Geane Carlos Herrera (/dʒɑːn/; May 27, 1990 – May 18, 2024) was an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Flyweight division.
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.
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.
[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.
[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.