Akbarh Arreola
Mexican mixed martial arts fighter
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Akbarh Omar Arreola Jiménez[3] (born January 14, 1983) is a Mexican mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[4] He also had competed in the Welterweight division.[5]
January 14, 1983
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
| Akbarh Arreola | |
|---|---|
| Born | Akbarh Omar Arreola Jiménez January 14, 1983 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico |
| Other names | El Caballero |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg) |
| Division | Lightweight Welterweight |
| Fighting out of | Chula Vista, California, United States |
| Team | Entram Gym |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Dean Lister[1] Green belt in Kenpo Karate[1] |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 39 |
| Wins | 27 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 21 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 11 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Children | 1 (Jaume Arreola) [2] |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico
Arreola was scheduled to face Adam Lehman in a fight to crown the first UWC welterweight champion. The fight took place at UWC Mexico 2 on May 30, 2009, where Arreola submitted Lehman with a triangle choke in just 49 seconds to become the champion.[6]
In his first title defense, Arreola faced Matt Lagler on April 24, 2010, at UWC Mexico 6. He won the fight via second-round submission. Arreola faced Jorge López on October 16, 2010, at UWC Mexico 8. He won the fight via second-round TKO, retaining his title.[7]
The Ultimate Fighter
In February 2012, it was revealed that Arreola would be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter 15.[8] He was defeated in the entry round by Myles Jury via unanimous decision.[9]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Arreola made his promotional debut against Tiago Trator on July 26, 2014 at UFC on Fox 12.[10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[11]
In his second UFC fight, Arreola faced Yves Edwards on November 22, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 57.[12] He won the fight via submission in the first round.[13]
Arreola faced Francisco Trinaldo on March 21, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62.[14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[15]
Arreola is faced Jake Matthews on November 15, 2015 at UFC 193.[16] He lost the fight via TKO (doctor stoppage) after the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion following the loss.[17]
On April 26, 2016, Arreola announced his retirement from mixed martial arts.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Maximum Cage Fighting
- MMAX Fights Welterweight Championship (One time)
- Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico
- UWC Welterweight Championship (One time)
- UWC Lightweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| 39 matches | 27 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 7 |
| By submission | 21 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 4 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 27–11–1 | Román Córdova | Submission (armbar) | UWC Mexico 57 | March 22, 2026 | 1 | 1:06 | Tijuana, Mexico | Return to Welterweight. |
| Win | 26–11–1 | Walter Luna | Submission (armbar) | UWC Mexico 35 | June 24, 2022 | 1 | 2:16 | Tijuana, Mexico | Catchweight (175 lb) bout. |
| Win | 25–11–1 | Gammaliel Escarrega | Submission (heel hook) | UWC Mexico 20 | August 24, 2019 | 1 | 3:41 | Tijuana, Mexico | Won the vacant UWC Lightweight Championship. |
| Loss | 24–11–1 | Kazuki Tokudome | TKO (punches) | Pancrase 277 | April 24, 2016 | 1 | 4:59 | Tokyo, Japan | For the Pancrase Lightweight Championship. |
| Loss | 24–10–1 | Jake Matthews | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC 193 | November 15, 2015 | 2 | 5:00 | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Loss | 24–9–1 | Francisco Trinaldo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare | March 21, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 24–8–1 | Yves Edwards | Submission (armbar) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson | November 22, 2014 | 1 | 1:52 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 23–8–1 | Tiago Trator | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown | July 26, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Win | 23–7–1 | Alejandro Solano Rodriguez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Costa Rica MMA 1 | March 22, 2014 | 2 | 1:42 | Heredia, Costa Rica | |
