Edwin Figueroa Explained

Edwin Figueroa
Other Names:El Feroz
Birth Date:31 July 1984
Birth Place:McKinney, Texas, United States
Weight Lb:135
Weight Class:Bantamweight
Reach:69inches
Fighting Out Of:McKinney, Texas, United States
Team:Mohler MMA
Years Active:2007–present
Mma Kowin:6
Mma Subwin:2
Mma Decwin:1
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Decloss:3
Url:Official website
Sherdog:22490

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

|-| Loss|align=center| 9–5| Levi Mowles| Decision (unanimous)| LFC 56| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Dallas, Texas, United States||-| Loss|align=center| 9–4| Érik Pérez| Decision (unanimous)| UFC 167| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-| Loss|align=center| 9–3| Roland Delorme| Decision (unanimous)| UFC 161| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada||-| Loss|align=center| 9–2| Francisco Rivera| TKO (punches)| UFC 156| |align=center| 2|align=center| 4:20|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-| Win|align=center| 9–1| Alex Caceres| Decision (split)| UFC 143| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States|||-| Win|align=center| 8–1| Jason Reinhardt| TKO (elbows and punches)| | |align=center| 2|align=center| 0:50|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States||-| Loss|align=center| 7–1| Michael McDonald| Decision (unanimous)| | |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Seattle, Washington, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 7–0| Johnny Bedford| TKO (punches)| KOK 9: Resurrection| |align=center| 2|align=center| 0:17|Austin, Texas, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 6–0| Warren Stewart| TKO (punches)| SWC 11: Fury| |align=center| 2|align=center| 1:06|Frisco, Texas, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 5–0| Navied Sadeghi| Submission (choke)| Art of War: Mano A Mano| |align=center| 1|align=center| 2:09|Mesquite, Texas, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 4–0| Aaron Suarez| KO (punch)| KOK 5: Season's Beatings| |align=center| 1|align=center| 1:56| Austin, Texas, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 3–0| Christian Sanchez| TKO (punches)| King of Kombat 4| |align=center| 1|align=center| 0:24| Austin, Texas, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 2–0| Matt Yount| TKO (punches)| Xtreme Fighting Championships 9| |align=center| 2|align=center| 1:30|Beaumont, Texas, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 1–0| Whitney Brown| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Art of War 2| |align=center| 2|align=center| 1:03|Austin, Texas, United States| |-

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Edwin Figueroa. ufc.com. May 19, 2011.
  2. News: 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. Web site: Edwin Figueroa vs. Jason Reinhardt set for August's UFC on Versus 5 event . mmajunkie.com . May 19, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110520011121/http://mmajunkie.com/news/23653/edwin-figueroa-vs-jason-reinhardt-set-for-augusts-ufc-on-versus-5-event.mma . 2011-05-20 .
  4. Web site: Brookhouse . Brent . UFC on Versus 5 Results: Edwin Figueroa Embarrasses Jason Reinhardt . bloodyelbow.com . 28 May 2022 . 14 August 2011.
  5. Web site: Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa added to UFC 143 . mmajunkie.com . 2011-11-17 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111119233727/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26153/alex-caceres-vs-edwin-figueroa-added-to-ufc-143.mma . 2011-11-19 .
  6. Web site: Martin . Josh . UFC 143 Results: Loss to Edwin Figueroa Kills Alex Caceres' Shot at Contention . bleacherreport.com . 28 May 2022 . 5 February 2012.
  7. Web site: Ken Stone vs. Edwin Figueroa added to UFC on FX 4 in Atlantic City . mmajunkie.com . 2012-04-07 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120510042540/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28151/ken-stone-vs-edwin-figueroa-added-to-ufc-on-fx-4-in-atlantic-city.mma . 2012-05-10 .
  8. News: Francisco Rivera vs. Ken Stone Set for UFC on FX 4 . mmaweekly.com. Martin . Damon . Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos . June 6, 2012.
  9. Web site: Edwin Figueroa-Francisco Rivera booked for UFC 156 in February . mmajunkie.com . December 12, 2012.
  10. Web site: Burke . Tim . UFC 156 results: Francisco Rivera stops Edwin Figueroa late in the second round . bloodyelbow.com . 28 May 2022 . 2 February 2013.
  11. Web site: Roland Delorme meets Edwin Figueroa at UFC 161 in Winnipeg . MMAJunkie.com . Staff . 2013-03-14 . March 14, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130316062330/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/roland-delorme-meets-edwin-figueroa-at-ufc-161-in-winnipeg . March 16, 2013 .
  12. Web site: Helwani . Ariel . In front of the hometown crowd, Roland Delorme made his 'dream come true' by defeating a tough Edwin Figueroa . mmafighting.com . 28 May 2022 . 16 June 2013.
  13. Web site: Erik Perez-Edwin Figueroa Bantamweight Clash Targeted for UFC 167 in Las Vegas. sherdog.com. Tristan Critchfield. 2013-09-16. 2013-09-16.
  14. Web site: Report: UFC rosters trimmed by four fighters: Hernandez, Shimizu, Houston, and Figueroa removed. bloodyelbow.com. Zane Simon. 2014-03-27. March 28, 2014.
  15. Web site: LFC 56 - Legacy Fighting Championship 56. sherdog.com. 2016-06-24. March 23, 2018.

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