Cole Escovedo

Coleman Ruben Escovedo (born August 30, 1981) is an American former mixed martial artist from Fresno, California. He was the inaugural WEC Featherweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts career Health issues Escovedo was forced into a well-documented semi-retirement in 2007 from a serious staph infection that left him partially paralyzed and in need of spinal surgery. Then, after a nearly three-year hiatus from mixed martial arts action, he returned on May 8, 2009, at a Palace Fighting Championship event at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, California. Escovedo's comeback to MMA was his first fight in the 135 lb Bantamweight division.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Escovedo made his UFC debut against Renan Barão on May 25, 2011, at UFC 130. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Escovedo faced Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 135. He was knocked out by Mizugaki at 4:30 in the second round, giving him two consecutive losses in the UFC.

Escovedo faced Alex Caceres on November 12, 2011, at UFC on Fox 1. Escovedo lost via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) after losing the standing exchanges to Caceres for all three rounds.

On December 16, 2011, Escovedo announced via the UG forums that he had been released by the UFC. Author Zac Robinson has written a book titled "Through The Cage Door" about Escovedo's life and career and its expected release date was August 2014.

Championships and accomplishments Tachi Palace Fights TPF Bantamweight Championship (One time) World Extreme Cagefighting WEC Featherweight Championship (One time; First) One successful title defense

IFC Champion 145

Tachi Palace Fights Native American Champion

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Alex Caceres Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos

Anaheim, California, United States Loss

Takeya Mizugaki TKO (punches) UFC 135

Denver, Colorado, United States Loss

Renan Barão Decision (unanimous) UFC 130

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Steven Siler Technical Submission (triangle choke) Showdown Fights: New Blood

Orem, Utah, United States Loss

Michihiro Omigawa Submission (straight armbar) Dream 16

Nagoya, Japan Loss

Michael McDonald KO (punches) TPF 5: Stars and Strikes

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Yoshiro Maeda KO (head kick) Dream 13

Yokohama, Japan Win

Jeff Bedard Submission (triangle choke) TPF 3: Champions Collide

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Maurice Eazel TKO (head kick and punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista

Fresno, California, United States Win

Tyler Weathers Decision (split) Disturbing the Peace

Fresno, California, United States Win

Michael McDonald TKO (punches) PFC 13: Validation

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Antonio Banuelos Decision (unanimous) WEC 23: Hot August Fights

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Jens Pulver KO (punch) International Fight League: Legends Championship 2006

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Urijah Faber TKO (corner stoppage) WEC 19

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Joe Martin Submission (flying triangle choke) WEC 17

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Poppies Martinez TKO (leg injury) WEC 15

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Randy Spence Submission (triangle choke) International Fighting Championships: Eve Of Destruction

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Win

Anthony Hamlett TKO (punches) WEC 8

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Bao Quach Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Challenge 15

Porterville, California, United States Win

Noah Shinable Submission (triangle choke) Gladiator Challenge 14

Porterville, California, United States Win

Philip Perez Submission (triangle choke) WEC 5: Halloween Havoc

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Christian Allen TKO (punches) Ultimate Athlete 3: Vengeance

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Paul Morris Submission (triangle choke) WEC 3

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Jay Valencia Submission (triangle choke) Ultimate Athlete 2: The Gathering

Cabazon, California, United States Win

Bart Palaszewski Submission (punches) Ultimate Athlete 1: The Genesis

Hammond, Indiana, United States Win

Terry Dull Submission (triangle choke) WEC 2

Lemoore, California, United States