Manuel Alcaraz Tapia (born March 14, 1981)[1] is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter currently competing in the Bantamweight division.
Tapia was originally introduced to mixed martial arts a year out of high school.
Tapia then fought Eddie Wineland on October 10, 2009, on the undercard at WEC 43,[5] losing via unanimous decision.
Tapia was then released from the WEC after this loss and it was announced on November 17, 2009, that he has signed with Tachi Palace Fights.
He debuted on their February 4 event in Lemoore, California, facing current UFC fighter Michael McDonald and lost via TKO in the first round.