Best fights of Vinny Magalhães
Over 15 years as a professional, Vinny Magalhães has compiled a 19-12 (18) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vinny Magalhães submits Igor Pokrajac
On September 22, 2012 Vinny Magalhães faced Igor Pokrajac in a light heavyweight bout. Magalhães was 28 years old with a record of 9-5, and Pokrajac was 33 with a record of 25-8. Magalhães was on a 5-fight winning streak and Pokrajac was on a 3-fight winning streak. Magalhães submitted Igor Pokrajac via armbar in the 2nd round.
2. Vinny Magalhães submits Viktor Nemkov
On April 28, 2011 Vinny Magalhães fought Viktor Nemkov for the vacant M-1 Global light heavyweight title. Magalhães was 26 years old with a record of 7-5, and Nemkov was 24 with a record of 13-3. Magalhães was on a 3-fight winning streak and Nemkov was on a 6-fight winning streak. Magalhães submitted Viktor Nemkov via gogoplata neck crank in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Vinny Magalhães KOs Mikhail Zayats
On October 14, 2011 Vinny Magalhães defended his M-1 Global light heavyweight title against Mikhail Zayats. Magalhães was 27 years old with a record of 8-5, and Zayats was 30 with a record of 14-5. Both Magalhães and Zayats were on a 4-fight winning streak. Magalhães stopped Mikhail Zayats via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. Vinny Magalhães loses to David Branch via unanimous decision
On October 7, 2016 Vinny Magalhães fought David Branch for the WSOF light heavyweight title. Magalhães was 32 years old with a record of 14-7, and Branch was 35 with a record of 18-3. Magalhães was on a 4-fight winning streak and Branch was on a 8-fight winning streak. Magalhães lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Branch.
5. Vinny Magalhães loses to Phil Davis via unanimous decision
On April 27, 2013 Vinny Magalhães faced Phil Davis in a light heavyweight bout. Magalhães was 28 years old with a record of 10-5, and Davis was 28 with a record of 10-1. Magalhães was on a 6-fight winning streak and Davis was coming off a win. Magalhães lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Davis.
6. Vinny Magalhães submits Jason Brilz
On September 26, 2014 Vinny Magalhães fought Jason Brilz for the vacant inaugural Titan FC light heavyweight title. Magalhães was 30 years old with a record of 11-7, and Brilz was 39 with a record of 22-5-1. Magalhães was coming off a win and Brilz was on a 4-fight winning streak. Magalhães submitted Jason Brilz via guillotine choke in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Vinny Magalhães submits Rakim Cleveland
On October 13, 2018 Vinny Magalhães faced Rakim Cleveland in a light heavyweight bout. Magalhães was 34 years old with a record of 16-9, and Cleveland was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magalhães was on a 2-fight winning streak. Magalhães submitted Rakim Cleveland via flying triangle kimura in the 1st round.
8. Vinny Magalhães submits Rakim Cleveland in their 2nd fight
On August 8, 2019 Vinny Magalhães faced Rakim Cleveland in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Magalhães was 35 years old with a record of 18-11, and Cleveland was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magalhães was on a 2-fight losing streak. Magalhães submitted Rakim Cleveland via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Vinny Magalhães submits Jamie Abdallah
On June 21, 2018 Vinny Magalhães faced Jamie Abdallah in a light heavyweight bout. Magalhães was 33 years old with a record of 14-9, and Abdallah was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magalhães was on a 2-fight losing streak. Magalhães submitted Jamie Abdallah via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. Vinny Magalhães submits Jorge Gonzalez
On July 19, 2014 Vinny Magalhães faced Jorge Gonzalez in a light heavyweight bout. Magalhães was 30 years old with a record of 10-7, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magalhães was on a 2-fight losing streak. Magalhães submitted Jorge Gonzalez via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.