Best fights of Efraín Escudero
Over 17 years as a professional, Efraín Escudero has compiled a 32-17 (18) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Efraín Escudero defeats Phillipe Nover
On December 13, 2008 Efraín Escudero fought Phillipe Nover for the vacant The Ultimate Fighter 8 tournament lightweight title. Escudero was 22 years old with a record of 10-0, and Nover was 24 with a record of 5-0-1. Escudero was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Nover was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Escudero won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Efraín Escudero defeats Luis Palomino
On October 12, 2013 Efraín Escudero faced Luis Palomino in a lightweight bout. Escudero was 27 years old with a record of 20-7, and Palomino was 33 with a record of 21-8. Escudero was on a 2-fight winning streak and Palomino was coming off a win. Escudero won via unanimous decision.
3. Efraín Escudero KOs Juha-Pekka Vainikainen
On May 3, 2014 Efraín Escudero fought Juha-Pekka Vainikainen for the vacant SC lightweight title. Escudero was 28 years old with a record of 21-8, and Vainikainen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Escudero was coming off a loss. Escudero stopped Juha-Pekka Vainikainen via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Efraín Escudero loses to Gleison Tibau via unanimous decision
On November 24, 2018 Efraín Escudero faced Gleison Tibau in a lightweight bout. Escudero was 32 years old with a record of 30-13, and Tibau was 35 with a record of 33-14. Escudero was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Tibau was on a 4-fight losing streak. Escudero lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tibau.
5. Efraín Escudero KOs Cole Miller
On September 19, 2009 Efraín Escudero faced Cole Miller in a lightweight bout. Escudero was 23 years old with a record of 11-0, and Miller was 25 with a record of 15-3. Escudero was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Miller was on a 2-fight winning streak. Escudero stopped Cole Miller via KO in the 1st round.
6. Efraín Escudero defeats Fabrício Guerreiro
On March 18, 2017 Efraín Escudero faced Fabrício Guerreiro in a lightweight bout. Escudero was 31 years old with a record of 26-12, and Guerreiro was 26 with a record of 21-4. Escudero was coming off a loss, while Guerreiro was coming off a win. Escudero won via unanimous decision.
7. Efraín Escudero loses to Tyson Griffin via unanimous decision
On November 2, 2012 Efraín Escudero faced Tyson Griffin in a lightweight bout. Escudero was 26 years old with a record of 18-5, and Griffin was 28 with a record of 15-6. Escudero was on a 2-fight losing streak and Griffin was coming off a loss. Escudero lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Griffin.
8. Efraín Escudero submits Jorge Lopez
On February 17, 2018 Efraín Escudero faced Jorge Lopez in a lightweight bout. Escudero was 32 years old with a record of 28-13, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Escudero was coming off a loss. Escudero submitted Jorge Lopez via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. Efraín Escudero submits Leonard Smith
On November 30, 2019 Efraín Escudero faced Leonard Smith in a lightweight bout. Escudero was 33 years old with a record of 30-16, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Escudero was on a 3-fight losing streak. Escudero submitted Leonard Smith via heel hook in the 2nd round.
10. Efraín Escudero chokes out Jason High
On June 21, 2018 Efraín Escudero faced Jason High in a lightweight bout. Escudero was 32 years old with a record of 29-13, and High was 36 with a record of 21-6. Both Escudero and High were coming off a win. Escudero submitted Jason High via choke-out in the 3rd round.