Ricardo Funch (born August 14, 1980) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, Funch has formerly competed for the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Funch signed a four-fight deal with UFC and made his UFC debut against fellow undefeated fighter Johny Hendricks on December 12, 2009, at UFC 107. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Funch was next scheduled to fight at UFC 111 against Matthew Riddle, but was forced to pull out of the fight.

Funch then faced UFC newcomer Claude Patrick on June 12, 2010, at UFC 115. In the second round Funch was submitted by a guillotine choke. After going 0–2 in the promotion, Funch was released from the UFC.

Post UFC

Following his first UFC release, Funch took some time off, but would return to action on December 3, 2011, at Premier FC 7 picking up a decision win over Bellator vet Ryan Quinn.

Return to UFC

Funch returned to the UFC to replace an injured Paulo Thiago against Mike Pyle on January 14, 2012, at UFC 142. He was defeated by Pyle via first-round TKO after being stunned by a straight right, dropped by a knee and finished with punches.

Funch fought Dan Miller on June 22, 2012, at UFC on FX 4. He lost the bout in the third round via submission due to a guillotine choke.

After dropping to 0–4 within the promotion, Funch was released from the UFC once again.

Post-UFC

Following his second UFC release, Funch took some time off, but would return to action on October 10, 2014, at CES MMA 26 and suffered a submission loss to Ultimate Fighting Championship vet Chuck O'Neil in a bout for the CES MMA Welterweight Championship.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches9 wins6 losses
By knockout51
By submission14
By decision31
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss9–6Matt SecorSubmission (kneebar)Premier FC 20July 30, 201623:35Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Win9–5Brett OteriKO (punches)Premier FC 18November 14, 201510:21Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Loss8–5Chuck O'NeilSubmission (armbar)CES MMA 26October 10, 201422:51Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesFor the CES MMA Welterweight Championship.
Loss8–4Dan MillerSubmission (guillotine choke)UFC on FX: Maynard vs. GuidaJune 22, 201233:12Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss8–3Mike PyleTKO (knee and punches)UFC 142January 14, 201211:22Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win8–2Ryan QuinnDecision (unanimous)Premier FC 7December 3, 201135:00Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
Loss7–2Claude PatrickSubmission (guillotine choke)UFC 115June 12, 201021:48Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss7–1Johny HendricksDecision (unanimous)UFC 107December 12, 200935:00Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Win7–0Denis GrachevDecision (unanimous)Cage Fight: MMA2August 23, 200835:00Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
Win6–0TJ WaldburgerTKO (punches)XFC: Xtreme Fighting ChampionshipsJune 14, 200822:35Austin, Texas, United States
Win5–0Woody WeatherbyKO (punches)WFL 20: Calloway Cup 8December 1, 20071N/ARevere, Massachusetts, United StatesWon WFL Welterweight Championship.
Win4–0Chandler HoldernessDecision (unanimous)WFL 17: Unleashed 2June 9, 200735:00Revere, Massachusetts, United States
Win3–0Justin GouldTKO (punches)WFL 16: Moment of Truth 2March 31, 20071N/ARevere, Massachusetts, United States
Win2–0Calvin BatesSubmission (rear-naked choke)WFL 13: Calloway Cup 4November 27, 20061N/ARevere, Massachusetts, United States
Win1–0Johnathan SolaTKO (punches)RF: InvasionSeptember 23, 20061N/AManchester, New Hampshire, United States

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