Enrique Barzola
Enrique Barzola | |
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Born | Enrique Johnatan Barzola Acosta[1] 28 April 1989 Lima, Peru[2] |
Other names | El Fuerte |
Nationality | Peruvian |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Weight | 65 kg (143 lb; 10 st 3 lb) |
Division | Featherwweight Bantamwweight (2020-present) |
Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
Style | Wrestling, Luta Livre, Kickboxing, BJJ |
Fighting out of | Lima, Peru |
Team | American Top Team (2015–2019)[3] American Kickboxing Academy (2019–present)[4] |
Years active | 2012–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 23 |
Wins | 16 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 4 |
By decision | 8 |
Losses | 5 |
By decision | 5 |
Draws | 2 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Enrique Johnatan Barzola Acosta[1] (born 28 April 1989) is a Peruvian mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of Bellator MMA. He was the lightweight winner on The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2.[5] and he competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[2]
Background[]
Barzola was born in Lima, Peru. He was graphic designer and studied architecture in college briefly prior to fighting professionally in MMA.[2]
Barzola was a wrestler and never thought that he would become a professional fighter, due to money being scarce to pay for MMA lessons. He has enjoyed mixed martial arts from a young age, watching Cain Velasquez and Fedor Emelianenko on YouTube.[6] He transitioned from wrestling to mixed martial arts when he was 22.[2] After six months of training, he announced that he would one day fight in UFC where he was laughed at by his gym mates,[7] and four years later he became the winner of “The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2".[5]
Mixed martial arts career[]
Early career[]
Barzola began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2012.
While on the regional circuit in South America, he competed primarily in his home country of Peru. He amassed a record of 10-2-1 prior joining UFC.[8]
The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2[]
Barzola was selected as one of the cast members for The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2 , UFC The Ultimate Fighter TV series, under Team Efrain Escudero in April 2015.[9]
In the elimination round, Barzola defeated the Chilean Jonathan Ortega by unanimous decision.[10] Barzola next faced Paraguayan Cesar Arzamendia in the semifinals and won by submission in round one. He moved on to face Horacio Gultierrez on UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Gastelum for the title belt.
Ultimate Fighting Championship[]
Barzola made his promotional debut on 21 November 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale. He faced Horacio Gutierrez in the finals for The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2. He defeated Gutierrez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).[5]
He next faced Kyle Bochniak on 27 August 2016 at UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit.[11] He lost via split decision.[12] He stated after the fight that he disagreed with the judges decision saying "It was a very bad decision because everyone saw that I won. I connected more, I was more active and pressed all the time. I will correct some errors without considering this duel as a defeat".[13]
His third fight in UFC was against Chris Avila on 5 November 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale.[14] He picked up a win via unanimous decision.[15]
On 13 May 2017, Barzola took up Gabriel Benítez at UFC 211.[16] After three rounds, judges awarded the win to Barzola via unanimous decision with (29-28) across the score board.[17]
Barzola faced Arnold Allen at UFC 220 on 20 January 2018.[18] However, Allen was pulled from the fight on 11 January due to alleged visa issues which restricted his ability to travel, and he was replaced by Matt Bessette.[19] Barzola won the fight by unanimous decision.[20]
Barzola faced Brandon Davis on 19 May 2018 at UFC Fight Night 129.[21] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[22]
Barzola was expected to face Nad Narimani on 17 November 2018 at UFC Fight Night 140.[23] However, on 25 October 2018, it was reported that Barzola pulled out of the fight due to arm injury.[24]
Barzola faced Kevin Aguilar on 30 March 2019 at UFC on ESPN 2.[25] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[26]
Barzola faced Bobby Moffett on 10 August 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 14.[27] He won the fight via split decision.[28]
Barzola faced Movsar Evloev on 26 October 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 20.[29] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[30]
Barzola faced Rani Yahya on 14 March 2020 at UFC Fight Night 170.[31] After a back-and-forth three rounds, the judges declared the bout a majority draw decision.[32]
After fighting out his four-year and 10-fight contract, he was not re-signed and became a free agent.[33][34]
Bellator MMA[]
On 11 August 2021, it was announced that Barzola signed a multifight contract with Bellator.[35]
