Ricardo Funch

UFC |

TRAINING: I’m training two or three times a day and having the best training camp that I could have – Wrestling, boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ and MMA

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training four years ago after seeing videos of old UFC fights. I fell in love with it right there and never looked back.

What ranks and titles have you held? I’m the WFL champion in Mass, the XFC champion in Texas and the Superfight champion in Submission Inc. (grappling competition).

Do you have any heroes? Gabriel Gonzaga and Marco Alvan- my coach and friend

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

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I have a bachelor’s degree in Biology

What was your job before you started fighting? Landscaping and construction

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Jiu Jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: Kimura

Favorite Striking technique: Knee

• Stablemate of UFC heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga

• Four wins by KO / TKO, one by submission

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	3
Record:	8-3-0
Summary:	BJJ

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Golden Boy
From:	Lencois-Bahia Brazil
Age:	31
Height:	5′ 10" ( 177 cm )
Weight:	170 lb ( 77 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

59% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

43% Standing

52% Clinch

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

13% 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	Ricardo Funch	UFC® RIO: Aldo vs. Mendes Jan 14, 2012	2	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Mike Pyle	UFC® RIO: Aldo vs. Mendes Jan 14, 2012	11	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Ricardo Funch	UFC® 115 : LIDDELL vs. FRANKLIN Jun 12, 2010	5	0	0	0	R2Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Claude Patrick	UFC® 115 : LIDDELL vs. FRANKLIN Jun 12, 2010	13	1	2	3	R2Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Johny Hendricks	UFC® 107: PENN vs SANCHEZ Dec 12, 2009	49	7	4	6	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Ricardo Funch	UFC® 107: PENN vs SANCHEZ Dec 12, 2009	16	1	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

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