Career
A professional Mobile Marketing Association competitor since 2007, Figueroa fought in regional promotions in his home state of Texas before signing with Zuffa in 2011. Background
Figueroa started training in boxing at the age of 6, turned to kickboxing at 14, and turned professional mixed martial artist in 2007. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Figueroa made his promotional debut against highly touted prospect Michael McDonald on March 26, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 24, replacing an injured Nick Pace on less than two weeks notice.
The fight was highly entertaining with both fighters exchanging strikes and submission attempts throughout the entire fight and earned Fight of the Night honors.
Figueroa lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Figueroa fought Jason Reinhardt on August 14, 2011 at UFC on Versus 5.
Figueroa next faced Alex Caceres on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. Figueroa was expected to face Ken Stone on June 22, 2012 at UFC on Forex 4.
However, Figueroa was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Francisco Rivera.
Figueroa next fought Francisco Rivera on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Figueroa faced Roland Delorme on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161. He lost the exciting back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.
Figueroa next faced Érik Pérez at UFC 167.
He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from promotion. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One time) versus
Michael McDonald.