Gleison Tibau
Gleison Tibau | |
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Born |
Janigleison Herculano Alves July 10, 1983 Tibau, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
Division |
Lightweight Welterweight |
Reach | 71.0 in (180 cm)[1] |
Style | Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai |
Fighting out of | Coconut Creek, Florida, United States |
Team | American Top Team |
Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
Years active | 1999–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 45 |
Wins | 33 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 13 |
By decision | 16 |
Losses | 12 |
By knockout | 3 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 6 |
By disqualification | 1 |
Website | http://www.gleisontibau.com/ |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Janigleison Herculano Alves,[3][4] better known as Gleison Tibau (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡlejˈzõ tʃiˈbaw]; born July 10, 1983)[5] is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC's Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 1999, he formerly competed for DEEP.[6]
Early life
Tibau began training for mixed martial arts at 13 and was fighting by 15. He was a state champion in Rio de Janeiro in both Brazilian jiu-jitsu and wrestling. He was brought up as a fighter in Kimura team, from northern Brazil. Tibau trains at American Top Team.
Mixed martial arts career
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Tibau made his UFC debut at welterweight against Nick Diaz. Tibau started strong and was taking Diaz down efficiently while avoiding submissions using Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In the second round he got tired and lost by TKO due to strikes. Tibau took on Jason Dent at UFC 68. Tibau won by unanimous decision. He then took a one fight hiatus from the company and returned to defeat Jeff Cox by submission due to an arm-triangle choke. Tibau then fought undefeated Brit Terry Etim, outwrestling his opponent for a unanimous decision.
Tibau then lost back to back fights to Tyson Griffin at UFC 81 and Joe Stevenson at UFC 86. He was on the verge of release from UFC by president Dana White. He rebounded with back to back wins over Rich Clementi and Jeremy Stephens.
At the TUF 9 Finale, Tibau fought Melvin Guillard. Tibau lost by split decision. Many thought Tibau won the fight.[7]
Tibau's next fight was at UFC 104 where Tibau beat Josh Neer[8] after landing 10 takedowns via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Tibau won his second straight match with a first round TKO over Caol Uno on March 31, 2010 at UFC Fight Night 21.[9] Tibau faced Jim Miller on September 15, 2010 at UFC Fight Night 22.[10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Tibau beat Kurt Pellegrino on March 19, 2011 at UFC 128[11] via split decision.
Tibau then defeated veteran Rafaello Oliveira[12] via second round rear naked choke, earning Submission of the Night honors.
Tibau won via split decision against Rafael dos Anjos on November 19, 2011 at UFC 139.[13] Tibau next faced undefeated prospect Khabib Nurmagomedov on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148,[14] losing via unanimous decision.
Tibau fought Francisco Trinaldo on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153[15] winning via unanimous decision.
He lost to Evan Dunham on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156[16] by split decision. Tibau then faced John Cholish on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8,[17] winning via second round submission.
Tibau beat Jamie Varner on August 31, 2013 at UFC 164[18] by split decision. With this fight, he became the youngest fighter in UFC history to record 20 bouts.
Tibau lost to Michael Johnson in the last fight of his contract on December 28, 2013 at UFC 168[19] via second round knockout.
On January 16, 2014, Tibau signed a four-fight contract.[20]
Tibau faced Pat Healy on July 16, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 45,[21] winning by unanimous decision.
Tibau next faced Piotr Hallmann on September 13, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 51.[22] He won the back-and-forth fight via split decision. This fight earned Tibau his first Fight of the Night bonus award.[23] Following the bout Hallmann failed his post fight drug test due to the presence of drostanolone in his system.[24]
Tibau defeated Norman Parke on January 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 59, replacing Jorge Masvidal,[25] winning via split decision.[26]
Tibau replaced an injured Yancy Medeiros was against Tony Ferguson on February 28, 2015 at UFC 184,[27] losing by submission in the first round, his first submission defeat since his 2008 loss to Joe Stevenson.
