Ricardo Funch (born August 14, 1980) is a Brazilian professional

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currently competing in the

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division. A professional competitor since 2006, Funch has formerly competed for the

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Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Funch signed a four-fight deal with UFC and made his UFC debut against fellow undefeated fighter

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on December 12, 2009 at UFC 107. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Funch was next scheduled to fight at

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against Matthew Riddle, but was forced to pull out of the fight. Funch then faced UFC newcomer

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on June 12, 2010 at

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. In the second round Funch was submitted by a guillotine choke. After going 0–2 in the promotion, Funch was released from the UFC.

Post UFC

Following his first UFC release, Funch took some time off, but would return to action on December 3, 2011 at Premier FC 7 picking up a decision win over Bellator vet Ryan Quinn.

Return to UFC

Funch returned to the UFC to replace an injured

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against Mike Pyle on January 14, 2012 at UFC 142. He was defeated by Pyle via first round TKO after being stunned by a straight right, dropped by a knee and finished with punches. Funch fought Dan Miller on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4. He lost the bout in the third round via submission due to a guillotine choke. After dropping to 0–4 within the promotion, Funch was released from the UFC once again.

Post-UFC

Following his second UFC release, Funch took some time off, but would return to action on October 10, 2014 at CES MMA 26 and suffered a submission loss to

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vet Chuck O'Neil in a bout for the CES MMA Welterweight Championship.

Mixed martial arts record

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