Other names Bam Bam, Dad Bod Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) Team MMA Lab Other name Bam Bam, Dad Bod Fighting out of Glendale | Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Reach 72.0 in (183 cm) Nationality American Wins by knockout 9 | |
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Bryan Barberena (born May 3, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting in the welterweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Contents
- Fight night new jersey bryan barberena octagon interview
- Early career
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- References
Fight night new jersey bryan barberena octagon interview
Early career
Barberena begin his professional mixed martial arts career in late 2009. Over the next five years he trained primarily at the MMA Lab in Arizona and amassed a record of 9 wins against only 2 losses for promotions such as Dakota Fighting Championships and King of the Cage; all but one of his wins came before the final bell.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Barberena made his UFC debut in December 2014 when he faced Joe Ellenberger on December 13, 2014 at UFC on Fox 13. He won the fight via TKO in the third round.
In his second fight for the promotion, Barberena faced Chad Laprise at UFC 186. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night honors.
In his third fight for the promotion, Barberena filled in as a short notice replacement for Andrew Holbrook against Sage Northcutt at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader. With the late change, the matchup was contested at welterweight. Despite being a heavy underdog, Barberena won the bout via choke in the second round.
In his fourth fight for the promotion, Barberena faced Warlley Alves at UFC 198. Once again a substantial underdog, Barberena won the fight by unanimous decision after withstanding the initial storm.
Barberena next faced Colby Covington on December 17, 2016 at UFC on Fox 22. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Barberena is expected to face Joe Proctor in a lightweight bout on April 22, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 108.