Miguel Baeza

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Miguel Baeza
Born (1992-08-23) August 23, 1992 (age 32)
Davie, Florida, U.S.
Other namesCaramel Thunder
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight (2016–present)
Lightweight (2015)
Reach74 in (188 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out ofDavie, Florida, United States
TeamMMA Masters
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins10
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision2
Losses4
By knockout2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Miguel Baeza (born August 23, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

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Background

Baeza was born in Davie, Florida to a Puerto Rican family. Baeza grew up a boxing fan, and he lists Félix Trinidad as one of his all-time favorites. Baeza first dabbled in mixed martial arts in 2011 as an amateur, compiling a record of 4–0 before turning professional in 2015. Baeza holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Dana White's Contender Series

After going 6–0 on the regional circuit, Baeza was invited to compete on Dana White's Contender Series 18. He faced Victor Reyna and won the bout via unanimous decision, a victory that earned him a UFC contract. [3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Baeza made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 161 on October 12, 2019, facing Hector Aldana. Baeza was victorious via second-round technical knockout. [4]

Baeza then faced veteran Matt Brown on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 8. Baeza rallied back after being dropped in the first round, finishing Brown via technical knockout in the second round. [5] This win earned Baeza his first Performance of the Night award. [6]

Baeza was set to face Mickey Gall at UFC Fight Night 178. [7] However, on September 11, Gall pulled out due to an injury. [8] He was replaced by Jeremiah Wells. [9] On September 17, it was announced that the bout was canceled due to undisclosed reasons. [10]

Baeza faced Takashi Sato on November 28, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 184. [11] He won via second round arm-triangle choke, thus earning his first career win by submission. [12] He earned a Performance of the Night bonus for the win. [13]

Baeza faced Santiago Ponzinibbio on June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. [14] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision. [15] This bout earned him the Fight of the Night award. [16]

Baeza faced Khaos Williams on November 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 197. [17] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three. [18]

Baeza was scheduled to face Dhiego Lima on April 16, 2022, at UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2. [19] However, Lima announced his retirement from competition in MMA [20] in early February 2022 and was subsequently replaced by André Fialho. [21] Baeza lost the fight via technical knockout in round one. [22]

Baeza faced Punahele Soriano on June 8, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 57. [23] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [24]

On July 30, 2024, it was reported that Baeza was removed from the UFC roster. [25]

Professional grappling career

Baeza was due to face Neil Magny at Fury Pro Grappling 9 on April 4, 2024. [26] Magny withdrew on short notice and was replaced by Guilherme Neves. Baeza won the match by submission with an armbar. [27]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches10 wins4 losses
By knockout72
By submission10
By decision22
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss10–4 Punahele Soriano Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Imavov June 8, 202435:00 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Loss10–3 André Fialho TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 April 16, 202214:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss10–2 Khaos Williams TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodríguez November 13, 202131:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss10–1 Santiago Ponzinibbio Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai June 5, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win10–0 Takashi Sato Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark November 28, 202024:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win9–0 Matt Brown TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris May 16, 202020:18 Jacksonville, Florida, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win8–0 Hector Aldana TKO (leg kick and elbows) UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson October 12, 201922:32 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win7–0Victor ReynaDecision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 18 June 25, 201935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (178 lb) bout; Reyna missed weight.
Win6–0Matthew ColquhounKO (punches)XFN 22December 15, 201813:31 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win5–0Leo ValdiviaDecision (split)Fight Time 37September 1, 201735:00 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win4–0Augustus D'AngeloTKO (pucnhes)Fight Time 36April 7, 201721:14 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win3–0Mike D'AngeloKO (punches)Fight Time 33October 21, 201613:48 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United StatesWelterweight debut.
Win2–0Emre OrunKO (punch) Titan FC 40 August 5, 201611:45 Coral Gables, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (178 lb) bout.
Win1–0John McDonaldTKO (punches)Rings of Dreams: Fight Night 17August 22, 201511:21 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United StatesLightweight debut.

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