Cole Escovedo

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Cole Escovedo
BornColeman Ruben Escovedo
(1981-08-30) August 30, 1981 (age 42)
Fresno, California, United States
Other namesApache Kid
Nationality American
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division Bantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Fighting out of Fresno, California
TeamPacific Martial Arts
Years active2001-2011
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins17
By knockout6
By submission10
By decision1
Losses9
By knockout4
By submission1
By decision4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Coleman Ruben Escovedo (born August 30, 1981) is an American former mixed martial artist from Fresno, California. He was the inaugural WEC Featherweight Champion.

Contents

Mixed martial arts career

Health issues

Escovedo was forced into a well documented semi-retirement in 2007 from a serious staph infection that left him partially paralyzed and in need of spinal surgery. [1] Then, after a nearly three years hiatus from mixed martial arts action, he returned on May 8, 2009, at a Palace Fighting Championship event at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, California. Escovedo's comeback to MMA was his first fight in the 135 lb Bantamweight division. [2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Escodevo made his UFC debut against Renan Barão on May 25, 2011, at UFC 130. [3] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [4]

Escovedo faced Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 135. He was knocked out by Mizugaki at 4:30 in the second round, giving him two consecutive losses in the UFC. [5]

Escovedo faced Alex Caceres on November 12, 2011, at UFC on Fox 1. [6] Escovedo lost via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) after losing the standing exchanges to Caceres for all three rounds. [7]

On December 16, 2011, Escovedo announced via the UG forums that he had been released by the UFC. [8] Author Zac Robinson has written a book titled "Through The Cage Door" about Escovedo's life and career and its expected release date was August 2014. [9]

Championships and accomplishments

IFC Champion 145

Tachi Palace Fights Native American Champion

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
26 matches17 wins9 losses
By knockout64
By submission101
By decision14
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss17–9 Alex Caceres Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos November 12, 201135:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Loss17–8 Takeya Mizugaki TKO (punches) UFC 135 September 24, 201124:30 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss17–7 Renan Barão Decision (unanimous) UFC 130 May 28, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesBantamweight bout
Win17–6 Steven Siler Technical Submission (triangle choke)Showdown Fights: New BloodJanuary 28, 201112:30 Orem, Utah, United States
Loss16–6 Michihiro Omigawa Submission (straight armbar) Dream 16 September 25, 201012:30 Nagoya, JapanReturn to Featherweight
Loss16–5 Michael McDonald KO (punches) TPF 5: Stars and Strikes July 9, 201021:12 Lemoore, California, United StatesLost the TPF Bantamweight Championship
Win16–4 Yoshiro Maeda KO (head kick) Dream 13 March 22, 201012:29 Yokohama, JapanFeatherweight bout
Win15–4Jeff BedardSubmission (triangle choke) TPF 3: Champions Collide February 4, 201012:31 Lemoore, California, United StatesWon the TPF Bantamweight Championship
Win14–4Maurice EazelTKO (head kick and punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista November 6, 200911:47 Fresno, California, United States
Win13–4Tyler WeathersDecision (split)Disturbing the PeaceJune 27, 200935:00 Fresno, California, United States
Win12–4 Michael McDonald TKO (punches) PFC 13: Validation May 8, 200922:25 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss11–4 Antonio Banuelos Decision (unanimous) WEC 23: Hot August Fights August 17, 200635:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss11–3 Jens Pulver KO (punch)International Fight League: Legends Championship 2006April 29, 200610:56 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesLightweight bout
Loss11–2 Urijah Faber TKO (corner stoppage) WEC 19 March 17, 200625:00 Lemoore, California, United StatesLost the WEC Featherweight Championship
Win11–1Joe MartinSubmission (flying triangle choke) WEC 17 October 14, 200511:05 Lemoore, California, United States
Win10–1 Poppies Martinez TKO (leg injury) WEC 15 May 19, 200521:05 Lemoore, California, United States
Win9–1Randy SpenceSubmission (triangle choke)International Fighting Championships: Eve Of DestructionMarch 5, 200512:06 Salt Lake City, Utah, United StatesWon the IFC Featherweight Championship
Win8–1 Anthony Hamlett TKO (punches) WEC 8 October 17, 200321:30 Lemoore, California, United StatesDefended the WEC Featherweight Championship
Loss7–1 Bao Quach Decision (unanimous)Gladiator Challenge 15April 13, 200325:00 Porterville, California, United States
Win7–0Noah ShinableSubmission (triangle choke)Gladiator Challenge 14February 16, 200311:38 Porterville, California, United States
Win6–0Philip PerezSubmission (triangle choke) WEC 5: Halloween Havoc October 18, 200213:07 Lemoore, California, United StatesWon the inaugural WEC Featherweight Champion
Win5–0Christian AllenTKO (punches)Ultimate Athlete 3: VengeanceAugust 10, 200223:16 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win4–0Paul MorrisSubmission (triangle choke) WEC 3 June 7, 200210:29 Lemoore, California, United States
Win3–0Jay ValenciaSubmission (triangle choke)Ultimate Athlete 2: The GatheringMarch 16, 200210:45 Cabazon, California, United States
Win2–0 Bart Palaszewski Submission (punches)Ultimate Athlete 1: The GenesisJanuary 27, 200212:10 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win1–0Terry DullSubmission (triangle choke) WEC 2 October 4, 200111:54 Lemoore, California, United States

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References

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  2. ↑ "Escovedo back at 135!". MMAWeekly.com. Archived from the original on 2009-05-03. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
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