UFC 143 results: Edwin Figueroa defeats Alex Caceres via split decision (28-27, 27-28, 28-27) UFC on Fox results: Alex Caceres defeats Cole Escovedo by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Alex 'Bruce Leeroy' Caceres broke onto the MMA scene in 2010 after signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck. Prior to that, Caceres competed almost exclusively in Florida, including an appearance for the King of the Cage promotion, at "King of the Cage: Hurricane" in February 2009. The southpaw favors a Jeet Kune Do/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighting style. After advancing to the quarter-finals of the 'Ultimate Fighter' competition by defeating Paul Barrow and Jeff Lentz, Caceres would fight Team GSP teammate Michael Johnson. Johnson defeated Caceres via unanimous decision (20-18, 20-18, 20-18) after two rounds, eliminating him from the tournament.
Nickname | Bruce Leeroy |
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Age | 35 |
Height | 5'10" |
Weight | 155lbs |