Joe “One Bad Mofo” Soto is a 35 year old Male fighter from United States with a 18-7-0 pro MMA record. Soto most recently fought Iuri Alcântara at UFC Fight Night 125 on Saturday February 3, 2018. Joe Soto lost to Iuri Alcântara by KO/TKO at 1:06 of Round 1 in the Bantamweight division.
Joe Soto has 18 wins with a 84% finish rate, including 5 by knockout, 10 by submission, 3 by decision.
Joe Soto is currently on a 2 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 18-6-0 | Iuri Alcântara |
KO/TKO
R1 1:06
|
UFC Fight Night 125 | 2018-02-03 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 18-5-0 | Brett Johns |
SUB
R1 0:30
|
The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale | 2017-12-01 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-5-0 | Rani Yahya |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 106 | 2017-03-11 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-5-0 | Marco Beltran |
SUB
R1 1:37
|
UFC Fight Night 98 | 2016-11-05 | Catchweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-5-0 | Chris Beal |
SUB
R3 3:39
|
UFC Fight Night 89 | 2016-06-18 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-4-0 | Michinori Tanaka |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 195 | 2016-01-02 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-3-0 | Anthony Birchak |
KO/TKO
R1 1:37
|
UFC Fight Night 68 | 2015-06-06 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-2-0 | T.J. Dillashaw |
KO/TKO
R5 2:20
|
UFC 177 | 2014-08-30 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-2-0 | Terrion Ware |
SUB
R3 2:48
|
Tachi PF 20 | 2014-08-07 | Bantamweight | TPF |
| Win | 13-2-0 | Jeremiah Labiano |
KO/TKO
R3 4:16
|
Tachi PF 18 | 2014-02-06 | Bantamweight | TPF |
| Win | 12-2-0 | Cory Vom Baur |
SUB
R2 4:36
|
Tachi PF 17 | 2013-11-14 | Bantamweight | TPF |
| Win | 11-2-0 | Chad George |
SUB
R2 2:01
|
Tachi PF 13 | 2012-05-10 | Bantamweight | TPF |
| Win | 10-2-0 | Chris David |
SUB
R2 4:28
|
TWC 13 | 2012-01-27 | TWC | |
| Win | 9-2-0 | Romeo McCovey |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2011-10-15 | ||
| Loss | 9-1-0 | Eddie Yagin |
SUB
R1 2:00
|
Tachi PF 10 | 2011-08-05 | Featherweight | TPF |
| Loss | 9-0-0 | Joe Warren |
KO/TKO
R2 0:33
|
Bellator 27 | 2010-09-02 | Featherweight | BFC |
| Win | 8-0-0 | Diego Saraiva |
KO/TKO
R1 5:00
|
Bellator 19 | 2010-05-20 | Featherweight | BFC |
| Win | 7-0-0 | Mike Christensen |
SUB
R1 2:06
|
Regional circuit | 2009-10-08 | TPF | |
| Win | 6-0-0 | Yahir Reyes |
SUB
R2 4:11
|
Bellator 10 | 2009-06-05 | Featherweight | BFC |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Wilson Reis |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Bellator 6 | 2009-05-08 | Featherweight | BFC |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Ben Greer |
KO/TKO
R1 3:40
|
Bellator 1 | 2009-04-03 | Featherweight | BFC |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Anthony Luna |
SUB
R1 0:33
|
Regional circuit | 2008-11-02 | GC | |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Brandon Jinnies |
KO/TKO
R1 0:59
|
Regional circuit | 2008-09-26 | PFC | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Darren Crisp Jr. |
SUB
R1 1:08
|
Regional circuit | 2008-07-18 | PFC | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Jared Williams |
KO/TKO
R1 3:26
|
Regional circuit | 2006-07-16 | GC |
Soto made his professional debut against Jared Williams on July 16, 2006, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Jared Williams who carried a 0-1-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Joe Soto beat Jared Williams by KO/TKO at 3:26 of Round 1.
Soto made his debut in the UFC against T.J. Dillashaw on August 30, 2014, fighting on the main event of UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Soto having compiled a 15-2-0 professional MMA record.
Joe Soto lost to T.J. Dillashaw by KO/TKO at 2:20 of Round 5.
Since his debut, Soto has gone on to fight a total of 8 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 3-5-0.
Soto lost his 1st bantamweight title challenge, losing to T.J. Dillashaw on August 30, 2014 at UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Soto.
Joe Soto lost to T.J. Dillashaw by KO/TKO at 2:20 of Round 5.
Soto's last win came against Rani Yahya at UFC Fight Night 106 on Saturday March 11, 2017. Joe Soto beat Rani Yahya by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Soto is not currently booked for any fights.
Soto's last loss came against Iuri Alcântara at UFC Fight Night 125 on Saturday February 3, 2018. Joe Soto lost to Iuri Alcântara by KO/TKO at 1:06 of Round 1.
Soto has fought 8 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 3-5-0.
Soto has knocked out 5 opponents.
Soto has submitted 10 opponents.
Soto has been knocked out 4 times.
Soto has been submitted 2 times.
