Marcos Vinicius (fighter)
Brazilian mixed martial artist
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 .[ 2] He defeated Pedro Nobre via TKO in the first round to move into the Ultimate Fighter house, and become an official cast member.[ 3]
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.[ 4]
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 .[ 5] 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.[ 6]
Vinicius faced Johnny Bedford in a bantamweight bout on December 15, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale .[ 7] 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 .[ 8] However, Vinicius was forced out of the bout citing an injury.[ 9]
Vinicius faced promotional newcomer Ali Bagautinov in a flyweight bout on September 4, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 28 .[ 10] 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 .[ 11] Vinicius then faced Anderson Berlingeri at Talent MMA Circuit 6 on February 22, 2014. He lost the fight via first-round KO.[ 12]
Championships and Accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
36 matches
24 wins
11 losses
By knockout
9
7
By submission
15
1
By decision
0
3
Draws
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
24–11–1
Rafael Kobinski
Submission (anaconda choke)
Adventure Fighters Tournament: Explosion
August 26, 2017
2
2:41
Curitiba , Paraná , Brazil
Loss
23–11–1
Rafael Correa
Submission (calf slicer)
Imortal FC 6
December 10, 2016
1
3:14
Curitiba , Paraná , Brazil
Loss
23–10–1
Adlan Bataev
TKO (punches)
ACB 31: Magomedsharipov vs. Arapkhanov
March 9, 2016
2
4:25
Grozny , Chechnya , Russia
Loss
23–9–1
Sidney Lessa de Oliveira
Decision (unanimous)
Frontline Fight Series: Vina vs. Junior Abedi
September 19, 2015
3
5:00
São José dos Pinhais , Paraná , Brazil
Win
23–8–1
Eneas Gonçalves
TKO (punches)
Imortal FC 1
June 13, 2015
1
0:51
Paraná , Brazil
Win
22–8–1
Luiz Antonio
Submission (armbar)
CTF 9: The Return
March 1, 2015
2
4:32
Paraná , Brazil
Win
21–8–1
Jorge Yahari
TKO (punches)
Striker's House Cup 42
September 27, 2014
2
0:52
Paraná , Brazil
Return to Featherweight.
Loss
20–8–1
Jae Hoon Moon
TKO (kick to the body)
Road FC: Road Fighting Championship 18
August 30, 2014
1
2:30
Seoul , South Korea
Loss
20–7–1
Anderson Berlingeri
KO (punch)
Talent MMA Circuit 6
February 22, 2014
1
3:43
Curitiba , Brazil
Loss
20–6–1
Taiyo Nakahara
TKO (punches)
Rebel Fighting Championship 1
December 21, 2013
1
3:21
Kallang , Singapore
Loss
20–5–1
Ali Bagautinov
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader
September 4, 2013
3
3:28
Belo Horizonte , Brazil
Flyweight bout
Loss
20–4–1
Johnny Bedford
KO (punches)
The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale
December 15, 2012
2
1:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Bantamweight bout
Win
20–3–1
Wagner Campos
TKO (knees and punches)
UFC 147
June 23, 2012
3
1:04
Belo Horizonte , Brazil
Knockout of the Night
Win
19–3–1
Francisco Cylderlan Lima da Silva
TKO (punches)
WFE 10
September 16, 2011
2
2:04
Salvador , Brazil
Win
18–3–1
Rafael Mello
TKO (punches)
Brazilian Fight League 12
August 13, 2011
3
0:58
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
17–3–1
Jose Borrome
Submission (triangle choke)
Octagono Espartano 3
December 15, 2010
2
2:55
Pampatar , Venezuela
Loss
16–3–1
Fernando Duarte Guerra
Decision (unanimous)
Brave FC: Challenge
September 26, 2010
3
5:00
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
16–2–1
Diego Santos
Submission (rear naked choke)
Power Fight Extreme 3
August 7, 2010
1
2:12
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
15–2–1
Rafael Fagundes Machado
Submission (rear naked choke)
Samurai FC 3
April 25, 2010
1
2:34
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
14–2–1
Andre Luis
TKO (punches)
Samurai FC 3
April 25, 2010
1
3:40
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
13–2–1
Andre Luis
