Álvaro Herrera

Álvaro Herrera Mendoza is a Mexican mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, he competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and was also a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: [Latin America 2].

Background

Herrera was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He earned a degree in bio-pharmaceutical chemistry at university. He fought primary in Mexico prior he was selected to be one of the cast members in The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2, UFC The Ultimate Fighter TV series, and later signed by UFC.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Herrera began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2008. While on the regional circuit in South America, he competed primarily in his home country of Mexico. He amassed a record of 8–3 prior to trying out for UFC's Latin America developmental program and was accepted into it.

The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2

After training at Jackson's MMA at UFC's expense, Herrera was selected as one of the cast members for The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2, UFC The Ultimate Fighter TV series, under Team Efrain Escudero in April 2015.
In the elimination round, Herrera lost the fight to Hector Aldana by unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Herrera made his promotional debut on November 21, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He faced Vernon Ramos and defeated Ramos via KO in round one.
He next faced Vicente Luque on July 7, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez. He lost the fight in round two via Brabo choke.
Herrera was expected to face Alex Ricci at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne. However, Herrera pulled out of the fight in mid-January citing injury and was replaced by Paul Felder.
Herrera faced Jordan Rinaldi on August 5, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno in a lightweight bout. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Herrera faced Devin Powell on July 28, 2018, at UFC on Fox 30. He lost the fight via knockout due to kicks to the body in the first round.

Post-UFC career

After parting ways with the UFC, Herrera signed with Combate Americas and made his promotional debut against Ignacio Capella at Combate 32 on March 8, 2019. He lost the fight via first-round knockout.