André Machado Gusmão (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐ̃ˈdɾɛ ɡuʒˈmɐ̃w̃]; born May 19, 1977 in Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He is a veteran of the International Fight League where he fought for Renzo Gracie's New York Pitbulls, the IFL's 2007 league champions.

André Gusmão
BornAndré Machado Gusmão
(1977-05-19) May 19, 1977 (age 47)
Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Fighting out ofGoiânia, Brazil
Years active2006–2011
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins6
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout2
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

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Before making his UFC debut, Gusmão amassed with 5-0 score.[1]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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He made his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut at UFC 87 where he obtained his first professional loss by unanimous decision to Jon Jones.[2][3]

Gusmão returned at UFC 98 where he was defeated by Krzysztof Soszynski by knockout early in the first round.[4]

After going 0-2 Gusmão was released from his UFC contract.

After his UFC release Gusmao competed two more times, finishing Vagner Curio with punches and losing to Tim William via technical knockout.[5]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
9 matches 6 wins 3 losses
By knockout 3 2
By submission 2 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 April 16, 2011 3 0:16 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 6–2 Vagner Curio TKO (submission to punches) Ring of Combat XXVIII February 19, 2010 1 3:25 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 5–2 Krzysztof Soszynski KO (punches) UFC 98 May 23, 2009 1 3:17 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 5–1 Jon Jones Decision (unanimous) UFC 87 August 9, 2008 3 5:00 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win 5–0 Mike Ciesnolevicz KO (knee) International Fight League: 2007 Team Championship Final September 20, 2007 1 0:53 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win 4–0 Wojtek Kaszowski Submission (rear naked choke) International Fight League: Las Vegas June 16, 2007 1 3:53 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 3–0 Brent Beauparlant Decision (unanimous) International Fight League: Championship Final December 29, 2006 3 4:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 2–0 Mike Ciesnolevicz TKO (punches) International Fight League: Gracie vs. Miletich September 23, 2006 2 1:02 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win 1–0 John Swangler TKO (punches) SF 3: Beatdown April 22, 2006 1 0:13 New Jersey, United States

References

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  1. ^ Sherdog.com. "Andre Gusmao MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  2. ^ "UFC Debut: Jon Jones vs Andre Gusmao | Free Fight | UFC". www.ufc.com. 2020-04-14. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  3. ^ Jr, Adam Guillen (2020-04-14). "Free Fight: Watch Jones Make His UFC Debut At UFC 87". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  4. ^ "UFC® 98 Prelim Fight: Krysztof Soszynski vs. Andre Gusmao | UFC". www.ufc.com. 2018-09-14. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  5. ^ "Andre Gusmao". The AllStar. 2023-04-16. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
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