Felipe Arantes

Felipe Arantes (born 9 February 1988) is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist, who competed in the bantamweight and featherweight divisions. A professional MMA competitor from 2008 to 2018, Arantes mostly fought in Brazil before signing with the UFC.

Felipe Arantes
Born (1988-02-09) 9 February 1988
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Other namesSertanejo
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionBantamweight (125–135 Ib)
Featherweight (135–145 Ib)
Reach73 in (185 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofNewark, New Jersey
TeamMacaco Gold Team
RankBlack belt in Muay Thai[2]
Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years active2008–2018
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins18
By knockout7
By submission6
By decision5
Losses10
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision7
Draws1
No contests2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Background and early career

Arantes started training in Judo and Tae Kwon Do at 12 years old and Muay Thai when he was 14. He eventually turned to MMA training when he turned 18.[4]

Arantes made his professional MMA debut in May 2008. He competed in events for smaller promotions in his native Brazil (Paranagua Fight, Samurai FC, Full Battle Heroes) and in the United States (Ultimate Warrior Challenge and Urban Conflict Championships) before signing with the UFC. Prior to his UFC debut he had amassed a record of 13 wins, 3 losses and 2 No Contests.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Arantes officially signed with the UFC in July 2011.[6] He made his promotional debut on 27 August 2011 at UFC 134 against Iuri Alcântara, replacing an injured Antonio Carvalho.[7] He lost to Alcântara via unanimous decision.

In his second UFC bout, Arantes faced Antonio Carvalho on 14 January 2012 at UFC 142.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision, earning his first UFC victory.[9]

Arantes faced Milton Vieira on 23 June 2012 at UFC 147.[10] The two fought to a split draw.[11]

Arantes faced Godofredo Pepey on 8 June 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10.[12] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[13]

Arantes was expected to face Sam Sicilia on 4 September 2013 at UFC Fight Night 28.[14] However, Sicilia pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Kevin Souza.[15] He lost the fight via split decision.[16]

Arantes faced Maximo Blanco on 15 February 2014 at UFC Fight Night 36.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Arantes faced Andre Fili on 25 October 2014 at UFC 179.[19] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[20]

Making his bantamweight debut, Arantes faced Yves Jabouin on 23 August 2015 at UFC Fight Night 74.[21] He won the fight via submission in the first round and also earned a Performance of the Night bonus.[22][23]

Arantes next faced Jerrod Sanders on 7 July 2016 at UFC Fight Night 90.[24] He won the fight via submission in the second round.[25]

Arantes faced Érik Pérez on 5 November 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale.[26] Pérez was awarded a split decision victory.[27]

Arantes was briefly linked to a rematch with Iuri Alcântara on 3 June 2017 at UFC 212.[28] However on 11 May, Arantes was pulled from the fight for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Brian Kelleher.[29]

Arantes was scheduled to face Luke Sanders on 16 September 2017 at UFC Fight Night 116.[30] However, the fight was scrapped after Arantes fell sick on 14 September from an undisclosed illness.[31]

Arantes faced Josh Emmett in a featherweight bout on 21 October 2017 at UFC Fight Night 118.[32] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[33]

Arantes faced Song Yadong on 23 June 2018 at UFC Fight Night 132.[34] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.[35]

On 28 June 2018, Arantes announced his retirement from professional fighting after the loss in UFC Fight Night 132 in Singapore.[36]

Personal life

Arantes and his wife Lucilene have two sons.[37]

