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Fabio
Maldonado
21-7-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 8 fights.
Record: 21-7-0
Summary: Good cardio, granite chin, heavy hands, Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt

Fighter Info

From: Sorocaba, Sao Paolo Brazil
Fights Out Of: Florianopolis, Santa Catarina Brazil
Age: 34
Height: 6' 1" ( 185 cm )
Weight: 205 lb ( 93 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
984
61% Successful
596
Types of Successful Strikes
0
596
69% Standing
26%
410
157
29
Striking Defense
55
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
6
50% Successful
3
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
5
5
1
Takedown Defense
67
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Loss
 Stipe Miocic May 31, 2014
8 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Fabio Maldonado 2 0 0 0
Win
 Fabio Maldonado Mar 23, 2014
132 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Gian Villante 33 3 0 3
Win
 Fabio Maldonado Oct 9, 2013
87 0 1 0 R3 Decision - Split
Joey Beltran 57 1 0 0
Win
 Fabio Maldonado May 18, 2013
100 1 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Roger Hollett 29 2 0 2
Loss
 Glover Teixeira Oct 13, 2012
85 3 1 5 R2 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Fabio Maldonado 10 0 0 0
Loss
 Igor Pokrajac May 15, 2012
36 1 0 2 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Fabio Maldonado 98 0 0 1
Loss
 Fabio Maldonado Jun 4, 2011
78 2 2 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Kyle Kingsbury 95 5 0 2
Win
 James McSweeney Oct 16, 2010
49 0 0 0 R3 KO/TKO
Fabio Maldonado 89 0 2 4
Portions © 2010 by FightMetric LLC. All Rights Reserved

Biography

TRAINING: I train in the morning and evening - grappling, striking, mixing it up and physical prep, alternating every day.

Thoughts on opponent, Caio Magalhaes? I respect all fighters. Caio has nothing to lose fighting me, and I will fight him as I fight anyone else, using my boxing to hurt them.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I began fighting in MMA in 2000 and professional boxing in 2002. I enjoy the competition. For this fight, I started the training in my city (Sorocaba), and after signing the contract I began training in Florianopolis.

What ranks and titles have you held? Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Do you have any heroes? My father.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s the beginning of a dream.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No.

What was your job before you started fighting? I started work in my father’s company when I was 12 years old.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I had 45 amateur boxing fights.

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar and guillotine.

Favorite Striking technique: Right hand.

•    Loss to Kingsbury broke 11 fight winning streak that dated back to 2008

•    Received Fight of the Night award for bout with Kingsbury

•    13 wins by KO, 2 by submission

•    22-0 with 21 KOs as a pro boxer (10 first round KOs)

Career

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