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Bantamweight Division

Not Fighting

"Spartan"

Geraldo de Freitas Jr.

Bantamweight Division

12-6-0 (W-L-D)

4

Wins by Knockout

5

Wins by Submission

3

Wins by Decision

Geraldo de Freitas Jr.

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Geraldo de Freitas Jr.'s UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Conselheiro Lafaiete, Brazil
Age
31
Height
67.50
Weight
136.00
Octagon Debut
Feb. 2, 2019
Reach
72.50
Leg reach
39.00

Fighter Facts

  • Pro since 2012
     
  • Started career 1-2 – has 11-2 record since
     
  • Four wins by KO, five by submission (RNC, 3 armbar, triangle)
     
  • Six first-round finishes
     
  • Origin of nickname: “In memory of a friend and 300 the movie.” 

 

Q&A

When and why did you start training for fighting? At 18. I dreamed of being a professional fighter since I was a child.
What ranks and titles have you held? Shooto Brazilian bantamweight champion
Do you have any heroes? My mom and Jesus.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The opportunity for a better life for me and for those around me.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went, but did not finish. I stopped in the first year.
What was your job before you started fighting? Security, waiter, bartender.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling
Favorite grappling technique: Armlock 
Favorite Striking technique: Inverted Omoplata