Barzola is scheduled to make his promotional debut against Darrion Caldwell on January 29, 2022 at Bellator 273.[36]
Championships and accomplishments[]
Mixed martial arts[]
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2 Lightweight Tournament Winner[5]
Personal life[]
Barzola's moniker "El Fuerte" means "The Fort / The Strong" in English and he considers himself as "The Fort of El Agustino" (El Agustino, a district of Lima) - a humble person who fights for his dream.[37]
Barzola appeared in the Reebok "Be More Human" Latin America advertising campaign.[38][39]
His favorite fighter is Stipe Miočić.[40]
He is also a Christian, and nicknames himself "Guerrero de Cristo" (Warrior for Christ), as this nickname is also written on a Peruvian flag that is usually shown in the octagon.[41]
Mixed martial arts record[]
Professional record breakdown | ||
23 matches | 16 wins | 5 losses |
By knockout | 4 | 0 |
By submission | 4 | 0 |
By decision | 8 | 5 |
Draws | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Draw | 16–5–2 | Rani Yahya | Draw (majority) | UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira | 14 March 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Brasília, Brazil | Bantamweight debut. |
Loss | 16–5–1 | Movsar Evloev | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren | 26 October 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | |
Win | 16–4–1 | Bobby Moffett | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 | 10 August 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Montevideo, Uruguay | |
Loss | 15–4–1 | Kevin Aguilar | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje | 30 March 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 15–3–1 | Brandon Davis | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman | 19 May 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Santiago, Chile | |
Win | 14–3–1 | Matt Bessette | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 220 | 20 January 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
Win | 13–3–1 | Gabriel Benítez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 211 | 13 May 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
Win | 12–3–1 | Chris Avila | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson | 5 November 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
Loss | 11–3–1 | Kyle Bochniak | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit | 27 August 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Return to Featherweight. |
Win | 11–2–1 | Horacio Gutierrez | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum | 21 November 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Monterrey, Mexico | Won The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2 Lightweight Tournament. |
Win | 10–2–1 | Fernando Perez | TKO (punches) | Peru Fighting Championship 18 | 6 September 2014 | 2 | 4:36 | Lima, Peru | |
Loss | 9–2–1 | Martin Mollinedo | Decision (unanimous) | Fusion Fighting Championship 9 | 16 July 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | |
Win | 8–2–1 | Manuel Meza | Decision (unanimous) | Inka FC 26 | 24 May 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | |
Win | 8–1–1 | Humberto Bandenay | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Inka FC 25 | 16 April 2014 | 2 | N/A | Lima, Peru | |
Loss | 7–1–1 | Fernando Bruno | Decision (unanimous) | 300 Sparta 5 Grand Prix | 4 February 2014 | 2 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | Featherweight Grand Prix Semifinal. |
Win | 7–0–1 | Marco Anatoly | TKO (punches) | 300 Sparta 5 Grand Prix | 4 February 2014 | 2 | N/A | Lima, Peru | Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
Win | 6–0–1 | Missael Silva de Souza | TKO (punches) | Show Fighting Enterprise 2 | 30 November 2013 | 2 | 2:25 | Quito, Ecuador | |
Win | 5–0–1 | Joel Iglesias | TKO (punches) | Inka FC 24 | 23 October 2013 | 2 | 3:29 | Lima, Peru | |
Win | 4–0–1 | Jorge Enciso | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 300 Sparta MMA 4 | 10 October 2013 | 1 | 0:00 | Lima, Peru | |
Draw | 3–0–1 | Gonzalo Vallejo | Decision (unanimous) | 300 Sparta MMA 2 | 17 July 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | |
Win | 3–0 | Emiliano Nielli | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Inka FC 21 | 19 May 2013 | 3 | 0:00 | Lima, Peru | |
Win | 2–0 | Jorge Luis Figueroa Duran | Decision (unanimous) | 300 Sparta MMA 1 | 24 April 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | |
Win | 1–0 | Arturo Frias | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Inka FC 19 | 12 December 2012 | 1 | 2:28 | Lima, Peru |
See also[]
References[]
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External links[]
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Peruvian male mixed martial artists
- Peruvian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Peruvian Christians
- Featherweight mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Luta Livre
- Mixed martial artists utilizing brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Bellator male fighters
- Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters
- Sportspeople from Lima