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'''Gregory Francis Soto'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxing.nv.gov/2011%20Results%20Web/01-01-11%20MMA.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-02-21 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725044756/http://boxing.nv.gov/2011%20Results%20Web/01-01-11%20MMA.pdf |archivedate=2011-07-25 }}</ref> (born June 3, 1986) is an American [[mixed martial artist]]. A professional competitor since 2006, he has fought in the [[UFC]].


==Mixed martial arts career==
'''Greg Soto''' is an [[United States|American]] mixed-martial artist. Soto fought in small fight promotions gaining a record of 7-0 before being signed by the UFC.
===Early career===
Soto compiled an amateur record of 3-0 before making his professional debut in 2006. After accumulating a 7–0 record as a professional, Soto signed with the [[UFC]].


===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
Soto is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under [[Kurt Pellegrino]].
Soto made his UFC debut at [[UFC 111]] against [[Matt Riddle]]. He lost via disqualification after throwing an illegal upkick.


He returned at [[UFC 118]] against Nick Osipczak. Soto won via unanimous decision.
==Biography==
Born in New York to his father, Frank and his mother Phyllis. After moving to Monmouth County NJ when he was 7 years old he began wrestling in school. Soto graduated from [[Monmouth University]] obtaining a degree in Criminal Justice and also minor in Psychology.


Soto fought again at [[UFC 125]] against [[Daniel Roberts (fighter)|Daniel Roberts]]. He was defeated via submission in the first round.
==MMA career==
When he was a teenager, Soto met [[Kurt Pellegrino]] and immediately started training MMA. Soto made his pro debut at 18 years old fighting in the Combat in the Cage promotion. Soto collected a 6-0 record before fighting and defeating [[Ray Steinbeiss]], the brother of UFC vet, [[Steve Steinbeiss]].

===Ultimate Fighting Championships===
After stepping in as a replacement for [[Ricardo Funch]], Soto made his [[UFC]] debut against [[The Ultimate Fighter]] alumni, [[Matthew Riddle]], on the preliminary card of [[UFC 111]]. Soto lost the fight via disqualification in round 3 after performing an illegal upkick which rendered Riddle unable to continue.

Soto is expected to face [[Nick Osipczak]] on August 28, 2010 at [[UFC 118]].<ref>http://mmajunkie.com/news/19002/greg-soto-signs-to-fight-welterweight-nick-osipczak-at-ufc-118-in-boston.mma</ref>. In the build-up to the fight, Soto revealed that he had engaged in discussions with Riddle, focusing on strategy for the bout, and Osipczak's weaknesses.<ref>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/getupshow/2010/08/23/get-up-show</ref>

==Personal life==
Soto graduated in 2008 and has since been accepted by the New Jersey State Police and will pursue that after he is done with fighting. Soto has been an instructor at Pellegrino MMA since the Belmar, NJ location opened.


