Caio Magalhaes

Caio Magalhães (born December 14, 1987) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Middleweight division of the Professional Fighters League. A professional competitor since 2009, he has also competed for the UFC and M-1 Global.

Mixed martial arts career Ultimate Fighting Championship Magalhães made his UFC debut on June 8, 2012, at UFC on FX 3 against fellow newcomer Buddy Roberts. He was outstruck throughout the fight by the much faster Roberts and was having significant difficulties trying to take Roberts down as he was fatigued.

Magalhães fought Karlos Vemola on June 8, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 10. Despite losing the first round badly, he rallied back to win the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

Magalhães next faced Nick Ring on December 7, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 33. He won the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.

Magalhães was expected to face Josh Samman on April 19, 2014, at UFC on Fox 11. However, on April 8, Samman pulled out of the bout with a hamstring injury. Magalhães instead fought Luke Zachrich. He was victorious via first-round TKO.

Magalhães faced Trevor Smith on November 8, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 56. Magalhães won the fight quickly by knockout in the first round. The stoppage was not without a bit of controversy. Magalhães stunned Smith with a knee and forced a referee stoppage with multiple follow up punches. It appeared that during the final flurry, several hammerfists landed on the back of Smith's head as he lay unconscious on the canvas. Following the match, Magalhães stated "I didn’t notice that," in reference to the strikes to the back of Smith's head. "His coach talked to me after the fight, said I punched the back of his head, but I didn’t notice it. The referee should have stepped in if he saw something, but he was already out from the punch and knee I landed." Magalhães was very briefly scheduled to face Mark Muñoz on February 28, 2015, at UFC 184. However, shortly after the bout was announced by the UFC, Magalhães indicated that he would not be able to compete at the event due to a lingering infection after recent dental surgery, which would require additional surgery. Muñoz eventually stayed on the card against returning veteran Roan Carneiro.

Magalhães next faced Josh Samman on July 12, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale. He lost the fight via submission in the first round. The NSAC issued a temporary suspension after the fight because he spat in the face of Samman after being submitted, and also in the face of referee John McCarthy.

Magalhães was expected to face Cezar Ferreira on April 16, 2016, at UFC on Fox 19. However, Magalhães pulled out of the fight in the week leading up to the event citing an ankle injury and was replaced by Oluwale Bamgbose.

Magalhães next faced Brad Tavares on September 10, 2016, at UFC 203. He lost the fight via split decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Personal life Magalhaes currently trains and instructs at Teixeira MMA & Fitness.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Eric Spicely TKO (punches) CES 55

Hartford, Connecticut, United States Loss

Sadibou Sy KO (head kick and punches) PFL 7 (2018)

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Mikhail Zayats Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 91

Shenzhen, China Loss

Artem Frolov Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 84

St. Petersburg, Russia Win

Dmitry Voitov Submission (rear-naked choke) M-1 Challenge 78

Orenburg, Russia Loss

Brad Tavares Decision (split) UFC 203

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Loss

Josh Samman Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Trevor Smith KO (knee and punches) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux

Uberlândia, Brazil Win

Luke Zachrich TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Nick Ring Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot

Brisbane, Australia Win

Karlos Vémola Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum

Fortaleza, Brazil Loss

Buddy Roberts Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall

Sunrise, Florida, United States Win

Ismael de Jesus Decision (split) Shooto: Brazil 27

Brasília, Brazil Win

Messias Pai de Santo Submission (rear-naked choke) AF: Amazon Fight 7

Belém, Brazil Win

Otavio Lacerda TKO (punches) AF: Amazon Fight 5

Belém, Brazil Win

Paulo Henrique Garcia Decision (split) IMC: Iron Man Championship 5

Belém, Brazil Win

Maurilio de Souza Submission (omoplata) Shooto: Brazil 13

Fortaleza, Brazil