Jesse Juarez
| Jesse Juarez | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 8, 1981 Torrance, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Division |
Welterweight (170 lb) Middleweight (185 lb) |
| Reach | 77 in (196 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Torrance, California, United States |
| Team | Bodyshop Fitness Team |
| Wrestling | NAIA All-American wrestler |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 34 |
| Wins | 23 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Losses | 11 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 2 |
| University |
Montana State University–Northern Golden West College |
| Notable school(s) | North Torrance High School |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jesse Juarez (born May 8, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in the Welterweight division of Bellator. A professional competitor since 2006, Juarez has also formerly competed for Strikeforce, the MFC, and Shark Fights. Juarez fights in the welterweight division of the Absolute Championship Berkut.
Originally from Torrance, California, Juarez is of French, Italian, and Tongan descent. Juarez attended North Torrance High School where he competed in wrestling, football, and track and field, earning All-American honors for wrestling. Juarez later continued his wrestling career at Golden West College where he was a JUCO All-American and California JC state champion before transferring to Montana State University-Northern. Juarez was a two-time NAIA All-American and was a 2005 NAIA National Champion at Montana State University-Northern. Juarez had been introduced to mixed martial arts while wrestling in high school and later transitioned into mixed martial arts after college.
Juarez started his professional career in 2006. He fought mainly for California-based promotions as Strikeforce, Gladiator Challenge and Invincible.
He faced Luke Stewart on September 20, 2008 at Strikeforce: At The Mansion II. He lost via submission due to an armbar in the first round.
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