Héctor Urbina

Héctor Urbina (born September 17, 1987) is a Mexican mixed martial artist. A professional since 2006 who last competed in 2018, he has fought in the UFC, Bellator, EliteXC, and King of the Cage.

Mixed martial arts career Early career After compiling a 2-0 record as an amateur, Urbina made his professional MMA debut in September 2006. Over the first two years of his career, he amassed a record of 12-4 and fought for a number of promotions including King of the Cage, Elite XC, Icon Sport, and Extreme Challenge.

Bellator Fighting Championships Urbina fought in the earliest years of Bellator Fighting Championships. He faced future champion Lyman Good on the organization's second event, Bellator 2, in April 2009 and lost by technical submission. He then faced Ira Boyd at Bellator 6 in May 2009 and won by TKO in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship After returning to the independent MMA scene where he amassed a record of 3 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw over the next five years, Urbina was signed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He made his debut at UFC 180 against Edgar Garcia on November 15, 2014. Despite being a significant underdog, Urbina defeated Garcia by submission in the first round.

Urbina was next scheduled to face Albert Tumenov at UFC 188. However, he pulled out of the bout due to an arm injury.

Urbrina returned to the Octagon against Bartosz Fabiński at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale on November 21, 2015. He lost the bout by unanimous decision.

Urbina was then scheduled to face George Sullivan at UFC on FOX 20. However, this bout was cancelled due to a USADA violation by Sullivan.

Urbina next faced Vicente Luque at UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Länsberg on September 24, 2016. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption After a 1-2 run in the UFC, Urbina was announced as one of the fighters for The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption in February 2017. On the first episode, Urbina was picked fourth by Cody Garbrandt to be on his team. He was scheduled to face James Krause in the show's first fight. However, after two days of cutting weight, Urbina was unable to make the welterweight limit of 171 pounds, only getting down to 188.4 pounds. Ultimately, Urbina was removed from the bout and show and replaced by Johnny Nunez.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Dequan Townsend KO (head kick) New League Fights 7: Hallows Eve

Montpelier, Ohio, United States Middleweight bout. Loss

Vicente Luque KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Länsberg

Brasília, Brazil Loss

Bartosz Fabiński Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum

Monterrey, Mexico Win

Edgar Garcia Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 180

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Nick Duell TKO (punches) NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 9

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Return to Welterweight; won the NAAFS Welterweight Championship. Loss

Tyler Beckley TKO (doctor stoppage) Purgatory FS 10: Purgatory Fight Series 10

Toledo, Ohio, United States Loss

Nissen Osterneck Decision (split) Warfare 6: Friday Night Fights

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States Win

Travis Clark Submission (guillotine choke) NAAFS: Caged Fury 17

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Won the NAAFS Middleweight Championship. Draw

Tomar Washington Technical Draw (illegal elbows from Washington) Warfare 4: Fight Night at the Palace

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States Win

William Hill TKO (punches) AFA 6: Uprising

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Loss

Brendan Seguin TKO (punches) IFL: The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States Return to Middleweight. Win

Ira Boyd TKO (arm injury) Bellator 6

Robstown, Texas, United States Loss

Lyman Good Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 2

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

David Kleczkowski TKO (punches) AMMA 1: Adrenaline MMA 1

Chicago, Illinois, United States Loss

Fernando Gonzalez Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC: Fight Nite at the Shrine

Los Angeles, California, United States Win

Herbert Goodman Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Sub Zero

Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States Win

Joe Kennedy KO (punches) KOTC: Damage Inc.

Rockford, Illinois, United States Win

Ray Lizama Decision (unanimous) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series

Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States Middleweight bout. Win

Adrian Serrano KO (punches) KOTC: Damage Control

Chicago, Illinois, United States Return to Welterweight. Loss

Jason Miller TKO (punches) Icon Sport: Epic

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

John Doyle Submission (choke) EC 74: Extreme Challenge 74

Iowa City, Iowa, United States Win

Jason Louck N/A EC 74: Extreme Challenge 74

Iowa City, Iowa, United States Loss

Adam Maciejewski TKO (punches) KOTC: Hard Knocks

Rockford, Illinois, United States Heavyweight bout. Win

Eli Moreno TKO (punches) FCFS 5: Full Contact Fight Series 5

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Win

Cedric James Submission (rear-naked choke) FOG: Fists of Glory

Richmond, Indiana, United States Win

Rudy Rosales TKO (punches) FCFS 4: Damage Control

Auburn, Indiana, United States Loss

Tim Kennedy KO (punches) FF 7: Fightfest 7

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Win

Shane Lightle TKO (punches) FCFS 3: Full Contact Fight Series

Auburn, Indiana, United States Win

Brian Brannon Submission (rear-naked choke) HHCF 27: Rumble at the Rodeo 2

Chillicothe, Ohio, United States Mixed martial arts amateur record Win

Travis Stout TKO NLF 5: Next Level Fighting 5

Steubenville, Ohio, United States Win

Jeremy Shimae Submission (strikes) UFS 2: Ultimate Fight Series 2

Auburn, Indiana, United States