Marcos Vinicius

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.

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. He defeated Pedro Nobre via TKO in the first round to move into the Ultimate Fighter house, and become an official cast member.

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.

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. 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.

Vinicius faced Johnny Bedford in a bantamweight bout on December 15, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale. 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. However, Vinicius was forced out of the bout citing an injury.

Vinicius faced promotional newcomer Ali Bagautinov in a flyweight bout on September 4, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 28. 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 . Vinicius then faced Anderson Berlingeri at Talent MMA Circuit 6 on February 22, 2014. He lost the fight via first-round KO.

Championships and Accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Knockout of the Night (One time) vs. Wagner Campos

Mixed martial arts record Win

Rafael Kobinski Submission (anaconda choke) Adventure Fighters Tournament: Explosion

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil Loss

Rafael Correa Submission (calf slicer) Imortal FC 6

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil Loss

Adlan Bataev TKO (punches) ACB 31: Magomedsharipov vs. Arapkhanov

Grozny, Chechnya, Russia Loss

Sidney Lessa de Oliveira Decision (unanimous) Frontline Fight Series: Vina vs. Junior Abedi

São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil Win

Eneas Gonçalves TKO (punches) Imortal FC 1

Paraná, Brazil Win

Luiz Antonio Submission (armbar) CTF 9: The Return

Paraná, Brazil Win

Jorge Yahari TKO (punches) Striker's House Cup 42

Paraná, Brazil Loss

Jae Hoon Moon TKO (kick to the body) Road FC: Road Fighting Championship 18

Seoul, South Korea Loss

Anderson Berlingeri KO (punch) Talent MMA Circuit 6

Curitiba, Brazil Loss

Taiyo Nakahara TKO (punches) Rebel Fighting Championship 1

Kallang, Singapore Loss

Ali Bagautinov TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader

Belo Horizonte, Brazil Loss

Johnny Bedford KO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Wagner Campos TKO (knees and punches) UFC 147

Belo Horizonte, Brazil Win

Francisco Cylderlan Lima da Silva TKO (punches) WFE 10

Salvador, Brazil Win

Rafael Mello TKO (punches) Brazilian Fight League 12

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Jose Borrome Submission (triangle choke) Octagono Espartano 3

Pampatar, Venezuela Loss

Fernando Duarte Guerra Decision (unanimous) Brave FC: Challenge

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Diego Santos Submission (rear naked choke) Power Fight Extreme 3

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Rafael Fagundes Machado Submission (rear naked choke) Samurai FC 3

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Andre Luis TKO (punches) Samurai FC 3

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Andre Luis Submission (guillotine choke) Power Fight Extreme 2

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Rafael Fagundes Machado Submission (armbar) Brazilian Fight League 5

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Edmilson Souza Submission (rear naked choke) Samurai FC 2

Curitiba, Brazil Draw

Rogelson Henrique Silveira Draw Torneio Estimulo

Curitiba, Brazil Loss

Erick Carlos Silva Decision (unanimous) Brazilian Fight League 4

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Diego Marlon Submission (rear naked choke) Brazilian Fight League 3

São José dos Pinhais, Brazil Win

Laerte Laio Submission (armbar) Samurai FC

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Diego Bataglia TKO (punches) Torneio Estimulo: First Round

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Kamikase Kamikase TKO (corner stoppage) Brazilian Fight League 1

Curitiba, Brazil Loss

Wagner Gavea KO (slam) Brave FC 1

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Diego Mercurio Submission (triangle choke) Fight Planet 2

São Mateus do Sul, Brazil Win

Jose Carlos Soares Submission (armbar) Champions Fight Grand Prix

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Marcos Oliveira Submission Champions Fight Grand Prix

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Alexandre Jacare Submission (armbar) Champions Fight Grand Prix

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Alexandre Jacare Submission (rear naked choke) Curitiba Top Fight 6

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Orestes Betran TKO (punches) Champions Fight

Curitiba, Brazil