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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 7 fights.
| Record: | 14-3-0 |
| Summary: | Punching power, heart |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | Massaranduba |
| From: | Brasilia, DF Brazil |
| Fights Out Of: | Brasilia, DF Brazil |
| Age: | 35 |
| Height: | 5' 8" ( 172 cm ) |
| Weight: | 155 lb ( 70 kg ) |
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Feb 15, 2014 -
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Sep 04, 2013 -
Sep 04, 2013
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
341
Types of Successful Strikes
0
160
Striking Defense
53
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
14
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
56
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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UPCOMING
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Michael Chiesa |
UFC 173: Weidman vs. Machida
May 24, 2014
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-- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Ways To Watch
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| Francisco Drinaldo | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||
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Win
|
Francisco Drinaldo |
Feb 15, 2014
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55 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Split |
Ways To Watch
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| Jesse Ronson | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Loss
|
Francisco Drinaldo |
Sep 4, 2013
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22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
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| Piotr Hallmann | 42 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||||
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Win
|
Francisco Drinaldo |
May 18, 2013
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5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
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| Mike Rio | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Win
|
Francisco Drinaldo |
Jan 19, 2013
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12 | 2 | 1 | 4 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
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| C.J. Keith | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Loss
|
Gleison Tibau |
Oct 13, 2012
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36 | 5 | 2 | 3 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
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| Francisco Drinaldo | 45 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||
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Win
|
Delson Heleno |
Jun 23, 2012
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3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
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| Francisco Drinaldo | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Biography
When and why did you start training and fighting?
I played soccer, the coaches liked my aggressive way and was called to fight. I began training in 2004.
I played soccer, the coaches liked my aggressive way and was called to fight. I began training in 2004.
How many bouts do you have? Any titles?
17 fights. Jungle Fight champion in 155lbs in 2011
17 fights. Jungle Fight champion in 155lbs in 2011
What were the best results of your fights? Have you ever fought a famous fighter?
Best result was winning the Jungle belt against Adriano Martins. Adriano is considered the best fighter in Brazil at 155lbs. I also fought against Luis "Buscapé" Firmino and Flavio Alvaro.
Best result was winning the Jungle belt against Adriano Martins. Adriano is considered the best fighter in Brazil at 155lbs. I also fought against Luis "Buscapé" Firmino and Flavio Alvaro.
How is your diet during training?
I make 2 diets. 1 month before the fight, I only eat healthy food and fruits. 15 days before the fight I only eat egg whites, lettuce and zucchini.
I make 2 diets. 1 month before the fight, I only eat healthy food and fruits. 15 days before the fight I only eat egg whites, lettuce and zucchini.
What's your favorite tecnique?
I train a lot standing up. I like striking and boxing.
What does it mean to you, to fight in the UFC?
My main goal for a long time has been to fight in the UFC. Something I have been pursuing for a long time.
My main goal for a long time has been to fight in the UFC. Something I have been pursuing for a long time.
Do you have a heros?
My parents. I try to be like them and appreciates their honesty and character.
What is your educational background?
I studied until 4th grade.
I studied until 4th grade.
What did you do before you started fighting?
I worked on my father's land, took care of the farm and helped with everything he needed.
I worked on my father's land, took care of the farm and helped with everything he needed.
• Team Wanderlei member on TUF Brazil
• Stablemate of UFC welterweight Paulo Thiago
• Pro since 2006
• Five wins by KO, five by submission
• Nickname means "Brazilian redwood"
• Stablemate of UFC welterweight Paulo Thiago
• Pro since 2006
• Five wins by KO, five by submission
• Nickname means "Brazilian redwood"
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