André Gusmão

André Gusmão
BornAndré Machado Gusmão[1]
(1977-05-19) 19 May 1977
Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Light heavyweight
Reach76 in (193 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofNew York City, New York, U.S.
TeamRenzo Gracie Academy[3]
RankMaster in Capoeira[4]
Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Renzo Gracie[5]
Years active2006–2011
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins6
By knockout4
By submission1
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout2
By decision1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Representing  Brazil
Pan American No-Gi Championship
2008 New York Super Heavyweight
2009 California Super Heavyweight

André Machado Gusmão (born 19 May, 1977)[6] is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist who competed from 2006 to 2011. He competed in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2008 and 2009. Earlier in his career, Gusmão competed for the New York Pitbulls of the International Fight League, where his team won the IFL World Team Championship in 2007.[7]

Background

Gusmão was born on 19 May 1977, in Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.[1] He moved to New York in 2001,[8] where he began teaching Capoeira, the first martial art he practiced. He started other classes at Renzo Gracie Academy in January 2007,[9] training with Renzo Gracie, Ricardo Almeida, Eric Owings, and Muay Thai coach Joe Sampieri.[10]

A longtime Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, Gusmão notably faced Fabrício Werdum as a blue belt in the 100 kg division at the 2000 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, losing to Werdum in the final.[11][12] Later, during his professional MMA career and after earning his black belt under Renzo Gracie, he competed at the 2008 Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship, winning a silver medal.[13] He competed again the following year, capturing the gold medal in the super heavyweight division.[14]

Mixed martial arts career

Gusmão began his professional career with a first-round knockout of John Swangler on 22 April 2006.[15] After joining the International Fight League later that year, he would go on to defeat Mike Ciesnolevicz and Brent Beauparlant.[16][17] In June 2007, he defeated Wojtek Kaszowski by second-round knockout.[18] Replacing an injured Jamal Patterson for Renzo Gracie's New York Pitbulls,[10] Gusmão again defeated Ciesnolevicz, clinching the 2007 IFL World Team Championship for the Pitbulls.[19]

Following his success in the IFL, Gusmão signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Tomasz Drwal at UFC 87 on 9 August 2008. Less than two weeks before the event, Drwal withdrew for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Jon Jones.[20][21][22] Gusmão lost by unanimous decision.[23]

Gusmão was scheduled to face Antonio Mendes at UFC 93, but the bout was canceled.[19] He was later scheduled to face Houston Alexander at UFC 98 on 23 May 2009; Alexander withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Krzysztof Soszynski.[24] Gusmão lost the fight by first-round knockout.[25]

Following his stint in the UFC, Gusmão next faced Vagner Curió in a middleweight bout at Ring of Combat 28 on 19 February 2010, defeating him by TKO in the first round.[26] In his final career fight, Gusmão faced Tim Williams at CFFC 7: No Mercy on 16 April 2011. He lost the bout by TKO in the third round.[27]

Personal life

Gusmão is a Capoeira instructor and runs a gym in Manhattan.[28][22] In 2016, he opened the André Gusmão Academy in Miami, Florida, offering Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and Capoeira classes for both children and adults.[8][29][30]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Black belt

Blue belt

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches 6 wins 3 losses
By knockout 4 2
By submission 1 0
By decision 1 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–3 Tim Williams TKO (punches) CFFC 7: No Mercy 16 April 2011 3 0:16 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 6–2 Vagner Curió TKO (submission to punches) Ring of Combat 28 19 February 2010 1 3:25 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 5–2 Krzysztof Soszynski KO (punches) UFC 98 23 May 2009 1 3:17 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 5–1 Jon Jones Decision (unanimous) UFC 87 9 August 2008 3 5:00 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win 5–0 Mike Ciesnolevicz KO (knee) IFL: 2007 Team Championship Final 20 September 2007 1 0:53 Hollywood, Florida, United States Won the IFL World Team Championship.
Win 4–0 Wojtek Kaszowski Submission (rear-naked choke) IFL: Las Vegas 16 June 2007 1 3:53 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 3–0 Brent Beauparlant Decision (unanimous) IFL: Championship Final 29 December 2006 3 4:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 2–0 Mike Ciesnolevicz TKO (punches) IFL: Gracie vs. Miletich 23 September 2006 2 1:02 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win 1–0 John Swangler TKO (punches) SF 3: Beatdown 22 April 2006 1 0:13 New Jersey, United States

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See also

References

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