Geane Herrera

Geane Carlos Herrera (; May 27, 1990 – May 18, 2024) was an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Flyweight division. He is best known for his stint in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background Geane Carlos Herrera was born on May 27, 1990, in Duarte, California, but moved to Cali, Colombia, with his mother and sister when he was a baby. The family lived there for nine years before returning to the United States.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Herrera made his promotional debut against Ray Borg on August 8, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 73. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Herrera was tabbed as a short notice replacement to face Joby Sanchez on December 11, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale, where he filled in for Justin Scoggins. After a back-and-forth two rounds, Herrera earned a TKO finish in the final minute of the second round.

Herrera next faced Ali Bagautinov on June 18, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 89. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Herrera faced Ben Nguyen on November 27, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 101. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the UFC.

Post-UFC career Over a year removed from his release, Herrera would go on to face Darren Mima at ACB 85 on April 21, 2018. He won the fight via first-round submission.

Bare knuckle boxing In 2019, Herrera participated in BKFC tryouts and received a contract to the organization. He was scheduled to make his debut against Abdiel Velazquez at BKFC 8 on October 19, 2019. However, the bout did not materialize due to an unknown reason.

Herrera eventually made his debut on July 23, 2021, at BKFC 19. He faced Abdiel Velazquez and won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Personal life and death Herrera had a son, born in 2007. On the 18th of May 2024 at around 10:45 p.m, Herrera was driving his motorcycle on Gandy Bridge when he collided into the back of another vehicle at a high speed. He then struck a concrete barrier and was thrown from his motorcycle, TMZ reported. Herrera was pronounced dead at the scene. He was 33.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Darren Mima Submission (rear-naked choke) ACB 85

Rimini, Italy Loss

Ben Nguyen Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson

Melbourne, Australia Loss

Ali Bagautinov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Win

Joby Sanchez TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Ray Borg Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Win

Josh Rave TKO (punches) RFA 25

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Win

Seth Marquez Submission (triangle choke) Conflict MMA 21

Savannah, Georgia, United States Win

Josh Mercado Submission (rear-naked choke) Real Fighting Championships 30

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Mitchell Chamale Decision (unanimous) Real Fighting Championships 28

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Jared Crawford Submission (triangle choke) Real Fighting Championships 27

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Calvin Martin Submission (rear-naked choke) Real Fighting Championships 24

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Jovan White Submission (rear naked-choke) AOF 12

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Win

Andrew Connors Decision (unanimous) Real Fighting Championships 23

Tampa, Florida, United States

Bare knuckle boxing record Win

Abdiel Velazquez TKO (punches) BKFC 19

Tampa, Florida, United States