Gleison Tibau

Gleison Tibau
BornJanigleison Herculano Alves
(1983-07-10) July 10, 1983 (age 41)
Tibau, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight175 lb (79 kg; 12.5 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Lightweight
Reach70 in (178 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofCoconut Creek, Florida, United States
TeamAmerican Top Team (2006–present)[2]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years active1999–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total58
Wins39
By knockout4
By submission15
By decision20
Losses19
By knockout5
By submission2
By decision11
By disqualification1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Janigleison Herculano Alves,[4] better known as Gleison Tibau (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡlejˈzõ tʃiˈbaw]; born July 10, 1983)[5] is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional since 1999, he has competed for the UFC, Professional Fighters League (PFL), DEEP, and Golden Boy Promotions.

  1. ^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Cerrone vs. Miller". UFC.com. Archived from the original on July 3, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  2. ^ Sharon Robb (July 4, 2008). "Brazilians making it in America". Sun-Sentinel.
  3. ^ "Gleison Tibau - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  4. ^ "Gleison Tibau's First Step to The Top Takes Place Saturday". UFC.com. 2009-10-19. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
  5. ^ "UFC 148 Media Notes". UFC. June 30, 2012. Archived from the original on July 3, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2012.