Javier Vazquez "Showtime"
Javier Vazquez, known as "Showtime", is a mixed martial artist from Cuba listed in the Featherweight division. Javier Vazquez holds a professional record of 16-5-0, including 1-0-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 0 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 1 by decision. Javier Vazquez stands 5'7", has a 69-inch reach, fights out of a southpaw stance, and is 49 years old. Javier Vazquez is currently on a 1-fight winning streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
Javier Vazquez profile
| Division | Featherweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 16-5-0 |
| UFC record | 1-0-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Not Fighting |
| Country | Cuba |
| Age | 49 |
| Date of birth | 1977-07-16 |
| Height | 5'7" |
| Reach | 69" |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Last weigh-in | 145.8 lbs |
| Current streak | W1 |
| Total octagon time | 15 minutes |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4.13 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 1.8 |
| Striking accuracy | 38.5% |
| Striking defense | 64.5% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0 |
| Strikes to the head | 87.1% |
| Strikes to the body | 12.9% |
| Strikes to the legs | 0% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 3 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 100% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 1 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 253 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 0 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 0 |
| UFC wins by decision | 1 |
Javier Vazquez recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-26 | UFC | UFC Live: Kongo vs Barry | Joe Stevenson | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-11-11 | WEC 52 | WEC 52 - Faber vs. Mizugaki | Chad Mendes | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-08-18 | WEC 50 | WEC 50 - Cruz vs. Benavidez 2 | Mackens Semerzier | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2010-03-06 | WEC 47 | WEC 47 - Bowles vs. Cruz | Jens Pulver | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2009-10-10 | WEC 43 | WEC 43 - Cerrone vs. Henderson | Deividas Taurosevicius | loss | Decision (Split) |
| 2009-08-09 | WEC 42 | WEC 42 - Torres vs. Bowles | L.C. Davis | loss | Decision (Split) |
| 2009-06-27 | FFI | FFI - Ultimate Chaos | Mark Kergosien | win | Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
| 2007-10-26 | ShoXC | ShoXC - Elite Challenger Series | J.C. Pennington | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2007-02-10 | EliteXC | EliteXC - Destiny | Adriano Pereira | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2003-11-14 | Shooto USA | Shooto USA - Warrior Spirit: Evolution | Robert Emerson | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2003-02-21 | KOTC 21 | KOTC 21 - Invasion | Alberto Crane | loss | Decision (Split) |
| 2002-08-02 | KOTC 16 | KOTC 16 - Double Cross | David Gardner | win | Submission (Kneebar) |
| 2002-06-29 | Shooto | Shooto - Treasure Hunt 7 | Rumina Sato | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2002-05-17 | KOTC 13 | KOTC 13 - Revolution | Sean Wilmot | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2001-08-04 | KOTC 10 | KOTC 10 - Critical Mass | Phillip Perez | win | Technical Submission (Triangle Choke) |
| 2001-06-23 | KOTC 9 | KOTC 9 - Showtime | Farrell Frisby | win | Submission (Heel Hook) |
| 2000-04-15 | KOTC 3 | KOTC 3 - Knockout Nightmare | Antonio Emay | win | TKO (Injury) |
| 1999-05-15 | ESF | ESF - Empire One | Louie Cercedez | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 1998-06-28 | NG 5 | NG 5 - Neutral Grounds 5 | Sean Kim | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 1998-06-28 | NG 5 | NG 5 - Neutral Grounds 5 | Ken Kellenberger | win | Decision |
| 1998-06-28 | NG 5 | NG 5 - Neutral Grounds 5 | Victor Hunsaker | loss | Decision |
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Sources and methodology
Career records and bout history are compiled from published MMA records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.
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