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Ricardo
Funch
8-4-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 4 fights.
Record: 8-4-0
Summary: BJJ

Fighter Info

Nickname: Golden Boy
From: Lencois-Bahia Brazil
Fights Out Of: Ludlow, Massachusetts USA
Age: 32
Height: 5' 10" ( 177 cm )
Weight: 170 lb ( 77 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
146
65% Successful
95
Types of Successful Strikes
0
95
37% Standing
44% Clinch
19%
35
42
18
Striking Defense
40
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
16
19% Successful
3
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
0
0
0
Takedown Defense
60
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Loss
 Dan Miller Jun 22, 2012
57 0 3 0 R3 Submission
Ricardo Funch 72 2 0 0
Loss
 Ricardo Funch Jan 14, 2012
2 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Mike Pyle 11 0 0 0
Loss
 Ricardo Funch Jun 12, 2010
5 0 0 0 R2 Submission
Claude Patrick 13 1 2 3
Loss
 Johny Hendricks Dec 12, 2009
49 7 4 6 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Ricardo Funch 16 1 0 0
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Biography

TRAINING: It changes from day to day, but generally Jiu jitsu is the focus, since he has a good submission game

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

•    Police officer in Ludlow, Mass

Career

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