UFC"Pretty"Ricky Turcios Record: 12-6-0
BantamweightRecord12-6-0
Age33
DivisionBantamweight · #148
Combat Edge Elo1592
Last fightMar 7 2026
Ricky Turcios has a 12-6-0 professional record and is 33 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing Team Alpha Male. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Ricky Turcios bio
Personal background
Ricky "Pretty" Turcios is an American bantamweight known as much for his exuberant personality and frenetic pace as for his fighting. Born June 5, 1993, in Houston, Texas, he grew up in a multicultural family – his father's side has Salvadoran roots and his mother's side is Filipino, a heritage he proudly represents. The 5'8" Texan fights out of his hometown but spends much of his camp time in Sacramento with Team Alpha Male under Urijah Faber, the gym that helped shape his motion-heavy, volume-based style. A relentless cardio machine with a 71-inch reach, Turcios pairs a high work rate with a showman's flair that has made him one of the division's more entertaining figures.
Path to the UFC
Turcios turned professional in 2013 and learned his trade on the Texas regional circuit, principally with Legacy FC and Fury FC, while also picking up cage time in Bellator and King of the Cage. An early signature win came in March 2016, when he handed unbeaten prospect Steve Garcia his first loss by split decision at Bellator 151. The regional grind included instructive setbacks – a 2017 decision loss to Boston Salmon on the Contender Series and a 2018 first-round TKO defeat to Mana Martinez at Fury FC 27 – before his big break arrived via reality television.
The Ultimate Fighter and the UFC
Turcios earned his UFC roster spot by winning the bantamweight tournament on The Ultimate Fighter Season 29. He outpointed Dan Argueta and Liudvik Sholinian in the house competition, then captured the title with a split-decision win over Brady Hiestand at the August 2021 finale. His Octagon career since has been a back-and-forth ride: he dropped a unanimous decision to Aiemann Zahabi in July 2022, then bounced back with a split-decision win over Kevin Natividad that November. The level of competition kept rising – he was submitted by rising star Raul Rosas Jr. in June 2024, lost a decision to Benardo Sopaj at UFC 311, and was caught in an anaconda choke by Alberto Montes in just 40 seconds at UFC 326 in March 2026.
Fighting style
Turcios is a high-volume, perpetual-motion fighter whose game is built on output, footwork and cardio rather than one-shot power – eight of his 12 wins have come by decision, with three knockouts and one submission for a finish rate around 33 percent. He overwhelms opponents with pace and unorthodox angles, baiting exchanges and pouring on strikes in bunches. The trade-off is that, against the division's sharper finishers, his aggressive, sometimes wild style has left him exposed: his recent losses have come by submission and knockout, suggesting that defensive discipline is the key to whether his energetic approach holds up at the elite level.
Career highlights
- The Ultimate Fighter 29 bantamweight winner — beat Brady Hiestand in the finale to claim the tournament title and his UFC contract.
- Upset of an unbeaten prospect — handed Steve Garcia his first pro loss at Bellator 151.
- Octagon resilience — followed his first UFC loss with a split-decision win over Kevin Natividad, showing he could rebound at the top level.
Career snapshot
Ricky Turcios career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1592Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1493
Featherweight#148of 195 active
Peak1657
Last move-20
Opponent quality1598avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Similar Elo in Featherweight
Ricky Turcios quick answers
What is Ricky Turcios's record?
Ricky Turcios's professional MMA record is 12-6-0.
How old is Ricky Turcios?
Ricky Turcios is 33 years old.
What weight class is Ricky Turcios?
Ricky Turcios fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Ricky Turcios?
Ricky Turcios is 5'8" tall with a 71" reach.
How much does Ricky Turcios weigh?
Ricky Turcios competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Ricky Turcios's Combat Edge Elo?
Ricky Turcios's Combat Edge Elo is 1592, with a peak Elo of 1657.
How strong is Ricky Turcios's recent opposition?
Ricky Turcios's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1598 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Ricky Turcios's last fight?
Ricky Turcios's latest tracked pro fight was against Alberto Montes at UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 on Mar 7 2026.
What is Ricky Turcios's recent form?
Ricky Turcios's recent tracked pro form is L-L-L-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Ricky Turcios usually win?
Ricky Turcios's 12 recorded wins include 3 knockouts, 1 submissions, and 8 decisions, with 33% ending before the final bell.
3Wins by knockout
1Wins by submission
8Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
3Loss by decision
Ricky Turcios stats
Record : 12 / 6 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
4.73Fighter3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
40%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.72Fighter3.79Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
52%Fighter55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.91Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
20%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
44%Fighter56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.36Fighter0.55Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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