Last fight
UFC FIGHT NIGHT
Win
Lacerda vs Sosa
Mar. 14, 2026
Stats & Records
12
Fight Win Streak
6
Wins by Knockout
6
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 136
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 285
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 11
- 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
Active
Place of Birth
Arrecife, Canary Islands
Trains at
AFC VILLALBA / BJJ GANDO
Fighting style
MMA
Age
30
Height
69.00
Weight
136.00
Octagon Debut
Mar. 14, 2026
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
40.50
- Pro Since 2020
- 11-fight win streak, only pro loss came in May 2022
- Second fight in a row in the U.S., all previous fights were in Spain or Sweden
- Six wins by KO, three wins by submission (Arm Triangle, D’arce Choke, Guillotine)
- Six first-round finishes
- Two finishes under a minute (0:45 & 0:52)
- Says he has a 28-4, 1 NC Amateur Record
- Lost his father 72 hours before his DWCS fight
- One of three UFC fighters from Spain (Daniel Barez & Joel Alvarez)
UFC Fight Night (3/7/26) Sosa makes his UFC debut against Luan Lacerda
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 9
Episode 6 (9/16/25) Sosa won a three round unanimous decision over Mackson Lee
When and why did you start training to fight? I started in December 2015 because I got into a fight at a soccer game and was sent off. I haven't stopped training since.
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career? Against Bilal Tipsaev. I was coming off a loss, and he was a tough opponent, Chimaev's cousin. There were doubts about me going into that fight, and by winning, I gained confidence and a better attitude.
What professional titles have you held? FCR Bantamweight Championship, WOW Bantamweight Championship
Any achievements in amateur combat sports? 2019 IMMAF African Champion, 2019 IMMAF World Championships Bronze Medalist
Any belts or ranks in grappling? Brown belt in BJJ and Spanish grappling champion
What has been your toughest fight to date, and why? My toughest fight was against Frederick Strauss because I fought while sick, vomiting, and diarrhea; I had no strength.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Ilia Topuria and Joel Alvarez, for their fighting style and what they've done for Spain.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? Cristiano Ronaldo, for his dedication and mentality.
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? Coming from an island like Lanzarote, where we don't have many opportunities, I use my platform to show people that if you want something, you can achieve it. I always send positive messages and inspire people to always strive for more.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? I'm motivated by being a role model for children and helping them understand that sport is based on respect and discipline.
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked on construction sites, as a waiter, and as security at parties.
Origin of nickname: The Guanches are the indigenous Canarian people, and I am the warrior who represents them.
Personal Life/Background: I have my daughter, who is 5 years old. I have 5 siblings; my older sister died last year from cancer. I have 7 nieces and nephews.
What 3 people would you like to meet or work with? Cristiano Ronaldo, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Will Smith
What are your hobbies, activities, or other interests when you're not training for a fight? I'm a family man. I really enjoy spending time with my daughter and my girlfriend. After my father's passing, I take great care of my mother, traveling with her and trying to spend time with her. I have a dog named Coco; he's a Pomeranian. I'm the youngest of six siblings, which makes me the most determined. My family depends on me emotionally, and I'm always there for them.
