Felipe Arantes
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Born | Sao Paulo, Brazil | February 9, 1988
Other names | Sertanejo |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
Division | Bantamweight Featherweight |
Reach | 73.0 in (185 cm)[1] |
Fighting out of | Newark, New Jersey |
Team | Macaco Gold Team |
Rank | Black belt in Muay Thai[2] Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3] |
Years active | 2008-present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 27 |
Wins | 17 |
By knockout | 7 |
By submission | 5 |
By decision | 5 |
Losses | 7 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 5 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 2 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Felipe Arantes (born February 9, 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who currently competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Arantes mostly fought in Brazil before signing with the UFC.
Mixed martial arts career
Background and early career
Arantes started training in Judo and Tae Kwon Do at 12 years old and Muay Thai when he was 14. He eventually turned to MMA training when he turned 18.[4]
Arantes made his professional MMA debut in May 2008. He competed in events for smaller promotions in his native Brazil (Paranagua Fight, Samurai FC, Full Battle Heroes) and in the United States (Ultimate Warrior Challenge and Urban Conflict Championships) before signing with the UFC. Prior to his UFC debut he had amassed a record of 13 wins, 3 losses and 2 No Contests.[5]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Arantes officially signed with the UFC in July 2011.[6] He made his promotional debut on August 27, 2011 at UFC 134 against Iuri Alcântara, replacing an injured Antonio Carvalho.[7] He lost to Alcântara via unanimous decision.
In his second UFC bout, Arantes faced Antonio Carvalho on January 14, 2012 at UFC 142.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision, earning his first UFC victory.
Arantes faced Milton Vieira on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147.[9] The two fought to a split draw.[10]
Arantes faced Godofredo Pepey on June 8, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10.[11] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[12]
Arantes was expected to face Sam Sicilia on September 4, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 28.[13] However, Sicilia pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Kevin Souza.[14] He lost the fight via split decision.[15]
Arantes faced Maximo Blanco on February 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 36.[16] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[17]
Arantes faced Andre Fili on October 25, 2014 at UFC 179.[18] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[19]
Making his bantamweight debut, Arantes faced Yves Jabouin on August 23, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 74.[20] He won the fight via submission in the first round and also earned his first Performance of the Night bonus.[21][22]
Championships & accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One Time) vs. Yves Jabouin
Mixed martial arts record
27 matches | 17 wins | 7 losses |
By knockout | 7 | 0 |
By submission | 5 | 2 |
By decision | 5 | 5 |
Draws | 1 | |
No contests | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 17–7–1 (2) | Yves Jabouin | Submission (armbar) | UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira | August 23, 2015 | 1 | 4:21 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | Bantamweight debut. Performance of the Night. |
Loss | 16–7–1 (2) | Andre Fili | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 179 | October 25, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 16–6–1 (2) | Maximo Blanco | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi | February 15, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil | |
Loss | 15–6–1 (2) | Kevin Souza | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader | September 4, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | |
Win | 15–5–1 (2) | Godofredo Pepey | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum | June 8, 2013 | 1 | 3:32 | Fortaleza, Brazil | |
Draw | 14–5–1 (2) | Milton Vieira | Draw (split) | UFC 147 | June 23, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | |
Win | 14–5 (2) | Antonio Carvalho | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 142 | January 14, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Loss | 13–5 (2) | Iuri Alcântara | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 134 | August 27, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
NC | 13–4 (2) | Andy Main | No Contest (illegal knee) | Urban Conflict Championships 4: Supremacy | April 11, 2011 | 1 | 4:38 | Morristown, New Jersey, United States | Originally a TKO win for Arantes; overturned due to an illegal knee strike. |
