Bantamweight
Cristian Quiñonez
“Problema”·
Tlaltenango, Méx., Mexico
Pro record
19-5-0
Model Elo
1527
#809 of 1994
- Age
- 30
- Height
- 5'8"
- Reach
- 70"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- Team
- —
- Born
- Tlaltenango, Méx., Mexico
- UFC debut
- Sep 2, 2022
Profile
Overview
Both of Cristian Quiñonez's UFC losses came by submission, and both of his UFC wins came with his back against nothing: one knockout, one decision. The Mexican bantamweight, nicknamed "Problema," stands 2-2 in the UFC and carries a one-fight win streak into his next appearance.
The data sends a mixed message. The takedown numbers are excellent, the defensive numbers are good, and the fights he lost ended on the mat anyway.
UFC Career
Quiñonez first appeared on Dana White's Contender Series 5.9 in October 2021, beating Xiao Long by unanimous decision. That fight isn't part of his UFC record.
His UFC debut came in September 2022 against Khalid Taha. He won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 3:15. It remains his only UFC finish.
Then two losses. Kyung Ho Kang submitted him in round 1 at 2:25 in June 2023. Raoni Barcelos did the same in February 2024, in round 3 at 2:04. That's one submission loss in the opening round and one that arrived just before the final bell of a three-round fight.
He returned in February 2026 and beat Kris Moutinho by unanimous decision. A small sample, but it's the fight that put him back on a win streak.
Fighting Style
Quiñonez is a fighter whose standout traits show up on the ground game and in defense. He is hard to hit, and he shoots for takedowns more often than most. He also stops opponents' takedowns better than most, which makes him tough to put on the mat.
His striking output is otherwise ordinary. He lands and absorbs strikes at about the UFC average, and his accuracy and submission attempts sit in the same range.
The two submission losses stand out against that profile. Both ended on the mat, and he has never won by submission himself. His one finish is a first-round knockout, and his other win came by decision.
Notable Wins
- Khalid Taha: KO/TKO, round 1 (3:15), UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa (2022)
- Kris Moutinho: unanimous decision, UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh (2026)
Quick Facts
- Division: Bantamweight
- UFC record: 2-2
- Professional record (all promotions): 19-5-0
- UFC debut: September 2022
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height / reach: 5'8" / 70"
- Born: Tlaltenango, Méx., Mexico
Written from MMA ProTips fight data, updated Nov 10, 2026.
UFC by the numbers
- UFC record
- 2–2
- since 2022
- Finish rate
- 50%
- 1 of 2 wins
- 1st-round finishes
- 1
- Elite wins
- 0
- vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
- Longest win streak
- 1
- Current streak
- W1
- wins in a row
- Octagon time
- 32:44
- avg 8:11 per fight
- Opposition
- 1506
- avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)
Best wins
Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.
- 1453opp. Elo
KO/TKO, R1 · UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa · Sep 2, 2022
- 1447opp. Elo
unanimous decision, R3 · UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh · Feb 28, 2026
Career stats (UFC)
Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.
Striking
UFC avg 3.35 · better than average
UFC avg 3.95 · about average
UFC avg 45% · about average
UFC avg 52% · better than average
UFC avg 0.43 · below average
Grappling
UFC avg 1.52 · better than average
UFC avg 15% · better than average
UFC avg 52% · better than average
UFC avg 0.58 · better than average
Where the strikes land
Where the strikes are thrown
Average fight time: 9:33
Fight history (5)
| Res | Opponent | Method | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| W |  Kris MoutinhoRecord after: 3-2 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs KavanaghFeb 28, 2026 |
| L |  Raoni BarcelosRecord after: 2-2 | submissionRound 3 · 2:04 | UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2Feb 23, 2024 |
| L |  Kyung Ho KangRecord after: 2-1 | submissionRound 1 · 2:25 | UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. CannonierJun 16, 2023 |
| W |  Khalid TahaRecord after: 2-0 | KO/TKORound 1 · 3:15 | UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. TuivasaSep 2, 2022 |
| W |  Xiao LongRecord after: 1-0 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | Dana White's Contender Series 5.9Oct 26, 2021 |