Draft:Eugene Correa

Eugene Correa (born April 22, 1993) from Long Beach, California is an American professional mixed martial artist. As stated by the news outlet Long Beach Post as a professional fighter, Correa has a 4-2 record with an active three-fight winning streak.

Background
Correa is the son of Mexican immigrants that arrived to Long Beach, California. In an interview with La Opinion, Correa stated that he grew up in the foster care system and lived as a child in various foster homes within the Los Angeles County. In 2019, he started his own business called Correa MMA with the stated purpose of empowering others through his story.

As a professional, Correa placed fourth in the 2017 Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF) World Jiu-Jitsu Championship held at the Long Beach Arena.

In an interview with Telemundo, Correa stated that the battle that has marked him forever are the scars his childhood left him.

Early career
Early in his career Correa used sports as a way to avoid the gang life and forge a better life for himself and his family. Correa first learned karate while living in a group home that offered free classes. In Long Beach, he began training under Oum Ry at the Long Beach Khmer Kickboxing Center, where he began to develop as a fighter.

Championships and accomplishments

 * World Ju Jitsu Federation Welterweight 2021 champion (blue belt)
 * World Ju Jitsu Federation 2022 champion (open class)