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Height

5' 10"

Reach

70.0"

Stance

Orthodox

Age

ALBERTO MONTES

Rank #15American· American Top Team

Height

5' 10"

Reach

70.0"

Stance

Orthodox

Age

An orthodox lightweight fighter representing the United States, Alberto Montes trains with the American Top Team. He is recognized in his division for his well-rounded abilities, strong grappling, resilience, and sharp fight IQ. Ahead of his appearance at UFC 302, Montes has established himself as a competitive force with notable victories over respected opponents.

Montes carries a 5-3-0 professional record into the June 2024 event. His recent run features a split decision win against Mike Davis in March 2024, rebounding from a TKO defeat to Jalen Turner in December 2023. Prior to that loss, Montes achieved back-to-back wins in 2023, submitting Alexander Hernandez and outpointing Joe Solecki, which followed a knockout loss to Benoit Saint-Denis.

Record entering UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier

Wins

Losses

Draws

5-3-0

Overall

Previous fights

08vs. Mike Davis

Win15-5-0 (1 NC)·Decision (split)

UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Lemos·Las Vegas, USA

Mar 4, 2024·Round 3·5:00

07vs. Jalen Turner

Loss14-5-0 (1 NC)·TKO (punches)

UFC 300·Los Angeles, USA

Dec 10, 2023·Round 2·2:10

06vs. Alexander Hernandez

Win14-4-0 (1 NC)·Submission (rear-naked choke)

UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Hill·Las Vegas, USA

Sep 2, 2023·Round 1·3:45

05vs. Joe Solecki

Win13-4-0 (1 NC)·Decision (unanimous)

UFC 295·New York, USA

Jun 17, 2023·Round 3·5:00

04vs. Benoit Saint-Denis

Loss12-4-0 (1 NC)·KO (punch)

UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Makhachev·Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mar 10, 2023·Round 1·4:22

03vs. David Dvorak

Win12-3-0 (1 NC)·Decision (unanimous)

UFC 290·Las Vegas, USA

Dec 12, 2022·Round 3·5:00

02vs. Kevin Holland

Loss11-3-0 (1 NC)·Submission (triangle choke)

UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Pereira·Portland, USA

Sep 3, 2022·Round 1·3:15

01vs. Dustin Stoltzfus

Win11-2-0 (1 NC)·KO (punches)

UFC 275·Singapore

Jun 11, 2022·Round 2·4:10

ALBERTO MONTES

Record entering UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier

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