Vinny Magalhães

Vinny Magalhaes
Born Vinicius de Magalhaes
July 2, 1984
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other names Pezao
Residence Las Vegas, Nevada
Nationality Brazilian
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight (205 lb)
Reach 79 in (201 cm)
Fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada
Team Team Quest
Syndicate MMA
Hyena Muay Thai
Extreme Couture
Dan Henderson Fitness Center
Teacher(s) Royler Gracie, Vinicius Aieta, Eddie Bravo, Mark Beecher (Muay Thai)
Rank 2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Years active 2006-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 20
Wins 12
By knockout 2
By submission 10
Losses 7
By knockout 2
By submission 1
By decision 4
No contests 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Vinicius de Magalhães (Portuguese pronunciation: [maɡaˈʎɐ̃ȷ̃ʃ]; born July 2, 1984),[1] is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. He was a finalist in The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir and has fought five times within two stints with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the former M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Champion and is also a multiple time jiu-jitsu gi and no-gi world champion. Magalhães is the current Titan Fighting Championships light heavyweight champion.

Background

Magalhaes was born and raised in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Magalhaes played football, beach volleyball and began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu when he was 14 years old.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Grappling career

Vinny was promoted to Black Belt by his Instructors Vinicius Aieta and Royler Gracie, on the Podium after winning thirteen matches (Ten by Submissions), and taking home two Gold Medals in the 2005 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship as a Brown Belt.[3] Vinny has recently expressed that he's been training in different grappling styles such as Sambo (primarily leg locks) and Catch Wrestling. He is also known, despite his background in Brazilian Jujitsu, as being one of the primary pioneers (along with Shinya Aoki and others) of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu techniques in MMA.

In 2007, Vinny would become the first Jiu-Jitsu No Gi World Champion in the Super Heavyweight Division as a Black Belt.[4]

In 2009, Vinny had an impressive performance in the most prestigious Grappling Tournament in the World, the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship, winning 2 Bronze Medals (Under 99 kg Division and Absolute Division). On his way to win the Bronze Medal in his weight Division, Vinny defeated BJJ World Champion Rodrigo Cavaca (1st Round, Inverted Heel Hook),the 2003 ADCC World Champion and 2x BJJ Absolute World Champion Marcio Cruz(Quarter-Finals, Flying Armbar), ADCC Brazil Trial Winner and Fellow MMA fighter Glover Teixeira (3rd Place Match, Armbar) and Losing a razor edge decision on points to the eventual Champion Xande Ribeiro (Semi-Final, Points). On his run for his second Bronze Medal, Vinny beat the 2005 ADCC Absolute World Champion Dean Lister by Judges Decision, moving on to the Quarter-Finals against the 2X NCAA Wrestler and MMA Prospect[5] Chris Weidman, who he beat by Flying Armbar (His second in the Competition), which put him in the Semi-Final against Braulio Estima, who beat Vinny by points, and became the eventual Absolute Champion. In the 3rd Place match, Vinny used his experience against Gunnar Nelson to score a Takedown in the last few seconds of the over time to guarantee his second Bronze Medal in his first ADCC.[6]

In 2011, Vinny went up weight class in the ADCC Tournament, competing at the 99 kg and over division. Vinny ended up as the divisional winner, beating the reigning champion Fabrício Werdum by points in the final match.

Vinny Magalhães
Medal record
Competitor for  Brazil
Grappling
Abu Dhabi Combat Club
2011 Nottingham,England +99kg
2009 Barcelona,Spain Absolute
2009 Barcelona,Spain -99kg
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (No Gi)
2007 Los Angeles,United States -97.8kg
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi)
2007 Long Beach,United States +100.5kg

The Ultimate Fighter

Magalhães defeated Lance Evans, brother of Rashad Evans, when Evans quit after the first round due to a rib injury. Vinny then defeated Jules Bruchez by armbar in the first round to move to the semi finals. Vinny then fought Krzysztof Soszynski, and defeated Soszynski by armbar in the first round, thus moving on to the finals to face Ryan Bader.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Magalhães lost via first round TKO in his UFC debut in the finals of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir against former castmate Ryan Bader at the The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale.

