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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 11 fights.
| Record: | 18-4-0 |
| Summary: | Great standup |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | The Gun |
| From: | Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande so Sul Brazil |
| Fights Out Of: | Rio de Janeiro Brazil |
| Age: | 30 |
| Height: | 5' 6" ( 167 cm ) |
| Weight: | 145 lb ( 65 kg ) |
Media
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Jan 19, 2013 -
Jan 18, 2013 -
Oct 05, 2012 -
Oct 04, 2012
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
1027
Types of Successful Strikes
0
448
Striking Defense
58
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
29
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
65
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
Diego Nunes |
Jan 19, 2013
|
18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Nik Lentz | 56 | 10 | 0 | 8 | ||||
|
Win
|
Bart Palaszewski |
Oct 5, 2012
|
37 | 0 | 2 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Diego Nunes | 61 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Dennis Siver |
Apr 14, 2012
|
68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Diego Nunes | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Manny Gamburyan |
Dec 30, 2011
|
19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Diego Nunes | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Kenny Florian |
Jun 11, 2011
|
42 | 4 | 1 | 3 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Diego Nunes | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mike Brown |
Jan 1, 2011
|
68 | 4 | 0 | 2 | R3 Decision - Split |
Ways To Watch
|
| Diego Nunes | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Diego Nunes |
WEC 51: Aldo vs. Gamburyan
Sep 30, 2010
|
20 | 5 | 4 | 4 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Tyler Toner | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Raphael Assuncao |
WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus
Jun 20, 2010
|
34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Split |
Ways To Watch
|
| Diego Nunes | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
LC Davis |
WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo
Nov 18, 2009
|
51 | 9 | 0 | 1 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Diego Nunes | 29 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Diego Nunes |
WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles
Aug 9, 2009
|
46 | 0 | 0 | 1 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Rafael Dias | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Diego Nunes |
WEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia
Dec 3, 2008
|
50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Cole Province | 19 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: At the gym I start with wrestling in the morning and end with MMA at night. It is hard training because my focus is my speed, and I can say that I am faster than ever.
Thoughts on opponent, Kenny Florian? This is the biggest opportunity of my life and it came at the best moment in my life. Just to know that after this fight I will be able to fight for the title is a great moment in my career. I am without words thinking about my life and where I came from, and now I am with the best in my division. That’s why I will put all my strength and power into this fight.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training for fun at age 13. When I was 15 years old I took it seriously. At age 17 I fought amateur Muay Thai and Boxing matches.
What ranks and titles have you held? Southern Brasil Muay Thai and Boxing Champion
Do you have any heroes? Jesus
What is your favorite technique? Guillotine
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a dream come true. It's not only my dream, but by fighting I am giving hope and the ability to dream to all the people around me.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
What was your job before you started fighting? I played soccer, but I had to make a decision and I chose fighting.
Thoughts on opponent, Kenny Florian? This is the biggest opportunity of my life and it came at the best moment in my life. Just to know that after this fight I will be able to fight for the title is a great moment in my career. I am without words thinking about my life and where I came from, and now I am with the best in my division. That’s why I will put all my strength and power into this fight.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training for fun at age 13. When I was 15 years old I took it seriously. At age 17 I fought amateur Muay Thai and Boxing matches.
What ranks and titles have you held? Southern Brasil Muay Thai and Boxing Champion
Do you have any heroes? Jesus
What is your favorite technique? Guillotine
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a dream come true. It's not only my dream, but by fighting I am giving hope and the ability to dream to all the people around me.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
What was your job before you started fighting? I played soccer, but I had to make a decision and I chose fighting.
• 4-1 in the WEC with wins over Cole Province, Rafael Dias, Raphael Assuncao, and Tyler Toner.
• Lone WEC loss was via decision to LC Davis
• On three fight winning streak
• Six wins by submission, five by knockout
• Teammate of UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo.
Career
Trained With
Key Fights
Result |
Opponent |
Event |
Replay |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Mike Brown | UFC® 125 RESOLUTION |
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