Best fights of Gleison Tibau
Over 25 years as a professional, Gleison Tibau has compiled a 39-19 (19) record, fighting across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gleison Tibau submits Will Brooks
On July 27, 2019 Gleison Tibau faced Will Brooks in a lightweight bout. Tibau was 36 years old with a record of 34-14, and Brooks was 32 with a record of 20-4-1. Tibau was coming off a win. Tibau submitted Will Brooks via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
2. Gleison Tibau defeats Efraín Escudero
On November 24, 2018 Gleison Tibau faced Efraín Escudero in a lightweight bout. Tibau was 35 years old with a record of 33-14, and Escudero was 32 with a record of 30-13. Tibau was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Escudero was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tibau won via unanimous decision.
3. Gleison Tibau defeats Rory MacDonald
On June 17, 2021 Gleison Tibau faced Rory MacDonald in a welterweight bout. Tibau was 37 years old with a record of 35-15, and MacDonald was 31 with a record of 22-6-1. Tibau was coming off a loss, while MacDonald was coming off a win. Tibau won via split decision.
4. Gleison Tibau defeats Jamie Varner
On August 31, 2013 Gleison Tibau faced Jamie Varner in a lightweight bout. Tibau was 30 years old with a record of 29-9, and Varner was 28 with a record of 21-7-1. Both Tibau and Varner were coming off a win. Tibau won via split decision.
5. Gleison Tibau defeats Norman Parke
On January 18, 2015 Gleison Tibau faced Norman Parke in a lightweight bout. Tibau was 31 years old with a record of 32-10, and Parke was 28 with a record of 20-2-1. Tibau was on a 2-fight winning streak and Parke was coming off a win. Tibau won via split decision.
6. Gleison Tibau defeats Francisco Trinaldo
On October 13, 2012 Gleison Tibau faced Francisco Trinaldo in a lightweight bout. Tibau was 29 years old with a record of 27-8, and Trinaldo was 34 with a record of 11-1. Tibau was coming off a loss, while Trinaldo was on a 5-fight winning streak. Tibau won via unanimous decision.
7. Gleison Tibau submits Rich Clementi
On February 7, 2009 Gleison Tibau faced Rich Clementi in a lightweight bout. Tibau was 25 years old with a record of 20-5, and Clementi was 31 with a record of 33-13-1. Tibau was on a 2-fight losing streak and Clementi was coming off a loss. Tibau submitted Rich Clementi via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
8. Gleison Tibau defeats Josh Neer
On October 24, 2009 Gleison Tibau faced Josh Neer in a lightweight bout. Tibau was 26 years old with a record of 22-6, and Neer was 26 with a record of 25-8-1. Both Tibau and Neer were coming off a loss. Tibau won via unanimous decision.
9. Gleison Tibau defeats Rafael dos Anjos
On November 19, 2011 Gleison Tibau faced Rafael dos Anjos in a lightweight bout. Tibau was 28 years old with a record of 26-7, and Anjos was 27 with a record of 15-5. Tibau was on a 2-fight winning streak and Anjos was coming off a win. Tibau won via split decision.
10. Gleison Tibau defeats Kurt Pellegrino
On March 19, 2011 Gleison Tibau faced Kurt Pellegrino in a lightweight bout. Tibau was 27 years old with a record of 24-7, and Pellegrino was 31 with a record of 16-5. Both Tibau and Pellegrino were coming off a loss. Tibau won via split decision.