| Win | 22–7–1 | Jason Meaders | Submission (armbar) | Submission MMA 3 | September 7, 2013 | 1 | 1:06 | Ontario, California, United States | Welterweight bout. |
| Win | 21–7–1 | Juan Voelker | Submission (armbar) | UWC Mexico 13 | March 2, 2013 | 1 | 3:04 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Loss | 20–7–1 | Juan Manuel Puig | TKO (punches) | Xtreme Kombat 17 | September 21, 2012 | 1 | 4:46 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Loss | 20–6–1 | Ronys Torres | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brasil 25 | August 25, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 20–5–1 | Gilberto Aguilar | Submission (triangle choke) | UWC Mexico 10 | June 25, 2011 | 1 | 1:25 | Tijuana, Mexico | Return to Lightweight. |
| Win | 19–5–1 | Carlos Torres | KO (knees) | UWC Mexico 9 | March 26, 2011 | 1 | 2:34 | Tijuana, Mexico | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. |
| Win | 18–5–1 | Jorge Alberto Bustamante | TKO (punches) | UWC Mexico 8 | October 16, 2010 | 2 | 4:47 | Tijuana, Mexico | Defended the UWC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 17–5–1 | Matt Lagler | Submission (armbar) | UWC Mexico 6 | April 24, 2010 | 2 | 4:07 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Loss | 16–5–1 | Brent Weedman | TKO (punches) | MMA Xtreme 23 | August 15, 2009 | 2 | 0:42 | Cancun, Mexico | |
| Win | 16–4–1 | Adam Lehman | Submission (triangle Choke) | UWC Mexico 2 | May 30, 2009 | 1 | 0:49 | Tijuana, Mexico | Won the inaugural UWC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 15–4–1 | Luciano Correa | TKO (corner stoppage) | MMA Xtreme 21 | April 19, 2008 | 2 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Win | 14–4–1 | David Gardner | Decision (split) | MMA Xtreme 18 | January 26, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 13–4–1 | Gabe Ruediger | Submission (kimura) | MMA Xtreme 15 | November 16, 2007 | 1 | 2:03 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Win | 12–4–1 | Mike Tseng | Submission (triangle choke) | MMA Xtreme 12 | June 30, 2007 | 1 | 1:43 | Mexicali, Mexico | |
| Win | 11–4–1 | Marquis McKnight | Submission (armbar) | MMA Xtreme 9 | March 3, 2007 | 1 | 0:00 | Tijuana, Mexico | Defended the MMA Xtreme Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–4–1 | Lucas Factor | Submission (armbar) | MMA Xtreme 7 | November 11, 2006 | 1 | N/A | Tijuana, Mexico | Defended the MMA Xtreme Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–4–1 | Jose Luis Cocafuego | Submission (triangle Choke) | MMA Xtreme 6 | October 27, 2006 | 1 | 0:00 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 8–4–1 | Hajime Ohara | Submission (armbar) | MMA Xtreme 4 | August 19, 2006 | 1 | 0:30 | Tijuana, Mexico | Defended the MMA Xtreme Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–4–1 | Hajime Ohara | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | MMA Xtreme 3 | June 3, 2006 | 1 | 0:25 | Tijuana, Mexico | Defended the MMA Xtreme Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–4–1 | Jude Gonzales | Submission (triangle Choke) | MMA Xtreme 1 | March 25, 2006 | 1 | 0:41 | Tijuana, Mexico | Won the inaugural MMA Xtreme Welterweight Championship. |
| Loss | 5–4–1 | Toby Imada | Decision (unanimous) | Total Combat 12 | December 17, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Tijuana, Mexico | Welterweight debut. |
| Loss | 5–3–1 | Toby Imada | TKO (corner stoppage) | Total Combat 9 | July 30, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Draw | 5–2–1 | Antonio McKee | Draw | Crown Fighting 1 | September 4, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Rosarito Beach, Mexico | |
| Loss | 5–2 | Mac Danzig | TKO (punches) | Reto Maximo 5 | June 27, 2004 | 1 | 1:22 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 5–1 | Steve Barnett | Submission (triangle Choke) | Total Combat 3 | May 30, 2004 | 1 | 0:50 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 4–1 | Alex Ramirez | Submission (triangle Choke) | Reto Maximo 4 | September 14, 2003 | 2 | 3:22 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 3–1 | Angel Santibanez | Submission (kimura) | Extreme International Evolution | August 2, 2003 | 1 | 1:02 | Ensenada, Mexico | |
| Win | 2–1 | Hector Carrillo | Submission (triangle choke) | Reto Maximo 3 | March 14, 2003 | 1 | 1:07 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 1–1 | Fernando Zatarain | KO | Reto Maximo 2 | December 8, 2002 | 1 | 0:14 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Ricardo Corrales | TKO (corner toppage) | Reto Maximo 1 | September 8, 2002 | 1 | 5:00 | Tijuana, Mexico | Lightweight debut. |