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Template:MMAstatsbox Gleison Tibau (born in 1983, Tibau do Sul , Rio Grande do Norte , Brazil ) is a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. He currently fights for the UFC . He was brought up as a fighter in Kimura team, from the northern part of Brazil. Today Tibau trains at American Top Team . Gleison's biggest strengths are his Wrestling and his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu . Originally a welterweight, Tibau made his UFC debut against a strong Nick Diaz . Tibau started strong and was taking Nick Diaz down efficiently using his Jiu-Jitsu. In the second round he tired and lost by TKO due to strikes. Tibau has, since then, changed to the light weight division winning his first 3 fights. He recently lost to Tyson Griffin at UFC 81 and Joe Stevenson at UFC 86 .
MMA record
Record
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Method
Round
Time
Location
16-6
2/7/2009
Win
Rich Clementi
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens
Submission (Guillotine Choke )
1
4:35
Tampa, Florida , USA
15-6
7/5/2008
Loss
Joe Stevenson
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2
2:57
Las Vegas, Nevada , USA
15-5
2/2/2008
Loss
Tyson Griffin
UFC 81: Breaking Point
Decision (Unanimous)
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , USA
15-4
9/8/2007
Win
Terry Etim
UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion
Decision (Unanimous)
3
5:00
London, England , United Kindgom
14-4
6/12/2007
Win
Jeff Cox
UFC Fight Night: Stout vs Fisher
Submission (Arm Triangle Choke)
1
1:52
Hollywood, Florida , USA
13-4
5/9/2007
Win
Antonio Moreno
NCC - Nordest Combat Championship
TKO (Flying Knee)
1
N/A
Brazil
12-4
3/3/2007
Win
Jason Dent
UFC 68: Uprising
Decision (Unanimous)
3
5:00
Columbus, Ohio , USA
11-4
2/17/2006
Loss
Nick Diaz
UFC 65: Bad Intentions
TKO (Strikes)
2
2:27
Sacramento, California , USA
11-3
3/11/2006
Win
Jedzrzej Kubski
Arena 4
Submission
1
1:03
Mologa , Spain
10-3
7/9/2005
Win
Fabricio Camoes
Meca World Vale Tudo 12
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
1
2:15
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
9-3
6/11/2005
Loss
Marcelo Brito
Meca World Vale Tudo 12
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
N/A
N/A
Curitiba , Brazil
9-2
3/10/2005
Win
Josenildo Rodrigues
Ceara Open 2
Decision
N/A
N/A
Fortaleza , Brazil
8-2
2/24/2005
Win
Anderson Bad Boy
Octagon Fight
KO (Head Stomps)
1
N/A
Natal , Brazil
7-2
10/27/2004
Loss
Rodrigo Anaconda
Mix Fight 3
TKO
3
2:32
Paraiba , Brazil
7-1
10/21/2004
Win
Josenildo Ramarho
Brazilian Challenger 2
Submission (Armbar)
1
N/A
Natal , Brazil
6-1
10/7/2004
Win
Carlos Indio
Champions Night 11
Submission (Rear Naked Choke )
1
1:16
Ceara , Brazil
5-1
6/20/2004
Win
Adriano Martins
Amazon Fight
Decision (Unanimous)
N/A
N/A
Manaus , Brazil
4-1
5/21/2004
Win
Daniel Muralha
Champions Night 10
Submission (Armbar)
1
N/A
Ceara , Brazil
3-1
3/9/2004
Win
Julio Killer
Desafio: Natal vs Nordeste
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
1
2:30
Natal , Brazil
2-1
7/13/2003
Loss
Eiji Mitsuoka
DEEP - 11th Impact
TKO (Corner Stoppage)
2
3:41
Osaka , Japan
2-0
3/20/2003
Win
Fernando Terere
Bitetti Combat Nordeste 2
Decision (Split)
3
5:00
Natal , Brazil
1-0
11/28/2002
Win
Paulo Boiko
Bitetti Combat Nordeste 1
Decision (Unanimous)
3
N/A
Natal , Brazil
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