Miscellaneous

Who won Eddie Tibau vs Efrain Escudero?

Who won Eddie Tibau vs Efrain Escudero?

Despite the announcement on going up a weight class, Tibau faced fellow UFC veteran Efrain Escudero in a 160lbs catchweight bout. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

What happened to Tibau in the UFC?

Tibau made his UFC debut at welterweight against Nick Diaz. Tibau started strong and was taking Diaz down efficiently while avoiding submissions using Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In the second round he got tired and lost by TKO due to strikes. Tibau took on Jason Dent at UFC 68. Tibau won by unanimous decision.

Who did Tibau lose to Desmond Green?

Tibau faced Desmond Green on June 1, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 131. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Tibau’s bout with Green marked the last fight of his contract and after more than a decade in the UFC, Tibau chose not to renew the contract, becoming a free agent.

What is Gleison Tibau’s real name?

Janigleison Herculano Alves, better known as Gleison Tibau ( Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡlejˈzõ tʃiˈbaw]; born July 10, 1983) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the UFC ‘s lightweight division. A professional competitor since 1999, he formerly competed for DEEP.