Marcelo Guimaraes

Marcelo Zilio Guimarães (born June 25, 1983) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship In his UFC debut, Guimarães faced Dan Stittgen on July 11, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 4. He won the fight via split decision.

Guimarães next fight was expected to take place on November 10, 2012, on UFC on Fuel TV: Le vs. Franklin against South Korean newcomer, Hyun Gyu Lim. However, he was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by David Mitchell.

Guimarães/Lim was rescheduled for March 3, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 8. Guimarães lost via second round KO when he was caught flush with a knee.

Guimarães was scheduled to face Keith Wisniewski on September 4, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 28. However, Guimarães pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Ivan Jorge.

Guimarães faced Andy Enz in a middleweight bout on June 28, 2014, at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens. He won the fight via split decision.

Guimarães faced Vitor Miranda on March 5, 2016, at UFC 196. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Championships and accomplishments Jungle Fight Jungle Fight Middleweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Vitor Miranda TKO (head kick and punches) UFC 196

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Andy Enz Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens

San Antonio, Texas, United States Loss

Hyun Gyu Lim KO (knee and punches) UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann

Saitama, Japan Win

Dan Stittgen Decision (split) UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman

San Jose, California, United States Win

Lucas Rota Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Jungle Fight 31

Itu, Brazil Win

Ildemar Alcântara Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 28

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Paulo Rodrigues Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 25

Vila Velha, Brazil Win

Erik Becker TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 22

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Ivan Galaz Submission (rear-naked choke) Jungle Fight 20

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Gilmar de Andrade Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 17: Vila Velha

Vila Velha, Brazil Draw

Gilmar de Andrade Draw Vila Velha Fight Combat

Vila Velha, Brazil Win

Willians Santos Decision (split) MMA: Kombat Espirito Santo

Vila Velha, Brazil