Tibau smashed Abel Trujillo at UFC Fight Night 77 on November 7, 2015[28] via a first round submission. Tibau took Trujillo's back, secured a body triangle from the bottom and grabbed a rear-naked choke grip with his arm underneath Trujillo's chin. After a few seconds in this position, referee Keith Peterson halted the contest as he believed that Trujillo was unconscious.[29] Trujillo indicated that he planned to appeal the decision in hopes that the result may be changed to a No Contest.[30]
On December 4, 2015, Tibau was suspended by USADA due to a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition test.[31] On December 23, 2015, it was reported that he had also failed an in-competition test following his win over Trujillo.[32] On February 18, 2016 Tibau was suspended for 2 years by USADA as well as having the result of his fight against Trujillo reversed to a loss.[33]
Championships and Accomplishments
Mixed Martial Arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Most wins in UFC Lightweight division (17)
- Fight of the Night (One time)
- Submission of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
45 matches | 33 wins | 12 losses |
By knockout | 4 | 3 |
By submission | 13 | 2 |
By decision | 16 | 6 |
By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 33–12 | Abel Trujillo | DQ (overturned) | UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 | November 7, 2015 | 1 | 1:45 | São Paulo, Brazil | Originally a technical submission (rear-naked choke) win for Tibau; overturned due to him testing positive for erythropoietin. |
Loss | 33–11 | Tony Ferguson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 184 | February 28, 2015 | 1 | 2:37 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
Win | 33–10 | Norman Parke | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver | January 18, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
Win | 32–10 | Piotr Hallmann | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Arlovski | September 13, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Brasília, Brazil | Fight of the Night. |
Win | 31–10 | Pat Healy | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller | July 16, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Loss | 30–10 | Michael Johnson | KO (punches) | UFC 168 | December 28, 2013 | 2 | 1:32 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 30–9 | Jamie Varner | Decision (split) | UFC 164 | August 31, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
Win | 29–9 | John Cholish | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold | May 18, 2013 | 2 | 2:34 | Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil | |
Loss | 28–9 | Evan Dunham | Decision (split) | UFC 156 | February 2, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 28–8 | Francisco Trinaldo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 153 | October 13, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Loss | 27–8 | Khabib Nurmagomedov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 148 | July 7, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 27–7 | Rafael dos Anjos | Decision (split) | UFC 139 | November 19, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
Win | 26–7 | Rafaello Oliveira | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 130 | May 28, 2011 | 2 | 3:28 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Submission of the Night. |
Win | 25–7 | Kurt Pellegrino | Decision (split) | UFC 128 | March 19, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
Loss | 24–7 | Jim Miller | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares | September 15, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
Win | 24–6 | Caol Uno | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi | March 31, 2010 | 1 | 4:13 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |
Win | 23–6 | Josh Neer | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 104 | October 24, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States | Catchweight (157 lbs) bout; Both fighters missed weight. |
Loss | 22–6 | Melvin Guillard | Decision (split) | The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale | June 20, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 22–5 | Jeremy Stephens | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann | April 1, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | Catchweight (158 lbs) bout; Both fighters missed weight. |
Win | 21–5 | Rich Clementi | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens | February 7, 2009 | 1 | 4:35 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 20–5 | Joe Stevenson | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 86 | July 5, 2008 | 2 | 2:57 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 20–4 | Tyson Griffin | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 81 | February 2, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 20–3 | Terry Etim | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 75 | September 8, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
Win | 19–3 | Jeff Cox | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Stout vs. Fisher | June 12, 2007 | 1 | 1:52 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
Win | 18–3 | Antonio Moreno | TKO (punches) | Nordest Combat Championship | May 9, 2007 | 1 | 0:55 | Natal, Brazil | |
Win | 17–3 | Jason Dent | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 68 | March 3, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
Loss | 16–3 | Nick Diaz | TKO (punches) | UFC 65 | November 18, 2006 | 2 | 2:27 | Sacramento, California, United States | Welterweight bout. |
Win | 16–2 | Jedrzej Kubski | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KO Arena 4 | March 11, 2006 | 1 | 1:03 | Málaga, Spain | |
Win | 15–2 | Edilson Florencio | Submission (triangle choke) | Mega Combate Mossoro | December 2, 2005 | 1 | 3:26 | Mossoro, Brazil | |
Win | 14–2 | Fabrício Camões | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Meca World Vale Tudo 12 | July 9, 2005 | 1 | 2:15 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Loss | 13–2 | Marcelo Brito | Decision (unanimous) | Storm Samurai 7 | June 11, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
Win | 13–1 | Josenildo Rodrigues | Decision (unanimous) | Ceara Open 2 | March 10, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Fortaleza, Brazil | |
Win | 12–1 | Anderson Cruz | KO (punches) | Octagon Fight | February 24, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Natal, Brazil | |
Win | 11–1 | Josenildo Ramalho | Submission (armbar) | Brazilian Challenger 2 | October 21, 2004 | 1 | N/A | Natal, Brazil | |
Win | 10–1 | Carlos Alexandre Pereira | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Champions Night 11 | October 7, 2004 | 1 | 1:16 | Ceara, Brazil | |
Win | 9–1 | Adriano Martins | Decision (unanimous) | Amazon Fight | June 20, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Manaus, Brazil | |
Win | 8–1 | Daniel Muralha | Submission (armbar) | Champions Night 10 | May 21, 2004 | 1 | N/A | Ceara, Brazil | |
Win | 7–1 | Romario da Silva | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Desafio: Natal vs Nordeste | March 9, 2004 | 1 | 2:30 | Natal, Brazil | |
Loss | 6–1 | Eiji Mitsuoka | TKO (corner stoppage) | DEEP: 11th Impact | July 13, 2003 | 2 | 3:41 | Osaka, Japan | |
Win | 6–0 | Fernando Terere | Decision (split) | Bitetti Combat Nordeste 2 | March 20, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Natal, Brazil | |
Win | 5–0 | Unknown Fighter | Submission (americana) | TF - Tibau Fight | January 11, 2003 | 1 | 0:00 | Natal, Brazil | |
Win | 4–0 | Paulo Boiko | Decision (unanimous) | Bitetti Combat Nordeste 1 | November 28, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Natal, Brazil | |
Win | 3–0 | Thiago Alves | Submission (armbar) | Champions Night 2 | June 30, 2001 | 2 | 3:31 | Natal, Brazil | |
Win | 2–0 | Rivanio Regiz | Decision (unanimous) | CNVTO: Currais Novos Vale Tudo Open | May 18, 2000 | 3 | 5:00 | Currais Novos, Brazil | |
Win | 1–0 | Ricardo Ricardo | TKO (retirement) | MOVT 3 - Mossoro Open de Vale Tudo 3 | December 24, 1999 | 1 | 0:00 | Natal, Brazil |
See also
References
- ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Cerrone vs. Miller". UFC.com. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
- ↑ "Gleison Tibau - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ↑ (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20090625025041/http://boxing.nv.gov/2009%20Results%20Web/06-20-09%20MMA.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 25, 2009. Retrieved June 25, 2009. Missing or empty
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(help) - ↑ "Gleison Tibau's First Step to The Top Takes Place Saturday". UFC.com. 2009-10-19. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
- ↑ "UFC 148 Media Notes". UFC. June 30, 2012.
