Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Record: | 4-1-0 |
Summary: | Judo and Kickboxing |
Fighter Info
Nickname: | Tiger Junior |
From: | Ciego Avila Cuba |
Fights Out Of: | Miami , Florida United States |
Age: | 24 |
Weight: | 145 lb ( 65 kg ) |
Reach | 68" |
Leg Reach | 38" |
Media
Striking
Grappling
Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay | Awards |
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Loss
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Luis Gomez
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Jul 25, 2017 |
54
21
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4
4
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3
0
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3
2
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R3 Submission |
Biography
TRAINING: 8AM: Strength and Conditioning. 4PM: Wrestling. 6PM: Kickboxing. 8PM: Jiu-Jitsu
Thoughts on opponent, Dan Ige? I think Dan Ige is a very formidable opponent, and based on his fights, I know he will come prepared. Unfortunately for Dan Ige, my life’s dream has been to be a UFC champion and Dan Ige is in my way.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I have been training since I was eight years old. I grew up a fighter and I am still a fighter.
What ranks and titles have you held? Brown belt Judo, brown belt kickboxing, National Cuban MMA champion
Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? An impossible dream achieved.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
What was your job before you started fighting? Worked in family business
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? National Cuban MMA champion, National Cuban kickboxing champion, Athlete of the Year 2013 in Cuba MMA
Favorite grappling technique: Armbar
· Pro since 2015
· Two wins by KO, one by submission (Armbar)
· Two first round finishes
· Origin of nickname: “It was given to me by my coach, Eric ‘El Tiger’ Castanos.”
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