Marcos Vinicius (fighter)

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Marcos Vinicius
BornMarcos Vinicius Borges Pancini
(1979-12-05) December 5, 1979 (age 44)
São José dos Pinhais, Brazil
Other namesVina
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Flyweight (125 lb)
Bantamweight (135 lb)
Featherweight (145 lb)
Reach68.5 in (174 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil
TeamStriker's House
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total36
Wins24
By knockout9
By submission15
Losses11
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision3
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Marcos Vinicius Borges Pancini (born December 5, 1979) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Vinicius was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil .

Contents

Mixed martial arts career

The Ultimate Fighter

In March 2012, it was revealed that Vinicius was selected to be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil . [2] He defeated Pedro Nobre via TKO in the first round to move into the Ultimate Fighter house, and become an official cast member. [3]

Vina was selected as the fifth pick by Wanderlei Silva, to be a part of Team Wanderlei. In the first round of the tournament he was selected to fight Hugo Viana of Team Vitor. After two close rounds, Vina lost via unanimous decision. [4]

After Team Vitor went 7–1, Dana White demanded the teams being scrambled in order to make it a fair contest. Vina was selected by Wanderlei to go to Team Vitor. [5] Godofredo Pepey was selected to fight Strikeforce veteran Rodrigo Damm in the first semi-final fight. However, after the doctors removed Damm from the competition, and Vina stepped in to replace Damm and fight Castro. Vina lost the fight via second round submission.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Vina made his UFC debut on June 23, 2012, at UFC 147 against Wagner Campos. He won the bout via TKO in the 3rd round, earning a Knockout of the Night bonus in the process. [6]

Vinicius faced Johnny Bedford in a bantamweight bout on December 15, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale. [7] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Vinicius was expected to face Yuri Alcantara on May 18, 2013, at UFC on FX 8. [8] However, Vinicius was forced out of the bout citing an injury. [9]

Vinicius faced promotional newcomer Ali Bagautinov in a flyweight bout on September 4, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 28. [10] After a back-and-forth first two rounds, Vinicius lost the fight via TKO in the third round, and was released from the promotion shortly after.

Post-UFC Career

Vinicius fought Taiyo Nakahara at Rebel Fighting Championship 1 on December 21, 2013. He lost by first-round TKO . [11] Vinicius then faced Anderson Berlingeri at Talent MMA Circuit 6 on February 22, 2014. He lost the fight via first-round KO. [12]

Championships and Accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
36 matches24 wins11 losses
By knockout97
By submission151
By decision03
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win24–11–1Rafael KobinskiSubmission (anaconda choke)Adventure Fighters Tournament: ExplosionAugust 26, 201722:41 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Loss23–11–1Rafael CorreaSubmission (calf slicer)Imortal FC 6December 10, 201613:14 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Loss23–10–1Adlan BataevTKO (punches) ACB 31: Magomedsharipov vs. Arapkhanov March 9, 201624:25 Grozny, Chechnya, Russia
Loss23–9–1Sidney Lessa de OliveiraDecision (unanimous)Frontline Fight Series: Vina vs. Junior AbediSeptember 19, 201535:00 São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil
Win23–8–1Eneas GonçalvesTKO (punches)Imortal FC 1June 13, 201510:51 Paraná, Brazil
Win22–8–1Luiz AntonioSubmission (armbar)CTF 9: The ReturnMarch 1, 201524:32 Paraná, Brazil
Win21–8–1Jorge YahariTKO (punches)Striker's House Cup 42September 27, 201420:52 Paraná, BrazilReturn to Featherweight.
Loss20–8–1Jae Hoon MoonTKO (kick to the body)Road FC: Road Fighting Championship 18August 30, 201412:30 Seoul, South Korea
Loss20–7–1Anderson BerlingeriKO (punch)Talent MMA Circuit 6February 22, 201413:43 Curitiba, Brazil
Loss20–6–1Taiyo NakaharaTKO (punches)Rebel Fighting Championship 1December 21, 201313:21 Kallang, Singapore
Loss20–5–1 Ali Bagautinov TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader September 4, 201333:28 Belo Horizonte, BrazilFlyweight bout
Loss20–4–1 Johnny Bedford KO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale December 15, 201221:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesBantamweight bout
Win20–3–1Wagner CamposTKO (knees and punches) UFC 147 June 23, 201231:04 Belo Horizonte, BrazilKnockout of the Night
Win19–3–1Francisco Cylderlan Lima da SilvaTKO (punches)WFE 10September 16, 201122:04 Salvador, Brazil
Win18–3–1Rafael MelloTKO (punches)Brazilian Fight League 12August 13, 201130:58 Curitiba, Brazil
Win17–3–1Jose BorromeSubmission (triangle choke)Octagono Espartano 3December 15, 201022:55 Pampatar, Venezuela
Loss16–3–1Fernando Duarte GuerraDecision (unanimous)Brave FC: ChallengeSeptember 26, 201035:00 Curitiba, Brazil
Win16–2–1Diego SantosSubmission (rear naked choke)Power Fight Extreme 3August 7, 201012:12 Curitiba, Brazil
Win15–2–1Rafael Fagundes MachadoSubmission (rear naked choke)Samurai FC 3April 25, 201012:34 Curitiba, Brazil
Win14–2–1Andre LuisTKO (punches)Samurai FC 3April 25, 201013:40 Curitiba, Brazil
Win13–2–1Andre LuisSubmission (guillotine choke)Power Fight Extreme 2March 13, 201012:23 Curitiba, Brazil
Win12–2–1Rafael Fagundes MachadoSubmission (armbar)Brazilian Fight League 5December 19, 20091N/A Curitiba, Brazil
Win11–2–1Edmilson SouzaSubmission (rear naked choke)Samurai FC 2December 12, 200911:26 Curitiba, Brazil
Draw10–2–1Rogelson Henrique SilveiraDrawTorneio EstimuloNovember 20, 200935:00 Curitiba, Brazil
Loss10–2Erick Carlos SilvaDecision (unanimous)Brazilian Fight League 4November 7, 200935:00 Curitiba, Brazil
Win10–1Diego MarlonSubmission (rear naked choke)Brazilian Fight League 3September 26, 200913:10 São José dos Pinhais, Brazil
Win9–1Laerte LaioSubmission (armbar)Samurai FCSeptember 12, 200911:44 Curitiba, Brazil
Win8–1Diego BatagliaTKO (punches)Torneio Estimulo: First RoundJune 7, 200912:54 São Paulo, Brazil
Win7–1Kamikase KamikaseTKO (corner stoppage)Brazilian Fight League 1May 17, 200915:00 Curitiba, Brazil
Loss6–1Wagner GaveaKO (slam)Brave FC 1December 6, 200812:25 Curitiba, Brazil
Win6–0Diego MercurioSubmission (triangle choke)Fight Planet 2November 18, 200811:48 São Mateus do Sul, Brazil
Win5–0Jose Carlos SoaresSubmission (armbar)Champions Fight Grand PrixAugust 16, 20081N/A Curitiba, Brazil
Win4–0Marcos OliveiraSubmissionChampions Fight Grand PrixAugust 16, 20082N/A Curitiba, Brazil
Win3–0Alexandre JacareSubmission (armbar)Champions Fight Grand PrixAugust 16, 20082N/A Curitiba, Brazil
Win2–0Alexandre JacareSubmission (rear naked choke)Curitiba Top Fight 6July 19, 20081N/A Curitiba, Brazil
Win1–0Orestes BetranTKO (punches)Champions FightJune 14, 20081N/A Curitiba, Brazil

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