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Vinny Magalhaes

Vinny Magalhaes

“Pezao”

Light HeavyweightBrazil2-fight losing streak

19Wins
12Losses
0Draws
2No contest

Professional record

Last 5: LLWLL

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Profile

Age
42 (born July 2, 1984)
Born in
Rio de Janeiro
Height
6' 3"
Weight
205 lbs.
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
1-4
Title fights
1

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • Submission 1

Losses in the UFC4

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Decision 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
2.14 top 84%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.97
Striking accuracy24%Better than 0% of light heavyweights
Strike defense68%Better than 96% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
1.55 top 36%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.8
Takedown accuracy44%Better than 69% of light heavyweights
Takedown defense67%Better than 57% of light heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Magalhaes last fought on August 3, 2013 (Loss vs Anthony Perosh). Magalhaes has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Vinny Magalhaes

Vinny Magalhaes "Pezao", born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 2, 1984, is a light heavyweight mixed martial artist. Magalhaes stands 6' 3" with a 75" reach.

Magalhaes turned professional in 2006, debuting with Gracie Proving Ground. Magalhaes arrived in the UFC with a 2-2 record. Magalhaes first fought in the UFC at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale in December 2008 and lost to Ryan Bader by KO/TKO. Magalhaes's UFC record stands at 1-4 after 5 fights.

By the numbers, Magalhaes avoids strikes better than 96% of light heavyweights.

After 41 months away, Magalhaes returned at UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort in September 2012 and beat Igor Pokrajac. Magalhaes's record outside the UFC includes 5-3 in PFL and 4-0 in M-1.

Magalhaes's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 163: Aldo vs Jung in August 2013, where Magalhaes lost to Anthony Perosh.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Anthony Perosh

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:14

    UFC 163: Aldo vs Jung

    Aug 3, 2013

    1Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Phil Davis

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen

    Apr 27, 2013

    29Str 1TD 0KD
  3. W

    Igor Pokrajac

    Submission · Armbar On Ground · R2 1:14

    UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort

    Sep 22, 2012

    15Str 1TD 0KD
  4. L

    Eliot Marshall

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 97: Redemption

    Apr 18, 2009

    34Str 2TD 0KD
  5. L

    Ryan Bader Title

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 2:18

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale

    Dec 13, 2008

    4Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Vinny Magalhaes is 19-12 (2 NC) across 33 professional fights in 15 promotions, since a pro debut on November 11, 2006 (Gracie Proving Ground). 28 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins19

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Submission 15
  • Decision 1

Pro losses12

  • KO/TKO 5
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 6
Finish rate
95% of wins
Longest win streak
6

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
PFL5-3 (1 NC)2018
UFC1-42008
M-14-02010
WSOF2-12015
MMA Xtreme2-02007
ACB0-12017
Carolina Fight Promotions1-02009
Gracie FC0-12007
Gracie Proving Ground0-0 (1 NC)2006
MMA Xplosion1-02011
Ring of Fire1-02009
Shark Fights0-12010
Titan FC1-02014
Valor Fighting0-12008
Xtreme Kombat1-02014

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
NC Antônio Carlos Júnior NC (accidental knee to groin), R1 PFL 5 (2021) Jun 17, 2021
L Rashid Yusupov KO (punch), R1 PFL 9 (2019) Oct 31, 2019
W Rakim Cleveland Submission (armbar), R1 PFL 6 (2019) Aug 8, 2019
L Emiliano Sordi TKO (punches), R2 PFL 3 (2019) Jun 6, 2019
L Sean O'Connell TKO (corner stoppage), R3 PFL 11 (2018) Dec 31, 2018
W Bozigit Ataev Submission (kimura), R1 PFL 9 (2018) Oct 13, 2018
W Rakim Cleveland Submission (flying triangle kimura), R1 PFL 9 (2018) Oct 13, 2018
W Brandon Halsey TKO (punches), R1 PFL 5 (2018) Aug 2, 2018
W Jamie Abdallah Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 PFL 2 (2018) Jun 21, 2018
L Karol Celinski Decision (unanimous), R3 ACB 63 Jul 1, 2017
L David Branch Decision (unanimous), R5 WSOF 33 Oct 7, 2016
W Jake Heun Decision (unanimous), R3 WSOF 30 Apr 2, 2016
W Matt Hamill Submission (kneebar), R1 WSOF 24 Oct 17, 2015
W Jason Brilz Submission (guillotine choke), R4 Titan FC 30 Sep 26, 2014
W Jorge Gonzalez Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Xtreme Kombat 24 Jul 19, 2014
L Anthony Perosh KO (punches), R1 UFC 163 Aug 3, 2013
L Phil Davis Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 159 Apr 27, 2013
W Igor Pokrajac Submission (armbar), R2 UFC 152 Sep 22, 2012
W Mikhail Zayats TKO (head kick and punches), R3 M-1 Challenge 27 Oct 14, 2011
W Viktor Nemkov Submission (gogoplata neck crank), R3 M-1 Challenge 25 Apr 28, 2011
W Jake Doerr TKO (punches), R1 M-1 Challenge 24 Mar 25, 2011
W Robert Scott Submission (armbar), R2 MMA Xplosion: International Team Challenge Jan 29, 2011
W Alikhan Magomedov Submission (triangle armbar), R2 M-1 Challenge 22 Dec 10, 2010
L Pedro Galiza Decision (unanimous), R3 Shark Fights 9 Mar 20, 2010
W Mike Nickels Submission (armbar), R1 Ring of Fire 36 Dec 4, 2009
W Chris Davis Submission (triangle choke), R1 Carolina Fight Promotions: The Carolina Crown 2 Oct 24, 2009
L Eliot Marshall Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 97 Apr 18, 2009
L Ryan Bader TKO (punches), R1 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale Dec 13, 2008
L Raphael Davis Submission (verbal), R2 Valor Fighting: Fight Night Mar 7, 2008
W Luis Ojeda Submission (armbar), R1 MMA Xtreme 18 Jan 26, 2008
W Adolfo de la Torre Submission (armbar), R1 MMA Xtreme 15 Nov 16, 2007
L George Bush Decision (unanimous), R3 Gracie FC: Evolution May 19, 2007
NC Chris Larkin No Contest, RN/A Gracie Proving Ground 1 Nov 11, 2006

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Vinny Magalhaes's record?

Vinny Magalhaes's professional MMA record is 19 wins, 12 losses and 0 draws, with 2 no contests.

How old is Vinny Magalhaes?

Vinny Magalhaes is 42 years old, born on July 2, 1984.

How tall is Vinny Magalhaes and what is their reach?

Vinny Magalhaes stands 6' 3" with a 75" reach.

Who did Vinny Magalhaes fight last?

Vinny Magalhaes lost to Anthony Perosh by KO/TKO at UFC 163: Aldo vs Jung on Aug 3, 2013.

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