Marcelo Guimarães

Marcelo Guimarães
Born (1983-06-25) June 25, 1983
Itapemirim, Espirito Santo, Brazil
Other names Magrão
Nationality Brazilian
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 171 lb (78 kg; 12.2 st)
Division Welterweight
Middleweight
Reach 73.0 in (185 cm)[1]
Style Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Vila Velha, Brazil
Team X-Gym
Rank Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2006-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 11
Wins 9
By knockout 1
By submission 2
By decision 6
Losses 1
By knockout 1
Draws 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Marcelo Guimarães (born June 25, 1983) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC debut, Guimarães faced Dan Stittgen on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 4.[2] He won the fight via split decision.

Guimarães next fight was expected to take place on November 10, 2012 on UFC on Fuel TV: Le vs. Franklin against South Korean newcomer, Hyun Gyu Lim.[3] However, he was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by David Mitchell.[4]

Guimarães/Lim was rescheduled for March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8.[5] Guimarães lost via second round KO when he was caught flush with a knee.

Guimarães was scheduled to face Keith Wisniewski on September 4, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 28.[6] However, Guimarães pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Ivan Jorge.[7]

Guimarães faced Andy Enz in a middleweight bout on June 28, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens.[8] He won the fight via split decision.

Guimarães is expected to face Vitor Miranda on March 5, 2016 at UFC 196.[9]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 9–1–1 Andy Enz Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens June 28, 2014 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States Return to Middleweight.
Loss 8–1–1 Hyun Gyu Lim KO (knee and punches) UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann March 3, 2013 2 4:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 8–0–1 Dan Stittgen Decision (split) UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman July 11, 2012 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States Welterweight debut.
Win 7–0–1 Lucas Rota Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Jungle Fight 31 August 20, 2011 2 3:07 Itu, Brazil Won Jungle Fight Middleweight title.
Win 6–0–1 Ildemar Alcântara Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 28 May 21, 2011 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 5–0–1 Paulo Rodrigues Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 25 February 19, 2011 3 5:00 Vila Velha, Brazil
Win 4–0–1 Erik Becker TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 22 September 18, 2010 2 4:12 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 3–0–1 Ivan Galaz Submission (rear-naked choke) Jungle Fight 20 May 22, 2010 1 1:35 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 2–0–1 Gilmar de Andrade Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 17: Vila Velha February 27, 2010 3 5:00 Vila Velha, Brazil
Draw 1–0–1 Gilmar de Andrade Draw Vila Velha Fight Combat January 10, 2010 3 5:00 Vila Velha, Brazil
Win 1–0 Willians Santos Decision (split) MMA: Kombat Espirito Santo November 25, 2006 3 5:00 Vila Velha, Brazil

See also

References

  1. "Marcelo Guimaraes profile". tapology.com. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  2. "Marcelo Guimarães vs. Dan Stittgen in the works for UFC on FUEL TV 4". mmajunkie.com. June 13, 2012.
  3. "Report: Hyun Gyu Lim Vs. Marcelo Guimarães Set For UFC: Macau". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  4. Staff (2012-10-10). "UFC 'Macao:' Hyun Gyu vs David Mitchell booked with Marcelo Guimarães injured". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
  5. "Hyun Gyu Lim vs. Marcelo Guimarães Confirmed for UFC on Fuel 8". mmaweekly.com. 13 December 2012.
  6. "Keith Wisniewski vs. Marcelo Guimares set for UFC on FOX Sports 1 3 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. 2013-07-13.
  7. Guilherme Cruz (2013-08-19). "Marcelo Guimarães injured, Keith Wisniewski meets ‘Batman’ Jorge at UFN 28". mmafighting.com.
  8. Staff (2014-04-01). "Andy Enz vs. Marcelo Guimaraes added to UFC Fight Night in San Antonio". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  9. Guilherme Cruz (2016-01-26). "Vitor Miranda vs. Marcelo Guimaraes set for UFC 197". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-01-26.

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