Michel Prazeres
| Michel Prazeres | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 25, 1981 Belem, Pará, Brazil |
| Other names | Tractor |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division |
Lightweight Welterweight |
| Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Belém, Pará, Brazil |
| Team | Frankiko Team / Trator Team |
| Rank | 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] |
| Years active | 2000 – present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 21 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 12 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Michel Richard Cunha dos Prazeres (born July 25, 1981) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently fighting as a lightweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Mixed martial arts career
Early MMA career
Prazeres began training MMA at age 12 when he watched his inspiration, Bruce Lee. His MMA career began in 2000, when he won his debut fight by submission. He went on to win his first six fights straight via stoppage. Prazeres built up an undefeated record competing in local and regional promotions across his native Brazil before signing with the UFC in early 2013.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Upon signing with the UFC, Prazeres made his promotional debut on May 18, 2013 against Paulo Thiago at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold.[2] Prazeres lost the fight by unanimous decision, giving him his first career loss.
Prazeres next fought Jesse Ronson on September 21, 2013 at UFC 165.[3] He won the fight by a close split decision.[4] It was his first fight outside of his native Brazil.
Prazeres took on Mairbek Taisumov on March 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 38, replacing the injured Gleison Tibau.[5] He won the fight by dominant unanimous decision. Taisumov had multiple point deductions and the fight ended up being scored (30-25, 30-25, 30-25) in favor of Prazeres.[6]
Prazeres faced Kevin Lee on February 14, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 60.[7] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Prazeres faced Valmir Lázaro on November 21, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale.[8] He won the fight by split decision.[9]
Prazeres was expected to face Tony Martin on July 23, 2016 at UFC on Fox 20.[10] However, Martin pulled out of the fight in early July citing a neck injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer J.C. Cottrell.[11] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[12]
Prazeres next faced Gilbert Burns on September 24, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 95.[13] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[14]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 23 matches | 21 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 12 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 21–2 | Gilbert Burns | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg | September 24, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Brasília, Brazil | Catchweight (158 lbs) bout; Prazeres missed weight. |
| Win | 20–2 | J.C. Cottrell | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko | July 23, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 19–2 | Valmir Lázaro | Decision (split) | The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum | November 21, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Monterrey, Mexico | |
| Loss | 18–2 | Kevin Lee | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch | February 14, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 18–1 | Mairbek Taisumov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2 | March 23, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Natal, Brazil | |
| Win | 17–1 | Jesse Ronson | Decision (split) | UFC 165 | September 21, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Lightweight debut. |
| Loss | 16–1 | Paulo Thiago | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold | May 18, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil | |
| Win | 16–0 | Leandro Batata | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brazil 30 | June 2, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 15–0 | Sérgio Leal | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Jungle Fight 37 | March 31, 2012 | 1 | 1:49 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 14–0 | André Luis Lobato | Decision (unanimous) | Iron Man Championship 6 | June 10, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–0 | Antônio Carlos Ribeiro | Submission (triangle choke) | Midway Fight | June 26, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 12–0 | Frederick Samurai | Decision (unanimous) | Mega Champion Fight 2 | November 10, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Manaus, Brazil | |
| Win | 11–0 | Valter de Menezes | Decision (unanimous) | Predador FC 5 - Kamae | April 21, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 10–0 | Gabriel Santos | Decision (unanimous) | Macapa Verdadeiro Vale Tudo | March 22, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 9–0 | Anderson Banana | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Predador FC 4 - Kamae | January 25, 2007 | 1 | N/A | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–0 | Edilson Florêncio | Decision (unanimous) | Midway Fight | October 5, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–0 | Ari dos Santos | Decision (unanimous) | Ilha Combat | July 1, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–0 | Luis Neto | Submission (punches) | Iron Man Vale Tudo 7 | June 11, 2005 | 1 | 4:16 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–0 | Elias Monteiro | TKO (punches) | Super Vale Tudo Ananindeua | April 14, 2004 | 1 | 1:17 | Ananindeua, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | Cleber Santana | Submission (choke) | Super Vale Tudo Ananindeua | September 12, 2003 | 2 | 2:22 | Ananindeua, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Rogério Gama | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Desafio de Gigantes | March 21, 2003 | 1 | 3:47 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Sérgio de Oliveira | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Desafio de Gigantes | March 21, 2003 | 1 | 2:13 | Macapá, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Sandro Lyon | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Open Fight Vale Tudo 2 | October 9, 2000 | 1 | 3:58 | Belém, Brazil |
See also
References
- ↑ "Michel Prazeres - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ↑ "Michel Prazeres vs. Paulo Thiago official for UFC on FX 8, lineup again complete". mmajunkie.com. May 3, 2013.
- ↑ "UFC 165: Jesse Ronson vs. Michel Prazeres booked for Sept. 21 in Toronto with Mark Bocek hurt". mmamania.com. August 23, 2013.
- ↑ "UFC 165 results and photos: Michel Prazeres grinds out split vs. Jesse Ronson". mmajunkie.com. September 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Gleison Tibau Out of UFC Fight Night 38, Mairbek Taisumov Now Faces Michel Prazeres". mmaweekly.com. February 19, 2014.
- ↑ "UFC Fight Night 38 results: Michel Prazeres dominates Mairbek Taisumov for upset". mmajunkie.com. March 23, 2014.
- ↑ Jason Floyd (January 1, 2015). "Three fights made official for UFC Fight Night 60". themmareport.com. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
- ↑ Staff (2015-08-26). "UFC Fight Night 78 adds Valmir Lazaro vs. Michel Prazeres". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2015-08-26.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-11-21). "UFC Fight Night 78 results: Michel Prazeres gets questionable split call from Valmir Lazaro". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
- ↑ Chris Sosa (2016-04-28). "UFC adds lightweight bout to United Center fight card". redeyechicago.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
- ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2016-07-12). "UFC on Fox 20 update: Cottrell to make debut vs. Prazeres in Chicago". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2016-07-23). "UFC on FOX 20 results: Michel Prazeres grinds way to decision win over J.C. Cottrell". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
- ↑ Staff (2016-08-04). "Gilbert Burns vs. Michel Prazeres added to UFC Fight Night 95 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (2016-09-24). "UFC Fight Night 95 results: Michel Prazeres goes to judges again, sweeps Gilbert Burns". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-09-24.
