Ricardo Funch

Ricardo Funch (born August 14, 1980) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, Funch has formerly competed for the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career Ultimate Fighting Championship Funch signed a four-fight deal with UFC and made his UFC debut against fellow undefeated fighter Johny Hendricks on December 12, 2009, at UFC 107. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Funch was next scheduled to fight at UFC 111 against Matthew Riddle, but was forced to pull out of the fight.

Funch then faced UFC newcomer Claude Patrick on June 12, 2010, at UFC 115. In the second round Funch was submitted by a guillotine choke. After going 0–2 in the promotion, Funch was released from the UFC.

Post UFC Following his first UFC release, Funch took some time off, but would return to action on December 3, 2011, at Premier FC 7 picking up a decision win over Bellator vet Ryan Quinn.

Return to UFC Funch returned to the UFC to replace an injured Paulo Thiago against Mike Pyle on January 14, 2012, at UFC 142. He was defeated by Pyle via first-round TKO after being stunned by a straight right, dropped by a knee and finished with punches.

Funch fought Dan Miller on June 22, 2012, at UFC on FX 4. He lost the bout in the third round via submission due to a guillotine choke.

After dropping to 0–4 within the promotion, Funch was released from the UFC once again.

Post-UFC Following his second UFC release, Funch took some time off, but would return to action on October 10, 2014, at CES MMA 26 and suffered a submission loss to Ultimate Fighting Championship vet Chuck O'Neil in a bout for the CES MMA Welterweight Championship.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Matt Secor Submission (kneebar) Premier FC 20

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States Win

Brett Oteri KO (punches) Premier FC 18

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States Loss

Chuck O'Neil Submission (armbar) CES MMA 26

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Loss

Dan Miller Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Mike Pyle TKO (knee and punches) UFC 142

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Ryan Quinn Decision (unanimous) Premier FC 7

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States Loss

Claude Patrick Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 115

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Loss

Johny Hendricks Decision (unanimous) UFC 107

Memphis, Tennessee, United States Win

Denis Grachev Decision (unanimous) Cage Fight: MMA2

Manchester, New Hampshire, United States Win

TJ Waldburger TKO (punches) XFC: Xtreme Fighting Championships

Austin, Texas, United States Win

Woody Weatherby KO (punches) WFL 20: Calloway Cup 8

Revere, Massachusetts, United States Won WFL Welterweight Championship. Win

Chandler Holderness Decision (unanimous) WFL 17: Unleashed 2

Revere, Massachusetts, United States Win

Justin Gould TKO (punches) WFL 16: Moment of Truth 2

Revere, Massachusetts, United States Win

Calvin Bates Submission (rear-naked choke) WFL 13: Calloway Cup 4

Revere, Massachusetts, United States Win

Johnathan Sola TKO (punches) RF: Invasion

Manchester, New Hampshire, United States