Marcelo_Aguiar
Marcelo Aguiar
Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter
Marcelo Aguiar is a Brazilian[1] mixed martial artist.[2] He competed in the Welterweight[3] division.
| Marcelo Aguiar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 168 lb (76 kg; 12.0 st) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Years active | 1997 - 2000 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 6 |
| Wins | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Aguiar made his professional debut against John Cronk at World Vale Tudo Championship 4 on 16 March 1997, in the semifinals of the Vale Tudo 77kg tournament. He won the fight by a rear-naked choke, after almost ten minutes of continuous fighting, and advanced to the finals where he faced Antonio Santos. Aguiar won the tournament final by knockout, stopping Santos after just 49 seconds.[4]
Aguiar was scheduled to face Hayato Sakurai at VTJ 1997: Vale Tudo Japan 1997 on 29 November 1997. The fight ended in a draw. The two of them fought a rematch at Shooto: 10th Anniversary Event on 29 May 1999. Sakurai won their second meeting by unanimous decision.[5]
Aguiar's last professional bout was against Matt Hughes at UFC 26: Ultimate Field of Dreams on 9 June 2000. Hughes won the fight by technical knockout, after the ringside doctor stopped the fight near the end of the first round.[6]
| 6 matches | 2 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 2–3–1 | Matt Hughes | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC 26 | 9 June 2000 | 1 | 4:34 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2–1 | Hayato Sakurai | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: 10th Anniversary Event | 29 May 1999 | 3 | 5:00 | Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan | |
| Loss | 2–1–1 | Frank Trigg | TKO (punches) | Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 3 | 13 May 1998 | 2 | 3:08 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Draw | 2–0–1 | Hayato Sakurai | Draw | VTJ 1997: Vale Tudo Japan 1997 | 29 November 1997 | 3 | 8:00 | Urayasu, Chiba, Japan | |
| Win | 2–0 | Antonio Santos | KO (punches) | WVC 4: World Vale Tudo Championship 4 | 16 March 1997 | 1 | 0:49 | Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | John Cronk | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WVC 4: World Vale Tudo Championship 4 | 16 March 1997 | 1 | 9:49 | Brazil |
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- "Marcelo Aguiar". mixedmartialarts.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014.
- "Marcelo Aguiar". fightmatrix.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014.
- "WVC 4: Pelé x Macaco 2; Marco Ruas x Pat Smith e Johil x Pelé". portaldovaletudo.com. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ""修斗 the Renaxis 1999 10years Anniversary" 横浜文化体育館大会". boutreview.com. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- "UFC 26 Results – Winners & Highlights". whoisfighting.com. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
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