Wilson Gouveia

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Wilson Gouveia
Born (1978-10-03) October 3, 1978 (age 44)
Fortaleza Ceará, Brazil
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight219 lb (99 kg; 15.6 st)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach76 in (190 cm)
Fighting out of Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
Team American Top Team
Rank4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2001–2013
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins15
By knockout7
By submission7
By decision1
Losses8
By knockout6
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Wilson Gouveia (born October 3, 1978) is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist. Gouveia formerly fought in the UFC. He is a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is a member of American Top Team.

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Mixed martial arts career

Gouveia hails from Fortaleza, Brazil, and fights out of Coconut Creek, Florida. He defeated Wes Combs at UFC 62, Seth Petruzelli at UFC Fight Night 9 and Carmelo Marrero at UFC 71. In his UFC debut he lost to Keith Jardine by a unanimous decision at The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale. He was also scheduled to fight Alessio Sakara at UFC 65 but Gouveia withdrew from the card. He was next scheduled to fight Jason Lambert at UFC 76 but had to withdraw due to a broken nose. The fight was re-scheduled for UFC 80, where Wilson Gouveia KO'd Lambert by a devastating left hook. Wilson Gouveia was then on a 4-win streak in the UFC, which was ended by Goran Reljic at UFC 84 when Reljic TKO'd Gouveia in the second round, the fight won "Fight of the night award". Gouveia recently got back on the winning track when he Submitted both Ryan Jensen due to an armbar, and Jason MacDonald due to elbows on the main card on Spike's Ultimate Fighter 8 finale. Wilson lost to Nate Marquardt at UFC 95 via TKO due to strikes.

Gouveia was scheduled to fight James Irvin on August 29, 2009 at UFC 102. [1] However, Irvin was not able to fight due to a knee injury and was replaced by Ed Herman. [2] Wilson was then forced out with a back injury and the bout was scrapped altogether.

Gouveia's latest fight was against Alan Belcher on December 12, 2009 at UFC 107 at a catchweight of 195 lb, [3] which he lost by TKO in the first round. However, the bout was awarded Fight of the Night honors.

Gouveia was released from the UFC following his loss to Belcher. He left the company with a 6–4 record.

Post-UFC

Wilson was controlled and defeated by Ryan Jimmo on May 7, 2010 at MFC 25 via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–26, 30–26).

After a long layoff, Wilson returned to action against Dwayne Lewis. Throughout the fight, Gouveia attacked the lower part of Lewis' leg with kicks causing Lewis to collapse. Gouveia attempted to end it on the ground with a choke and a kimura before finishing the fight with punches.

Personal life

Wilson and his wife Fernanda have 4 sons named Wilson Jr, William, Wellison and Wesley Gouveia. [4] Wilson also owns an American Top Team gym, ATT West Pines. [5]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches15 wins8 losses
By knockout76
By submission70
By decision12
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win15–8Wanderson LimaTKO (punches)Combate Brasil 2: DesafioJuly 28, 201324:16 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil Light Heavyweight bout.
Win14–8Kyle KeeneyTKO (leg kick and punches)Fight Time 9: MMA ExplosionApril 27, 201210:50 Ft. Lauderdale, FL, United States Heavyweight debut.
Win13–8Dwayne LewisTKO (punches) MFC 32 January 27, 201223:19 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss12–8 Ryan Jimmo Decision (unanimous) MFC 25 May 7, 201035:00 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaCatchweight (208 lb) bout.
Loss12–7 Alan Belcher TKO (punches) UFC 107 December 12, 200913:03 Memphis, Tennessee, United StatesCatchweight (195 lb) bout; Fight of the Night.
Loss12–6 Nate Marquardt TKO (knee and punches) UFC 95 Feb 21, 200933:10 London, England, United Kingdom
Win12–5 Jason MacDonald TKO (submission to strikes) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale Dec 13, 200812:18 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (189 lb) bout.
Win11–5 Ryan Jensen Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night 15 Sep 17, 200822:04 Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesSubmission of the Night.
Loss10–5 Goran Reljic TKO (punches) UFC 84 May 24, 200823:15 Nevada, United States Middleweight debut; Fight of the Night.
Win10–4 Jason Lambert KO (punch) UFC 80 January 19, 200820:37 Newcastle upon Tyne, EnglandKnockout of the Night.
Win9–4 Carmelo Marrero Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 71 May 26, 200713:06 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–4 Seth Petruzelli Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs. Guillard April 5, 200720:39 Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win7–4Wes CombsSubmission (rear-naked choke) UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral August 26, 200613:23 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss6–4 Keith Jardine Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale June 24, 200635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–3 Kazuhiro Hamanaka KO (punches)Euphoria: USA vs. JapanNovember 5, 200510:39 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win5–3Mike DelaneyTKO (submission to punches)FCC 15: Freestyle Combat Challenge 15June 12, 200413:23 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Loss4–3 Rory Singer KO (knee) KOTC 32: Bringing Heat January 24, 200424:55 Miami, Florida, United States
Win4–2Ron FairclothDecision (unanimous)AFC 6: Absolute Fighting Championships 6December 6, 200335:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss3–2Ron FairclothTKO (corner stoppage)AFC 4: Absolute Fighting Championships 4July 19, 200315:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss3–1 Hirotaka Yokoi TKO (punches)HOOKnSHOOT: Absolute Fighting Championships 2March 28, 200332:26 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win3–0 Jon Fitch KO (knee)HOOKnSHOOT: Absolute Fighting Championships 1December 13, 200213:38 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win2–0Ahron DavisKO (punch)WEFC 1: Bring It OnJune 29, 200210:22 Marietta, Georgia, United States
Win1–0Ray CasiasSubmission (armbar)HOOKnSHOOT: Kings 1November 17, 200112:59 Evansville, Indiana, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "JAMES IRVIN VS. WILSON GOUVEIA AT UFC 102". mmaweekly.com. May 1, 2009.
  2. ↑ John Morgan (August 6, 2009). "Ed Herman steps in for injured James Irvin, will face Wilson Gouveia at UFC 102 in August" . Retrieved August 31, 2009.
  3. ↑ "GOUVEIA VS. BELCHER TAPPED FOR UFC 107". mmaweekly.com. Retrieved September 12, 2009.
  4. ↑ "Winner of Four in a Row, Wilson Gouveia Makes His Move". UFC.com. May 21, 2008. Retrieved February 21, 2009.
  5. ↑ "Wilson Gouveia's New ATT Miramar". ATTMiramar.com. March 1, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2010.
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