Cole Escovedo
BornColeman Ruben Escovedo
(1981-08-30) August 30, 1981 (age 42)
Fresno, California, United States
Other namesApache Kid
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionBantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Fighting out ofFresno, 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.

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 matches 17 wins 9 losses
By knockout 6 4
By submission 10 1
By decision 1 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 17–9 Alex Caceres Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos November 12, 2011 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Loss 17–8 Takeya Mizugaki TKO (punches) UFC 135 September 24, 2011 2 4:30 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss 17–7 Renan Barão Decision (unanimous) UFC 130 May 28, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Bantamweight bout
Win 17–6 Steven Siler Technical Submission (triangle choke) Showdown Fights: New Blood January 28, 2011 1 2:30 Orem, Utah, United States
Loss 16–6 Michihiro Omigawa Submission (straight armbar) Dream 16 September 25, 2010 1 2:30 Nagoya, Japan Return to Featherweight
Loss 16–5 Michael McDonald KO (punches) TPF 5: Stars and Strikes July 9, 2010 2 1:12 Lemoore, California, United States Lost the TPF Bantamweight Championship
Win 16–4 Yoshiro Maeda KO (head kick) Dream 13 March 22, 2010 1 2:29 Yokohama, Japan Featherweight bout
Win 15–4 Jeff Bedard Submission (triangle choke) TPF 3: Champions Collide February 4, 2010 1 2:31 Lemoore, California, United States Won the TPF Bantamweight Championship
Win 14–4 Maurice Eazel TKO (head kick and punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista November 6, 2009 1 1:47 Fresno, California, United States
Win 13–4 Tyler Weathers Decision (split) Disturbing the Peace June 27, 2009 3 5:00 Fresno, California, United States
Win 12–4 Michael McDonald TKO (punches) PFC 13: Validation May 8, 2009 2 2:25 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss 11–4 Antonio Banuelos Decision (unanimous) WEC 23: Hot August Fights August 17, 2006 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss 11–3 Jens Pulver KO (punch) International Fight League: Legends Championship 2006 April 29, 2006 1 0:56 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Lightweight bout
Loss 11–2 Urijah Faber TKO (corner stoppage) WEC 19 March 17, 2006 2 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States Lost the WEC Featherweight Championship
Win 11–1 Joe Martin Submission (flying triangle choke) WEC 17 October 14, 2005 1 1:05 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 10–1 Poppies Martinez TKO (leg injury) WEC 15 May 19, 2005 2 1:05 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 9–1 Randy Spence Submission (triangle choke) International Fighting Championships: Eve Of Destruction March 5, 2005 1 2:06 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Won the IFC Featherweight Championship
Win 8–1 Anthony Hamlett TKO (punches) WEC 8 October 17, 2003 2 1:30 Lemoore, California, United States Defended the WEC Featherweight Championship
Loss 7–1 Bao Quach Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Challenge 15 April 13, 2003 2 5:00 Porterville, California, United States
Win 7–0 Noah Shinable Submission (triangle choke) Gladiator Challenge 14 February 16, 2003 1 1:38 Porterville, California, United States
Win 6–0 Philip Perez Submission (triangle choke) WEC 5: Halloween Havoc October 18, 2002 1 3:07 Lemoore, California, United States Won the inaugural WEC Featherweight Champion
Win 5–0 Christian Allen TKO (punches) Ultimate Athlete 3: Vengeance August 10, 2002 2 3:16 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 4–0 Paul Morris Submission (triangle choke) WEC 3 June 7, 2002 1 0:29 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 3–0 Jay Valencia Submission (triangle choke) Ultimate Athlete 2: The Gathering March 16, 2002 1 0:45 Cabazon, California, United States
Win 2–0 Bart Palaszewski Submission (punches) Ultimate Athlete 1: The Genesis January 27, 2002 1 2:10 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win 1–0 Terry Dull Submission (triangle choke) WEC 2 October 4, 2001 1 1:54 Lemoore, California, United States

References

  1. ^ "Cole Escovedo on Staph, Destruction of Maeda in DREAM | UFC News & Rumors | MMA News & Rumors". Archived from the original on 2011-08-30. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  2. ^ "Escovedo back at 135!". MMAWeekly.com. Archived from the original on 2009-05-03. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
  3. ^ Morgan, John (22 April 2011). "WEC vets Renan Barao and Cole Escovedo meet at UFC 130". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  4. ^ Thomas, Luke (28 May 2011). "UFC 130 Results: Renan Barao Controls Cole Escovedo In UFC Debut". sbnation.com. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  5. ^ Stupp, Dann. "UFC 135 preliminary-card results: Ferguson breaks Riley's jaw, Boetsch cruises". MMAJunkie.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  6. ^ "Alex Caceres drops to bantamweight, fights Cole Escovedo at UFC on FOX 1". mmajunkie.com. October 5, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-10-08.
  7. ^ Derose, Sal (13 November 2011). "UFC on FOX Results: Alex Caceres Dominates Cole Escovedo". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  8. ^ Palmquist, Chris (16 December 2011). "Cole Escovedo offically [sic] released by the UFC". mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  9. ^ Hammond, Mick (24 November 2014). "Former WEC Champ Cole Escovedo On His Journey From Paralysis To The UFC". mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 28 May 2022.

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