American mixed martial arts fighter
Domingo Pilarte Born (1990-01-05 ) January 5, 1990 (age 35) Bethesda, Maryland , United StatesOther names Son Of Fire Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) Division Bantamweight Reach 73.0 in (185 cm)[ 1] Stance Southpaw Fighting out of Houston, Texas Team Revolution Dojo Years active 2009–present Total 12 Wins 8 By knockout 2 By submission 4 By decision 2 Losses 3 By decision 3 No contests 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Domingo Pilarte (born January 5, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship .
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Starting his professional career in 2009, Pilarte compiled a 7–1 record fighting out of promotions in the Houston area, culminating with Pilarte winning a razor thin split decision to current UFC bantamweight Adrian Yañez at LFA 7 .[ 2]
Pilarte faced Vince Morales on July 17, 2018 at Dana White's Contender Series 13 . He won the fight via technical submission with a rear-naked choke and secured a contract with the UFC.[ 3]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Pilarte was scheduled to face Brian Kelleher on November 3, 2018 at UFC 230 .[ 4] Pilarte was forced to withdraw from the bout, citing an injury.[ 5]
Pilarte made his UFC debut against Felipe Colares on July 20, 2019 at UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards .[ 6] [ 7] He lost the fight via split decision.[ 8]
Pilarte next faced Journey Newson at UFC 247 on February 8, 2020. He lost the fight via TKO within the first minute of the fight. However, on March 25, it was announced by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) that Journey Newson tested positive for marijuana in in-competition drug tests. The fight was subsequently overturned to a no contest.[ 9]
Pilarte faced Brian Kelleher on August 21, 2021 at UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum .[ 10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[ 11]
On February 10, 2022, it was announced that Pilarte was released by the UFC.[ 12]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
12 matches
8 wins
3 losses
By knockout
2
0
By submission
4
0
By decision
2
3
No contests
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
8–3 (1)
Brian Kelleher
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum
August 21, 2021
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
NC
8–2 (1)
Journey Newson
NC (overturned)
UFC 247
February 8, 2020
1
0:38
Houston, Texas , United States
Originally a TKO (punches) win for Newson; overturned after he tested positive for marijuana .
Loss
8–2
Felipe Colares
Decision (split)
UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards
July 20, 2019
3
5:00
San Antonio, Texas , United States
Win
8–1
Vince Morales
Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
Dana White's Contender Series 13
July 17, 2018
2
1:52
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
7–1
Adrian Yañez
Decision (split)
LFA 7
March 24, 2017
3
5:00
Houston, Texas , United States
Win
6–1
Chris Pham
KO (punch)
Legacy FC 59
September 16, 2016
1
0:38
Houston, Texas , United States
Win
5–1
Javier Obregon
Submission (armbar)
Fury FC 8
October 9, 2015
1
2:04
Humble, Texas , United States
Win
4–1
Joel Scott
Decision (split)
Fury FC 4
February 13, 2015
3
5:00
Humble, Texas , United States
Loss
3–1
Caio Machado
Decision (unanimous)
Legacy FC 27
January 31, 2014
3
5:00
Houston, Texas , United States
Win
3–0
Ricardo Delgado
KO (punch)
Legacy FC 15
November 16, 2012
1
1:51
Houston, Texas , United States
Win
2–0
Gerzan Chaw
Submission (armbar)
International Xtreme Fight Association
December 4, 2010
2
1:56
Houston, Texas , United States
Win
1–0
Adolfo Ortega
Submission (armbar)
Art of War: Mano A Mano
July 12, 2009
1
0:46
Mesquite, Texas , United States
[ 13]
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