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Gleison Tibau

BrazilBrazilAge 43American Top Team
40
Wins
19
Losses
0
Draws
50%
Finish Rate
4
KO / TKO
16
Submissions
1999
Pro Debut

Biography

Janigleison Herculano Alves, better known as Gleison Tibau is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional since 1999, he has competed for the UFC, Professional Fighters League (PFL), DEEP, and Golden Boy Promotions.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy32%
Takedown accuracy54%

1.95

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.51

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

4.08

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.83

avg

Submissions

0.1

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 180 cmUFC debut Nov. 18, 2006Born Mossoró, BrazilTeam American Top Team ATT Coconut Creek, FL

How He Wins

KO / TKO4
Decision11
Submission16

Finish Rate

50%
20 of 40
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts59 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinArgentinaMatias JuarezH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1WNC 3Oct 18, 2025
WinFranceJoël KouadjaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Warriors Night MMA 1Sep 14, 2024
WinMongoliaBurenzorig BatmunkhH2HDecision (split)R3TOP BRIGHTS 01Jan 21, 2024
LossRussiaBoris MedvedevH2HTKO (punches)R1RCC 16Jul 28, 2023
LossRussiaAlexey KunchenkoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3RCC 14Feb 11, 2023
LossRussiaMagomed MagomedkerimovH2HDecision (unanimous)R3PFL 10 (2022)Nov 25, 2022
LossJordanJarrah Al-SilawiH2HDecision (split)R3PFL 3 (2022)May 6, 2022
WinUnited StatesMicah TerrillH2HTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)R1PFL 7 (2021)Aug 13, 2021
WinCanadaRory MacDonaldH2HDecision (split)R3PFL 5 (2021)Jun 17, 2021
LossBrazilJoão ZeferinoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3PFL 2 (2021)Apr 29, 2021
WinUnited StatesWill BrooksH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Battlefield FC 2Jul 27, 2019
WinUnited StatesEfraín EscuderoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3Nov 24, 2018
LossUnited StatesDesmond GreenH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. MoraesJun 1, 2018
LossRussiaIslam MakhachevH2HKO (punch)R1UFC 220Jan 20, 2018
LossUnited StatesAbel TrujilloH2HDQ (overturned)R1UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3Nov 7, 2015
LossUnited StatesTony FergusonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 184Feb 28, 2015
WinNorthern IrelandNorman ParkeH2HDecision (split)R3UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. SiverJan 18, 2015
WinPolandPiotr HallmannH2HDecision (split)R3UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. ArlovskiSep 13, 2014
WinUnited StatesPat HealyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. MillerJul 16, 2014
LossUnited StatesMichael JohnsonH2HKO (punches)R2UFC 168Dec 28, 2013
WinUnited StatesJamie VarnerH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 164Aug 31, 2013
WinUnited StatesJohn CholishH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2UFC on FX: Belfort vs. RockholdMay 18, 2013
LossUnited StatesEvan DunhamH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 156Feb 2, 2013
WinBrazilFrancisco TrinaldoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 153Oct 13, 2012
LossRussiaKhabib NurmagomedovH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 148Jul 7, 2012
WinBrazilRafael dos AnjosH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 139Nov 19, 2011
WinUnited StatesRafaello OliveiraH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC 130May 28, 2011
WinUnited StatesKurt PellegrinoH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 128Mar 19, 2011
LossUnited StatesJim MillerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. PalharesSep 15, 2010
WinJapanCaol UnoH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. GomiMar 31, 2010
WinUnited StatesJosh NeerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 104Oct 24, 2009
LossUnited StatesMelvin GuillardH2HDecision (split)R3The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom FinaleJun 20, 2009
WinUnited StatesJeremy StephensH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. KampmannApr 1, 2009
WinUnited StatesRich ClementiH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. StephensFeb 7, 2009
LossUnited StatesJoe StevensonH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2UFC 86Jul 5, 2008
LossUnited StatesTyson GriffinH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 81Feb 2, 2008
WinEnglandTerry EtimH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 75Sep 8, 2007
WinUnited StatesJeff CoxH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1UFC Fight Night: Stout vs. FisherJun 12, 2007
WinAntonio MorenoH2HTKO (punches)R1Nordest Combat ChampionshipMay 9, 2007
WinUnited StatesJason DentH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 68Mar 3, 2007
LossUnited StatesNick DiazH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 65Nov 18, 2006
WinPolandJędrzej KubskiH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1KO Arena 4Mar 11, 2006
WinBrazilEdilson FlorencioH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Mega Combate MossoróDec 2, 2005
WinBrazilFabrício CamõesH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Meca World Vale Tudo 12Jul 9, 2005
LossBrazilMarcelo BritoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Storm Samurai 7Jun 11, 2005
WinJosenildo RodriguesDecision (unanimous)R3Ceara Open 2Mar 10, 2005
WinBrazilAnderson CruzH2HKO (punches)R1Octagon FightFeb 24, 2005
WinBrazilJosenildo RamalhoH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Brazilian Challenger 2Oct 21, 2004
WinBrazilCarlos Alexandre PereiraH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Champions Night 11Oct 7, 2004
WinBrazilAdriano MartinsH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Amazon FightJun 20, 2004
WinDaniel MuralhaSubmission (armbar)R1Champions Night 10May 21, 2004
WinRomario da SilvaSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Desafio: Natal vs NordesteMar 9, 2004
LossJapanEiji MitsuokaH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R2DEEP: 11th ImpactJul 13, 2003
WinBrazilFernando TerereH2HDecision (split)R3Bitetti Combat Nordeste 2Mar 20, 2003
WinUnknown FighterSubmission (americana)R1Tibau FightJan 11, 2003
WinPaulo BoikoDecision (unanimous)R3Bitetti Combat Nordeste 1Nov 28, 2002
WinBrazilThiago AlvesH2HSubmission (armbar)R2Champions Night 2Jun 30, 2001
WinRivanio RegizDecision (unanimous)R3Currais Novos Vale Tudo OpenMay 18, 2000
WinBrazilRicardo RicardoH2HTKO (retirement)R1Mossoro Open de Vale Tudo 3Dec 24, 1999

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.