Submission (guillotine choke)
Power Fight Extreme 2
March 13, 2010
1
2:23
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
12–2–1
Rafael Fagundes Machado
Submission (armbar)
Brazilian Fight League 5
December 19, 2009
1
N/A
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
11–2–1
Edmilson Souza
Submission (rear naked choke)
Samurai FC 2
December 12, 2009
1
1:26
Curitiba , Brazil
Draw
10–2–1
Rogelson Henrique Silveira
Draw
Torneio Estimulo
November 20, 2009
3
5:00
Curitiba , Brazil
Loss
10–2
Erick Carlos Silva
Decision (unanimous)
Brazilian Fight League 4
November 7, 2009
3
5:00
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
10–1
Diego Marlon
Submission (rear naked choke)
Brazilian Fight League 3
September 26, 2009
1
3:10
São José dos Pinhais , Brazil
Win
9–1
Laerte Laio
Submission (armbar)
Samurai FC
September 12, 2009
1
1:44
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
8–1
Diego Bataglia
TKO (punches)
Torneio Estimulo: First Round
June 7, 2009
1
2:54
São Paulo , Brazil
Win
7–1
Kamikase Kamikase
TKO (corner stoppage)
Brazilian Fight League 1
May 17, 2009
1
5:00
Curitiba , Brazil
Loss
6–1
Wagner Gavea
KO (slam)
Brave FC 1
December 6, 2008
1
2:25
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
6–0
Diego Mercurio
Submission (triangle choke)
Fight Planet 2
November 18, 2008
1
1:48
São Mateus do Sul , Brazil
Win
5–0
Jose Carlos Soares
Submission (armbar)
Champions Fight Grand Prix
August 16, 2008
1
N/A
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
4–0
Marcos Oliveira
Submission
Champions Fight Grand Prix
August 16, 2008
2
N/A
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
3–0
Alexandre Jacare
Submission (armbar)
Champions Fight Grand Prix
August 16, 2008
2
N/A
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
2–0
Alexandre Jacare
Submission (rear naked choke)
Curitiba Top Fight 6
July 19, 2008
1
N/A
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
1–0
Orestes Betran
TKO (punches)
Champions Fight
June 14, 2008
1
N/A
Curitiba , Brazil
References
^ "Marcos Vinicius "Vina" Profile" . tapology.com. Retrieved July 15, 2014 .
^ " 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil' cast unveiled with 32 featherweights and middleweights" . MMAJunkie.com. Archived from the original on July 19, 2012. Retrieved June 11, 2012 .
^ "Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil' " . MMAJunkie.com. Archived from the original on March 29, 2012. Retrieved June 11, 2012 .
^ "Episode No. 6 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil' " . MMAJunkie.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2012. Retrieved June 11, 2012 .
^ "Episode No. 10 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil' " . MMAJunkie.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012 .
^ "UFC 147 bonuses: Franklin, Silva, Damm, Vinicius pocket $65,000 in Brazil" . MMAJunkie.com. June 23, 2012. Archived from the original on June 26, 2012. Retrieved June 23, 2012 .
^ "The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale adds Bedford-Vinicius" . MMAjunkie.com. October 2, 2012. Archived from the original on October 4, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2012 .
^ Mookie Alexander (March 19, 2013). "Marcos Vinicius vs. Yuri Alcantara added to UFC on FX 8" . bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved March 19, 2013 .
^ Zane Simon (April 1, 2013). "Vinicius out with knee injury, Alcantara awaits new opponent" . bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved April 1, 2013 .
^ Christoffer Esping (July 12, 2013). "Marcos Vinicius 'Vina' möter Ali Bagautinov på UFC on FOX Sports 1 #3" . mmanytt.se.
^ "Rebel Fighting Championship 1 - Into the Lion's Den Results" . Sherdog. December 21, 2013.
^ "Circuito Talent de MMA 6: Marcos Vinicius vs. Anderson Berlingeri" . tapology.com. February 22, 2014.
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