Luke Caudillo (born November 30, 1980) is an American former

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. He competed in the

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division.

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Caudillo made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 10 on June 12, 2007, against fellow prospect Nate Mohr. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Caudillo then faced former

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fighter

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at UFC 78 on November 17, 2007. Caudillo lost the fight via TKO (punches) in the first round, and was released from the promotion shortly after.

Post-UFC career

Caudillo last fought on June 29, 2012, when he faced Thierry Quenneville. He lost by unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Caudillo, Luke 1980 births Living people American male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists from Nebraska Lightweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu American mixed martial artists of Mexican descent People from North Platte, Nebraska Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu