Gleison Tibau
Record: 23 - 7
Height: 5'10" (178cm)
Weight: 155 lbs
Age: 29
Camp: American Top Team

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.

Career Statistics:
Knockout Wins:  1   (03%) Knockout Losses:  0   (0%)
TKO Wins:  2   (07%) TKO Losses:  2   (07%)
Submission Wins:  10   (33%) Submission Losses:  1   (03%)
Decision Wins:  10   (33%) Decision Losses:  4   (13%)
Draws: 0 No Contests: 0
Career Fights:
Opponent Method Event Date Rnd
Win Rafaello Oliveira Submission UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill May. 28, 2011 2
Win Kurt Pellegrino Split Decision UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones Mar. 19, 2011 3
Loss Jim Miller Unanimous Decision UFC: UFC Fight Night 22 Sep. 15, 2010 3
Win Caol Uno Technical Knockout UFC: UFC Fight Night 21 Mar. 31, 2010 1
Win Josh Neer Unanimous Decision UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun Oct. 24, 2009 3
Loss Melvin Guillard Split Decision UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale Jun. 20, 2009 3
Win Jeremy Stephens Unanimous Decision UFC: Fight Night 18 Apr. 01, 2009 3
Win Rich Clementi Submission UFC: Fight Night 17 Feb. 07, 2009 1
Loss Joe Stevenson Submission UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin Jul. 05, 2008 2
Loss Tyson Griffin Unanimous Decision UFC 81: Breaking Point Feb. 02, 2008 3
Win Terry Etim Unanimous Decision UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion Sep. 08, 2007 3
Win Jeff Cox Submission UFC: Fight Night 10 Jun. 12, 2007 1
Win Antonio Moreno Technical Knockout NCC: Nordest Combat Championship May. 09, 2007 1
Win Jason Dent Unanimous Decision UFC 68: Uprising Mar. 03, 2007 3
Loss Nick Diaz Technical Knockout UFC 65: Bad Intentions Nov. 18, 2006 2
Win Jedrzej Kubski Submission KO: Arena 4 Mar. 11, 2006 1
Win Fabricio Camoes Submission Meca 12: Meca World Vale Tudo 12 Jul. 09, 2005 1
Loss Marcelo Brito Unanimous Decision SS 7: Storm Samurai 7 Jun. 11, 2005 3
Win Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira Unanimous Decision COVT: Ceara Open Vale Tudo 2 Mar. 10, 2005 3
Win Anderson Cruz Knockout OF: Octagon Fight Feb. 24, 2005 1
Win Josenildo Ramalho Submission BC 2: Brazilian Challenger 2 Oct. 21, 2004 1
Win Carlos Alexandre Pereira Submission CN 11: Champions Night 11 Oct. 07, 2004 1
Win Adriano Martins Unanimous Decision AF: Amazon Fight 1 Jun. 20, 2004 3
Win Daniel Muralha Submission CN 10: Champions Night 10 May. 21, 2004 1
Win Romario Manoel da Silva Submission Desafio: Natal vs Nordeste Mar. 09, 2004 1
Loss Eiji Mitsuoka Technical Knockout Deep: 11th Impact Jul. 13, 2003 2
Win Fernando Terere Split Decision BC: Bitetti Combat Nordeste 2 Mar. 20, 2003 3
Win Paulo Roberto Nogueira da Silva Junior Unanimous Decision BC: Bitetti Combat Nordeste 1 Nov. 28, 2002 3
Win Thiago Alves Submission CN: Champions Night 2 Jun. 30, 2001 2
Win Rivanio Regiz Unanimous Decision CNVTO: Currais Novos Vale Tudo Open May. 18, 1999 3
Total Fights: 30   |   Record: 23 - 7
WHO WINS THE MAIN EVENT AT UFC 162 BETWEEN ANDERSON SILVA AND CHRIS WEIDMAN?
Silva via Decision
Silva via TKO/KO
Silva via Submission
Weidman via Decision
Weidman via TKO/KO
Weidman via Submission
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