Estevan Payan
| Estevan Payan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 3, 1982 Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Other names | El Terrible |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division |
Featherweight Lightweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 72.0 in (183 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Tempe, Arizona, United States |
| Team | Busted Knuckle, GD Jiu-jitsu, Power MMA and AZ Fitness Plus |
| Trainer | Alan Viers, Aaron Seamons, Gustavo Dantas |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 28 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 11 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By decision | 4 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Estevan Payan (born April 3, 1982) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of Titan FC. A professional competitor since 2007, Payan has also formerly competed for the UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator, and Shark Fights.
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Payan is a United States Army veteran. Upon graduating from Tolleson Union High School, Payan served three tours and seven years in Iraq, and left the Army having reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. It was during his time in the Army that Payan began training.
Estevan debuted for the promotion at its inaugural event, Bellator 1, where he won a split decision over Luis Palomino in the quarterfinal of the Bellator Season One Featherweight Tournament. Payan lost to Yahir Reyes via KO due to a spinning backfist at Bellator 6 as part of the tournament semifinal.
Estevan faced Alonzo Martinez in his Strikeforce debut on January 7, 2012 at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, replacing an injured Bobby Green. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Payan was expected to face Mike Bravo on September 29, 2012 at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy. However, after headliner Gilbert Melendez was injured, the card was scrapped altogether.
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