Geane Carlos Herrera[3] was born on May 27, 1990, in Duarte, California,[1] but moved to Cali, Colombia, with his mother and sister when he was a baby.[4] The family lived there for nine years before returning to the United States.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
Herrera made his professional mixed martial arts debut in March 2011.
He competed primarily for regional organizations in the Southeastern United States where he amassed an undefeated record of 8–0, before signing with the UFC on the heels of a first round finish of Josh Rave in July 2014.[5]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Herrera made his promotional debut against Ray Borg on August 8, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 73.[6] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[7]
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 Justin Scoggins.[8] After a back-and-forth two rounds, Herrera earned a TKO finish in the final minute of the second round.[9]
Herrera faced Ben Nguyen on November 27, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 101.[12] He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the UFC.[13]
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.[14]
Bare knuckle boxing
In 2019, Herrera participated in BKFC tryouts and received a contract to the organization.[15] He was scheduled to make his debut against Abdiel Velazquez at BKFC 8 on October 19, 2019.[16] 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.[17] On the 18th of May 2024 at around 10:45 p.m, Herrera was driving his motorcycle on Gandy Bridge 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, TMZ reported. Herrera was pronounced dead at the scene. He was 33.[18]