Vinny's next fight was at UFC 97 taking on former The Ultimate Fighter castmate Eliot Marshall. Magalhães lost a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

Vinny was released from the UFC on April 29, 2009 due to his 0-2 record with the company.[7]

M-1 Global

After being released from the UFC, Magalhães went 7-1, winning five fights by submission and two by knockout while dropping one by decision, improving his overall record to 9-5 (1).

Magalhães scored an mounted gogoplata submission victory over Viktor Nemkov to become the M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Champion. He then went on to defend the Light Heavyweight Championship with a third round TKO victory over Mikhail Zayats.

After a contract dispute with M-1 Global, Magalhães placed his belt for sale on ebay.com with a bid of over $90,000 USD.

Return to UFC

On July 17, 2012 it was announced that Magalhaes had re-signed with the UFC.[8]

Magalhães faced Igor Pokrajac on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152.[9] Magalhães went on to defeat Pokrajac via armbar at 1:14 of the 2nd round.

Magalhães faced Phil Davis on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159.[10] Magalhães lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Magalhães faced Anthony Perosh on August 3, 2013 at UFC 163, He lost the fight by knockout in just fourteen seconds in round 1.[11]

After his loss to Anthony Perosh, Magalhães was released from the UFC.[12][13] Magalhães had previously announced that if he lost to Perosh, he should be cut from UFC's roster and that is exactly how it played out. Magalhães had previously announced that if cut from the UFC, he'd retire from competition.[14]

Independent promotions

Magalhaes quickly denied any talks of retirement and was expected to fight Jeff Monson in a Heavyweight bout on November 9, 2013 at Global Warrior Challenge 2: USA vs Brazil.[15] However, Magalhaes pulled out of the fight due to a prolonged back injury.

Magalhaes defeated previously unbeaten Mexican fighter Jorge Gonzalez at Xtreme Kombat 24 via first round rear naked choke on July 19, 2014 in Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico; After almost a full year absence from fighting.

Titan Fighting Championships

Magalhaes was expected to take on Jason Brilz in the main event of Titan FC 28.[16] However, Magalhaes was forced out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by Raphael Davis.[17]

The championship fight with Brilz was re-booked and took place on September 26, 2014 at Titan FC 30 in Cedar Park, Texas, Magalhaes defeated Brilz in the opening minute of the 4th round via guillotine choke after dropping Brilz with a headkick. Magalhaes is now the TitanFC light heavyweight champion.[18]

Grappling Events

On August 9, 2014, Vinny fought Keenan Cornelius in a grappling match in Metamoris IV. The fight ended in a draw. On November 22, 2014, Vinny again fought at Metamoris V against Matheus Diniz that also ended in a draw.

Personal life

Vinny had his first child, a son named Vitor in November 2010 and he is married to Alliny Magalhaes. Magalhaes is expecting his second child.[19][20]

