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Edwin Figueroa

Edwin Richard Figueroa (born July 31, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the bantamweight division of the UFC . A professional MMA competito...

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Edwin Richard Figueroa (born July 31, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the bantamweight division of the UFC. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Figueroa fought in regional promotions in his home state of Texas before signing with Zuffa in 2011.

MMA career

Background

Figueroa started training in boxing at the age of 6, turned to kickboxing at 14, and turned professional mixed martial artist in 2007.[1]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Figueroa made his promotional debut against highly touted prospect Michael McDonald on March 26, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 24, replacing an injured Nick Pace on less than two weeks notice.[2] The fight was highly entertaining with both fighters exchanging strikes and submission attempts throughout the entire fight and earned Fight of the Night honors. Figueroa lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30–27, 30–27).

Figueroa fought Jason Reinhardt on August 14, 2011, at UFC on Versus 5.[3] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.[4]

Figueroa next faced Alex Caceres on February 4, 2012, at UFC 143.[5] He won the fight via split decision after Caceres was docked two points by referee Herb Dean in the second round for repeated illegal groin kicks.[6]

Figueroa was expected to face Ken Stone on June 22, 2012, at UFC on FX 4.[7] However, Figueroa was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Francisco Rivera.[8]

Figueroa next fought Francisco Rivera on February 2, 2013, at UFC 156.[9] Figueroa was finished for the first time in his career when Rivera won via TKO late in the second round.[10]

Figueroa faced Roland Delorme on June 15, 2013, at UFC 161.[11] He lost the exciting back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.[12]

Figueroa next faced Érik Pérez at UFC 167.[13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from promotion.[14]

Figueroa returned to MMA after nearly three years off and faced Levi Mowles at LFC 56 at The Bomb Factory in Dallas on June 24, 2016. He lost by unanimous decision.[15]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

References

  1. ^ "Edwin Figueroa". ufc.com. May 19, 2011.
  2. ^ "Edwin Figueroa Replaces Nick Pace at UFC Fight Night 24, Faces Michael McDonald". Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos. mmaweekly.com. March 16, 2011.
  3. ^ "Edwin Figueroa vs. Jason Reinhardt set for August's UFC on Versus 5 event". mmajunkie.com. May 19, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-05-20.
  4. ^ Brookhouse, Brent (14 August 2011). "UFC on Versus 5 Results: Edwin Figueroa Embarrasses Jason Reinhardt". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa added to UFC 143". mmajunkie.com. 2011-11-17. Archived from the original on 2011-11-19.
  6. ^ Martin, Josh (5 February 2012). "UFC 143 Results: Loss to Edwin Figueroa Kills Alex Caceres' Shot at Contention". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  7. ^ "Ken Stone vs. Edwin Figueroa added to UFC on FX 4 in Atlantic City". mmajunkie.com. 2012-04-07. Archived from the original on 2012-05-10.
  8. ^ Martin, Damon (June 6, 2012). "Francisco Rivera vs. Ken Stone Set for UFC on FX 4". Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos. mmaweekly.com.
  9. ^ "Edwin Figueroa-Francisco Rivera booked for UFC 156 in February". mmajunkie.com. December 12, 2012.
  10. ^ Burke, Tim (2 February 2013). "UFC 156 results: Francisco Rivera stops Edwin Figueroa late in the second round". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  11. ^ Staff (2013-03-14). "Roland Delorme meets Edwin Figueroa at UFC 161 in Winnipeg". MMAJunkie.com. Archived from the original on March 16, 2013. Retrieved March 14, 2013.
  12. ^ Helwani, Ariel (16 June 2013). "In front of the hometown crowd, Roland Delorme made his 'dream come true' by defeating a tough Edwin Figueroa". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  13. ^ Tristan Critchfield (2013-09-16). "Erik Perez-Edwin Figueroa Bantamweight Clash Targeted for UFC 167 in Las Vegas". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2013-09-16.
  14. ^ Zane Simon (2014-03-27). "Report: UFC rosters trimmed by four fighters: Hernandez, Shimizu, Houston, and Figueroa removed". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
  15. ^ "LFC 56 - Legacy Fighting Championship 56". sherdog.com. 2016-06-24. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  • Official UFC Profile
  • Professional MMA record for Edwin Figueroa from Sherdog
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