Championships & accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
31 matches 18 wins 10 losses
By knockout 7 1
By submission 6 2
By decision 5 7
Draws 1
No contests 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18–10–1 (2) Song Yadong TKO (elbow and punches) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards 23 June 2018 2 4:59 Kallang, Singapore
Loss 18–9–1 (2) Josh Emmett Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till 21 October 2017 3 5:00 Gdańsk, Poland Featherweight bout.
Loss 18–8–1 (2) Érik Pérez Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson 5 November 2016 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 18–7–1 (2) Jerrod Sanders Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez 7 July 2016 2 1:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 17–7–1 (2) Yves Jabouin Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira 23 August 2015 1 4:21 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Bantamweight debut. Performance of the Night.
Loss 16–7–1 (2) Andre Fili Decision (unanimous) UFC 179 25 October 2014 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 16–6–1 (2) Maximo Blanco Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi 15 February 2014 3 5:00 Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil
Loss 15–6–1 (2) Kevin Souza Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader 4 September 2013 3 5:00 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Win 15–5–1 (2) Godofredo Pepey TKO (elbows and punches) UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum 8 June 2013 1 3:32 Fortaleza, Brazil
Draw 14–5–1 (2) Milton Vieira Draw (split) UFC 147 23 June 2012 3 5:00 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Win 14–5 (2) Antonio Carvalho Decision (unanimous) UFC 142 14 January 2012 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 13–5 (2) Iuri Alcântara Decision (unanimous) UFC 134 27 August 2011 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NC 13–4 (2) Andy Main No Contest (illegal knee) Urban Conflict Championships 4: Supremacy 11 April 2011 1 4:38 Morristown, New Jersey, United States TKO win for Arantes overturned due to illegal knee strike.
Win 13–4 (1) Marcelo Dutra Submission (rear-naked choke) Gold Fight 2 27 November 2010 1 4:15 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 12–4 (1) Cemir Silva KO (head kick) Barueri Combat 30 October 2010 1 0:20 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 11–4 (1) Jason McLean Decision (unanimous) Urban Conflict Championships 3: Renegades 10 September 2010 3 5:00 Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Win 10–4 (1) Sergio Soares Decision (unanimous) Super Challenge Pro 27 June 2010 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 9–4 (1) Arlinter Rodrigues Submission (rear-naked choke) ABC - Fight Festival 1 29 May 2010 3 N/A São Paulo, Brazil
Win 8–4 (1) Rodrigo Caporal Decision (unanimous) Amerad Fighter 1 5 March 2010 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 7–4 (1) Francisco Robert TKO (punches) Full Heroes Battle 1 7 November 2009 2 2:25 Paranaguá, Brazil
NC 6–4 (1) Lester Caslow No Contest (illegal equipment) Respect Is Earned 3: Philly Biker Brawl 10 October 2009 3 3:06 Oaks, Pennsylvania, United States Overturned due to use of illegal equipment (pants) by Arantes.[38]
Loss 6–4 Freddy Assuncao Decision (unanimous) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 7: Redemption 3 October 2009 3 5:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Loss 6–3 Rony Jason Submission (triangle choke) Samurai Fight Combat 12 September 2009 1 4:53 Curitiba, Brazil
Win 6–2 John Lineker Submission (armbar) Paranagua Fight 5 7 August 2009 1 1:12 Paranaguá, Brazil
Win 5–2 Diego Fortunato TKO (punches) Paranagua Fight 4 19 April 2009 1 2:03 Paranaguá, Brazil
Win 4–2 Rafael Miquelini Submission (rear-naked choke) Paranagua Fight 4 19 April 2009 1 2:20 Paranaguá, Brazil
Loss 3–2 Steve Deangelis Decision (unanimous) World Cagefighting Alliance: Pure Combat 6 February 2009 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 3–1 Alexandre Pedroso TKO (corner stoppage) Paranagua Fight 3 11 November 2008 1 1:37 Paranaguá, Brazil
Win 2–1 Felipe Alves KO (punches and soccer kicks) Paranagua Fight 2 5 September 2008 1 0:26 Paranaguá, Brazil
Win 1–1 Adriano Tessaro TKO (punches) Beach Fight Festival 10 May 2008 1 1:43 São Paulo, Brazil
Loss 0–1 Felipe Vidal Submission (armbar) Real Fight 5 13 April 2008 1 N/A São Paulo, Brazil

See also

References
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