Ricky Turcios • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC 326(3/8/26) Turcios was submitted by Alberto Montes via anaconda choke at :40 of the second round
• UFC 311(1/18/25) Turcios lost a three round unanimous decision to Benardo Sopaj
• UFC on ESPN(6/8/24) Turcios was submitted by Raul Rosas Jr. via rear naked choke at 2:22 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(11/19/22) Turcios won a three round split decision over Kevin Natividad
• UFC on ESPN(7/9/22) Turcios lost a three round unanimous decision to Aiemann Zahabi
• UFC on ESPN(8/28/21) Turcios won a three-round split decision over Brady Hiestand to win the TUF 29 bantamweight title
• The Ultimate Fighter, Season 29
• Semifinals – Turcios won a three round unanimous decision over Liudvik Sholinian
• Quarterfinals – Turcios won a three round unanimous decision over Daniel Argueta
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 1
• Episode one(7/11/17) Turcios lost a three round unanimous decision to Boston Salmon

IMPORTANT FACTS

Team Volkanovski on TUF 29

Pro since 2013

Three wins by KO, one submission (armbar)

One first round finish

Has won four of his last eight

Defeated Steve Garcia in a pre-UFC fight in March 2016

Had 4-0 amateur record

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I've always done martial arts since I was a little kid. I was born into it. Since I was a little boy I remember my dad and I hitting pads in the garage. It was always super fun. Martial arts has always been a part of my life, and when I became old enough to finally compete inside the cage I went for it. I was 17 years old and I remember my mom even had to sign off for me because I was still not of legal age yet.

Q: Training

ANSWER: Wake up and train my first session of the day while fasted. Rest and recover. Second session is an athletics-type workout. Then I teach my classes.

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: TUF 29 bantamweight winner, 2008 Super Smash Bros. Local Legend of Wreckage

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: Goku from Dragonball Z, Vegeta, Georges St-Pierre

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: Fighting in the UFC is a childhood dream come true. It’s a vision of mine being manifested through hard work and dedication. It’s an honor for me to fight in the UFC because I am now joining the ranks of the best martial artists on the planet.

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: I went to college for one semester before dropping out to pursue my MMA career.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I am thankful to have coached martial arts since I was 18. But when I moved to Sacramento at 22, I was a busser, then a vitamin store worker before eventually becoming a coach again.

Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?

ANSWER: Two-time IKF World Classic Muay Thai Champion. Two-time Legacy Amateur Series Flyweight Champion

Q: Specific accomplishments in pro competition?

ANSWER: Fury FC Bantamweight Champion

Q: Ranks in any martial arts styles

ANSWER: Black belt in taekwondo, black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Q: Favorite grappling technique

ANSWER: Triangle choke, rear naked choke, wrestling switch

Q: Favorite Striking technique

ANSWER: Jab, a good ol’ overhand, a 1-2, punch to headkick

LOSS

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