Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Record: | 12-8-1, 1NC |
Summary: | Wrestling |
Fighter Info
Nickname: | Maxi |
From: | Caracas Venezuela |
Fights Out Of: | Tokyo Japan |
Age: | 32 |
Height: | 5' 8" ( 172 cm ) |
Weight: | 145 lb ( 65 kg ) |
Reach | 71" |
Leg Reach | 37" |
Media
Striking
Grappling
Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss
|
Maximo Blanco
|
Sep 17, 2016 |
1
0
|
0
0
|
1
0
|
0
0
|
R1 Submission | ||
Loss
|
Maximo Blanco
|
Jan 17, 2016 |
16
26
|
1
0
|
1
1
|
1
1
|
R1 Submission | ||
Win
|
Maximo Blanco
|
Jul 12, 2015 |
4
1
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
Win
|
Maximo Blanco
|
Sep 20, 2014 |
132
99
|
3
0
|
0
0
|
1
0
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous |
|
|
Win
|
Maximo Blanco
|
UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs Mousasi
May 31, 2014
|
44
60
|
1
1
|
0
0
|
2
1
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
Loss
|
Maximo Blanco
|
Feb 15, 2014 |
39
44
|
1
3
|
1
0
|
0
1
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
Loss
|
Maximo Blanco
|
Nov 30, 2013 |
1
5
|
0
1
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 DQ |
|
|
Win
|
Maximo Blanco
|
Apr 13, 2013 |
26
52
|
1
2
|
1
1
|
0
1
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous |
|
|
Loss
|
Maximo Blanco
|
Apr 21, 2012 |
24
18
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 Decision - Split |
|
|
Loss
|
Maximo Blanco
|
Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Kharitonov
Sep 10, 2011
|
23
35
|
5
0
|
3
0
|
2
1
|
R2 Submission | ||
Biography

TRAINING: It all depends on which day, but usually running or cardio work in the morning, then sparring in the evening.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I was a national wrestling champion of Venezuela and I was recruited by Sendai Ikuei High School in Japan. Ikuei is known for a wrestling powerhouse in Japan.
What ranks and titles have you held? PRO MMA: King of Pancrase (155 lbs)
Amateur Wrestling: (freestyle); 2005 All Japan University Wrestling Championship Under 74 kg Winner; 2005 Prime Minister Cup - National Wrestling Championship Under 74 kg Winner; 2005 All Japan University Wresting Championship - Winner / team competition
Do you have any heroes? Diego Sanchez, BJ Penn
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I attended Japan University商学部
What was your job before you started fighting? I never had a job. I always had sponsors that supported my living.
Favorite grappling technique: Armlock (kimura)
Favorite striking technique: Superman punch
• Eight wins by KO
• Lost lone Strikeforce fight to Pat Healy via second round submission in September of 2011
• Five first round finishes
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