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Vinny MagalhaesLHW
Light HeavyweightMMA

Vinny Magalhaes

"Pezao"

BrazilBrazilAge 42Syndicate MMAPFL
19
Wins
12
Losses
0
Draws · 1 NC
95%
Finish Rate
3
KO / TKO
15
Submissions
2006
Pro Debut

Biography

Vinicius "Vinny" de Magalhães is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Light heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, he was a finalist in The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir and has fought five times within two stints with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the former Titan FC Light heavyweight Champion, M-1 Global Light heavyweight Champion and is also a former jiu-jitsu no-gi world champion and ADCC champion. Magalhães was inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame in 2024.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy24%
Takedown accuracy44%

2.14

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.97

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.55

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.77

avg

Submissions

0

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 201 cmUFC debut Dec. 13, 2008Born Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

How He Wins

KO / TKO3
Decision0
Submission15

Finish Rate

95%
18 of 19
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
L
W
W
W
W
L
L
W
L
L

Mixed Martial Arts33 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
NCAntônio Carlos JúniorNC (accidental knee to groin)R1PFL 5 (2021)Jun 17, 2021
LossRussiaRashid YusupovH2HKO (punch)R1PFL 9 (2019)Oct 31, 2019
WinUnited StatesRakim ClevelandH2HSubmission (armbar)R1PFL 6 (2019)Aug 8, 2019
LossArgentinaEmiliano SordiH2HTKO (punches)R2PFL 3 (2019)Jun 6, 2019
LossUnited StatesSean O'ConnellH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R3PFL 11 (2018)Dec 31, 2018
WinRussiaBozigit AtaevH2HSubmission (kimura)R1PFL 9 (2018)Oct 13, 2018
WinUnited StatesBrandon HalseyH2HTKO (punches)R1PFL 5 (2018)Aug 2, 2018
WinAustraliaJamie AbdallahH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1PFL 2 (2018)Jun 21, 2018
LossPolandKarol CelinskiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3ACB 63Jul 1, 2017
LossUnited StatesDavid BranchH2HDecision (unanimous)R5WSOF 33Oct 7, 2016
WinUnited StatesJake HeunH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WSOF 30Apr 2, 2016
WinUnited StatesMatt HamillH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1WSOF 24Oct 17, 2015
WinUnited StatesJason BrilzH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R4Titan FC 30Sep 26, 2014
WinMexicoJorge GonzalezH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Xtreme Kombat 24Jul 19, 2014
LossAustraliaAnthony PeroshH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 163Aug 3, 2013
LossUnited StatesPhil DavisH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 159Apr 27, 2013
WinCroatiaIgor PokrajacH2HSubmission (armbar)R2UFC 152Sep 22, 2012
WinRussiaMikhail ZayatsH2HTKO (head kick and punches)R3M-1 Challenge 27Oct 14, 2011
WinRussiaViktor NemkovH2HSubmission (gogoplata neck crank)R3M-1 Challenge 25Apr 28, 2011
WinUnited StatesJake DoerrH2HTKO (punches)R1M-1 Challenge 24Mar 25, 2011
WinUnited StatesRobert ScottH2HSubmission (armbar)R2MMA Xplosion: International Team ChallengeJan 29, 2011
WinRussiaAlikhan MagomedovH2HSubmission (triangle armbar)R2M-1 Challenge 22Dec 10, 2010
LossBrazilPedro GalizaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shark Fights 9Mar 20, 2010
WinUnited StatesMike NickelsH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Ring of Fire 36Dec 4, 2009
WinUnited StatesChris DavisH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Carolina Fight Promotions: The Carolina Crown 2Oct 24, 2009
LossUnited StatesEliot MarshallH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 97Apr 18, 2009
LossUnited StatesRyan BaderH2HTKO (punches)R1The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir FinaleDec 13, 2008
LossUnited StatesRaphael DavisH2HSubmission (verbal)R2Valor Fighting: Fight NightMar 7, 2008
WinUnited StatesLuis OjedaH2HSubmission (armbar)R1MMA Xtreme 18Jan 26, 2008
WinMexicoAdolfo de la TorreH2HSubmission (armbar)R1MMA Xtreme 15Nov 16, 2007
LossUnited StatesGeorge BushH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Gracie FC: EvolutionMay 19, 2007
NCUnited StatesChris LarkinH2HNo ContestN/AGracie Proving Ground 1Nov 11, 2006
WinUnited StatesRakim ClevelandH2HSubmission (flying triangle kimura)2018 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.1—

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.