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"The Machine "

Rolando Bedoya

Welterweight Division

14-1-0 (W-L-D)

4

Wins by Knockout

3

Wins by Submission

2

First Round Finishes

Rolando Bedoya

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Rolando Bedoya's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Hometown
Callao Region, Peru
Fighting style
Striker
Age
26
Height
71.00
Weight
177.00
Octagon Debut
May. 06, 2023
Reach
74.98
  • Pro since 2014
     
  • Four wins by KO, three by submission (Brabo choke, keylock, undisclosed choke)
     
  • Two first-round finishes

UFC 288 (5/6/23) Bedoya lost a three round split decision to Khaos Williams 

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started as a child at 10, if I remember correctly. Everything was more than anything to not waste time on vacation, and my parents introduced me to karate. After training a little, I started to be interested in several martial arts until later I entered a mixed martial arts academy, where I learned everything in a single academy and I started to be very interested in competitions.

What ranks and titles have you held? FFC champion, number one in Latin America

Do you have any heroes? Georges St-Pierre

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a lot because I realize that every time I set out to do something, I achieve it with discipline and perseverance. I know that I will be a champion in the future.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I studied nutrition at Le Cordon Bleu University, but after a while I realized that I didn't have much time for my training. It was getting in the way of training, so I chose to fight.

What was your job before you started fighting? I only trained and taught some fight classes.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Three amateur fights - 2-1

Favorite grappling technique: D’Arce Choke

Favorite Striking technique: In-fight striking