Best fights of Juan Espino
Over 12 years as a professional, Juan Espino has compiled a 10-2 (8) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Juan Espino submits Justin Frazier
On November 30, 2018 Juan Espino fought Justin Frazier for the vacant The Ultimate Fighter 28 Tournament heavyweight title. Espino was 38 years old with a record of 8-1, and Frazier was 29 with a record of 10-2. Espino was on a 6-fight winning streak and Frazier was on a 3-fight winning streak. Espino submitted Justin Frazier via straight armlock in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Juan Espino loses to Alexander Romanov via split decision
On April 17, 2021 Juan Espino faced Alexander Romanov in a heavyweight bout. Espino was 40 years old with a record of 10-1, and Romanov was 30 with a record of 13-0. Espino was on a 8-fight winning streak and Romanov was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Espino lost via split decision. Went the distance with Romanov.
3. Juan Espino submits Yuri Gorbenko
On September 23, 2017 Juan Espino faced Yuri Gorbenko. Espino was 36 years old with a record of 6-1, and Gorbenko was 0 with a record of 0-0. Espino was on a 4-fight winning streak. Espino submitted Yuri Gorbenko via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
4. Juan Espino submits Dritan Barjamaj
On July 14, 2017 Juan Espino faced Dritan Barjamaj. Espino was 36 years old with a record of 5-1, and Barjamaj was 0 with a record of 0-0. Espino was on a 3-fight winning streak. Espino submitted Dritan Barjamaj via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
5. Juan Espino KOs Stanlee Wilson
On July 8, 2017 Juan Espino faced Stanlee Wilson. Espino was 36 years old with a record of 4-1, and Wilson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Espino was on a 2-fight winning streak. Espino stopped Stanlee Wilson via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Juan Espino submits Ionut Simionescu
On October 9, 2010 Juan Espino faced Ionut Simionescu. Espino was 30 years old with a record of 1-0, and Simionescu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Espino was coming off a win. Espino submitted Ionut Simionescu via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
7. Juan Espino submits El Alfy Amr in 35 seconds
On February 21, 2009 Juan Espino faced El Alfy Amr. Espino was 28 years old with a record of 0-0, and Amr was 0 with a record of 0-0. Espino submitted El Alfy Amr via kimura in the 1st round.
8. Juan Espino submits Jimmy van Bemmelen
On March 25, 2017 Juan Espino faced Jimmy van Bemmelen. Espino was 36 years old with a record of 2-1, and Bemmelen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Espino was coming off a loss. Espino submitted Jimmy van Bemmelen via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. Juan Espino defeats Martin Buday
On October 14, 2017 Juan Espino faced Martin Buday in a heavyweight bout. Espino was 37 years old with a record of 7-1, and Buday was 25 with a record of 1-0. Espino was on a 5-fight winning streak and Buday was coming off a win. Espino won via unanimous decision.
10. Juan Espino defeats Rodney Wallace
On June 10, 2017 Juan Espino faced Rodney Wallace in a heavyweight bout. Espino was 36 years old with a record of 3-1, and Wallace was 35 with a record of 26-14-1. Espino was coming off a win, while Wallace was on a 2-fight losing streak. Espino won via unanimous decision.