Juan Archuleta

Juan Archuleta (born September 13, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight and Featherweight divisions of Bellator MMA, and he is the current Bellator Bantamweight World Champion. A professional MMA competitor since 2013, he has also previously fought for King of the Cage and the World Series of Fighting.

Juan Archuleta
BornJuan Archuleta
(1987-09-13) September 13, 1987
Sultana, California, United States
Other namesSpaniard
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StyleBoxing, Wrestling
Fighting out ofHesperia, California, United States
TeamThe Treigning Lab
Cobra Kai Victorville
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Philipe Furão[1]
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling[2]
Mixed martial arts record
Total27
Wins25
By knockout11
By submission1
By decision13
Losses2
By submission1
By decision1
UniversityPurdue University
SpouseJannai
Notable school(s)Sultana High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Archuleta was born in Sultana, California to parents of Spanish and Mexican descent. Archuleta's background is in amateur wrestling. In high school he was a state championship qualifier at Sultana High School. Eventually he moved on to Sacramento City College where he became a junior college All-American, and finally he transferred to Purdue University where he wrestled at the NCAA Division I level.[3] In January 2021, he was promoted to purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by his teacher Philipe Furao.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

King of the Cage

After going 12–1 on the regional circuit, Archuleta then began fighting for the King of the Cage promotion. In his first fight with the promotion, Archuleta claimed the KOTC featherweight title when he finished former UFC fighter Chris Tickle in the second round via technical knockout. Archuleta also went on to become KOTC bantamweight, lightweight, and light welterweight champion.

Bellator MMA

After a successful run in King of the Cage, Archuleta signed with Bellator MMA. He made his promotional debut at Bellator 195 against William Joplin. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[4]

His next bout came against Robbie Peralta at Bellator 201 on June 29, 2018. He won the bout via knockout in the third round.[5]

Archuleta next faced Jeremy Spoon at Bellator 210 on November 30, 2018. He won via unanimous decision.[6]

Archuleta's next bout took place on January 26, 2019 against Ricky Bandejas at Bellator 214. He won via unanimous decision.[7]

In his next bout, Archuleta faced former Bellator Bantamweight World Champion Eduardo Dantas at Bellator 222 on June 14, 2019. Archuleta was victorious via knockout at 4:59 of round 2.[8]

For his next fight, Archuleta entered the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix and in the opening round, he received a Featherweight title shot against champion Patrício Freire at Bellator 228 on September 28, 2019. He lost via unanimous decision.[9]

Archuleta then faced Henry Corrales at Bellator 238 on January 25, 2020. He was victorious via unanimous decision.[10]

Next, Archuleta returned to the bantamweight division and he faced Patchy Mix for the vacant Bellator Bantamweight World Championship on September 12, 2020 at Bellator 246. He won the bout via unanimous decision to become Bellator Bantamweight world champion.[11]

