Geane Carlos Herrera (; May 27, 1990 – May 18, 2024) was an American

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who competed in the

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division. He is best known for his stint in the

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(UFC).

Background

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, but moved to

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, Colombia, with his mother and sister when he was a baby. The family lived there for nine years before returning to the United States.

Mixed martial arts career

Herrera made his professional mixed martial arts debut in March 2011. He competed primarily for regional organizations in the

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where he amassed an undefeated record of 8–0, before signing with the

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on the heels of a first round finish of Josh Rave in July 2014.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Herrera made his promotional debut against

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on August 8, 2015, at

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. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Herrera was tabbed as a short notice replacement to face Joby Sanchez on December 11, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale, where he filled in for

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. After a back-and-forth two rounds, Herrera earned a TKO finish in the final minute of the second round. Herrera next faced

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on June 18, 2016, at

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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Herrera faced Ben Nguyen on November 27, 2016, at

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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the UFC.

Post-UFC career

Over a year removed from his release, Herrera would go on to face Darren Mima at ACB 85 on April 21, 2018. He won the fight via first-round submission.

Bare knuckle boxing

In 2019, Herrera participated in BKFC tryouts and received a contract to the organization. He was scheduled to make his debut against Abdiel Velazquez at BKFC 8 on October 19, 2019. However, the bout did not materialize due to an unknown reason. Herrera eventually made his debut on July 23, 2021, at BKFC 19. He faced Abdiel Velazquez and won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Personal life and death

Herrera had a son, born in 2007. On the 18th of May 2024 at around 10:45 p.m, Herrera was driving his motorcycle on

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when he collided into the back of another vehicle at a high speed. He then struck a concrete barrier and was thrown from his motorcycle,

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reported. Herrera was pronounced dead at the scene. He was 33.

Mixed martial arts record

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Bare knuckle boxing record

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