Vitor Vianna
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| Vítor Vianna | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 2, 1979 Wand Fight Team |
| Rank | 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Last updated on: May 5, 2011 | |
Vítor Vianna (born November 2, 1979) is a Brazilian
submission grappler
.
Background
Vítor Vianna grew up in
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is a 2nd degree black belt under Rodrigo Medeiros, and Eduardo Jamelao. After becoming two-time world champion, Vitor decided to transition to MMA in 2004. After 12 professional fights, his first loss was a TKO (referee stoppage) for a broken arm he sustained while blocking a kick by UFC fighter Thiago Silva.[1]
Mixed martial arts career
Since 2004, Vitor Vianna has competed in mixed martial arts events around the world. Vitor is a member of Wanderlei Silva's the Wand Fight Team.[2]
Bellator Fighting Championships
Vianna made his Bellator debut as a participant in the
Bellator 54. He faced Alexander Shlemenko
in the tournament finals and lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Personal life
Vitor Vianna is married with one daughter. He lives and trains in Las Vegas, Nevada. When he is not training, Vitor enjoys spending time with friends and family. [2]
Mixed martial arts record
| 16 matches | 12 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 2 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 12–3–1 | Brian Rogers | KO (flying knee) | Bellator 61
|
March 16, 2012 | 1 | 4:14 | Bossier City, Louisiana , United States
|
Bellator Season 6 Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal |
| Loss | 12–2–1 | Alexander Shlemenko | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 57
|
November 12, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Rama, Ontario, Canada | Bellator Season 5 Middleweight Tournament Final |
| Win | 12–1–1 | Bryan Baker | TKO (punches) | Bellator 54
|
October 15, 2011 | 1 | 0:54 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Bellator Season 5 Middleweight Tournament Semifinal |
| Win | 11–1–1 | Sam Alvey | Decision (split) | Bellator 50
|
September 17, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | Bellator Season 5 Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal |
| Win | 10–1–1 | Aaron Brink | TKO (punches) | Millennium Events: MMA Xplosion | October 9, 2010 | 1 | 1:17 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–1–1 | B.J. Lacy | Submission (rear-naked choke) | MMA Xplosion: Vianna vs. Lacy | August 31, 2010 | 1 | 2:02 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–1–1 | Gatta Tjaad | TKO (punches) | Beast of the East | May 31, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Zutphen, Holland | |
| Loss | 7–1–1 | Thiago Silva | TKO (arm injury) | Fury FC 2: Final Combat | November 30, 2006 | 1 | 1:50 | Sao Paulo , Brazil
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| Win | 7–0–1 | Danilo Pereira | Decision (unanimous) | Fury FC 2: Final Combat | November 30, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Sao Paulo , Brazil
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| Win | 6–0–1 | Francis Carmont | Decision (unanimous) | Kam Lung: Only the Strongest Survive 5 | October 8, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Zutphen, Holland | |
| Win | 5–0–1 | Joao Assis | TKO (punches) | Fury FC 1: Warlords Unleashed | September 27, 2006 | 1 | 1:57 | Sao Paulo , Brazil
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| Win | 4–0–1 | Michael Knaap | Submission (flying armbar) | Beast of the East | May 12, 2006 | 3 | N/A | Zutphen, Holland | |
| Draw | 3–0–1 | Moise Rimbon | Draw | Future Battle | March 5, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Holland | |
| Win | 3–0 | António Conceição | KO (spinning wheel kick) | Hurricane | September 24, 2005 | 3 | N/A | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Murilo Assuncao | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Storm Samurai 7 | June 11, 2005 | 2 | 4:33 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Genivaldo Barbosa | Submission (rear naked choke) | Shooto Brazil: Never Shake | October 23, 2004 | 1 | N/A | Sao Paulo , Brazil
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Submission grappling record (incomplete)
| ? Matches, ? Wins, ? Losses | |||||||
| Result | Rec. | Opponent | Method | Event | Division | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1–1 |  John-Olav Einemo |
Points | ADCC World Championship | -99 kg | 2005 |  Los Angeles
|
| Win | 1–0 | Mike_van_Arsdale |
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