Luana Pinheiro
Luana Pinheiro | |
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Born | Luana Munize Barbosa Pinheiro November 18, 1993 João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
Weight | 115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb) |
Division | Strawweight |
Reach | 62[1] in (157 cm) |
Fighting out of | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Team | BH Rhinos[2] Nova União[3] |
Rank | Black belt in Judo[4] Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[4] |
Years active | 2016–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 15 |
Wins | 11 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 5 |
By decision | 3 |
By disqualification | 1 |
Losses | 4 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 2 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Luana Munize Barbosa Pinheiro[5] (born November 18, 1993) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship(UFC). As of November 12, 2024, she is #14 in the UFC women's strawweight rankings.[6]
Background
[edit]Pinheiro was born into a family of judokas and started the sport at the age of two in her hometown of João Pessoa.[7] After an accomplished junior career in judo she moved to Belo Horizonte in 2011 in pursuit of a spot in the Brazilian Olympic judo team.[7][8] However, her Olympic dreams didn't materialize and she opted to start training mixed martial arts in late 2015.[7][9][10]
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Pinheiro racked a 7–1 record, competing in Brazilian regional circuit and Brave Combat Federation before being invited to Dana White's Contender Series.
Dana White's Contender Series
[edit]Pinheiro faced Stephanie Frausto at Dana White's Contender Series 35 on November 10, 2020. She won the fight via first-round technical knockout and was awarded a UFC contract.[11][12]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
[edit]Pinheiro was scheduled to make her promotional debut against Randa Markos on March 27, 2021, at UFC 260.[13] However, Markos was removed from the card on March 18 after testing positive for COVID-19.[14] The bout was rescheduled for May 1, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka.[15] Pinheiro won the bout via disqualification in the first round after Markos accidentally upkicked her in the head, rendering her unable to continue.[16]
Pinheiro was scheduled to make her sophomore appearance in the organization against Jessica Penne at UFC Fight Night 198 on November 20, 2021.[17] However Penne withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reason and she was replaced by Sam Hughes.[18] She won the bout via unanimous decision.[19]
Pinheiro was again scheduled to face Jessica Penne on April 30, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 208.[20] Their bout is once again cancelled due to Pinheiro pulling out due to an undisclosed injury.[21]
Pinhero faced Michelle Waterson on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287.[22] She won the close bout via split decision.[23]
Pinhero faced Amanda Ribas on November 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 232.[24] She lost the fight by TKO in the third round.[25]
Pinhero faced Angela Hill on May 18, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 241.[26] She lost the bout by a guillotine choke submission in the second round.[27]
Pinhero faced Gillian Robertson on November 9, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 247.[28] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[29]
Professional grappling career
[edit]Pinheiro competed against Ffion Davies in the co-main event of ADXC 2 on January 19, 2024.[30] She lost the match by submission in the first round.[31]
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]15 matches | 11 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 2 | 1 |
By submission | 5 | 1 |
By decision | 3 | 2 |
By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 11–4 | Gillian Robertson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates | November 9, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 11–3 | Angela Hill | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy | May 18, 2024 | 2 | 4:12 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 11–2 | Amanda Ribas | TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig | November 18, 2023 | 3 | 3:53 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 11–1 | Michelle Waterson-Gomez | Decision (split) | UFC 287 | April 8, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
Win | 10–1 | Sam Hughes | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate | November 20, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 9–1 | Randa Markos | DQ (illegal upkick) | UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka | May 1, 2021 | 1 | 4:16 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 8–1 | Stephanie Frausto | KO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 35 | November 10, 2020 | 1 | 2:48 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 7–1 | Helen Harper | KO (punches) | Brave CF 29 | November 15, 2019 | 1 | 3:00 | Isa Town, Bahrain | |
Win | 6–1 | Yasmeli Araque | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Brave CF 26 | September 7, 2019 | 1 | 2:34 | Bogotá, Colombia | |
Win | 5–1 | Elaine Leal | Submission (guillotine choke) | Brave CF 11 | April 13, 2019 | 1 | 4:46 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | |
Win | 4–1 | Jessica Kelly Soares Rodrigues | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Federação Fight 7 | March 10, 2018 | 1 | 2:37 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | |
Win | 3–1 | Charlene Batista de Souza | Submission (armbar) | Federação Fight 4 | July 1, 2017 | 1 | 1:40 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | |
Loss | 2–1 | Cris Macfer Ferreira Macedo | Decision (split) | All Fights 1 | March 19, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | |
Win | 2–0 | Jessica Kelly Soares Rodrigues | Submission (armbar) | BH Sparta 10 | November 19, 2016 | 1 | 2:00 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | |
Win | 1–0 | Thatiane Araújo | Decision (unanimous) | BH Sparta 9 | October 9, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Stats | UFC". www.ufcstats.com. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ "GMI: A musa do judô que abraçou o MMA e já faz estragos". graciemag.com (in Portuguese). March 17, 2017.