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20091217183019/http://www.tatame.com.br/2008/01/14/Gleison-Tibau. Archived from the original on December 17, 2009. Retrieved March 20, 2009. Missing or empty
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- ↑ "Sherk out, Neer in to face Gleison Tibau at UFC 104".
- ↑ "Gleison Tibau vs. Caol Uno at Fight Night 21". tatame.com. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
- ↑ "MILLER VS TIBAU SEPT. 15, TUF 12 DEBUT EXPECTED". mmaweekly.com. 2010-05-24.
- ↑ "Pellegrino vs. Tibau slated for UFC 129 in New Jersey". mmajunkie.com. December 15, 2010.
- ↑ "Oliveira Replaces Palaszewski, Faces Tibau at UFC 130". sherdog.com. May 19, 2011.
- ↑ "UFC 139 confirmed for San Jose, adds Rafael dos Anjos vs. Gleison Tibau". mmajunkie.com. 16 August 2011.
- ↑ "Gleison Tibau vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov added to July's UFC 148 event". mmajunkie.com. March 29, 2012.
- ↑ "Francisco Drinaldo announces UFC 153 fight with Gleison Tibau". mmajunkie.com. August 2, 2012.
- ↑ "Evan Dunham vs. Gleison Tibau Added to UFC 156". mmaweekly.com. December 6, 2012.
- ↑ "Gleison Tibau vs. John Cholish joins UFC on FX 8 lineup". mmajunkie.com. March 6, 2013.
- ↑ "Lightweights Jamie Varner and Gleison Tibau set for UFC 164 in Milwaukee". mmajunkie.com. June 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Michael Johnson vs. Gleison Tibau lightweight bout set for UFC 168 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. September 18, 2013.
- ↑ "Gleison Tibau signs new four-fight deal with the UFC". mmafighting.com. January 16, 2014.
- ↑ Dana Becker (2014-05-05). "UFC Fight Night 45 Secures Pat Healy-Gleison Tibau". fightline.com. Retrieved 2014-05-05.
- ↑ Staff (2014-07-29). "Hallmann-Tibau booked for UFC Fight Night 51 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
- ↑ "UFC Fight Night 51 bonuses: Arlovski, Pepey, Tibau and Hallmann win $50,000 bonuses". MMAjunkie.com. September 13, 2014.
- ↑ Staff (October 6, 2014). "'Fight of the Night' winner Piotr Hallmann fails UFC Fight Night 51 drug test". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ↑ Staff (2014-12-04). "Jorge Masvidal out, Gleison Tibau meets Norman Parke at UFC Fight Night 59". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-12-04.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-01-18). "UFC Fight Night 59 results: Gleison Tibau outworks Norman Parke for split decision win". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-01-18.
- ↑ C.J. Tuttle (2015-02-03). "Gleison Tibau replaces Yancy Medeiros, faces Tony Ferguson at UFC 184". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-02-03.
- ↑ Sean Bio (2015-08-04). "Gleison Tibau vs. Abel Trujillo added to UFC Sao Paulo in November". cagepages.com. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
- ↑ Nick Baldwin (2015-11-08). "'Disappointed' Abel Trujillo on controversial loss: 'I didn't get to fight'". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2015-11-08.
- ↑ Cruz, Guilherme (November 11, 2015). "Abel Trujillo will appeal loss to Gleison Tibau in Brazil". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ↑ "UFC Statement on Gleison Tibau". UFC.
- ↑ "Gleison Tibau notified of in-competition testing failure, his second failed drug test". MMAjunkie.
- ↑ "Gleison Tibau Accepts Doping Sanction - UFC - USADA". UFC Anti-Doping Program.