Career
A professional competitor since 2002, Sarmiento has also formerly competed for the WEC, Strikeforce, King of the Cage, the World Fighting Alliance, the Palace Fighting Championship, the IFL, Pacific Xtreme Combat, and Rumble on the Rock. Early career
Sarmiento made his professional Mobile Marketing Association debut in 2002 and compiled an overall record of 6-7 before being signed by the WEC. World Extreme Cagefighting
Independent promotions
Sarmiento returned to the regional circuit again and compiled a record of 31-20 before signing with Pacific Xtreme Combat in Guam. Strikeforce
Sarmiento made his Strikeforce debut against future Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez at Strikeforce: Shamrock versus
Gracie on March 10, 2006.
Sarmiento lost via submission due to strikes in the second round. Sarmiento was defeated via arm-triangle choke submission in the third round.
World Fighting Alliance
Sarmiento then competed for the World Fighting Alliance at Word Federation of Advertisers 4 in a rematch against Rob McCullough on July 22, 2006. Sarmiento lost via unanimous decision, his fifth loss in a row.
Pacific Xtreme Combat
After having one bout outside of the PXC, a loss, Sarmiento signed with the Singapore-based ONE Football Club. ONE Fighting Championship
Sarmiento made his promotional debut against Brazilian Herbert Burns at ONE Football Club 14: War of Nations on March 14, 2014.
Sarmiento lost via unanimous decision. Mixed martial arts
Pacific Xtreme Combat
PXC Lightweight Championship (One time)
One successful title defense
Super Brawl
Super Brawl 33 Lightweight tournament.