Miguel Baeza

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For the Spanish footballer, see Miguel Baeza (footballer).

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Miguel Baeza (born August 23, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

Baeza was born in Davie, Florida to a Puerto Rican family. Baeza grew up a boxing fan, and he lists Félix Trinidad as one of his all-time favorites. Baeza first dabbled in mixed martial arts in 2011 as an amateur, compiling a record of 4–0 before turning professional in 2015. Baeza holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Dana White's Contender Series

After going 6–0 on the regional circuit, Baeza was invited to compete on Dana White's Contender Series 18. He faced Victor Reyna and won the bout via unanimous decision, a victory that earned him a UFC contract.[3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Baeza made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 161 on October 12, 2019, facing Hector Aldana. Baeza was victorious via second-round technical knockout.[4]

Baeza then faced veteran Matt Brown on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 8. Baeza rallied back after being dropped in the first round, finishing Brown via technical knockout in the second round.[5] This win earned Baeza his first Performance of the Night award.[6]

Baeza was set to face Mickey Gall at UFC Fight Night 178.[7] However, on September 11, Gall pulled out due to an injury.[8] He was replaced by Jeremiah Wells.[9] On September 17, it was announced that the bout was canceled due to undisclosed reasons.[10]

Baeza faced Takashi Sato on November 28, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 184.[11] He won via second round arm-triangle choke, thus earning his first career win by submission.[12] He earned a Performance of the Night bonus for the win.[13]

Baeza faced Santiago Ponzinibbio on June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai.[14] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.[15] This bout earned him the Fight of the Night award.[16]

Baeza faced Khaos Williams on November 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 197.[17] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.[18]

Baeza was scheduled to face Dhiego Lima on April 16, 2022, at UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2.[19] However, Lima announced his retirement from competition in MMA[20] in early February 2022 and was subsequently replaced by André Fialho.[21] Baeza lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[22]

Baeza faced Punahele Soriano on June 8, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 57.[23] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[24]

Professional grappling career

Baeza was due to face Neil Magny at Fury Pro Grappling 9 on April 4, 2024.[25] Magny withdrew on short notice and was replaced by Guilherme Neves. Baeza won the match by submission with an armbar.[26]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 10–4 Punahele Soriano Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Imavov June 8, 2024 3 5:00 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Loss 10–3 André Fialho TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 April 16, 2022 1 4:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 10–2 Khaos Williams TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodríguez November 13, 2021 3 1:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 10–1 Santiago Ponzinibbio Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai June 5, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 10–0 Takashi Sato Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark November 28, 2020 2 4:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 9–0 Matt Brown TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris May 16, 2020 2 0:18 Jacksonville, Florida, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 8–0 Hector Aldana TKO (leg kick and elbows) UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson October 12, 2019 2 2:32 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 7–0 Victor Reyna Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 18 June 25, 2019 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (178 lb) bout; Reyna missed weight.
Win 6–0 Matthew Colquhoun KO (punches) XFN 22 December 15, 2018 1 3:31 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 5–0 Leo Valdivia Decision (split) Fight Time 37 September 1, 2017 3 5:00 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 4–0 Augustus D'Angelo TKO (pucnhes) Fight Time 36 April 7, 2017 2 1:14 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 3–0 Mike D'Angelo KO (punches) Fight Time 33 October 21, 2016 1 3:48 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States Welterweight debut.
Win 2–0 Emre Orun KO (punch) Titan FC 40 August 5, 2016 1 1:45 Coral Gables, Florida, United States Catchweight (178 lb) bout.
Win 1–0 John McDonald TKO (punches) Rings of Dreams: Fight Night 17 August 22, 2015 1 1:21 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States Lightweight debut.

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See also

References

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