Akbarh Arreola


Akbarh Omar Arreola Jiménez is a Mexican mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He also had competed in the Welterweight division.

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico

Arreola was scheduled to face Adam Lehman in a fight to crown the first UWC welterweight champion. The fight took place at UWC Mexico 2 on May 30, 2009, where Arreola submitted Lehman with a triangle choke in just 49 seconds to become the champion.
In his first title defense, Arreola faced Matt Lagler on April 24, 2010, at UWC Mexico 6. He won the fight via second-round submission. Arreola faced Jorge López on October 16, 2010, at UWC Mexico 8. He won the fight via second-round TKO, retaining his title.

The Ultimate Fighter

In February 2012, it was revealed that Arreola would be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter 15. He was defeated in the entry round by Myles Jury via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Arreola made his promotional debut against Tiago Trator on July 26, 2014 at UFC on Fox 12. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
In his second UFC fight, Arreola faced Yves Edwards on November 22, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 57. He won the fight via submission in the first round.
Arreola faced Francisco Trinaldo on March 21, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Arreola is faced Jake Matthews on November 15, 2015 at UFC 193. He lost the fight via TKO after the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion following the loss.
On April 26, 2016, Arreola announced his retirement from mixed martial arts.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Maximum Cage Fighting