- ^ "Ex-Minas, Luana Pinheiro mostrou DNA de judoca para vencer a segunda no UFC". superesportes.com.br (in Portuguese). November 22, 2021.
- ^ a b "Luana Pinheiro | UFC". UFC.com. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Luana Pinheiro MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ "Rankings | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ a b c Lucas Barros (March 20, 2015). "Expresso Paraíba: conheça a história da musa do judô, Luana Pinheiro". Globo.com (in Portuguese).
- ^ "Nova Ronda? Luana Pinheiro se inspira em estrela americana para mostrar força do judô no UFC". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ "Inspirada em Ronda, Luana Pinheiro estreia no UFC contra "maior desafio da vida"". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ Superesportes (2021-04-30). "Mineira 'de coração': Luana Pinheiro, ex-judoca do Minas, estreia no UFC". Superesportes (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ Mike Heck (November 10, 2020). "DWCS video: Luana Pinheiro crushes Stephanie Frausto with vicious combination". mmafighting.com.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (2020-11-10). "DWCS Season 4: Week 9 results: Three win contracts with Natan Levy earning high praise". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
- ^ Farah Hannoun (2021-03-05). "Randa Markos vs. Luana Pinheiro added to UFC 260". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ Evelyn Rodrigues and Raphael Marinho (2021-03-18). "Randa Markos off UFC 260 for covid-19 protocol and Luana Pinheiro waits for a new rival". globoesporte.globo.com. Retrieved 2021-03-18. (in Portuguese)
- ^ Guilherme Cruz (2021-03-22). "Randa Markos vs. Luana Pinheiro set for May 1 UFC event". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "UFC on ESPN 23 results: Randa Markos disqualified for illegal upkick on Luana Pinheiro". MMA Junkie. 2021-05-02. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ^ "Luana Pinheiro enfrenta Jessica Penne no UFC em novembro". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-09-29.
- ^ "With Jessica Penne out, Sam Hughes steps in against Luana Pinheiro at UFC Fight Night 198". MMA Junkie. 2021-11-10. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ Alex Behunin (November 20, 2021). "UFC Vegas 43: Luana Pinheiro Defeats Sam Hughes Via Unanimous Decision". cagesidepress.com.
- ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2022-02-07). "Jessica Penne vs. Luana Pinheiro back on, set for April 30 UFC event". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
- ^ Staff (2022-04-26). "Jéssica Bate-Estaca returns to strawweight at 5th in the UFC ranking and remains on the flyweight list". ge.globo.com. Retrieved 2022-04-30. (in Portuguese)
- ^ https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/16/23558196/michelle-waterson-gomez-vs-luana-pinheiro-set-for-ufc-287
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2023-04-08). "UFC 287: Luana Pinheiro Wins Razor-Close Decision Against Michelle Waterson-Gomez". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
- ^ "Amanda Ribas renova com UFC e enfrenta Luana Pinheiro em novembro". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-08-24. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Dewar, Val (2023-11-18). "UFC Vegas 82: Amanda Ribas Stages Gritty Comeback After First-Round Pummeling, Finishes Luana Pinheiro". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ King, Nolan (2024-02-22). "UFC strawweight contenders Angela Hill, Luana Pinheiro collide in May". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2024-05-18). "UFC Vegas 92: Angela Hill Shows Well-Rounded Skillset, Hits Mounted Guillotine on Luana Pinheiro". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ Nolan King (2024-07-31). "UFC books Luana Pinheiro vs. Gillian Robertson for November". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ Jay Anderson (2024-11-09). "UFC Vegas 100: Gillian Robertson's Grappling On Display Against Luana Pinheiro". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "ADXC 2 Full Lineup And Preview". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "ADXC 2 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Luana Pinheiro MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- 1993 births
- Sportspeople from João Pessoa, Paraíba
- Brazilian female judoka
- Brazilian female mixed martial artists
- Strawweight mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing judo
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Ultimate Fighting Championship female fighters
- 21st-century Brazilian sportswomen