Alex Soto

UFC |

TRAINING: After working a full day I typically work any combination of striking technique to wrestling or BJJ and strength & conditioning. I train from 4:30pm until about 10pm, 6 days a week.

When and why did you start training for fighting? It’s been a dream to be a professional athlete.

What ranks and titles have you held? Two time UWC Mexico Bantamweight champion.

Do you have any heroes? My wife Joy! Best fighter I have ever met.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a dream come true.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? University of San Diego, no degree yet. I’m studying business.

What was your job before you started fighting? I currently train dolphins for a living.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Fighting in Japan was a very special accomplishment.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Mexican Judo

Favorite grappling technique: The dolphin wrangler

Favorite Striking technique: Straight left

• Member of a US Army Long Range Reconnaissance Company in Afghanistan, where he served a yearlong combat tour.

• Pro since 2009

• Three wins by submission, two by knockout

• Coming off draw with Seiji Akao in June 2011 DEEP bout in Japan

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	1
Record:	6-1-1
Summary:	Cardio, Strength, Athletic, Well-rounded

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Extremo
From:	Tijuana Mexico
Fights Out Of:	San Diego, California USA
Age:	28
Height:	5′ 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight:	135 lb ( 61 kg )
College:	University of San Diego

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

75% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

100% Standing

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

0% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Michael McDonald	UFC® 139 Live on Pay-Per-View: Shogun vs. Henderson Nov 19, 2011	12	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Alex Soto		6	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

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