Last fight
Vencer
Turcios vs Montes
Mar. 7, 2026
Estadísticas y récords
1
Wins by Knockout
7
Wins by Submission
3
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Efectividad de golpeo
- Golpes Significativos Conectados
- 38
- Golpes Significativos Intentados
- 57
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Barquisimeto, Venezuela
Trenes en
Goat Shed
Estilo de lucha
Striker
Años
31
Alto
67.00
Peso
145.50
Debut del octágono
Apr. 12, 2025
Alcance
69.00
Alcance de la pierna
38.00
- Pro Since October 2012
- 3-fight win streak, last and only loss came in December 2021
- Back-to-back, second-round Anaconda Choke wins
- Has finishes in his last four wins (3 Anaconda Chokes, 1 D’Arce Choke)
- One win by KO, six by submission (3 Anaconda, D’Arce Choke, Kimura, Armbar)
- Three first-round finishes
- Third fight in a row at featherweight, also competes at bantamweight (Only loss was at bantamweight)
- Was supposed to fight Steve Garcia on DWCS Season 3 back in August 2019, but multiple ligament tears prevented him from fighting
- Had an almost 4 year-layoff from July 2017 to February 2021
- One of five Venezuelan fighters in the UFC (Erik Silva, Piera Rodriguez, Veronica Hardy and Yuneisy Duben)
UFC 326 (3/7/26) Montes makes his UFC debut against Ricky Turcios
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 8
Episode 8 (10/1/24) Montes submitted Carlos Calderon via Anaconda choke at 2:38 of the second round
When and why did you start training for fighting? Since I’m a kid I trained martial arts. It’s my passion
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? Muay Thai champ and jiu jitsu champ
What are your current ranks in martial arts? Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and black belt in Taekwondo.
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why? My Contender Series fight. I took it on short notice, and that’s the one that made me realize I’m ready for the big leagues.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Conor McGregor, because he evolved the sport and changed the game in many ways.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? Yes, my favorite singer is Elvis Presley. He showed me that anyone in this world can achieve their dreams.
What was your job before you started fighting? Teaching martial arts
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? Yes, I would love to use my platform to raise awareness about mental health. I lost someone I really loved because of it, and it’s something very personal to me.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? My biggest motivation is my family. I want to make them proud.
Origin of nickname: I have dedicated my entire life to this sport. I left my country and my family to fulfill this dream. I made a promise to my mom that I would achieve the highest level of this sport and that is where my fighter name, "The Promise," comes from.
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I’m a chill guy who loves sports and adrenaline. I have four pets, three dogs and one cat and I enjoy a lot of different hobbies like soccer and cooking.
