19 Facts About Darren Uyenoyama

Darren Uyenoyama was born on October 15,1979 and is a retired American professional mixed martial artist.

Darren Uyenoyama attended El Camino High School where he participated in wrestling.

Darren Uyenoyama wrestled at Skyline College and was studying Kinesiology.

Darren Uyenoyama began training at Ralph Gracie's Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy while attending college.

Darren Uyenoyama had a successful career in BJJ, winning tournaments, and eventually transitioned his skills to mixed martial arts.

Darren Uyenoyama had his first mixed martial arts fight in 2002 against Rambaa Somdet, and although he did win his debut, he took a five-year hiatus before returning with another win.

Darren Uyenoyama made his DREAM debut against Hideo Tokoro and lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Darren Uyenoyama made his Strikeforce debut, defeating Andrew Valladerez via a rear-naked choke submission in 59 seconds at Strikeforce: Young Guns.

Darren Uyenoyama made his bantamweight debut against Japanese superstar Norifumi Yamamoto at UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs Dos Santos.

Darren Uyenoyama was expected to make his Flyweight debut at UFC on Fox 3 on May 5,2012, against John Dodson.

However, Darren Uyenoyama was forced out of the bout and replaced by promotional newcomer Tim Elliott.

Darren Uyenoyama was expected to face Louis Gaudinot on October 5,2012, at UFC on FX 5.

Darren Uyenoyama submitted Harris in the second round with a rear-naked choke.

Darren Uyenoyama faced Joseph Benavidez on April 20,2013, at UFC on Fox 7.

Darren Uyenoyama lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Darren Uyenoyama was expected to face John Moraga on December 14,2013, at UFC on Fox 9.

Darren Uyenoyama lost the fight via split decision, and was released from the promotion shortly after.

Darren Uyenoyama faced Shane Alvarez at PXC 45 on October 24,2014, and won the fight via ground-and-pound TKO in the first round.

Darren Uyenoyama challenged Riley Dutro for the vacant PXC Flyweight title on November 18,2016, at PXC 55, losing the fight by TKO in the first round.