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Maximo
Blanco
12-8-1, 1NC( W-L-D )
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Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 10 fights.
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"

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
742
45% Successful
331
Types of Successful Strikes
0
331
83% Standing
15%
276
51
4
Striking Defense
66
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
30
37% Successful
11
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
2
5
2
Takedown Defense
64
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
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

• Pro since 2008

• Eight wins by KO

• Lost lone Strikeforce fight to Pat Healy via second round submission in September of 2011

• Five first round finishes

Career

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