Renée Forte

Renée Forte
Born Renée Forte Teixeira
(1987-03-27) March 27, 1987
Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Welterweight
Middleweight
Reach 71.0 in (180 cm)
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Muay Thai
Fighting out of Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
Team Team Nogueira
Bushido Académie
Rank      Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
     Purple belt in Karate[1]
Years active 2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 12
Wins 8
By knockout 2
By submission 2
By decision 4
Losses 4
By knockout 2
By submission 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Renée Forte Teixeira (born March 27, 1987) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who formerly fought in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.

MMA career

Early career

Forte compiled a 7-1 professional record before joining The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil cast.

The Ultimate Fighter

Forte was selected to compete on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. Forte got into the house with a decision win over Fabio Luiz Vital da Costa.

In his opening round fight, Forte was submitted by Daniel Sarafian in the second round with a rear naked choke.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Forte made his official UFC debut against castmate Sérgio Moraes on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153.[2] He lost the fight via submission in the third round.

In his next fight, Forte made his lightweight debut against Terry Etim on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV: Barao vs. McDonald.[3] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Forte faced John Makdessi on September 21, 2013 at UFC 165.[4] He lost the fight by first round KO.

In his fourth UFC fight, Forte faced promotional newcomer Frank Trevino on March 15, 2014 at UFC 171. He lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.[5]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 8–4 Francisco Trevino Decision (unanimous) UFC 171 March 15, 2014 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States 157 lb catchweight bout; Forte missed weight
Loss 8–3 John Makdessi KO (punches) UFC 165 September 21, 2013 1 2:01 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win 8–2 Terry Etim Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Barao vs. McDonald February 16, 2013 3 5:00 London, England, United Kingdom Lightweight debut.
Loss 7–2 Sérgio Moraes Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 153 October 13, 2012 2 3:10 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 7–1 Renan Santos TKO (retirement) Amazon Fight 8 May 27, 2011 3 1:52 Belem, Pará, Brazil
Loss 6–1 Mario Sartori KO (punch) International Fighter Championship April 29, 2011 2 3:10 Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Win 6–0 Anderson Melo TKO (punches) Champions Night 14 June 5, 2010 1 1:38 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Win 5–0 Julio Cesar Andrade Decision (split) Shooto Brazil 14 November 28, 2009 3 5:00 Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 4–0 Ramon Dias Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 13 March 28, 2009 3 5:00 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Win 3–0 Jeferson dos Santos Submission (rear-naked choke) Kabra Fight Nordeste March 13, 2008 1 N/A Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Win 2–0 Andre Vasconcelos Decision (unanimous) Furia Fight 3 March 17, 2007 3 5:00 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Win 1–0 Elinardo Silva Costa Submission (armbar) Rino's FC 1 February 9, 2006 N/A N/A Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Renee Forte - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
  2. http://www.tatame.com.br/2012/07/19/UFC--Sergio-Moraes-x-Renee-Forte-no-UFC-Rio-3
  3. "Etim-Forte added to UFC on FUEL TV 7". MMAjunkie.com. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
  4. Staff (2013-07-23). "John Makdessi vs. Renee Forte added to UFC 165 in Toronto". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-07-23.
  5. "Report: UFC releases Bubba McDaniel and Renee Forte". bloodyelbow.com. 21 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.

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