Associate of Arts Degree
What was your job before you started fighting? I used to stock shelves in a supermarket.
• 11 wins by submission
• Holds 2002 win over Rumina Sato
• Three of five losses have been by split decision
• Has never been finished
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