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USA Joe Soto

"One Bad Mofo"

18-7

Bantamweight
Joe Soto

Wins

18

5 KO/TKO - 20%
10 submission - 40%
3 decision - 12%

7

Losses

16% - 4 KO/TKO
8% - 2 submission
4% - 1 decision
hometown Porterville, California Porterville, California
Age
37 (1987-03-22)
Height
5′6″ (168 cm)
Reach 5′5″ (165 cm)
Weight 135 lbs (61 kg)
Stance orthodox
Gym Nor-Cal Fighting Alliance
Social media -

Past Fights

Brazil
Iuri Alcântara
(35-9)
i
04 Feb 2018
UFC Fight Night 125 : Machida vs. Anders
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:06
Brazil
Iuri Alcântara
(35-9)
i
UFC Fight Night 125 : Machida vs. Anders
04 Feb 2018 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:06
United Kingdom
Brett Johns
(14-0)
i
02 Dec 2017
The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale
Sub (Calf Slicer) RD1 0:30
United Kingdom
Brett Johns
(14-0)
i
The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale
02 Dec 2017 Sub (Calf Slicer) RD1 0:30
Brazil
Rani Yahya
(23-8)
i
12 Mar 2017
UFC Fight Night 106 : Belfort vs. Gastelum
 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Brazil
Rani Yahya
(23-8)
i
UFC Fight Night 106 : Belfort vs. Gastelum
12 Mar 2017 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Mexico
Marco Beltrán
(14-3)
i
06 Nov 2016
UFC Fight Night 98 : Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson
 Sub (Heel Hook) RD1 1:37
Mexico
Marco Beltrán
(14-3)
i
UFC Fight Night 98 : Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson
06 Nov 2016 Sub (Heel Hook) RD1 1:37
USA
Chris Beal
(10-2)
i
19 Jun 2016
UFC Fight Night 89 : MacDonald vs. Thompson
 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD3 3:39
USA
Chris Beal
(10-2)
i
UFC Fight Night 89 : MacDonald vs. Thompson
19 Jun 2016 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD3 3:39
Japan
Michinori Tanaka
(10-1)
i
03 Jan 2016
UFC 195 : Lawler vs. Condit
 Decision (Split) RD3 5:00
Japan
Michinori Tanaka
(10-1)
i
UFC 195 : Lawler vs. Condit
03 Jan 2016 Decision (Split) RD3 5:00
USA
Anthony Birchak
(10-2)
i
07 Jun 2015
UFC Fight Night 68 : Boetsch vs. Henderson
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:37
USA
Anthony Birchak
(10-2)
i
UFC Fight Night 68 : Boetsch vs. Henderson
07 Jun 2015 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:37
USA
T.J. Dillashaw
(10-2)
i
31 Aug 2014
UFC 177 : Dillashaw vs. Soto
 KO/TKO (Head Kick and Punches) RD5 2:20
USA
T.J. Dillashaw
(10-2)
i
UFC 177 : Dillashaw vs. Soto
31 Aug 2014 KO/TKO (Head Kick and Punches) RD5 2:20
USA
Anthony Birchak
(10-1)
i
30 Aug 2014
UFC 177 : Dillashaw vs. Soto
 Cancelled (Soto moved to title fight)
USA
Anthony Birchak
(10-1)
i
UFC 177 : Dillashaw vs. Soto
30 Aug 2014 Cancelled (Soto moved to title fight)
USA
Terrion Ware
(11-2)
i
08 Aug 2014
Tachi PF 20 : Night of Champions
 Sub (North-South Choke) RD3 2:48
USA
Terrion Ware
(11-2)
i
Tachi PF 20 : Night of Champions
08 Aug 2014 Sub (North-South Choke) RD3 2:48
USA
Jeremiah Labiano
(7-1)
i
07 Feb 2014
Tachi PF 18 : Martinez vs. Culley
 KO/TKO (Doctor Stoppage) RD3 4:16
USA
Jeremiah Labiano
(7-1)
i
Tachi PF 18 : Martinez vs. Culley
07 Feb 2014 KO/TKO (Doctor Stoppage) RD3 4:16
USA
Cory Vom Baur
(6-2)
i
15 Nov 2013
Tachi PF 17 : Papazian vs. Doane
 Sub (Guillotine Choke) RD2 4:36
USA
Cory Vom Baur
(6-2)
i
Tachi PF 17 : Papazian vs. Doane
15 Nov 2013 Sub (Guillotine Choke) RD2 4:36
USA
Bernard Turner
(7-3)
i
22 Aug 2013
