Cain Carrizosa

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Cain Carrizosa
Born (1986-07-22) July 22, 1986 (age 35)
Visalia, California, United States
Other namesThe Insane
Residence Woodlake, California, United States
Nationality American
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
TeamElite Team
Years active2011 - present
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins11
By knockout3
By submission3
By decision5
Losses5
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Cain Carrizosa (born July 22, 1986) is an American [1] mixed martial artist. [2] He competed in the Lightweight [3] division.

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Mixed martial arts career

Born and raised in Visalia, California, Carrizosa began training in mixed martial arts in 2009. Fighting out of Woodlake, he made his professional debut in June 2011 competing in the lightweight division. He compiled an undefeated record of 6 - 0 competing primarily for regional promotions in his native California, including a second round submission victory over Juan Quesada in October 2013 at Bellator CII.

After a first round knockout finish of Chris Quitiquit on February 6, 2014 at Tachi Palace Fights 18, Carrizosa was signed by the UFC in the summer of 2014. [4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Carrizosa made his promotional debut on two weeks notice against Chris Wade on August 30, 2014 at UFC 177. [5] Carrizosa lost the fight via technical submission from a guillotine choke in the first round. [6]

For his second fight in the UFC, Carrizosa faced Leonardo Mafra on March 21, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62. [7] Carrizosa lost the fight by unanimous decision. [8]

One the heels of the loss to Mafra, Carrizosa was released from the promotion. [9]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches11 wins5 losses
By knockout32
By submission31
By decision52
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–5Josh WickTKO (punches)Fierce FC 18January 29, 202214:58 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Loss11–4 Jai Herbert KO (knee & punches) Cage Warriors 109 October 26, 201913:26 Birmingham, EnglandFor the CW Lightweight Title
Win11–3Shohei YamamotoTKO (shoulder injury)CFFC 75May 25, 201913:35 Coachella, California, United States
Win10–3Danny NavarroDecision (unanimous) Tachi Palace Fights 30 February 2, 201735:00 Lemoore, California, United StatesOriginally for the TPF Lightweight Title; Carrizosa missed weight
Win9–3Nick BustamanteDecision (unanimous)TWC 25: VengeanceOctober 16, 201635:00 Porterville, California, United States
Win8–3Matt HaggeSubmission (armbar) Tachi Palace Fights 28 August 4, 201621:54 Lemoore, California, United States
Win7–3Ray CerveraDecision (unanimous) Tachi Palace Fights 26 February 18, 201635:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss6–3Danny NavarroDecision (unanimous) Tachi Palace Fights 25 November 19, 201535:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss6–2 Leonardo Mafra Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare March 21, 201535:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss6–1 Chris Wade Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 177 August 30, 201411:12 Sacramento, California, United States
Win6–0Chris QuitiquitKO (punch) Tachi Palace Fights 18 February 6, 201410:30 Lemoore, California, United States
Win5–0Juan QuesadaSubmission (triangle choke) Bellator CII October 4, 201324:51 Visalia, California, United States
Win4–0Cody OrrisonDecision (unanimous) Tachi Palace Fights 16 August 22, 201335:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win3–0John WadkinsSubmission (armbar)TWC 13: ImpactJanuary 27, 201221:35 Porterville, California, United States
Win2–0Daniel RomeroDecision (unanimous)Twilight Fight Night: Numero UnoSeptember 10, 201133:00 Woodlake, California, United States
Win1–0Ryan ReneauTKO (punches)TWC 11: InfernoJune 17, 201112:12 Porterville, California, United States

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