Cristian “Problema”Quinonez

Cristian Quiñonez is a Mexican mixed martial artist competing in the UFC bantamweight division. Known as “Problema,” he is listed at 5 feet 8 inches with a 70-inch reach and is associated with Entram Gym. UFC’s athlete profile says he began training at 14 in Zacatecas, drawn to the discipline of combat sports, and names his brother Teco Quiñonez and Brandon Moreno among his heroes. The profile also identifies Quiñonez as a former UWC champion.

Quiñonez earned his UFC opportunity by winning a Dana White’s Contender Series bout against Xiao Long on October 26, 2021. He made his UFC debut on September 3, 2022, finishing Khalid Taha with strikes. His UFC profile records later appearances against Kyung Ho Kang and Raoni Barcelos, followed by a unanimous-decision win over Kris Moutinho on February 28, 2026. As of September 22, 2026, the UFC’s current athlete profile continues to list him as a bantamweight. His stated favorite techniques—a double-leg takedown and right kick—point to a game that can blend wrestling entries with kicking offense.