Tachi PF 16 : The Return
 Cancelled
USA
Bernard Turner
(7-3)
i
Tachi PF 16 : The Return
22 Aug 2013 Cancelled
USA
Chad George
(14-6)
i
11 May 2012
Tachi PF 13 : Unfinished Business
 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 2:01
USA
Chad George
(14-6)
i
Tachi PF 13 : Unfinished Business
11 May 2012 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 2:01
USA
Chris David
(13-2-10)
i
27 Jan 2012
TWC 13 : Impact
 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 4:28
USA
Chris David
(13-2-10)
i
TWC 13 : Impact
27 Jan 2012 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 4:28
USA
Romeo McCovey
(0-0)
i
15 Oct 2011
Decision RD3
USA
Romeo McCovey
(0-0)
i
15 Oct 2011
Decision RD3
USA
Eddie Yagin
(13-1-4)
i
06 Aug 2011
Tachi PF 10 : Let the Chips Fall
 Sub (Guillotine Choke) RD1 2:00
USA
Eddie Yagin
(13-1-4)
i
Tachi PF 10 : Let the Chips Fall
06 Aug 2011 Sub (Guillotine Choke) RD1 2:00
USA
Joe Warren
(5-1)
i
03 Sep 2010
Bellator 27
KO/TKO (Knee and Punches) RD2 0:33
USA
Joe Warren
(5-1)
i
Bellator 27
03 Sep 2010 KO/TKO (Knee and Punches) RD2 0:33
USA
Diego Saraiva
(20-1-12)
i
20 May 2010
Bellator 19
KO/TKO (Doctor Stoppage) RD1 5:00
USA
Diego Saraiva
(20-1-12)
i
Bellator 19
20 May 2010 KO/TKO (Doctor Stoppage) RD1 5:00
USA
Mike Christensen
(4-0)
i
08 Oct 2009
Sub RD1 2:06
USA
Mike Christensen
(4-0)
i
08 Oct 2009
Sub RD1 2:06
Mexico
Yahir Reyes
(14-5)
i
05 Jun 2009
Bellator 10
Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 4:11
Mexico
Yahir Reyes
(14-5)
i
Bellator 10
05 Jun 2009 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 4:11
Brazil
Wilson Reis
(7-0)
i
08 May 2009
Bellator 6
Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Brazil
Wilson Reis
(7-0)
i
Bellator 6
08 May 2009 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Canada
Ben Greer
(10-4)
i
03 Apr 2009
Bellator 1
KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 3:40
Canada
Ben Greer
(10-4)
i
Bellator 1
03 Apr 2009 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 3:40
USA
Anthony Luna
(0-0)
i
02 Nov 2008
Sub RD1 0:33
USA
Anthony Luna
(0-0)
i
02 Nov 2008
Sub RD1 0:33
USA
Brandon Jinnies
(3-10)
i
26 Sep 2008
PFC 10 - Explosive
KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 0:59
USA
Brandon Jinnies
(3-10)
i
PFC 10 - Explosive
26 Sep 2008 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 0:59
USA
Darren Crisp Jr.
(4-2)
i
18 Jul 2008
Sub RD1 1:08
USA
Darren Crisp Jr.
(4-2)
i
18 Jul 2008
Sub RD1 1:08
USA
Jared Williams
(0-0)
i
16 Jul 2006
GC 53 - Hell Storm
KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 3:26
USA
Jared Williams
(0-0)
i
GC 53 - Hell Storm
16 Jul 2006 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 3:26

Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Soto

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Joe Soto?

    Known as "One Bad Mofo" Joe Soto's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star Joe Soto weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 135 pounds, Joe Soto's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

  • What is the reach of MMA fighter Joe Soto?

    Boasting a reach of 65 inches, Joe Soto employs this attribute strategically during his matches.

  • Does Joe Soto hold a black belt in any martial art?

    Joe Soto's credentials include a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, reflecting his mastery in this martial art.

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