Luke Caudillo
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Luke Caudillo
| other_names = Lil' Hulk
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| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1980|11|30}}
| birth_place = North Platte, Nebraska, United States
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| nationality = American
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=7}}
| weight = {{convert|155|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Welterweight
Lightweight
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| fighting_out_of = Arvada, Colorado, United States
| team = Genesis Training Center (2016–present)
Grudge Training Center
| rank = Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
| years_active = 2003-2012
| mma_kowin = 11
| mma_subwin = 2
| mma_decwin = 4
| mma_koloss = 3
| mma_subloss = 10
| mma_decloss = 4
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Luke Caudillo (born November 30, 1980) is an American former mixed martial artist. A professional from 2003 until 2012, he fought in the UFC.
Mixed martial arts career
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
Caudillo made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 10 on June 12, 2007, against fellow prospect Nate Mohr. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/ufc-fight-night-10-nate-mohr-vs-luke-lil-hulk-caudillo|title=Nate Mohr vs. Luke Caudillo|publisher=tapology.com|date=June 12, 2007}} Caudillo then faced former Pride fighter Marcus Aurelio at UFC 78 on November 17, 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2007/10/05/ufc-78-marcus-aurelio-vs-luke-caudillo/|title=UFC 78: Marcus Aurelio vs. Luke Caudillo|publisher=mmamania.com|date=October 5, 2007}} Caudillo lost the fight via TKO (punches) in the first round, and was released from the promotion shortly after.
=Post-UFC career=
Caudillo last fought on June 29, 2012, when he faced Thierry Quenneville. He lost by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://topmmanews.com/2012/06/29/instinct-mma-4-results/|title=Instinct MMA 4 Results – Quenneville, Thatch Win|publisher=topmmanews.com|date=June 29, 2012}}
Mixed martial arts record
{{MMArecordbox
|ko-wins=11
|ko-losses=3
|sub-wins=2
|sub-losses=10
|dec-wins=4
|dec-losses=4
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|17–17
|Thierry Quenneville
|Decision (unanimous)
|Instinct MMA - Instinct Fighting 4
|{{dts|2012|June|29}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|17–16
|Steve Granieri
|KO (knee)
|Fight To Win: Outlaws
|{{dts|2011|May|14}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:04
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|16–16
|Sean Wilson
|TKO (punches)
|ROF 37: Warlords
|{{dts|2010|March|5}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:15
|Omaha, Nebraska, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|16–15
|Jordan Eggli
|Submission (punches)
|Midwest Championship Fighting: Perdition
|{{dts|2010|February|13}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:23
|North Platte, Nebraska, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|15–15
|Decision (unanimous)
|Raw Power - MMA
|{{dts|2009|December|10}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Sanabis, Bahrain
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|15–14
|Josh Arocho
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|ROF 34: Judgment Day
|{{dts|2009|April|11}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:25
|Broomfield, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|15–13
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2008|October|3}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|15–12
|Torrance Taylor
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|ROF 32: Respect
|{{dts|2008|June|13}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:10
|Broomfield, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|15–11
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2007|November|17}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:29
|Newark, New Jersey, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|15–10
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2007|June|12}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Hollywood, Florida, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|15–9
|Dennis Davis
|Decision (split)
|ROF 29: Aftershock
|{{dts|2007|April|28}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Broomfield, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|14–9
|Justin Graves
|TKO (punches)
|MCF: Notorious
|{{dts|2007|February|24}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:49
|North Platte, Nebraska, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–9
|Samuel Guillet
|KO (punches)
|TKO 28: Inevitable
|{{dts|2007|February|9}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:12
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–9
|Jeff Luhman
|TKO (punches)
|MCF: Genesis
|{{dts|2006|November|18}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:44
|North Platte, Nebraska, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|11–9
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|VFC 16: Kings
|{{dts|2006|September|9}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|N/A
|Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–8
|TKO (punches)
|VFC 13: Redemption
|{{dts|2006|May|13}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:59
|North Platte, Nebraska, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–8
|Nick Boulware
|TKO (punches)
|IFC: Rumble on the River
|{{dts|2006|March|11}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Kearney, Nebraska, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|9–8
|Chris Avila
|Submission (armbar)
|RITR: Rumble in the Rockies
|{{dts|2006|February|18}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:39
|Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|9–7
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|ROF 20: Elite
|{{dts|2005|December|10}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:33
|Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–6
|David Moench
|Decision (unanimous)
|UCE: Round 17 - Finals
|{{dts|2005|October|22}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–6
|James Martinez
|TKO (corner stoppage)
|ROF 18: River Valley Rumble
|{{dts|2005|July|30}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:00
|North Platte, Nebraska, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–6
|Vern Baca
|Submission (strikes)
|Ring of Fire 16
|{{dts|2005|April|9}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:06
|Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|6–6
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 2
|{{dts|2005|February|5}}
|align=center|N/A
|align=center|N/A
|Illinois, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–5
|Tom Kirk
|TKO (punches)
|Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 1
|{{dts|2004|October|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|N/A
|Cicero, Illinois, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–5
|TKO (injury)
|Ring of Fire 13
|{{dts|2004|September|24}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:40
|Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–5
|James Martinez
|Decision (majority)
|ROF 12: Nemesis
|{{dts|2004|May|22}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|3–5
|John Strawn
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Extreme Challenge 57
|{{dts|2004|May|6}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:57
|Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|3–4
|Jake Hudson
|Submission (keylock)
|VFC 7: Showdown
|{{dts|2004|March|6}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:37
|Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|3–3
|TKO (corner stoppage)
|VFC 6: Overload
|{{dts|2003|November|22}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|2:32
|Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–2
|Brock Jensen
|Decision (unanimous)
|ROF 10: Intensity
|{{dts|2003|October|18}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:00
|Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–2
|Kendrick Johnson
|TKO (punches)
|Victory Fighting 5
|{{dts|2003|July|12}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:26
|Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|1–2
|Tom Sarah
|Submission (triangle choke)
|ROF 8: Reckoning
|{{dts|2003|June|14}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:31
|Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–1
|Steve Horton
|TKO (injury)
|VFC 4: Wildcard
|{{dts|2003|April|19}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:52
|Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|0–1
|Submission (keylock)
|IWW - Iowa Winter Waters
|{{dts|2003|January|25}}
|align=center|N/A
|align=center|N/A
|Spirit Lake, Iowa, United States
|
|-
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References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{Sherdog}}
- {{UFC|luke-caudillo}}
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Category:American male mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists from Nebraska
Category:Lightweight mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Category:American mixed martial artists of Mexican descent
Category:Sportspeople from North Platte, Nebraska
Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters