Álvaro Herrera


Álvaro Herrera is a Mexican mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2008, he was also a contestant on.

Background

Herrera was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He is a university student, majoring in bio-pharmaceutical chemistry. He fought primary in Mexico prior he was selected to be one of the cast members in , UFC The Ultimate Fighter TV series, and later signed by UFC.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Herrera began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2008. While on the regional circuit in South America, he competed primarily in his home country of Mexico. He amassed a record of 8-3 prior joining UFC.

The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2

Herrera was selected as one of the cast members for , UFC The Ultimate Fighter TV series, under Team Efrain Escudero in April 2015.
In the elimination round, Herrera lost the fight to Hector Aldana by unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Herrera made his promotional debut on November 21, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He faced Vernon Ramos and defeated Ramos via KO in round one.
He next faced Vicente Luque on July 7, 2016 at. He lost the fight in round two via Brabo choke.
Herrera was expected to face Alex Ricci at. However, Herrera pulled out of the fight in mid-January citing injury and was replaced by Paul Felder.
Herrera faced Jordan Rinaldi on August 5, 2017 at in a lightweight bout. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Herrera faced Devin Powell on July 28, 2018 at UFC on Fox 30. He lost the fight via knockout due to kicks to the body in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Herrera is a student at the university studying bio-pharmaceutical chemistry.

Mixed martial arts record