Leonardo Mafra

Leonardo Mafra Teixeira, better known as Leonardo Mafra, (born April 25, 1989) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2010, he has fought for the UFC, Final Fight Championship, and Pancrase.

Leonardo Mafra
Born (1989-04-25) April 25, 1989
Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
Other namesMacarrão
ResidenceBalneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofBalneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina Brazil
TeamChute Boxe
American Kickboxing Academy (2015–present)[2]
RankBlack belt in Muay Thai[3]
Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins15
By knockout9
By submission1
By decision5
Losses6
By knockout4
By submission2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Mafra was born and spent his early childhood in the Brazilian city of Santo André and began training in mixed martial arts as a teenager.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Mafra later moved to Balneário Camboriú and made his professional debut in the Welterweight division in early 2011. He compiled a record of 6–0 competing for regional promotions in his native Brazil, before auditioning for The Ultimate Fighter.[4]

The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil

In February 2012, it was announced that Mafra would a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil, representing Team Wanderlei at middleweight.[5]

Mafra got into the house with a decision win over Samuel Trindade.[6] In his quarterfinal fight, Mafra was submitted (guillotine choke) in the second round by the eventual winner, Cezar Ferreira, and was subsequently eliminated from the competition.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mafra made his official debut facing fellow castmate, Thiago Perpétuo on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147.[8] Mafra lost the fight via TKO in the third round.[9] Subsequently, Mafra was released from the promotion.

Mafra made a return to the welterweight division and the regional scene in Brazil, where he was able to string a five fight win streak, finishing all of his opponents by way of KO/TKO, before getting a return call to the UFC.[10]

Mafra was tabbed as a short notice replacement as he faced Rick Story on July 16, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 45, filling in for an injured John Howard.[11] Story defeated Mafra via submission in the second round.[12]

Mafra faced Cain Carrizosa on March 21, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62.[13] Mafra won the fight by unanimous decision.[14]

Mafra faced Stevie Ray on July 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72. He lost the fight by TKO in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[15][16]

Post-UFC career

After being released by the UFC, Mafra signed with the Croatian promotion Final Fight Championship for an MMA bout against another UFC veteran: Anthony Njokuani. Mafra won the fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Mafra was scheduled to face João Carvalho at Imortal FC 5 on July 23, 2016. However, the bout was cancelled due to an unknown reason.[18]

He then faced Satoru Kitaoka at Pancrase 281 on October 2, 2016. He lost the fight via first-round submission.[19]

Mafra was scheduled to face Mohammad Fakhreddine at Brave 6: Kazakhstan on April 28, 2017 but failed to make weight and the bout was cancelled.[20]

Mafra then returned to his native Brazilian circuit and was scheduled to face Luiz Cado at Imortal FC 7 on November 11, 2017. However, Cado withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Rogério Santos. He won the fight via technical knockout due to leg kicks.[21]

Brave CF

Mafra signed a contract with Brave CF in 2018 and made his promotional debut against Gadzhimusa Gaziev at Brave CF 12 on May 11, 2018.[21] He lost the fight via first-round tecnical knockout due to an injury.[22]

Mafra made his sophomore appearance in the promotion against Djamil Chan at Brave CF 25 on August 30, 2019.[23] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[24]

He was then scheduled to face Carl Booth at Brave CF 35 on March 28, 2020 but the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the bout was scrapped.[25]

Mafra then challenged Eldar Eldarov for the BRAVE Combat Federation Super Lightweight Championship at Brave CF 46 on January 16, 2021.[26] He lost the fight via doctor stoppage after the first round.[27]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
21 matches 15 wins 6 losses
By knockout 9 4
By submission 1 2
By decision 5 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 15–6 Eldar Eldarov TKO (doctor stoppage) Brave CF 46 January 16, 2021 1 5:00 Sochi, Russia For BCF Super Lightweight (165 lbs) Championship.
Win 15–5 Djamil Chan Decision (unanimous) Brave CF 25 August 30, 2019 3 5:00 Belo Horizonte, Brazil Super Lightweight (165 lbs) bout.
Loss 14–5 Gadzhimusa Gadzhiev TKO (injury) Brave CF 12: KHK Legacy May 11, 2018 1 4:58 Jakarta, Indonesia Catchweight (163 lbs) bout.
Win 14–4 Rogerio Santos TKO (leg kicks) Imortal FC 7 November 11, 2017 3 2:24 Paraná, Brazil Return to Welterweight.
Loss 13–4 Satoru Kitaoka Submission (heel hook) Pancrase: 281 October 2, 2016 1 1:05 Tokyo, Japan
Win 13–3 Anthony Njokuani Decision (unanimous) FFC 25: Mitchell vs. Lopez June 11, 2016 3 5:00 Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 12–3 Stevie Ray TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites July 18, 2015 1 2:30 Glasgow, Scotland
Win 12–2 Cain Carrizosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare March 21, 2015 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Lightweight debut.
Loss 11–2 Rick Story Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller July 16, 2014 2 2:12 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 10–2 Antonio Marcos KO (knees) Power Fight Extreme 11 May 17, 2014 1 1:36 Curitiba, Brazil
Win 9–2 Alexandre Goncalves TKO (punches and elbows) NCF 19 February 8, 2014 2 2:30 Balneário Camboriú, Brazil
Win 9–1 Marcos Cacador TKO (punches) Max Sport: 13.2 May 11, 2013 2 0:50 São Paulo, Brazil Catchweight (176 lbs) bout.
Win 8–1 Samuel Trindade TKO (doctor stoppage) Iron Fight Combat 3 March 23, 2013 2 5:00 Feira de Santana, Brazil Won the Iron FC Welterweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Deivid Santos KO (punch) Sparta MMA August 10, 2012 1 0:23 Itajaí, Brazil Return to Welterweight.
Loss 6–1 Thiago Perpétuo TKO (punches) UFC 147 June 23, 2012 3 0:41 Belo Horizonte, Brazil Middleweight debut.
Win 6–0 Douglas Del Rio Submission (armbar) NCF 9 December 10, 2011 1 1:55 Itajaí, Brazil
Win 5–0 Dimitry Burgo TKO (punches) K.O. Fight: GZero August 20, 2011 1 3:45 Londrina, Brazil
Win 4–0 Santiago Ponzinibbio TKO (punches) Centurion Mixed Martial Arts 2 July 9, 2011 1 3:17 Itajaí, Brazil
Win 3–0 Willian Coelho Decision (unanimous) Black Trunk Fight 2 May 15, 2011 3 5:00 Florianópolis, Brazil
Win 2–0 Maiquel Bigolin Decision (unanimous) Floripa Fight 7 March 12, 2011 3 5:00 Florianópolis, Brazil
Win 1–0 Geverson Pereira TKO (punches) NCF 6 February 5, 2011 1 3:53 Brusque, Brazil

See also

References
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