Gloria de Paula
Gloria Leite de Paula[1] (born June 10, 1995) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the strawweight division. A professional since 2017, she most notably fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
| Gloria de Paula | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gloria Leite de Paula[1] 10 June 1995 Campinas, Brazil |
| Other names | Glorinha |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg; 8.2 st) |
| Division | Strawweight |
| Reach | 67.5 in (171 cm)[2] |
| Team | Chute Boxe Diego Lima (2015–2021)[2] Fabiana Belai Academia (2021–present)[3] |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Daughter of photographers, she worked as a photo model from a young age. Glória was 17 years old and experiencing the pressure of being a third-year high school student when she started training muay thai with her mother to improve her physical conditioning. She liked it so much that she left the entrance exam in the background and started to take the sport more seriously.[4]
The passion rose the first time she watched a UFC event from the stands. In August 2015, she tracked Ronda Rousey knocking out Bethe Correia in just 34 seconds and defending the UFC bantamweight belt. Glória left the event in Rio de Janeiro determined to become an MMA fighter.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
She went 4–2, with both of her losses coming to members of the UFC Arienne Carnelossi and Isabella de Padua by way of judges’ decisions, before being invited to Dana White's Contender Series.[5]
Dana White's Contender Series
de Paula was initially scheduled to face Pauline Macias at Dana White's Contender Series 34 on November 3, 2020. However, de Paula tested positive for COVID-19 and the bout was rescheduled to take place at Dana White's Contender Series 36 on November 17, 2020.[6] She won the fight via unanimous decision and was awarded a UFC contract.[7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
de Paula made her promotional debut against Jinh Yu Frey at UFC Fight Night 187 on March 13, 2021.[8] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[9]
Gloria de Paula made her sophomore appearance against Cheyanne Vlismas at UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland on July 31, 2021. She lost the bout via first-round ground-and-pound technical knockout after she was knocked down by a head kick.[10]
De Paula faced Diana Belbiţă on February 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill.[11] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[12]
De Paula faced Maria Oliveira on June 18, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 37.[13] She lost the bout via split decision.[14] 7 out of 13 media scores gave it to De Paula.[15]
On June 23, 2022, it was announced that De Paula was not re-signed and no longer on the UFC roster.[16]
Invicta FC
De Paula faced Karolina Wójcik on November 16, 2022, at Invicta FC 50 in the Strawweight tournament semifinal, losing via unanimous decision.[17]
Personal life
De Paula is in a relationship with fellow mixed martial artist Mayra Bueno Silva.[18]
Mixed martial arts record
| 12 matches | 6 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 5 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 6–6 | Karolina Wójcik | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 50 | November 16, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Invicta FC Strawweight tournament Semifinal. |
| Loss | 6–5 | Maria Oliveira | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett | June 18, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 6–4 | Diana Belbiţă | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill | February 19, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 5–4 | Cheyanne Vlismas | TKO (head kick and punches) | UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland | July 31, 2021 | 1 | 1:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 5–3 | Jinh Yu Frey | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad | March 13, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 5–2 | Pauline Macias | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 36 | November 17, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 4–2 | Rafaela Rodrigues | TKO (punches) | Standout Fighting Tournament 16 | September 21, 2019 | 3 | 2:17 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Loss | 3–2 | Isabela de Pádua | Decision (unanimous) | Standout Fighting Tournament 10 | March 30, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–1 | Bruna Vargas | Decision (unanimous) | MMA Experience 5 - Game Edition | December 8, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–1 | Beatriz Gomes | TKO (punches) | Max Fight 20 | August 18, 2018 | 3 | 4:06 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Ariane Carnelossi | Decision (unanimous) | Thunder Fight 11 | August 4, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Thuany Valentim Fernandes | TKO (punches) | Batalha MMA 8 | July 15, 2017 | 1 | 4:59 | São Paulo, Brazil | Strawweight debut. |
See also
References
- Mixed martial arts show results Date: March 13, 2021
- "Gloria de Paula". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- Guilherme Cruz (February 19, 2022). "Gloria de Paula treating Diana Belbita fight like the Contender Series after 0-2 UFC start: 'It's all or nothing'". mmafighting.com.
- "Brasileira deixou de ser modelo e agora estreia no UFC: "Não me encantava"". www.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-02-17.
- "UFC Vegas 21: Who is Gloria de Paula?". FanSided. 2021-03-12. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
- Jesse Holland (November 3, 2020). "UFC 'Contender Series' bout scratched following positive COVID-19 test". mmamania.com.
- E. Spencer Kyte (November 17, 2020). "Dana White's Contender Series Week 10 Results". Ultimate Fighting Championship.
- Marcel Dorff (2020-12-31). "Jinh Yu Frey treft UFC debutante Gloria de Paula op 13 maart in Strawweight divisie". MMA DNA (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- Anderson, Jay (2021-03-13). "UFC Vegas 21 Results: Jinh Yu Frey's Wrestling Leads to First UFC Win, Against Gloria de Paula". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-03-14.
- Law, Eddie (2021-07-31). "UFC Vegas 33 Results: Cheyanne Buys Head Kick Puts Down Gloria De Paula". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
- Behunin, Alex. "Diana Belbita vs. Gloria de Paula Set For February 19 UFC Event". Cageside Press. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- Anderson, Jay (2022-02-19). "UFC Vegas 48: Gloria de Paula Claims First UFC Win, Takes Decision Against Diana Belbita". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- Anderson, Jay (2022-05-03). "Joaquin Buckley vs. Albert Duraev, Maria Oliveira vs. Gloria de Paula Announced for UFC Austin". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
- Anderson, Jay (18 June 2022). "UFC Austin: Maria Oliveira Wins Split Decision In Active Fight Against Gloria de Paula". Cageside Press. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- "Maria Oliveira def. Gloria de Paula :: UFC on ESPN 37 :: MMA Decisions". www.mmadecisions.com. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
- Cruz, Guilherme (23 June 2022). "Rogerio Bontorin released by UFC, plans bantamweight move". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- "Invicta FC 50 results: Valesca Machado wins one-night tournament to become strawweight champion". MMA Junkie. 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- UFC Vegas 11’s Mayra Bueno Silva inspires girlfriend’s pursuit of own Contender Series deal Guilherme Cruz, MMA Fighting (September 19, 2020)
- "Gloria "Glorinha" de Paula". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-12-09.