Abner Lloveras


Abner Lloveras Hernández is a Spanish professional mixed martial artist in the lightweight division. Abner received a Gold Medal in the Spanish Olympic boxing tournament in 2010. He also competed on .

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Lloveras made his professional MMA debut in August 2004 with the UK Mixed Martial Arts Championship promotion in England. Over the next decade, he would compete for a variety of promotions including Shooto and M-1 Global as he amassed a record of 19 wins against 7 losses. One of Lloveras most notable bouts during this period was with UFC fighter Phillipe Nover.

''The Ultimate Fighter''

On August 31, 2015, it was announced that Lloveras would be a contestant on the 22nd season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show. In the elimination round, he defeated Vlado Sikic by verbal submission due to a shoulder injury. In the preliminary round, he defeated Jason Gonzalez by unanimous decision. In the quarterfinals, Lloveras lost to Julian Erosa on a split decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Lloveras faced fellow cast member Chris Gruetzemacher at the on December 11, 2015. On a fairly competitive three rounds, with Abner almost finishing the fight with a standing rear-naked choke, he lost the bout by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Post-UFC

Lloveras faced UFC veteran Andre Winner on June 25, 2016, for the SHC interim welterweight title, in Geneva. He lost the fight via split decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

2015 best MMA fight by GNP MAGAZINE in Europe

Kickboxing

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Except where otherwise indicated, details provided in the record box are taken from Sherdog.