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Gregory Francis Soto
[1]
(born June 3, 1986) is an American
mixed martial artist
. A professional competitor since 2006, he has fought in the
UFC
.
Mixed martial arts career
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Early career
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Soto compiled an amateur record of 3-0 before making his professional debut in 2006. After accumulating a 7?0 record as a professional, Soto signed with the
UFC
.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
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Soto made his UFC debut at
UFC 111
against
Matt Riddle
. He lost via disqualification after throwing an illegal upkick.
He returned at
UFC 118
against Nick Osipczak. Soto won via unanimous decision.
Soto fought again at
UFC 125
against
Daniel Roberts
. He was defeated via submission in the first round.
Mixed martial arts record
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Professional record breakdown
13 matches
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9 wins
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4 losses
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By knockout
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2
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2
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By submission
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4
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2
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By decision
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3
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0
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Res.
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Record
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Opponent
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Method
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Event
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Date
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Round
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Time
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Location
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Notes
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Loss
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9?4
|
Thiago Reia
|
Submission (armbar)
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CFFC 63
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December 18, 2017
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1
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1:31
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Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
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Loss
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9?3
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George Sullivan
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KO (punch)
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CFFC 14
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April 14, 2012
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1
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2:09
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Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
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Win
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9?2
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Chip Moraza-Pollard
|
Submission (triangle choke)
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CFFC 12
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December 10, 2011
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2
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4:07
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Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
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Loss
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8?2
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Daniel Roberts
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Submission (kimura)
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UFC 125
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January 1, 2011
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1
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3:45
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Las Vegas
,
Nevada
, United States
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Win
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8?1
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Nick Osipczak
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Decision (unanimous)
|
UFC 118
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August 28, 2010
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3
|
5:00
|
Boston, Massachusetts
, United States
|
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Loss
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7?1
|
Matthew Riddle
|
DQ (illegal upkick)
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UFC 111
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March 27, 2010
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3
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1:30
|
Newark, New Jersey
, United States
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UFC debut.
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Win
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7?0
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Ray Steinbeiss
|
Submission (rear-naked choke)
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Beatdown at 4 Bears 5
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October 24, 2009
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2
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4:10
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New Town, North Dakota
, United States
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Win
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6?0
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Craig Kaufmann
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Decision (unanimous)
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WCA: Caged Combat
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June 5, 2009
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3
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5:00
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Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
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Win
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5?0
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Shawn Formann
|
Submission (D'arce choke)
|
Ring of Combat 23
|
February 20, 2009
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2
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3:44
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Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
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Win
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4?0
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Doug Gordon
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Decision (unanimous)
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Ring of Combat 21
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September 12, 2008
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3
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5:00
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Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
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Win
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3?0
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Sergio Vinagre
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KO (punch)
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BCX 1 - Cage Xtreme 1
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May 12, 2007
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1
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3:36
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New Jersey
, United States
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Win
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2?0
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Hyun Gyu Lim
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Submission (armbar)
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World Best Fighter: USA vs. Asia
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February 3, 2007
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1
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0:58
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Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
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Win
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1?0
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Dave Church
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TKO (corner stoppage)
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CITC: Marked Territory
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September 30, 2006
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1
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5:00
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Lincroft, New Jersey
, United States
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