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==
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|align=center|9–4
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|Thiago Reia
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|CFFC 63
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|[[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
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|align=center|9–3
|[[George Sullivan (fighter)|George Sullivan]]
|KO (punch)
|CFFC 14
|{{dts|2012|April|14}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:09
|[[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
|{{small|Lost the CFFC Welterweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–2
|Chip Moraza-Pollard
|Submission (triangle choke)
|CFFC 12
|{{dts|2011|December|10}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:07
|[[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
|{{small|Won the CFFC Welterweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|8–2
|[[Daniel Roberts (fighter)|Daniel Roberts]]
|Submission (kimura)
|[[UFC 125]]
|{{dts|2011|January|1}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:45
|[[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], United States
|
|
|-
|align='center'|
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Nick Osipczak]]
|align=center|8–1
|
|[[Nick Osipczak]]
|[[UFC 118|UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|link=off|2010|August|28}}
|[[UFC 118]]
|align='center'|
|{{dts|2010|August|28}}
|align='center'|
|align=center|3
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Boston, Massachusetts]], [[USA]]
|align=center|5:00
|[[Boston, Massachusetts]], United States
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|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align='center'|7-1
|align=center|7–1
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Matthew Riddle]]
|[[Matthew Riddle]]
|DQ (Illegal Upkick)
|DQ (illegal upkick)
|[[UFC 111|UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy]]
|[[UFC 111]]
|{{dts|link=off|2010|Mar|27}}
|{{dts|2010|March|27}}
|align='center'|3
|align=center|3
|align='center'|1:30
|align=center|1:30
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Newark, New Jersey]], [[USA]]
|[[Newark, New Jersey]], United States
|
|{{small|UFC debut}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|7-0
|align=center|7–0
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Ray Steinbeiss]]
|Ray Steinbeiss
|Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|EB - Beatdown at 4 Bears 5
|Beatdown at 4 Bears 5
|{{dts|link=off|2009|Oct|24}}
|{{dts|2009|October|24}}
|align='center'|2
|align=center|2
|align='center'|4:10
|align=center|4:10
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[New Town, North Dakota]], [[USA]]
|[[New Town, North Dakota]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|6-0
|align=center|6–0
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Craig Kaufmann]]
|Craig Kaufmann
|Decision (Unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|WCA - Caged Combat
|WCA: Caged Combat
|{{dts|link=off|2009|June|5}}
|{{dts|2009|June|5}}
|align='center'|3
|align=center|3
|align='center'|5:00
|align=center|5:00
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], [[USA]]
|[[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|5-0
|align=center|5–0
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Shawn Formann]]
|Shawn Formann
|Submission (Brabo Choke)
|Submission (D'arce choke)
|ROC 23 - Ring of Combat 23
|Ring of Combat 23
|{{dts|link=off|2009|Feb|20}}
|{{dts|2009|February|20}}
|align='center'|2
|align=center|2
|align='center'|3:44
|align=center|3:44
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], [[USA]]
|[[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|4-0
|align=center|4–0
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Doug Gordon (fighter)|Doug Gordon]]
|Doug Gordon
|Decision (Unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|ROC 21 - Ring of Combat 21
|Ring of Combat 21
|{{dts|link=off|2008|Sept|12}}
|{{dts|2008|September|12}}
|align='center'|3
|align=center|3
|align='center'|N/A
|align=center|5:00
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], [[USA]]
|[[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|3-0
|align=center|3–0
|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Sergio Vinagre]]
|Sergio Vinagre
|KO
|KO (punch)
|BCX 1 - Cage Xtreme 1
|BCX 1 - Cage Xtreme 1
|{{dts|link=off|2007|May|12}}
|{{dts|2007|May|12}}
|align='center'|1
|align=center|1
|align='center'|3:36
|align=center|3:36
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[New Jersey]], [[USA]]
|[[New Jersey]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|2-0
|align=center|2–0
|{{flagicon|South Korea}} [[Hyun Gyu Lim]]
|[[Hyun Gyu Lim]]
|Submission (Armbar)
|Submission (armbar)
|World Best Fighter - USA vs. Asia
|World Best Fighter: USA vs. Asia
|{{dts|link=off|2007|Feb|3}}
|{{dts|2007|February|3}}
|align='center'|1
|align=center|1
|align='center'|0:58
|align=center|0:58
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], [[USA]]
|[[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align='center'|1-0
|align=center|1–0
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Dave Church]]
|Dave Church
|TKO (Corner Stoppage)
|TKO (corner stoppage)
|CITC - Marked Territory
|CITC: Marked Territory
|{{dts|link=off|2006|September|30}}
|{{dts|2006|September|30}}
|align='center'|1
|align=center|1
|align='center'|5:00
|align=center|5:00
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Lincroft, New Jersey]], [[USA]]
|[[Lincroft, New Jersey]], United States
|
|
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist|2}}
{{reflist|2}}


==External links==

* {{Sherdog}}

* {{UFC|greg-soto}}


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Latest revision as of 00:47, 1 August 2024

Greg Soto
BornGregory Francis Soto
(1986-06-03) June 3, 1986 (age 38)
New York, New York, United States
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Fighting out ofOakhurst, New Jersey
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2006-2012; 2017
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins9
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision3
Losses4
By knockout1
By submission2
By disqualification1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Gregory Francis Soto[1] (born June 3, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2006, he has fought in the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Soto compiled an amateur record of 3-0 before making his professional debut in 2006. After accumulating a 7–0 record as a professional, Soto signed with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Soto made his UFC debut at UFC 111 against Matt Riddle. He lost via disqualification after throwing an illegal upkick.

He returned at UFC 118 against Nick Osipczak. Soto won via unanimous decision.

Soto fought again at UFC 125 against Daniel Roberts. He was defeated via submission in the first round.

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
13 matches 9 wins 4 losses
By knockout 2 2
By submission 4 2
By decision 3 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 9–4 Thiago Reia Submission (armbar) CFFC 63 December 18, 2017 1 1:31 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 9–3 George Sullivan KO (punch) CFFC 14 April 14, 2012 1 2:09 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Lost the CFFC Welterweight Championship.
Win 9–2 Chip Moraza-Pollard Submission (triangle choke) CFFC 12 December 10, 2011 2 4:07 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won the CFFC Welterweight Championship.
Loss 8–2 Daniel Roberts Submission (kimura) UFC 125 January 1, 2011 1 3:45 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–1 Nick Osipczak Decision (unanimous) UFC 118 August 28, 2010 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 7–1 Matthew Riddle DQ (illegal upkick) UFC 111 March 27, 2010 3 1:30 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win 7–0 Ray Steinbeiss Submission (rear-naked choke) Beatdown at 4 Bears 5 October 24, 2009 2 4:10 New Town, North Dakota, United States
Win 6–0 Craig Kaufmann Decision (unanimous) WCA: Caged Combat June 5, 2009 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 5–0 Shawn Formann Submission (D'arce choke) Ring of Combat 23 February 20, 2009 2 3:44 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 4–0 Doug Gordon Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 21 September 12, 2008 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 3–0 Sergio Vinagre KO (punch) BCX 1 - Cage Xtreme 1 May 12, 2007 1 3:36 New Jersey, United States
Win 2–0 Hyun Gyu Lim Submission (armbar) World Best Fighter: USA vs. Asia February 3, 2007 1 0:58 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 1–0 Dave Church TKO (corner stoppage) CITC: Marked Territory September 30, 2006 1 5:00 Lincroft, New Jersey, United States

References

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  1. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2012-02-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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