Best fights of Marcos Galvão
Over 16 years as a professional, Marcos Galvão has compiled a 18-12-1 (5) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Marcos Galvão submits Joe Warren in their 2nd fight
On March 27, 2015 Marcos Galvão fought Joe Warren for the Bellator bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Galvão was 32 years old with a record of 16-6-1, and Warren was 38 with a record of 12-3. Galvão was on a 3-fight winning streak and Warren was on a 5-fight winning streak. Galvão submitted Joe Warren via kneebar in the 2nd round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Marcos Galvão defeats Travis Marx
On May 11, 2012 Marcos Galvão faced Travis Marx in a bantamweight bout. Galvão was 29 years old with a record of 11-5-1, and Marx was 34 with a record of 19-3. Galvão was coming off a win and Marx was on a 4-fight winning streak. Galvão won via unanimous decision.
3. Marcos Galvão defeats Fredson Paixão
On April 29, 2006 Marcos Galvão faced Fredson Paixão. Galvão was 23 years old with a record of 3-1, and Paixão was 26 with a record of 6-1. Galvão was coming off a loss, while Paixão was on a 5-fight winning streak. Galvão won via unanimous decision.
4. Marcos Galvão KOs Luis Nogueira
On August 24, 2012 Marcos Galvão fought Luis Nogueira for the vacant Bellator Season Six Tournament bantamweight title. Galvão was 30 years old with a record of 12-5-1, and Nogueira was 27 with a record of 14-2. Galvão was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nogueira was on a 3-fight winning streak. Galvão stopped Luis Nogueira via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Marcos Galvão loses to Eduardo Dantas in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On June 17, 2016 Marcos Galvão defended his Bellator bantamweight title against Eduardo Dantas. It was their second meeting. Galvão was 33 years old with a record of 17-6-1, and Dantas was 27 with a record of 17-4. Galvão was on a 4-fight winning streak and Dantas was coming off a win. Galvão lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Dantas.
6. Marcos Galvão defeats Kenji Osawa
On May 18, 2007 Marcos Galvão faced Kenji Osawa. Galvão was 24 years old with a record of 5-1, and Osawa was 30 with a record of 12-5-1. Galvão was on a 2-fight winning streak and Osawa was coming off a win. Galvão won via majority decision.
7. Marcos Galvão defeats Chase Beebe
On September 24, 2011 Marcos Galvão faced Chase Beebe in a bantamweight bout. Galvão was 29 years old with a record of 9-4-1, and Beebe was 26 with a record of 18-7. Galvão was coming off a loss, while Beebe was on a 5-fight winning streak. Galvão won via split decision.
8. Marcos Galvão defeats Jin Akimoto
On September 26, 2004 Marcos Galvão faced Jin Akimoto. Galvão was 22 years old with a record of 2-0, and Akimoto was 33 with a record of 11-6-2. Galvão was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak, while Akimoto was coming off a loss. Galvão won via unanimous decision.
9. Marcos Galvão defeats Ed West
On April 13, 2012 Marcos Galvão faced Ed West in a bantamweight bout. Galvão was 29 years old with a record of 10-5-1, and West was 28 with a record of 17-6. Both Galvão and West were coming off a loss. Galvão won via unanimous decision.
10. Marcos Galvão KOs Tom McKenna
On November 15, 2013 Marcos Galvão faced Tom McKenna in a bantamweight bout. Galvão was 31 years old with a record of 14-6-1, and McKenna was 0 with a record of 0-0. Galvão was coming off a win. Galvão stopped Tom McKenna via TKO in the 1st round.