DWCS"Elevation"Oscar Cota Record: 11-3-0
HeavyweightRecord11-3-0
Age41
DivisionHeavyweight
Combat Edge Elo1609
Last fight2020.11.17
Oscar Cota has a 11-3-0 professional record and is 41 years old in the Heavyweight division, representing Kimura Training Center. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Oscar Cota bio
Personal background
Oscar "Elevation" Cota is a Mexican heavyweight from Mexicali, Baja California, born October 15, 1984. A product of the border-city fight scene, Cota built his career out of the Kimura Training Center and became one of the more durable, technically rounded names to come out of Baja's regional circuit. At 6'2", he is a rangy, patient fighter who has historically relied as much on his decision-grinding pace and grappling as on his power. Long one of the veterans of the Mexicali MMA community, Cota fought his way up through small shows in northern Mexico before earning international exposure on the sport's bigger platforms.
Path to the bigger stage
Cota turned professional in 2011, opening his career with a win over Tom Aaron at Cage Gladiators Championship. He spent his early years on the Mexican regional scene, fighting repeatedly for promotions such as Cage Gladiators, Fights Factory and World Combat Federation, and developed a recurring local rivalry with Mario Muñoz that spanned three meetings. A 2014 bout with Muñoz ended in a no-contest before Cota evened the score with wins in 2015. Through the mid-2010s he assembled a strong run of victories, mixing knockouts with a steady diet of decisions that reflected his measured, distance-managing approach.
Climb and step-ups
By 2015 and 2016 Cota was rolling, stringing together wins including a first-round inverted triangle choke of Brian Lopez, a third-round knockout of Enrique Lara, and decision victories that pushed his record well into double-digit wins. The momentum earned him tougher tests. In November 2018 he ran into veteran Jay Silva at Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 and was submitted by arm-triangle choke in the third round, his first real setback against established competition. Cota bounced back with a first-round knockout of Christofer Plascencia at Combate 44 in his home region, rebuilding toward the biggest opportunity of his career. In November 2020 he stepped onto Dana White's Contender Series against unbeaten prospect Nick Maximov, a Diaz-camp protege, and dropped a hard-fought decision over three rounds against a younger, surging opponent.
Fighting style
Cota is a balanced, patient heavyweight whose record reflects a fighter comfortable in deep water as well as in finishing exchanges. Of his 11 wins, six have come by decision, four by knockout and one by submission, giving him a roughly 45 percent finish rate and marking him as more of a craftsman than a one-punch knockout artist. His length helps him manage distance, and his grappling has produced submission finishes like the inverted triangle choke on his resume. The flip side is that his losses have come against his most accomplished opponents — submitted by Silva and outpointed by Maximov — suggesting that, while rugged and well-rounded, he has been outclassed at moments by the very best he has faced.
Career highlights
- Contender Series competitor — earned a spot on Dana White's Contender Series in 2020 against unbeaten prospect Nick Maximov, the biggest stage of his career.
- Baja regional mainstay — built a strong winning record out of Mexicali, including a knockout of Christofer Plascencia at Combate 44 in his home region.
- Well-rounded finisher — owns wins by knockout, submission (an inverted triangle choke) and decision, reflecting a complete game across more than a decade as a pro.
Career snapshot
Oscar Cota career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1609Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Career-high 1639 Elo after defeating Heddy Missouri (2017-10-14)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Heavyweight
Recent Elo history
LossNick Maximov2020-11-17 | Decision (Unanimous)-16WinChristofer Plascencia2019-09-20 | KO/TKO +13LossJay Silva2018-11-24 | Arm Triangle Choke -26WinHeddy Missouri2017-10-14 | Decision +10WinEnrique Lara2016-12-03 | Punches +18Oscar Cota quick answers
What is Oscar Cota's record?
Oscar Cota's professional MMA record is 11-3-0.
How old is Oscar Cota?
Oscar Cota is 41 years old.
What weight class is Oscar Cota?
Oscar Cota fights at Heavyweight in DWCS.
How tall is Oscar Cota?
Oscar Cota is 6'2" tall with a 41,0" reach.
How much does Oscar Cota weigh?
Oscar Cota competes at Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 261 lbs.
What is Oscar Cota's Combat Edge Elo?
Oscar Cota's Combat Edge Elo is 1609, with a peak Elo of 1639.
How strong is Oscar Cota's recent opposition?
Oscar Cota's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1505 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Oscar Cota's last fight?
Oscar Cota's latest tracked pro fight was against Nick Maximov at Contender Series 2020 on 2020.11.17.
What is Oscar Cota's recent form?
Oscar Cota's recent tracked pro form is L-W-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Oscar Cota usually win?
Oscar Cota's 11 recorded wins include 4 knockouts, 1 submissions, and 6 decisions, with 45% ending before the final bell.
4Wins by knockout
1Wins by submission
6Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
2Loss by decision
Oscar Cota stats
Record : 11 / 3 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
0.33Fighter2.81Division average
Significant striking accuracy
42%Fighter47%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.47Fighter4.44Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
41%Fighter48%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0Fighter1.38Division average
Takedown accuracy
TBDFighter37%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
60%Fighter48%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
1Fighter0.60Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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