Marcelo Guimarães

Marcelo Zilio Guimarães (born June 25, 1983) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship
In his UFC debut, Guimarães faced Dan Stittgen on July 11, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 4. He won the fight via split decision.

Guimarães next fight was expected to take place on November 10, 2012, on UFC on Fuel TV: Le vs. Franklin against South Korean newcomer, Hyun Gyu Lim. However, he was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by David Mitchell.

Guimarães/Lim was rescheduled for March 3, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 8. Guimarães lost via second round KO when he was caught flush with a knee.

Guimarães was scheduled to face Keith Wisniewski on September 4, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 28. However, Guimarães pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Ivan Jorge.

Guimarães faced Andy Enz in a middleweight bout on June 28, 2014, at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens. He won the fight via split decision.

Guimarães faced Vitor Miranda on March 5, 2016, at UFC 196. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Championships and accomplishments

 * Jungle Fight
 * Jungle Fight Middleweight Championship (One time)