Fighter Details
- Given Name: Efrain Morales Escudero
- Pro MMA Record: 32-17-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: Hecho en Mexico
- Current Streak: 1 Loss
- Age: 1986-01-15 | Date of Birth: 1986.01.15
- Last Fight: June 23, 2023 in AFC
- Weight Class: Welterweight | Last Weigh-In: 177.9 lbs
- Affiliation: MMA Lab
- Height: 5'9" (176cm) | Reach: 71.0" (180cm)
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $114,000 USD
- Born: San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico
- Fighting out of: Glendale, Arizona
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Regional Rankings Rankings FAQ
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Latin America
updated Mon Dec 4 11:52:08 2023
#12Efrain Escudero is the 12th ranked of 412 active Latin America Pro Welterweights.
Also ranked at: Lightweight (32nd) -
Mexico
updated Sun Dec 3 17:36:52 2023
#4Efrain Escudero is the 4th ranked of 132 active Mexico Pro Welterweights.
Also ranked at: Lightweight (13th)
Gyms & Affiliations
Efrain Escudero MMA Fight Record
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KO/TKO2 wins, 1 lossWL6% of wins6% of losses
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Submission16 wins, 2 lossesWL50% of wins12% of losses
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Decision14 wins, 14 lossesWL44% of wins82% of losses
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2008TO20165win7loss0draw0no contest113-20%20%60%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ-29%71%--25-
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2011TO20132win0loss0draw0no contest-11--50%50%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--------
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DURING20190win2loss0draw0no contest--------KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--100%---2-
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DURING20170win1loss0draw0no contest--------KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--100%---1-
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32-16-0 7-0-02023.06.23add_circle
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31-16-0 19-14-02022.11.04add_circle
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RUF MMA 39: Battle at the Arrows · Event Cancelled due to CoronavirusWeight: Welterweight · 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
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30-16-0 10-8-02019.11.30add_circle
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PFL 2018 #5 · Escudero Missed WeightWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 163.2 lbs (74.0 kgs)scale Escudero Weight Above Contracted Limit
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29-13-0 21-6-0scale2018.06.21add_circle
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Weight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.1 lbs (70.8 kgs)Odds: +100 · Near Even
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28-13-0 7-11-02018.02.17add_circle
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Weight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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28-12-0 17-5-02017.11.18add_circle
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Weight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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26-11-0 14-4-02017.02.23add_circle
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EuroFC 02: Prague · Event CancelledWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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24-10-0 11-2-02016.04.23add_circle
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23-9-0 15-6-02015.06.13add_circle
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UFC Fight Night 51 · Opponent SwitchWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Titan FC 29 · Escudero to UFCWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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21-8-0 22-8-12014.05.03add_circle
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Superior Challenge 10 · Madadi injuredWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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21-7-0 15-5-02014.03.07add_circle
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18-5-0 15-6-02012.11.02add_circle
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18-3-0 13-2-02011.12.30add_circle
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Legacy FC 9 · Escudero Removed From BoutWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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BAMMA 7: Wallhead vs. Trigg · Escudero Visa IssuesWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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16-2-0 12-6-12011.05.06add_circle
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13-1-0 13-0-0scale2010.09.15add_circle
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UFC Fight Night 22 · Escudero to Main CardWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)Odds: -600 · Huge Favorite
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11-0-0 15-3-02009.09.19add_circle
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10-0-0 5-0-12008.12.13add_circle
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Exhibition MMA2008.06.25add_circle
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Exhibition MMA2008.05.31add_circle
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Exhibition MMA2008.05.21add_circle
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Efrain Escudero Wiki
Efrain Escudero started his career off with a bang in 2006, winning ten straight fights before being invited to compete in the lightweight tournament of The Ultimate Fighter 8 in 2008, which he won by defeating Phillipe Nover in the finals by Unanimous Decision. In his sophomore effort with the promotion, Escudero made a splash in the lightweight division by knocking out Cole Miller in the first round. Known for his tough chin, wrestling ability, and well-rounded skill set, Escudero looked to be a promising addition to the UFC’s lightweight division. In addition to his mixed martial arts career, Efrain Escudero is also an All-American collegiate wrestler, having placed seventh at the NJCAA national tournament during the 2006-2007 season.
Following the Miller win Escudero would go 1-2 for the UFC with a win over Dan Lauzon but two submission losses to Evan Dunham and Charles Oliveira lead to his release from the promotion. Escudero would continue fighting for other promotions picking up five wins and loss with the only loss being to another former UFC fighter Fabricio Camoes. The run would get Escudero another shot at the UFC however he would struggle once again dropping two straight decisions to Jacob Volkmann and Mac Danzig leading to his release again.
Again Escudero would continue fighting losing his next two to former UFC fighters Tyson Griffin and Jorge Patino. He would get back in the win column finally with a victory over Marcus Edwards for the Sparta Combat League Lightweight title. He would fight for Bellator and CFA before losing to Dakota Cochrane for RFA. He would bounce back and win another title with a TKO over Juha-Pekka Vainikainen Superior Challenge.
Escudero is now set to get his third shot in the UFC as he has once again signed with them and will face Francisco Trinaldo at UFC Fight Night 51.
Episode 2 Escudero def. Ido Pariente by Rear Naked Choke at 3:37 of Round 1
Episode 4 Escudero def. Shane Nelson by Triangle Choke at 4:32 of Round 2
Episode 12 Escudero def. Junie Browning by D'Arce Choke at 3:26 of Round 2
The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale Escudero def. Phillipe Nover by Unanimous Decision