Ricardo Morais

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Ricardo Morais
BornRicardo Morais
(1967-02-26) February 26, 1967 (age 57)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesThe Mutant
The Spear Chucker
Residence Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Weight270 lb (122 kg; 19 st 4 lb)
Division Super Heavyweight
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing
TeamBanni Fight Combat Jiu-jitsu (MMA)
Years active1995–2006
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins10
By knockout8
By submission1
By decision1
Losses4
By knockout1
By decision3
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: September 6, 2009
Ricardo Morais
Medal record
Men's Grappling
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
ADCC World Championship
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1998 Abu Dhabi Absolute

Ricardo "The Mutant" Morais is a Brazilian former mixed martial artist, who competed in Pride Fighting Championships, Jungle Fight, and Rings - MMA. Morais trained with the Banni Fight Combat Jiu-Jitsu to support, Banni Cavalcanti, even after his last fight in the sport, which was a victory, coming against Tae Hyn Lee at Pride Final Conflict Absolute, 10 September 2006.

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Background

Ricardo Morais trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing early in his career. Later he began training in Black House with Anderson Silva, Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira. [ citation needed ]

Career

Morais won a 32-fighter tournament "IAFC: Absolute Fighting Championship 1" in Moscow in 1995. [1] Next year he continued his MMA career in Japan at RINGS.

Grappling

Morais took part in ADCC World Championships in 1998, 1999 and 2000. He won silver medal in 1998. [2] [3] [4]

The Smashing Machine

In 2003, HBO aired a documentary titled "The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr." Morais was shown a lot in this movie leading up to his match against Mark Coleman at Pride 8.

Morais is shown training with Renzo Gracie in the movie. He lost to Coleman by decision. Morais won a 32-man tournament in Moscow in 1995 that included Pride FC legends Tra Telligman and Igor Vovchachyn. Morais choked out Mikhail Illoukhine in finals.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches10 wins4 losses
By knockout81
By submission10
By decision13
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win10–4–1Lee Tae-HyunTKO (corner stoppage) PRIDE FC: Final Conflict Absolute September 10, 200618:08 Saitama, Japan
Loss9–4–1 Alexander Emelianenko KO (punches) PRIDE Bushido 6 April 3, 200510:15 Yokohama, Japan
Loss9–3–1 Tsuyoshi Kosaka Decision (unanimous) NJPW Ultimate Crush II October 13, 200335:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win9–2–1Mestre FumacaTKO (punches) Jungle Fight 1 September 13, 200312:06 Manaus, Brazil
Loss8–2–1 Mark Coleman Decision (unanimous) Pride 8 November 21, 1999210:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win8–1–1 Hiromitsu Kanehara Decision Rings: Final Capture February 21, 199955:00 Japan
Loss7–1–1 Zaza Tkeshelashvili Decision Rings - Mega Battle Tournament 1997 Semifinal December 23, 1997120:00 Japan
Win7–0–1Sergio MuralhaTKO (submission to punches)Pentagon CombatSeptember 27, 199710:17 Brazil
Draw6–0–1 Yuriy Kochkine Draw Rings - Extension Fighting 4 June 21, 1997120:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win6–0 Yoshihisa Yamamoto KO (punches) Rings - Maelstrom 6 August 24, 199610:46 Japan
Win5–0 Mikhail Illoukhine Submission (rear naked choke)IAFC: Absolute Fighting Championship 1November 25, 199519:44 Luzhniki Sports Palace, Moscow, Russia
Win4–0Victor YerohinTKO (submission to punches)11:33
Win3–0Maxim TarasovTKO (submission to punches)11:49
Win2–0Onassis ParungaoTKO (knees)11:16
Win1–0Alex AndradeTKO (submission to punches)11:48

Submission grappling record

 ? Matches, ? Wins, ? Losses, ? Draws
ResultRecordOpponentMethodEventDateLocation
Loss7–4 Flag of the United States.svg Rigan Machado -2000 ADCC World ChampionshipsMarch 1, 2000 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss7–3 Flag of Brazil.svg Ricco Rodriguez -2000 ADCC World ChampionshipsMarch 1, 2000 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win7–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Mark Robinson -2000 ADCC World ChampionshipsMarch 1, 1999 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win6–2 Flag of the United States.svg Carlos Clayton-2000 ADCC World ChampionshipsMarch 1, 1999 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win5–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Haseman Decision · Points1999 ADCC World ChampionshipsFebruary 24, 1999 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win4–2 Flag of the United States.svg Tra Telligman Decision · Points1999 ADCC World ChampionshipsFebruary 24, 1999 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss3–2 Flag of Brazil.svg Mario Sperry Decision1998 ADCC World ChampionshipsMarch 20, 1998 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Charles Foot Lock · 7:33 · R11998 ADCC World ChampionshipsMarch 20, 1998 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Toby Imada Choke · 9:22 · R11998 ADCC World ChampionshipsMarch 20, 1998 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ricco Rodriguez Decision · Points1998 ADCC World ChampionshipsMarch 20, 1998 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win1–0 Flag of Egypt.svg Salah Al DinArmbar 5:24 · R11998 ADCC World ChampionshipsMarch 20, 1998 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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