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Glaico Franca

"Brazilian Zombie"
23-8-0BrazilBrazilLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Maksim Sergeev · Submission · Jul 21, 2023

23-8-0 · 21 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
NCvs Andre FialhoNC · R2 5:00
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 1·October 10, 2019

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CAREER SUMMARY

Glaico Franca holds a professional MMA record of 23-8-0. Franca has won 23 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Franca lands 2.35 significant strikes per minute with 43% accuracy and averages 2.68 takedowns per 15 minutes. Franca also has 2 recorded karate bouts. Most recent fight: October 10, 2019. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height
6'0"183 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
77"196 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Feb 28, 1991
Age
35
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Curitibanos, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • American Top Team

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 23-8-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.35per min
43% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.46per min
47% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.68per 15 min
42% success
Takedowns stuffed77%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.35per min
43% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.46per min
47% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.68per 15 min
42% success
Takedowns stuffed77%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Glaico Franca sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Glaico Franca earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Maksim Sergeev
    Titan FC 83· Jul 21, 2023· Middleweight· 23-8 vs 15-11-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:37
  2. LOSS
    vs Marco Tulio
    Fight Music Show 1· Jan 30, 2022· Middleweight· 22-8 vs 6-1
    TKO
    R2 · 1:32
  3. LOSS
    vs Boris Medvedev
    RCC MMA 10: Rogozin vs. Enemoto· Dec 18, 2021· Welterweight· 22-7 vs 13-2
    UD
  4. WIN
    vs Dalton Ribeiro
    Face The Danger 23· Oct 23, 2021· Welterweight· 22-6 vs 8-8
    TKO
    R1 · 2:31
  5. NC
    vs Andre Fialho
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 1· Oct 10, 2019· Welterweight· 21-5 vs 10-2
    NC
    R2 · 5:00
  6. LOSS
    vs David Michaud
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 1· Oct 10, 2019· Welterweight· 21-6 vs 18-5
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Sadibou Sy
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2019 Regular Season· Jul 10, 2019· Welterweight· 21-5 vs 8-5-1
    TKO
    R3 · 4:29
  8. WIN
    vs Gamzat Khiramagomedov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2019 Regular Season· May 8, 2019· Welterweight· 20-5 vs 8-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:06
  9. WIN
    vs Takashi Sato×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Pancrase 297· Jul 1, 2018· Welterweight· 19-5 vs 13-2
    SUB
    R4 · 1:15
  10. WIN
    vs Hiroyuki Tetsuka
    Pancrase 293· Feb 4, 2018· Welterweight· 18-5 vs 4-3
    SD
  11. WIN
    vs Marcelo Barreira
    Aspera FC 58· Nov 4, 2017· Welterweight· 17-5 vs 16-4
    TKO
    R1 · 1:36
  12. WIN
    vs Jean Felipe Prestes
    Aspera FC 55· Aug 12, 2017· Welterweight· 16-5 vs 13-9
    TKO
    R2 · 0:18
  13. WIN
    vs Cleiton Caetano
    Aspera FC 51· May 20, 2017· Welterweight· 15-5 vs 5-3-1
    TKO
    R2 · 0:55
  14. WIN
    vs Julio Cesar Bilik
    Aspera FC 49· Feb 18, 2017· Welterweight· 14-5 vs 23-22
    SUB
    R1 · 0:50
  15. LOSS
    vs Gregor Gillespie
    UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs Lansberg· Sep 24, 2016· Lightweight· 13-5 vs 8-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. LOSS
    vs James Vick
    UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux· Apr 23, 2016· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 9-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  17. WIN
    vs Fernando Bruno×1Title bout · Title win #1
    UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia· Aug 1, 2015· Ultimate Fighter Brazil 4 Lightweight· 13-3 vs 15-3
    SUB
    R3 · 4:46
  18. WIN
    vs Welington Soares
    Aspera FC 11· Aug 30, 2014· Catchweight· 12-3 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:17
  19. WIN
    vs Piero Severo
    JVT Championship 6· May 10, 2014· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 4-9
    SUB
    R1 · 1:55
  20. LOSS
    vs Daniel Reis
    CTA Combat 2· Mar 15, 2014· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 3-0
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Robson Maciel
    CTA Combat 2· Mar 15, 2014· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 2-3
    SUB
    R1 · 1:27
  22. WIN
    vs Igor Soares
    SMASH Fight 3· Dec 7, 2013· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 1-2
    UD
  23. WIN
    vs Guilherme Schneider
    Santa Catarina Regional· Nov 9, 2013· 8-2 vs 0-1
    SUB
  24. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Santa Catarina Regional· Oct 5, 2013· 7-2
    TKO
  25. WIN
    vs Jean Marcos
    Santa Catarina Regional· Sep 15, 2013· 6-2 vs 0-3
    SUB
  26. WIN
    vs Ebson Ferreira de Sousa
    Santa Catarina Regional· Aug 24, 2013· 5-2 vs 1-1
    SUB
  27. WIN
    vs Fernando Mamute
    Santa Catarina Regional· Jun 15, 2013· 4-2 vs 0-2
    TKO
  28. LOSS
    vs Luiz Fernando
    Santa Catarina Regional· Apr 13, 2013· 3-2 vs 2-2
    DEC
  29. LOSS
    vs Anderson Goncalves
    NCF 13· Jan 5, 2013· Welterweight· 3-1 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:41
  30. WIN
    vs Diogo Kadu
    Blufight· Oct 27, 2012· 3-0 vs 1-3
    TKO
  31. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Santa Catarina Regional· Sep 8, 2012· 2-0
    TKO
  32. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Santa Catarina Regional· May 5, 2012· 1-0
    TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1642▲11
Peak
1754Jul 11, 2019
Rated fights
28
150016001700201320152017201920212023Oct 27, 2012 · 1543Jan 5, 2013 · 1495Apr 13, 2013 · 1465Jun 15, 2013 · 1509Aug 24, 2013 · 1549Sep 15, 2013 · 1576Nov 9, 2013 · 1595Dec 7, 2013 · 1608Mar 15, 2014 · 1604Mar 15, 2014 · 1625May 10, 2014 · 1618Aug 30, 2014 · 1634Aug 1, 2015 · 1687Apr 23, 2016 · 1668Sep 25, 2016 · 1648Feb 18, 2017 · 1661May 20, 2017 · 1680Aug 12, 2017 · 1696Nov 4, 2017 · 1704Feb 4, 2018 · 1707Jul 1, 2018 · 1726May 9, 2019 · 1742Jul 11, 2019 · 1754Oct 11, 2019 · 1743Oct 23, 2021 · 1673Dec 18, 2021 · 1667Jan 30, 2022 · 1653Jul 21, 2023 · 16421642

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Frequently asked questions

When does Glaico Franca fight next?

Glaico Franca has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Glaico Franca's record?

Glaico Franca's professional MMA record is 23-8-0.

Who is Glaico Franca fighting next?

Glaico Franca's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Glaico Franca fight last?

Glaico Franca most recently fought Andre Fialho at Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 1 on Thursday, October 10, 2019, -.

What weight class does Glaico Franca fight in?

Glaico Franca fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Glaico Franca have?

Glaico Franca has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.

How tall is Glaico Franca?

Glaico Franca is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Glaico Franca weigh?

Glaico Franca weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Glaico Franca's reach?

Glaico Franca has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is Glaico Franca?

Glaico Franca is 35 years old (born Feb 28, 1991).

Where is Glaico Franca from?

Glaico Franca is from Brazil.

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