Efrain Escudero
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| Efrain Escudero | |
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| Statistics | |
| Height | 5 ft 10in (177.8 cm) |
| Weight | 155 lb. (70.3 kg) |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | January 15, 1986 (age 22) |
| Fighting out of | Tempe, Arizona |
| Town of birth | Yuma, Arizona |
| Fighting style | Wrestling, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 9 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Efrain Escudero is an American mixed martial arts fighter, and collegiate wrestler. He trains under Drew Fickett, and competes in the 155 lb (70.3 kg) weight class.
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[edit] Career
Efrain Escudero began his career in the summer of 2006 by putting together two back to back wins in Roland Sarria's Phoenix based Rage in the Cage mixed martial arts organization. He followed up his two fight win streak the following summer by streaking together 7 straight wins all by submission. This streak of submissions was the highest recorded in the year of 2007.
Efrain only fought during the summer months because he is a full time collegiate wrestler. He competed for Pima Community College for the years 2006 and 2007 seasons. This is the same college in which fellow MMA competitors Drew Fickett, Jamie Varner, and Jesse Forbes attended. During the 2006-2007 season Efrain placed 7th at the NJCAA national tournament in the 157lb weight class, officially making Effrain an All-American.
Efrain recently steped out of his summer fight schedule to compete in Full Moon Fighting's inaugural event held in Rocky Point, Mexico. This was Efrain's first time fighting in front of his native country of Mexico, and wore a pair of fight shorts in shape of a Mexican Flag; he received a tremendous reaction. His bout was against Tommy Wagner which he defeated via submissions due to strikes at 1:12 of round 1.
[edit] MMA record
| 10 wins, 0 loss | ||||||
| Date | Outcome | Opponent | Event | Details | Time | Notes |
| 06/10/2006 | Win | Arturo Segovia | RITC 83: Rampage | Submission (Choke) | Round 1, 1:14 | |
| 07/01/2006 | Win | Joe Cronin | RITC 84: Celebrity Theatre | Decision (Unanimous) | Round 3, 3:00 | |
| 03/30/2007 | Win | Mike Smith | RITC 92: Cronin vs. Vigil | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Round 1, 2:57 | |
| 04/20/2007 | Win | Nic Stone | RITC 93 | Submission (Armbar) | Round 2, 1:25 | |
| 05/12/2007 | Win | Jose Rodriguez | RITC 95 | Submission (Triangle Choke) | Round 1, 2:29 | |
| 06/15/2007 | Win | Peter Newsheller | RITC 96 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Round 1, 1:13 | |
| 06/24/2007 | Win | TJ Zasa | CS: Cage Supremacy | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Round 2, 0:43 | |
| 07/22/2007 | Win | Jon Kecks | CS: Cage Supremacy | Submission (Triangle Choke) | Round 1, 2:04 | |
| 08/18/2007 | Win | Eric Regan | RITC 99 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Round 2, 2:15 | |
| 08/18/2007 | Win | Tommy Wagner | FMF: Full Moon Fighting | Submission (Strikes) | Round 1, 1:12 | |
[edit] Personal life
- Efrain Escudero attended Cibola High School in Yuma, Arizona. During Efrain's senior year at Cibola, he captured a 5A Arizona State Wrestling Championship at 140lbs. Efrain has a clothing company called INC fighting syndicate.
- Efrain attended Pima Community College, where he wrestled at 157lbs, eventually placing 7th at the NJCAA nationals, earning himself an All-American status for the sport of wrestling.
- Escudero currently attends Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. He wrestles at 157lbs and is the current captain of the wrestling team. Efrain is currently a junior, majoring in criminal justice.
[edit] Trivia
- Escudero is currently tied for 8th place in Sherdogs rankings for best statistical record among active fighters, with 10 wins, 0 losses.
- Escudero is currently tied for 10th place in Sherdogs rankings for best statistical record among all fighters, with 10 wins, 0 losses.
- Efrain Escudero turned down a 155lb spot for Don Frye's Tucson Scorpions's of the IFL.
- Escudero is currently ranked first for the 2007 season for submission wins. He has 7.
- Escudero would go through 9 month periods of inactivity between fight streaks due to his collegiate wrestling commitments.
- Escudero achieved a streak of 7 wins over only three months during the 2007 season.
- Drew Fickett, Jamie Varner, and Jesse Forbes all attended Pima Community College, gained All American status, and competed in Rage in the Cage before being recruited by the UFC. Efrain Escudero has also accomplished all three of these feats, making him the only one to do so, and not be recruited by the UFC.