Championships and Accomplishments

Mixed Martial Arts

Submission Wrestling

Jiu-Jitsu

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 12–7 (1) Jason Brilz Submission (guillotine choke) Titan FC 30 September 26, 2014 4 0:36 Cedar Park, Texas, United States Won Titan FC Light Heavyweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–7 (1) Jorge Gonzalez Submission (rear-naked choke) Xtreme Kombat 24 July 19, 2014 1 3:12 Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–7 (1) Anthony Perosh KO (punches) UFC 163 August 3, 2013 1 0:14 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–6 (1) Phil Davis Decision (unanimous) UFC 159 April 27, 2013 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–5 (1) Igor Pokrajac Submission (armbar) UFC 152 September 22, 2012 2 1:14 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–5 (1) Mikhail Zayats TKO (head kick and punches) M-1 Challenge 27 October 14, 2011 3 1:13 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Defended M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–5 (1) Viktor Nemkov Submission (gogoplata neck crank) M-1 Challenge 25 April 28, 2011 3 1:40 St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, Russia Won M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–5 (1) Jake Doerr TKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 24 March 25, 2011 1 1:47 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–5 (1) Robert Scott Submission (armbar) MMA Xplosion: International Team Challenge January 29, 2011 2 3:51 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–5 (1) Alikhan Magomedov Submission (triangle armbar) M-1 Challenge 22 December 10, 2010 2 1:10 Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 4–5 (1) Pedro Galiza Decision (unanimous) Shark Fights 9 March 20, 2010 3 5:00 Amarillo, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–4 (1) Mike Nickels Submission (armbar) ROF 36: Demolition December 4, 2009 1 1:19 Denver, Colorado, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–4 (1) Chris Davis Submission (triangle choke) CFP: The Carolina Crown 2 October 24, 2009 1 1:13 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2–4 (1) Eliot Marshall Decision (unanimous) UFC 97 April 18, 2009 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2–3 (1) Ryan Bader TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale December 13, 2008 1 2:18 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Lost The Ultimate Fighter 8
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2–2 (1) Raphael Davis Verbal Submission (punches) Valor Fighting: Fight Night March 7, 2008 2 3:03 Tustin, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–1 (1) Luis Ojeda Submission (armbar) MMAX 18: Going Home January 26, 2008 1 0:19 Tijuana, Mexico
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–1 (1) Adolfo de la Torre Submission (armbar) MMA Xtreme 15 November 16, 2007 1 0:21 Mexico City, Mexico
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 0–1 (1) George Bush Decision (unanimous) GFC: Evolution May 19, 2007 3 5:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States
style="background-color: #c5d2ea; text-align:center" |NC 0–0 (1) Chris Larkin No Contest Gracie Proving Ground 1 November 11, 2006 N/A N/A Columbus, Ohio, United States Fighters fell out of the cage

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Mixed Martial Arts Show Results" (PDF). Nevada State Athletic Commission. December 13, 2008. Retrieved April 21, 2009.
  2. ↑ http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/vinny-magalhaes
  3. ↑ http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2005mundial.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2007nogi.htm
  5. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Sherdog-Prospect-Watch-Chris-Weidman-19956
  6. ↑ http://graciemagbarcelona2009.wordpress.com/
  7. ↑ http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/04/29/ufc-releases-vinny-magalhaes/
  8. ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/news/29734/vinny-magalhaes-rejoins-the-ufc.mma
  9. ↑ "Vinny Magalhaes Draws Igor Pokrajac for Return Bout at UFC 152". mmaweekly.com. July 18, 2012.
  10. ↑ "Davis vs. Magalhaes added to UFC 159". mmajunkie.com. January 29, 2013.
  11. ↑ Staff (2013-05-30). "Vinny Magalhaes vs. Anthony Perosh targeted for UFC 163". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  12. ↑ "August 2013: Six fighters removed from UFC roster". bloodyelbow.com. 2013-08-15.
  13. ↑ < "UFC releases Vinny Magalhaes, Dave Herman, Bristol Marunde, John Maguire and Ednald Oliveira following losses". mmatorch.com. 2013-08-15.
  14. ↑ "Vinny Magalhaes may have retired from MMA after tough KO loss to Anthony Perosh". bjjee.com. 2013-08-05.
  15. ↑ "Vinny Magalhaes nixes retirement plans, meets Jeff Monson in November". mmafighting.com. 2013-08-23.
  16. ↑ Staff (2014-03-28). "Vinny Magalhaes vs. Jason Brilz to Headline Titan FC 28 in Kansas City". mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  17. ↑ "Rafael Davis replaces Vinny Magalhaes in Titan FC 28 main event". fansided.com. 2014-04-01.
  18. ↑ "Titan FC 29, 30 get title bouts, plus Walel Watson-Anthony Gutierrez | MMAjunkie". Retrieved November 2014.
  19. ↑ "From the Training Room to the Ring, Vinny Magalhaes brings his BJJ to Russia". m-1global.com. 2010-11-24. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  20. ↑ "Interview with Former TUF 8 Contestant Vinny Magalhães". mmavalor.com. 2011-02-19. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  21. ↑ "Magalhaes captures title, Zacurov defends crown at M1-Challenge 25". sherdog.com. 2011-04-29.
  22. ↑ "Magalhaes rallies to defend title, Garner grabs M-1 Interim strap". sherdog.com. 2011-10-15.
  23. ↑ "Bader, Magalhaes vie for TUF stardom". sherdog.com. 2008-12-12.
  24. ↑ 1

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