Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 16 fights.
| Record: | 18-5-0 |
| Summary: | Boxing, strength, KO power |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | Cigano |
| From: | Santa Catarina Brazil |
| Fights Out Of: | Salvador, Bahia Brazil |
| Age: | 34 |
| Height: | 6' 4" ( 193 cm ) |
| Weight: | 238 lb ( 108 kg ) |
| Reach | 77" |
| Leg Reach | 41" |
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Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
1830
Types of Successful Strikes
0
899
Striking Defense
55
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
8
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
80
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
May 13, 2017 |
26
12
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | |||
|
Win
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
Apr 10, 2016 |
77
157
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R5 Decision - Unanimous | ||
|
Loss
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
Dec 19, 2015 |
22
32
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R2 KO/TKO | ||
|
Win
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
Dec 13, 2014 |
123
89
|
1
1
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R5 Decision - Unanimous |
Fight of the Night
|
|
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
Oct 19, 2013 |
123
46
|
2
0
|
1
1
|
1
0
|
R5 KO/TKO |
|
||
|
Win
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
May 25, 2013 |
74
29
|
1
0
|
0
0
|
2
0
|
R3 KO/TKO |
|
Fight of the Night
|
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
Dec 29, 2012 |
57
111
|
0
11
|
0
0
|
0
3
|
R5 Decision - Unanimous |
|
||
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
May 26, 2012 |
59
17
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R2 KO/TKO |
|
||
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
Nov 12, 2011 |
7
8
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO |
|
Knockout of the Night
|
|
|
Win
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
Jun 11, 2011 |
20
88
|
1
2
|
0
0
|
0
1
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous |
|
|
|
Win
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
Aug 7, 2010 |
40
130
|
0
1
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous |
|
|
|
Win
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
Mar 21, 2010 |
20
9
|
0
1
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO |
|
Knockout of the Night
|
|
Win
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
Jan 2, 2010 |
14
3
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO |
|
|
|
Win
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
Sep 19, 2009 |
70
22
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 KO/TKO |
|
|
|
Win
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
Feb 21, 2009 |
12
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO |
|
|
|
Win
|
Junior Dos Santos
|
Oct 25, 2008 |
7
6
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO |
|
Knockout of the Night
|
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Biography
TRAINING: The structure of my camps is usually the same - twice daily practices combining drills, circuits, and sparring, with Sundays off. I'm a late sleeper, so first practice is around noon, then I eat, rest, then train again at night. Recovery time is critical between practices.
Thoughts on opponent, Stipe Miocic? Stipe is an amazing champion, an incredible fighter and a humble, respectful guy. I have nothing but respect for him. Our first fight was one of the toughest of my life - he hits HARD.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started with Jiu-Jitsu in 2005, afterwards I met Dorea, who introduced me to Boxing
What ranks and titles have you held? Bahia State Jiu-Jitsu Champion; Bahia State Submission Champion
Do you have any heroes? Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's the biggest organization, and it's a dream that quickly became true.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? TKO at MTL
What ranks and titles have you held? Bahia State Jiu-Jitsu Champion; Bahia State Submission Champion
Do you have any heroes? Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's the biggest organization, and it's a dream that quickly became true.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? TKO at MTL
If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Jiu-Jitsu
Favorite grappling technique: On my back
Favorite striking technique: Clean strikes
- Has won 12 of 15 UFC bouts
- Was mentored by former interim UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira
- Coach on season 13 of The Ultimate Fighter
- 13 wins by KO, one by submission (guillotine)
- Nickname means “Gypsy” in Portuguese
- Awarded Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt by Yuri Carlton on December 8, 2012
- Has won 13 of last 16
Career
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
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