Heavyweight

Juan

"El Guapo"

Espino

L SD
Espino
VS
OPPONENT
Alexandr Romanov
S-DEC
April 17, 2021
W SUB
Espino
VS
OPPONENT
Jeff Hughes
SUB Scarf Hold
September 26, 2020
W SUB
Espino
VS
OPPONENT
Justin Frazier
SUB Armbar
November 30, 2018
11
WINS
2
LOSSES
0
DRAWS
AGE
45
HEIGHT
191 cm
WEIGHT
115.7 kg
REACH
203 cm
LEG REACH
42 cm
COUNTRY
Spain

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

Juan Espino has become one of the most feared names in the division with 11 wins in the Fight Arena ecosystem. They showcase a relentless pace in the Octagon with their fighting style: MMA.

Q & A

Q: UFC Fight Night
ANSWER: (4/17/21) Espino lost a three round technical split decision to Alexandr RomanovUFC 253(9/26/20) Espino submitted Jeff Hughes via scarf hold choke at 3:48 of the first roundTUF 28 Finale(11/30/18) Espino submitted Justin Frazier via armlock at 3:36 of the first round to win the TUF 28 title
Q: The Ultimate Fighter,Season 28On episode 11
ANSWER: (semifinals), Espino submitted Maurice Greene via rear naked choke in the first roundOn episode seven(quarterfinals), Espino won a two-round unanimous decision over Ben Sosoli
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER: I have always been a fighter since I was a child, but I started seriously in MMA in 2016.Do you have any heroes?My motherWhat does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?For me, it is to prove to myself that I am capable. I wanted to be one of the best fighters in the world and they are here. It is a great challenge.What was your job before you started fighting?I have always been a fighter and entrepreneur.Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?World champion in amateur MMA FILA, 17-0 recordSpecific accomplishments in pro competition?Senegal wrestling 7-0, Canaria wrestling - one of the 10 best wrestlers in historyFavorite grappling technique:chokeFavorite Striking technique: Move and fake

STRIKING ANALYSIS

STRIKING ACCURACY70%
STRIKING DEFENSE40%
LANDED/MIN
2.38
STRIKES PER MINUTE
ABSORBED/MIN
1.95
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTE

GRAPPLING & WRESTLING

TAKEDOWN ACCURACY78%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE50%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
8.93
15 MIN AVERAGE
SUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
2.4
15 MIN AVERAGE

GENERAL ANALYSIS

UFC RECORD
2 W - 1 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-1 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission2
Decision0
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision1
FIGHTING STYLE Mixed Martial Arts
STANCE Orthodox
UFC DEBUT Sep. 26, 2020