Christian Echols

"The Vanilla Gorilla"

8-5-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 3-2

Last fight: Loss vs Martin Kozák · TKO · Sep 8, 2026

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Martin KozákTKO · R2 01:34

UFCDana White's Contender Series 91·September 8, 2026

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Christian Echols holds a professional MMA record of 8-5-0. Echols has won 8 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Echols also has 1 recorded combat-jj bout. Most recent fight: September 8, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 66"168 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jun 11, 1998
Age: 28
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: United States

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Career history

LOSS
vs Martin Kozák
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 91· Sep 8, 2026· Middleweight· 8-5 vs 7-0
TKO
R2 · 01:34
WIN
vs Brian Jackson×1Title bout · Title win #1
CFC 6: Rise of Champions· Nov 22, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 8-4 vs 1-13
TKO
R1 · 1:05
LOSS
vs Guram Gochashvili
CFFC 143: Hasan vs. Eastman· Jun 6, 2025· Middleweight· 7-4 vs 4-0
TKO
R2 · 4:31
WIN
vs Logan Tucker
Birmingham Beatdown 2· Jun 29, 2024· Middleweight· 7-3 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 2:58
WIN
vs Chris Crosby
All In Combat 6· May 31, 2024· Middleweight· 6-3 vs 13-8
SUB
R1 · 3:44
WIN
vs Jake Zogg
CFC 4· Mar 9, 2024· Heavyweight· 5-3 vs 1-17
SUB
R1 · 0:47
LOSS
vs Keanan Patershuk
CFFC 121: Perez vs. Vasil· Jul 14, 2023· Middleweight· 4-3 vs 3-1
TKO
R1 · 3:22
WIN
vs Chris Warf
B2 Fighting Series 179· Apr 1, 2023· Middleweight· 4-2 vs 2-5
SUB
R1 · 0:42
WIN
vs Patrick Downey
Bellator 289: Stots vs Sabatello· Dec 9, 2022· 3-2 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 2:27
WIN
vs Travis Murchison
B2 Fighting Series 173· Aug 19, 2022· Catchweight· 2-2 vs 2-7
SUB
R1 · 0:23
WIN
vs KO Butler
AFC 9: War of the Roses· Feb 12, 2022· Middleweight· 1-2 vs 1-3
SUB
R1 · 0:32
LOSS
vs Derik Overstreet
B2 Fighting Series 133· Aug 28, 2021· Middleweight· 0-2 vs 1-0
TKO
R1 · 4:46
LOSS
vs Tresean Gore
AFC 5: Five On It· Oct 3, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 0-1 vs 3-0
SUB
R1 · 2:17

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseMMA

Started in Amateur MMA

Camp

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Decatur · Decatur, Alabama, United States

Coaches

Matt Elkins · Head coach
Ray Echols · Cornerman

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 8-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.96per min

42% accuracy

Strikes absorbed9.59per min

28% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.28per 15 min

20% success

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1570▼22
Peak: 1615Jun 29, 2024
Rated fights: 13

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Frequently asked questions

When does Christian Echols fight next?

Christian Echols has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Christian Echols's record?

Christian Echols's professional MMA record is 8-5-0.

Who is Christian Echols fighting next?

Christian Echols's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Christian Echols fight last?

Christian Echols most recently fought Martin Kozák at Dana White's Contender Series 91 on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Christian Echols fight in?

Christian Echols fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Christian Echols have?

Christian Echols has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Christian Echols?

Christian Echols is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Christian Echols weigh?

Christian Echols weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Christian Echols's reach?

Christian Echols has a reach of 66" (168 cm).

How old is Christian Echols?

Christian Echols is 28 years old (born Jun 11, 1998).

Where is Christian Echols from?

Christian Echols is from the United States.

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