Nazareno Malegarie

Nazareno Malegarie
Born May 16, 1986
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Other names Naza
El Tigre
Nationality Argentine
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Fighting out of Buenos Aires, Argentina[1]
Team Ataque Duplo
Rank      Black Belt in Luta Livre Esportiva
     Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Years active 2007-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 31
Wins 28
By knockout 8
By submission 17
By decision 3
Losses 3
By decision 3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nazareno Malegarie (born May 16, 1986) is an Argentine mixed martial artist. He is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, and a BJJ World Champion.[2] Malegarie formerly fought for Bellator Fighting Championships in their featherweight division. He currently fights in Argentina's Arena Tour MMA.

Early life

Malegarie grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina where he began learning Judo when he was only 4-years-old and later Tae kwon do at the age of 7.

He was Judo Champion in Argentina in 1999 and 2000.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

In 2001, after his family moved to Brazil, he started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, winning the 2004 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships (as a Blue Belt),.[2] Brazilian Nationals, South American and state tournaments. In BJJ he holds a notable victory over the four time BJJ World Champion and UFC fighter Gilbert "Durinho" Burns.[3] After earning his blackbelt he made the leap into mixed martial arts, when he began training alongside UFC veteran Thiago Tavares, who inspired him to consider a career in MMA.[4][5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Malergarie currently trains at the Ataque Duplo Gym in Brazil. After his MMA debut in 2007, Nazareno fought in many MMA organizations in Brazil and Puerto Rico, where he finished 17 of his 19 victories by knockout or submission as a professional.

Bellator MMA

At Bellator 37, Malegarie fought Daniel Straus in the quarter finals of the Bellator Season Four Featherweight Tournament. Despite a noble effort, fighting a war for three rounds, Straus received the unanimous decision, eliminating Malegarie from the tournament and giving him his first career loss.

After his loss to Straus, Malergarie went back to the gym to work on his wrestling techniques for a possible rematch. His improved wrestling and ground skills showed during his fight with Jacob DeVree at Bellator 46, which he won by third round submission.

Malegarie competed in the opening round of the Bellator season seven featherweight tournament. He faced Rad Martinez in the quarter finals at Bellator 76 and lost via unanimous decision.

The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil

Malegarie currently participates in The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4.[6] He entered the house by defeating Edson Pereira via unanimous decision.

Grappling career

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 28–3 Derinaldo Guerra da Silva Submission (arm-triangle choke) Arena Tour March 22, 2014 1 2:50 Buenos Aires, Argentina
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 27–3 Vitor Pastoriza Submission (standing guillotine) Arena Tour December 7, 2013 1 0:24 Buenos Aires, Argentina
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 26–3 Andre Luis de Souza Submission (guillotine choke) Smash: Smash Fight May 3, 2013 1 2:27 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 25–3 Jose Ivanildo Lopes Sousa Decision (Unanimous) Sao Jose Super Fight 3 April 13, 2013 3 5:00 São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 24–3 Moises Monteiro TKO (punches) Tavares Combat 5 February 16, 2013 1 00:34 Jaguaruna, Santa Catarina, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 23–3 Marcelo Alalau KO (head kick) Tavares Combat 4 February 3, 2013 1 0:17 Antônio Carlos, Santa Catarina, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 22–3 Rad Martinez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 76 October 12, 2012 3 5:00 Windsor, Ontario, Canada Bellator Season Seven Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 22–2 Thiago Sinistro TKO (punches) IMMAF: Imbituba MMA Fight 2012 June 23, 2012 1 1:44 Imbituba, Santa Catarina, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 21–2 Jonas Lis TKO (punches) Insano Empalux: Grand Prix March 2, 2012 1 0:14 Sao Jose, Santa Catarina, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 20–2 Marlon Sandro Decision (unanimous) Bellator 47 July 23, 2011 3 5:00 Rama, Ontario, Canada Bellator Summer Series Featherweight Tournament Semifinal
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20–1 Jacob DeVree Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 46 June 25, 2011 3 1:25 Hollywood, Florida, United States Bellator Summer Series Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 19–1 Daniel Straus Decision (unanimous) Bellator 37 March 19, 2011 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States Bellator Season 4 Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–0 Nelson Velasque Submission (rear-naked choke) Colizeu Fight Championship November 20, 2010 1 4:48 Joaçaba, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–0 Antounce Conceicao Submission (guillotine choke) Memorial Fight Qualifying June 4, 2010 1 N/A São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–0 Ricardo Urbano TKO (punches) K.O. Fight 3 April 10, 2010 2 2:10 Apucarana, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–0 Daniel Morales Decision (unanimous) Top Combat Championship 2 March 5, 2010 3 5:00 San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–0 Erick Carlos Silva Submission (anaconda choke) Nitrix Show Fight 4 February 6, 2010 1 4:07 Balneário Camboriú, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–0 Erikson Lima Submission (kimura) Jaragua Fight Combat December 4, 2009 1 2:40 Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–0 Luciano Oliveira Submission (heel hook) Nitrix Show Fight 3 November 4, 2009 1 N/A Itajaí, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–0 Alessandro Corderio Submission (arm-triangle choke) VIP Stage 4 October 24, 2009 3 1:32 Joinville, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–0 Rafael Rodrigues Submission (heel hook) Jungle Fight 15 September 19, 2009 3 1:51 São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–0 Vitor Miranda KO (punches) Tavares Combat Qualifiers August 15, 2009 1 0:54 Florianópolis, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–0 Rosenildo Rocha Submission (rear-naked choke) VIP Stage 3 May 2, 2009 2 N/A Joinville, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0 John Paine KO (punches) Spartan 1 January 10, 2009 2 2:58 Itapema, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 William Wolverine TKO (punches) Balneario Camboriu Fight December 1, 2008 1 4:34 Balneário Camboriú, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Diego Marlon Submission (guillotine choke) Warrior's Challenge 3 October 11, 2008 1 N/A Itapema, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Ruan Castil Submission (keylock) Dukeoom of Asgar October 1, 2008 1 2:13 Florianópolis, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Pablo Vinicius TKO (injury) Dukeoom of Asgar October 1, 2008 1 1:19 Florianópolis, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Jairon Oliveira Decision (unanimous) Floripa Fight 4 March 29, 2008 3 5:00 Florianópolis, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Jonas Ribeiro Submission (guillotine choke) Full Fight Open Vale Tudo August 11, 2007 1 0:55 Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Tarcisio Imegiato Submission (arm-triangle choke) Full Fight Open Vale Tudo August 11, 2007 1 0:36 Brazil

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