Fight History
Skill Breakdown
| Record: | 7-1-0 |
| Summary: | Punching power and takedowns |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | Pitbull |
| From: | Temuco Chile |
| Fights Out Of: | Cholchol Chile |
| Age: | 26 |
| Height: | 5' 8" ( 172 cm ) |
| Weight: | 145 lb ( 65 kg ) |
| Reach | 69" |
| Leg Reach | 39" |
Media
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Aug 04, 2017 2:07 -
Feb 06, 2016 -
Feb 06, 2016 3:12 -
Feb 05, 2016
Striking
Grappling
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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UPCOMING
|
Diego Rivas
|
May 19, 2018 |
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--
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--
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--
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--
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Loss
|
Diego Rivas
|
Aug 5, 2017 |
59
27
|
1
1
|
0
2
|
2
1
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
|
Win
|
Diego Rivas
|
Feb 6, 2016 |
7
5
|
1
1
|
3
0
|
6
0
|
R2 KO/TKO |
Performance of the Night
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Win
|
Diego Rivas
|
Nov 8, 2014 |
15
17
|
2
2
|
0
0
|
6
6
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
Biography
TRAINING: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: Morning wrestling at REIGN, afternoons Muay Thai & MMA at 10th Planet Costa Mesa. Tuesday and Thursday mornings: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and strength and conditioning with Ruben “Cobrinha” Charles, afternoons NO GI Jiu-Jitsu at Eddie Bravo 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu HQ. Saturday: rest day. Sunday: Santa Monica stairs. All week: Combate Libre and Psychology of Combat with Victor “Master Vic” Davila.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started when I was 16, and it all started because I was trying to stay distracted after my mother passed away.
What ranks and titles have you held? MFC Champion in my country, Chile
Do you have any heroes? RIP My Mother
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a dream coming true and I am very happy about this HUGE opportunity and thankful with God.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, almost finished my Ingenieria Civil degree
What was your job before you started fighting? Student
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? First MMA fighter from Chile to compete in The Ultimate Fighter
Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ blue belt
Favorite grappling technique: Armbar and triangle
Favorite striking technique: Overhand punch and knees to liver
· Team Werdum on TUF LATAM
· Pro since 2011
· Three first round finishes
· Three wins by KO, two by submission (RNC, guillotine)
· First fight since being diagnosed with and then beating cancer
· Origin of nickname: “I used to take lots of punches and I was always going forward in the fights just like a pit bull.”
Career
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