Championships and awards
  • California Fight League
    • CFL Featherweight Championship (One time)
  • Tru-Form Entertainment
    • TFE Featherweight Championship (One time)
  • Gladiator Challenge
    • GC Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
27 matches 25 wins 2 losses
By knockout 11 0
By submission 1 1
By decision 13 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 25–2 Patchy Mix Decision (unanimous) Bellator 246 September 12, 2020 5 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Return to Bantamweight. Won the vacant Bellator Bantamweight World Championship.
Win 24–2 Henry Corrales Decision (unanimous) Bellator 238 January 25, 2020 3 5:00 Inglewood, California, United States
Loss 23–2 Patrício Freire Decision (unanimous) Bellator 228 September 28, 2019 5 5:00 Inglewood, California, United States Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix Opening Round. For the Bellator Featherweight World Championship.
Win 23–1 Eduardo Dantas KO (punch) Bellator 222 June 14, 2019 2 4:59 New York City, New York, United States
Win 22–1 Ricky Bandejas Decision (unanimous) Bellator 214 January 26, 2019 3 5:00 Inglewood, California, United States Bantamweight bout.
Win 21–1 Jeremy Spoon Decision (unanimous) Bellator 210 November 30, 2018 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 20–1 Robbie Peralta KO (punches) Bellator 201 June 29, 2018 3 0:14 Temecula, California, United States
Win 19–1 William Joplin Decision (unanimous) Bellator 195 March 2, 2018 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 18–1 Mark Dickman TKO (retirement) KOTC: Conquistadores December 3, 2017 4 5:00 Ontario, California, United States Defended the KOTC Featherweight Championship.
Win 17–1 Adel Altamimi TKO (punches) KOTC: Never Quit September 2, 2017 1 4:23 Ontario, California, United States Won the vacant KOTC Light Welterweight Championship.
Win 16–1 Vytautas Sadauskas Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Baltic Tour April 8, 2017 5 5:00 Kaunas, Lithuania Defended the KOTC Featherweight Championship.
Win 15–1 Brandon Hastings TKO (punches) KOTC: Supernova March 18, 2017 1 0:24 Ontario, California, United States Won the KOTC Lightweight Championship.
Win 14–1 Derrick Mandell Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Warranted Aggression December 18, 2016 5 5:00 Ontario, California, United States Won the KOTC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 13–1 Jay Bogan TKO (retirement) California Fight League 9 October 22, 2016 1 5:00 California, United States Won the vacant CFL Featherweight Championship.
Win 12–1 Jordan Griffin Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Destructive Intent July 23, 2016 5 5:00 Washington, Pennsylvania, United States Defended the KOTC Featherweight Championship.
Win 11–1 Chris Tickle TKO (punches) KOTC: Firefight June 4, 2016 2 0:41 San Jacinto, California, United States Won the KOTC Featherweight Championship.
Win 10–1 Emilio Chavez Decision (unanimous) SMASH Global 3 March 24, 2016 3 5:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 9–1 Luis Guerra TKO (punches) Tru-Form Entertainment: No Fear January 23, 2016 3 2:39 Sullivan, Indiana, United States Featherweight debut. Won the vacant TFE Featherweight Championship.
Win 8–1 Andrew Natividiad Decision (unanimous) California Fight League 5 November 21, 2015 3 5:00 Fort Irwin, California, United States
Win 7–1 Alfred Khashakyan Decision (unanimous) Lights Out / Bash Entertainment Fight Night At Sportsmen's Lodge 4 October 23, 2015 3 5:00 Los Angeles, California, United States Return to Bantamweight.
Win 6–1 Alex Valdez Submission (Brabo choke) Gladiator Challenge: Collision Course October 10, 2015 3 0:13 Lincoln, California, United States Lightweight debut.
Loss 5–1 Andrew Ponce Submission (triangle choke) WSOF 19 March 28, 2015 2 0:53 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 5–0 Ralph Acosta Decision (split) Gladiator Challenge: Season's Beatings November 22, 2014 3 3:00 Rancho Mirage, California, United States Won the GC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 4–0 Valentino Beatty TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Carnage October 11, 2014 1 2:30 Lincoln, California, United States
Win 3–0 Casey Doyle TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Payback August 30, 2014 1 0:46 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win 2–0 Justin Santistevan TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Night of Champions July 19, 2014 3 1:25 Rancho Mirage, California, United States
Win 1–0 David Duran Decision (unanimous) BAMMA USA: Badbeat 10 August 9, 2013 3 5:00 Commerce, California, United States Bantamweight debut.

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References
  1. BjjTribes (2021-01-10). "TJ Dillashaw & Juan Archuleta promoted to Purple Belt by Philipe Furao". BjjTribes. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  2. "Wrestling, roster, Juan Archuleta - Wrestling - Purdue University Athletics". Purdue Sports. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  3. Jose Quinteros (July 22, 2016). "Sultana grad Juan Archuleta fighting for King of the Cage title". Desert Dispatch.
  4. Bryan Tucker (March 2, 2018). "Bellator 195 Results: Caldwell vs. Higo". MMAFighting.com.
  5. MMA Junkie Staff (June 29, 2018). "Bellator 201 official results and live stream". MMA Junkie.
  6. Bryan Tucker (November 30, 2018). "Bellator 210 Results: Njokuani vs. Salter".
  7. Adam Stocker (January 27, 2019). "Bellator 214: Juan Archuleta eyes title fight after beating Ricky Bandejas". FanSided.com.
  8. Mike Bohn (June 14, 2019). "Bellator 222 results: Juan Archuleta flattens Eduardo Dantas with one-punch knockout". MMA Junkie.
  9. Jay Anderson (September 28, 2019). "Bellator 228 Results: Juan Archuleta Comes Up Short, Patricio Pitbull Retains 145lb Title". Cageside Press.
  10. Thomas Albano (January 25, 2020). "Bellator 238: Juan Archuleta edges Henry Corrales in decision".
  11. "Bellator 246: Juan Archuleta beats Patchy Mix for the bantamweight title". Sky Sports. September 13, 2020.
  12. "Juan "The Spaniard" Archuleta MMA Stats". Sherdog.com. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
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