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Eugene Correa
Eugene Correa in 2020
BornEugene Correa
(1993-04-22) April 22, 1993 (age 30)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight, Welterweight (2015–present)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
Fighting out ofLong Beach, California
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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Eugene Correa (born April 22, 1993) from Long Beach, California is an American professional mixed martial artist.[2] As stated by the news outlet Long Beach Post as a professional fighter, Correa has a 4-2 record with an active three-fight winning streak.[3]

Background[edit]

Correa is the son of Mexican immigrants that arrived to Long Beach, California.[4] In an interview with La Opinion, Correa stated that he grew up in the foster care system and lived as a child in various foster homes within the Los Angeles County. [4] In 2019, he started his own business called Correa MMA with the stated purpose of empowering others through his story. [4][5]

As a professional, Correa placed fourth in the 2017 Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF) World Jiu-Jitsu Championship held at the Long Beach Arena.[6]

In an interview with Telemundo, Correa stated that the battle that has marked him forever are the scars his childhood left him.[7]

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

Early career[edit]

Early in his career Correa used sports as a way to avoid the gang life and forge a better life for himself and his family. Correa first learned karate while living in a group home that offered free classes. In Long Beach, he began training under Oum Ry at the Long Beach Khmer Kickboxing Center, where he began to develop as a fighter.[8]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. "2021 SJJIF World Jui-Jitsu Championship Nogi". Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2005. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  2. "Eugene Correa ("Conquistador") | MMA Fighter Page". Long Beach Post. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  3. "Eugene Correa will fight for hometown during Long Beach MMA event - News". lbpost.com. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Ortega, Por: Araceli Martínez (2022-01-09). "De un hogar de crianza a campeón en artes marciales". La Opinión (in español). Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  5. "Correa mixed martial arts". Correa mixed martial arts. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  6. "Eugene Correa will fight for hometown during Long Beach MMA event - News". lbpost.com. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  7. "Un golpe al futuro: joven peleador busca llegar a la UFC tras vivir terrible experiencia". Telemundo 52 (in español). Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  8. "Eugene Correa will fight for hometown during Long Beach MMA event - News". lbpost.com. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  9. 9.0 9.1 "SJJIF - 2021 Sjjif World Jiu-jitsu Championship Nogi". sjjif.com. Retrieved 2023-01-11.

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