# Geane Herrera

Geane Carlos Herrera (/dʒɑːn/; May 27, 1990 – May 18, 2024) was an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Flyweight division. He is best known for his stint in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

## Background

Geane Carlos Herrera was born on May 27, 1990, in Duarte, California, but moved to Cali, Colombia, with his mother and sister when he was a baby. The family lived there for nine years before returning to the United States.

## Mixed martial arts career

Herrera made his professional mixed martial arts debut in March 2011.
He competed primarily for regional organizations in the Southeastern United States where he amassed an undefeated record of 8–0, before signing with the UFC on the heels of a first round finish of Josh Rave in July 2014.

### Ultimate Fighting Championship

Herrera made his promotional debut against Ray Borg on August 8, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 73. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Herrera was tabbed as a short notice replacement to face Joby Sanchez on December 11, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale, where he filled in for Justin Scoggins. After a back-and-forth two rounds, Herrera earned a TKO finish in the final minute of the second round.
Herrera next faced Ali Bagautinov on June 18, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 89. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Herrera faced Ben Nguyen on November 27, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 101. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the UFC.

### Post-UFC career

Over a year removed from his release, Herrera would go on to face Darren Mima at ACB 85 on April 21, 2018. He won the fight via first-round submission.

## Bare knuckle boxing

In 2019, Herrera participated in BKFC tryouts and received a contract to the organization. He was scheduled to make his debut against Abdiel Velazquez at BKFC 8 on October 19, 2019. However, the bout did not materialize due to an unknown reason.
Herrera eventually made his debut on July 23, 2021, at BKFC 19. He faced Abdiel Velazquez and won the fight via TKO in the second round.

## Personal life and death

Herrera had a son, born in 2007. On the 18th of May 2024 at around 10:45 p.m, Herrera was driving his motorcycle on Gandy Bridge when he collided into the back of another vehicle at a high speed. He then struck a concrete barrier and was thrown from his motorcycle, TMZ reported. Herrera was pronounced dead at the scene. He was 33.

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 13 matches | 10 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Win | 10–3 | Darren Mima | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ACB 85 | April 21, 2018 | 1 | 1:53 | Rimini, Italy |
| Loss | 9–3 | Ben Nguyen | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson | November 27, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Melbourne, Australia |
| Loss | 9–2 | Ali Bagautinov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson | June 18, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Win | 9–1 | Joby Sanchez | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale | December 11, 2015 | 2 | 4:28 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 8–1 | Ray Borg | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux | August 8, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Win | 8–0 | Josh Rave | TKO (punches) | RFA 25 | April 10, 2015 | 1 | 4:09 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States |
| Win | 7–0 | Seth Marquez | Submission (triangle choke) | Conflict MMA 21 | October 11, 2014 | 1 | 2:13 | Savannah, Georgia, United States |
| Win | 6–0 | Josh Mercado | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Real Fighting Championships 30 | February 28, 2014 | 1 | 1:50 | Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Win | 5–0 | Mitchell Chamale | Decision (unanimous) | Real Fighting Championships 28 | July 26, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Win | 4–0 | Jared Crawford | Submission (triangle choke) | Real Fighting Championships 27 | July 27, 2012 | 1 | 2:39 | Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Win | 3–0 | Calvin Martin | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Real Fighting Championships 24 | July 29, 2011 | 1 | 0:57 | Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Win | 2–0 | Jovan White | Submission (rear naked-choke) | AOF 12 | April 2, 2011 | 1 | 2:16 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Win | 1–0 | Andrew Connors | Decision (unanimous) | Real Fighting Championships 23 | March 18, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States |

## Bare knuckle boxing record

Professional record breakdown :
| 1 match | 1 win | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 1-0 | Abdiel Velazquez | TKO (punches) | BKFC 19 | July 23, 2021 | 2 | 0:14 | Tampa, Florida, United States |