Win | 13–4 (1) | Marcelo Dutra | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gold Fight 2 | November 27, 2010 | 1 | 4:15 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Win | 12–4 (1) | Cemir Silva | KO (head kick) | Barueri Combat | October 30, 2010 | 1 | 0:20 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Win | 11–4 (1) | Jason McLean | Decision (unanimous) | Urban Conflict Championships 3: Renegades | September 10, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Jersey City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 10–4 (1) | Sergio Soares | Decision (unanimous) | Super Challenge Pro | June 27, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Win | 9–4 (1) | Arlinter Rodrigues | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ABC - Fight Festival 1 | May 29, 2010 | 3 | N/A | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Win | 8–4 (1) | Rodrigo Caporal | Decision (unanimous) | Amerad Fighter 1 | March 5, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Win | 7–4 (1) | Francisco Robert | TKO (punches) | Full Heroes Battle 1 | November 7, 2009 | 2 | 2:25 | Paranaguá, Brazil | |
NC | 6–4 (1) | Lester Caslow | No Contest (illegal equipment) | Respect Is Earned 3: Philly Biker Brawl | October 10, 2009 | 3 | 3:06 | Oaks, Pennsylvania, United States | Overturned due to use of illegal equipment (pants) by Arantes.[23] |
Loss | 6–4 | Freddy Assuncao | Decision (unanimous) | Ultimate Warrior Challenge 7: Redemption | October 3, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Fairfax, Virginia, United States | |
Loss | 6–3 | Rony Jason | Submission (triangle choke) | Samurai Fight Combat | September 12, 2009 | 1 | 4:53 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
Win | 6–2 | John Lineker | Submission (armbar) | Paranagua Fight 5 | August 7, 2009 | 1 | 1:12 | Paranaguá, Brazil | |
Win | 5–2 | Diego Santos | TKO (punches) | Paranagua Fight 4 | April 19, 2009 | 1 | 2:03 | Paranaguá, Brazil | |
Win | 4–2 | Rafael Miquelini | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Paranagua Fight 4 | April 19, 2009 | 1 | 2:20 | Paranaguá, Brazil | |
Loss | 3–2 | Steve Deangelis | Decision (unanimous) | World Cagefighting Alliance: Pure Combat | February 6, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 3–1 | Alexandre Pedroso | TKO (corner stoppage) | Paranagua Fight 3 | November 11, 2008 | 1 | 1:37 | Paranaguá, Brazil | |
Win | 2–1 | Felipe Alves | KO (punches & soccer kicks) | Paranagua Fight 2 | September 5, 2009 | 1 | 0:26 | Paranaguá, Brazil | |
Win | 1–1 | Adriano Tessaro | TKO (punches) | Beach Fight Festival | May 10, 2008 | 1 | 1:43 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Loss | 0–1 | Felipe Vidal | Submission (armbar) | Real Fight 5 | April 13, 2008 | 1 | N/A | São Paulo, Brazil |
See also
References
- ^ "Fight Card - UFC 179 Aldo vs. Mendes 2". UFC.com. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ "Felipe Arantes - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
- ^ "Sertanejo ganha faixa-marrom de Jiu-Jitsu e comenta lições para o UFC". GracieMag.com. August 13, 2013.
- ^ "Official Felipe Arantes UFC profile". ufc.com. January 15, 2012.
- ^ "Official Felipe Arantes profile". sherdog.com. January 15, 2012.
- ^ "NJ's Gold Team Fighters Felipe Arantes Signs with the UFC". gardenstatemma.com. July 15, 2011.
- ^ "Source: Antonio Carvalho out, Felipe Arantes in against Yuri Alcantara at UFC 134". mmajunkie.com. July 14, 2011.
- ^ "UFC RIO: Aldo vs. Mendes". UFC.com. November 29, 2011.
- ^ "Jiu-jitsu notable Milton Vieira's octagon debut set at UFC 147 against Felipe Arantes". MMAJunkie.com. March 29, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- ^ Staff (2012-06-23). "UFC 147 results: Felipe Arantes, Milton Vieira fight to draw in event opener". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
- ^ "Felipe Arantes vs. Godofredo Castro slated for UFC on FUEL TV 10". MMAJunkie.com. March 20, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ Matt Erickson (2013-06-08). "UFC on FUEL TV 10 results: Felipe Arantes pounds out Godofredo Castro". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
- ^ Staff (2013-07-18). "Felipe Arantes Steps in to Replace Injured Godofredo Pepey at UFC Fight Night 28 on FS1". mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 2013-07-18.
- ^ Guilherme Cruz (2013-08-07). "Edimilson Souza replaces Sam Sicilia, will fight Felipe Arantes at UFC Fight Night 28". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2013-08-07.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (2013-09-04). "UFC Fight Night 28 results: Edimilson Souza takes split call from Felipe Arantes". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-09-04.
- ^ Matt Erickson (2014-01-02). "Felipe Arantes vs. Maximo Blanco added to February's UFC Fight Night 36 in Brazil". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-01-02.
- ^ Ben Fowlkes (2014-02-15). "UFC Fight Night 36 results, photos: Point deduction unneeded, Arantes tops Blanco". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
- ^ Guilherme Cruz (2014-09-03). "Felipe Arantes, Andre Fili set to meet at UFC 179 in Brazil". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-09-03.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (2014-10-15). "UFC 179 results, photos: Andre Fili takes unanimous decision from Felipe Arantes". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-10-25.
- ^ Tristen Critchfield (2015-06-25). "Jabuouin-Arantes set for UFC Fight Night in Saskatoon on Aug. 23". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- ^ Ben Fowlkes (2015-08-23). "UFC Fight Night 74 results: Felipe Arantes debuts at 135 pounds, armbars Yves Jabouin". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-08-23.
- ^ Mike Sloan (2015-08-23). "UFC Fight Night Saskatoon bonuses: Cote, Burkman, Arantes, Perez nab $50K Awards". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-08-23.
- ^ Paul Miles. "Respect is Earned Philly Biker Brawl: Results". ULTMMA.com. Retrieved January 29, 2011.