Last fight
UFC 292
Win
Blackshear vs Bautista
Aug. 19, 2023
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
2
Wins by Knockout
9
Wins by Submission
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 247
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 525
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 1
- Takedowns Attempted
- 24
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
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Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
United States
Trains at
Jackson Wink MMA Academy - NM
Age
28
Height
70.00
Weight
136.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 13, 2022
Reach
72.00
Leg reach
40.00
- Pro since 2016
- Two wins by KO, nine by submission (Triangle, 5 RNC, arm triangle, guillotine, Twister)
- One first round finish
- Win over Johnson was only third Twister in UFC history (Jung, Mitchell)
- 6-2-1 in his last nine
- Origin of nickname: “I’m a beast in the cage.”
- Owns 2017 win over UFC vet Aalon Cruz
- Also faced UFC vets Pat Sabatini and Kris Moutinho
- Went 1-1 with UFC vet Tony Gravely as an amateur
UFC 292 (8/19/23) Blackshear lost a three round unanimous decision to Mario Bautista
UFC on ESPN (8/12/23) Blackshear submitted Jose Johnson via twister at 3:47 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (6/3/23) Blackshear stopped Luan Lacerda via strikes at 3:54 of the second round
UFC 285 (3/4/23) Blackshear lost a three round unanimous decision to Farid Basharat
UFC on ESPN (8/13/22) Blackshear fought to a three round draw against Youssef Zalal
When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve always had a passion and interest in fighting. I’d be in the neighborhood with my gloves and asking about technique. I joined a formal gym when I was 17. I really looked to it for a way to get me and my family out of poverty.
What ranks and titles have you held? CFFC Bantamweight Champion, Conflict MMA Featherweight Champion
Do you have any heroes? Myself. I am always working to get better, improve, and be the best I can be.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is proof of the hard work I’ve put in. This is my future.
What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve worked as a personal trainer – boxing class instructor, and when I lived in North Carolina I used to go on base and hold pads and help train.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I won the Spartaka MMA Title and Battle in the South Title. I was 7-1 as an ammy with my only loss being against Tony Gravely in a rematch.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown belt in BJJ
Favorite grappling technique: Whatever works in the moment
Favorite Striking technique: Whatever is open
