Vitor Miranda

Mixed martial arts career

Early career Concurrent to his kickboxing career, Miranda made his professional MMA debut in November 2003. He fought in MMA sporadically over the next ten years, obtaining a record of 9 wins against 3 losses with all but one of his wins coming by way of a finish.

The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil In February 2014, it was revealed that Miranda was chosen as a fighter to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3.

To get into the TUF house, Miranda defeated Bruno Silva via head-kick knockout. He was the second Heavyweight chosen to be on Team Sonnen. In his second fight on the show, he faced Antônio Branjão and won via TKO in the first round. In the semifinals, he faced Richardson Moreira and again won by TKO, this time in the second round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Having secured his place in the final, Miranda faced fellow finalist Antônio Carlos Júnior at the Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 finale on May 31, 2014. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Miranda faced promotional newcomer Jake Collier in a middleweight bout on December 20, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 58. He won the fight via knockout in the last second of the first round. The win also earned Miranda his first Performance of the Night bonus award.

Miranda was expected to face Nick Catone on April 18, 2015, at UFC on Fox 15. However, Catone abruptly announced his retirement on March 25, citing a litany of injuries and a history of chronic back pain. In turn, Miranda was also pulled from the card citing a rib injury.

Miranda faced Clint Hester on August 1, 2015, at UFC 190. He won the fight via TKO in the second round.

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

Miranda faced Chris Camozzi on May 29, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 88. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Miranda faced Marvin Vettori on June 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 112. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Miranda faced promotional newcomer Julian Marquez on December 16, 2017, at UFC on Fox 26. However on December 4, it was announced that Miranda was pulled from the fight due to injury. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Miranda faced newcomer Abu Azaitar on July 22, 2018, on UFC Fight Night 134. He lost the fight by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Championships and achievements

Kickboxing 2007 K-1 Fighting Network Turkey champion 2005 K-1 Brazil Grand Prix in São Paulo champion 2004 K-1 Brazil Challenge runner up 2003 Storm Muay Thai Brazil champion 2003 South Brazilian Muay Thai champion 2002 Catarinense de Muay Thai champion 2002 Catarinense de Muay Thai champion

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Heavyweight Tournament Runner Up Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Jake Collier

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Abu Azaitar Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith

Hamburg, Germany Loss

Marvin Vettori Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Chris Camozzi Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Garbrandt

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Marcelo Guimarães TKO (head kick and punches) UFC 196

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Clint Hester TKO (punches and elbows) UFC 190

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Jake Collier TKO (head kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway

Barueri, Brazil Loss

Antônio Carlos Júnior Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado

São Paulo, Brazil Win

João Paulo Pereira TKO (knees and punches) Nitrix Champion Fight 15

Joinville, Brazil Win

Elton Rodrigues Submission (arm-triangle choke) Mestre do Combate

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Eli Reger TKO (punches) Nitrix Champion Fight 11

Joinville, Brazil Win

Marcelo Cruz Submission (rear-naked choke) Top Fight Brasil

Goiânia, Brazil Loss

Guto Inocente Submission (punches) Shooto - Brazil 17

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Cassio Drummond TKO (retirement) Bitetti Combat 7

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Fábio Maldonado Decision (unanimous) Bitetti Combat 4

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Renato Matos TKO (knee) Shooto - Brazil 11

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Gustavo Moia KO (knee) Shooto - Brazil 9

Fortaleza, Brazil Win

Sidney da Silva KO (head kick) Shooto - Brazil 8

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Fábio Maldonado Decision (unanimous) Mo Team League 2

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Rivanildo Riva Decision (unanimous) K-1 MMA in Brazil

Curitiba, Brazil

Mixed martial arts exhibition record Win

Richardson Moreira TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 (airdate)

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Antônio Branjão TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 (airdate)

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Bruno Silva KO (head kick) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 (airdate)

São Paulo, Brazil

Kickboxing record

27/04/2013 Loss Mikhail Tyuterev Tatneft Arena World Cup 2013 1/2 final (+91 kg), Kazan, Russia Decision 4 3:00 27/04/2013 Win Jantje Siersema Tatneft Arena World Cup 2013 2nd selection 1/4 final (+91 kg), Kazan, Russia Decision (Unanimous) 4 3:00 23/02/2013 Win Tsotne Rogava Tatneft Arena World Cup 2013 4th selection 1/8 final (+91 kg), Kazan, Russia Decision (Unanimous) 4 3:00 11/06/2009 Loss Thiago de Jesus Beowulf Arena Brazil II, Sao Paulo, Brazil Decision (Split) 5 3:00 05/30/2009 Win Marco Rogério V Desafio Profissional de Muay Thai, Pacaembu, Brazil KO 2 05/17/2008 Loss Dzevad Poturak K-1 Fighting Network Austria 2008, Austria Decision 3 3:00 02/09/2008 Loss Zabit Samedov K-1 World GP 2008 in Budapest, Hungary Decision 3 3:00 11/02/2007 Win Karl Glyschinsky K-1 Fighting Network Turkey 2007 TKO (Doctor stoppage) 1 3:00 11/02/2007 Win Dzevad Poturak K-1 Fighting Network Turkey 2007 KO 3 2:45 11/02/2007 Win Erhan Deniz K-1 Fighting Network Turkey 2007 Decision (Majority) 3 3:00 07/07/2007 Win Guto Inocente Shooto Brazil 3, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Decision 5 3:00 04/14/2007 Win Guigao Demolition V, São Paulo, Brazil KO (Left body hook) 1 0:50 03/24/2007 Win Ronaldo Leite Shooto Brazil 2, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil KO 3 4:17 03/10/2007 Win Eduardo Maiorino Floripa Fight 3, Florianópolis, Brazil KO (Right hook) 1 3:00 12/17/2006 Win Dany Marhold Jungle Fight 7, Ljubliana, Slovenia KO (Left high kick) 1 2:15 09/23/2006 Win Eduardo Maiorino Demolition IV, São Paulo, Brazil KO (Left high kick) 2 1:16 03/25/2006 Win Cleber Adao K-1 Rules Heavyweight Factory GP II, São Paulo, Brazil KO (Left body hook) 2 1:43 10/22/2005 Win Asmir Burgic K-1 Brazil Grand Prix 2005 in São Paulo, Brazil KO (Left body hook) 2 2:38 10/22/2005 Win Lucio de Freitas Silva K-1 Brazil Grand Prix 2005 in São Paulo, Brazil KO 10/22/2005 Win Nelson Vargas K-1 Brazil Grand Prix 2005 in São Paulo, Brazil KO (Punches) 1 1:54 10/30/2004 Loss Eduardo Maiorino K-1 Brazil 2004 Challenge, Goiania, Brazil Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 10/30/2004 Win Dimirty Wanderlei K-1 Brazil 2004 Challenge, Goiania, Brazil KO 3 2:39 10/30/2004 Win Flavio da Costa K-1 Brazil 2004 Challenge, Goiania, Brazil KO 1 1:15 06/26/2004 Win Great Kusatsu K-1 Beast 2004 in Shizuoka, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 09/13/2003 Loss Assuério Silva Stomp GP, Florianópolis, Brazil Decision 5 3:00 02/23/2003 Loss Jefferson Silva K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary Brazil, Brazil KO 2 2:01 02/23/2003 Loss Carlos Lima K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary Brazil, Brazil Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00