Felipe Arantes Explained

Felipe Arantes
Other Names:Sertanejo
Birth Date:1988 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Sao Paulo, Brazil
Weight:145lb
Weight Class:Bantamweight (125–135 Ib)
Featherweight (135–145 Ib)
Reach In:73
Reach Footnote:[1]
Fighting Out Of:Newark, New Jersey
Team:Macaco Gold Team
Rank:Black belt in Muay Thai[2]
Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years Active:2008–2018
Mma Kowin:7
Mma Subwin:6
Mma Decwin:5
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Subloss:2
Mma Decloss:7
Mma Draw:1
Mma Nc:2
Sherdog:31372

Felipe Arantes (born 9 February 1988) is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist, who competed in the bantamweight and featherweight divisions. A professional MMA competitor from 2008 to 2018, Arantes mostly fought in Brazil before signing with the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career

Background and early career

Arantes started training in Judo and Tae Kwon Do at 12 years old and Muay Thai when he was 14. He eventually turned to MMA training when he turned 18.[4]

Arantes made his professional MMA debut in May 2008. He competed in events for smaller promotions in his native Brazil (Paranagua Fight, Samurai FC, Full Battle Heroes) and in the United States (Ultimate Warrior Challenge and Urban Conflict Championships) before signing with the UFC. Prior to his UFC debut he had amassed a record of 13 wins, 3 losses and 2 No Contests.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Arantes officially signed with the UFC in July 2011.[6] He made his promotional debut on 27 August 2011 at UFC 134 against Iuri Alcântara, replacing an injured Antonio Carvalho.[7] He lost to Alcântara via unanimous decision.

In his second UFC bout, Arantes faced Antonio Carvalho on 14 January 2012 at UFC 142.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision, earning his first UFC victory.[9]

Arantes faced Milton Vieira on 23 June 2012 at UFC 147.[10] The two fought to a split draw.[11]

Arantes faced Godofredo Pepey on 8 June 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10.[12] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[13]

Arantes was expected to face Sam Sicilia on 4 September 2013 at UFC Fight Night 28.[14] However, Sicilia pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Kevin Souza.[15] He lost the fight via split decision.[16]

Arantes faced Maximo Blanco on 15 February 2014 at UFC Fight Night 36.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Arantes faced Andre Fili on 25 October 2014 at UFC 179.[19] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[20]

Making his bantamweight debut, Arantes faced Yves Jabouin on 23 August 2015 at UFC Fight Night 74.[21] He won the fight via submission in the first round and also earned a Performance of the Night bonus.[22] [23]

Arantes next faced Jerrod Sanders on 7 July 2016 at UFC Fight Night 90.[24] He won the fight via submission in the second round.[25]

Arantes faced Érik Pérez on 5 November 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale.[26] Pérez was awarded a split decision victory.[27]

Arantes was briefly linked to a rematch with Iuri Alcântara on 3 June 2017 at UFC 212.[28] However, on 11 May, Arantes was pulled from the fight for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Brian Kelleher.[29]

Arantes was scheduled to face Luke Sanders on 16 September 2017 at UFC Fight Night 116.[30] However, the fight was scrapped after Arantes fell sick on 14 September from an undisclosed illness.[31]

Arantes faced Josh Emmett in a featherweight bout on 21 October 2017 at UFC Fight Night 118.[32] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[33]

Arantes faced Song Yadong on 23 June 2018 at UFC Fight Night 132.[34] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.[35]

On 28 June 2018, Arantes announced his retirement from professional fighting after the loss in UFC Fight Night 132 in Singapore.[36]

Personal life

Arantes and his wife Lucilene have two sons.[37]

Championships & accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center||Song Yadong|TKO (elbow and punches)|||align=center|2|align=center|4:59|Kallang, Singapore||- |Loss|align=center|18–9–1 (2)|Josh Emmett|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Gdańsk, Poland||-|Loss|align=center|18–8–1 (2)|Erik Pérez|Decision (split)|The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Mexico City, Mexico| |-|Win|align=center|18–7–1 (2)|Jerrod Sanders|Submission (armbar)|||align=center|2|align=center|1:39|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-|Win|align=center|17–7–1 (2)|Yves Jabouin|Submission (armbar)|||align=center|1|align=center|4:21|Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada||-|Loss|align=center|16–7–1 (2)|Andre Fili|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 179||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|16–6–1 (2)|Maximo Blanco|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil||-|Loss|align=center|15–6–1 (2)|Kevin Souza|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Belo Horizonte, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|15–5–1 (2)|Godofredo Pepey|TKO (elbows and punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|3:32|Fortaleza, Brazil||-|Draw|align=center|14–5–1 (2)|Milton Vieira|Draw (split)|UFC 147||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Belo Horizonte, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|14–5 (2)|Antonio Carvalho|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 142||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil||-|Loss|align=center|13–5 (2)|Iuri Alcântara|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 134||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil||-| NC|align=center| 13–4 (2)| Andy Main| No Contest (illegal knee)| Urban Conflict Championships 4: Supremacy| |align=center| 1|align=center| 4:38|Morristown, New Jersey, United States| |- | Win|align=center| 13–4 (1)| Marcelo Dutra| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Gold Fight 2| |align=center| 1|align=center| 4:15|São Paulo, Brazil||-| Win|align=center| 12–4 (1)| Cemir Silva| KO (head kick)| Barueri Combat| |align=center| 1|align=center| 0:20|São Paulo, Brazil| |-| Win|align=center| 11–4 (1)| Jason McLean| Decision (unanimous) | Urban Conflict Championships 3: Renegades| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Jersey City, New Jersey, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 10–4 (1)| Sergio Soares| Decision (unanimous)| Super Challenge Pro| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|São Paulo, Brazil| |-| Win|align=center| 9–4 (1)| Arlinter Rodrigues| Submission (rear-naked choke)| ABC - Fight Festival 1| |align=center| 3|align=center| N/A|São Paulo, Brazil| |-| Win|align=center| 8–4 (1)| Rodrigo Caporal| Decision (unanimous)| Amerad Fighter 1| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|São Paulo, Brazil| |-| Win|align=center| 7–4 (1)| Francisco Robert| TKO (punches)| Full Heroes Battle 1| |align=center| 2|align=center| 2:25|Paranaguá, Brazil| |-| NC|align=center| 6–4 (1)| Lester Caslow| No Contest (illegal equipment) | Respect Is Earned 3: Philly Biker Brawl| |align=center| 3|align=center| 3:06|Oaks, Pennsylvania, United States| [38] |-| Loss|align=center| 6–4| Freddy Assuncao| Decision (unanimous)| Ultimate Warrior Challenge 7: Redemption| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Fairfax, Virginia, United States||-| Loss|align=center| 6–3| Rony Jason| Submission (triangle choke)| Samurai Fight Combat| |align=center| 1|align=center| 4:53|Curitiba, Brazil| |-| Win|align=center| 6–2| John Lineker| Submission (armbar)| Paranagua Fight 5| |align=center| 1|align=center| 1:12|Paranaguá, Brazil| |-| Win|align=center| 5–2| Diego Fortunato| TKO (punches)| Paranagua Fight 4| |align=center| 1|align=center| 2:03|Paranaguá, Brazil| |-| Win|align=center| 4–2| Rafael Miquelini| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Paranagua Fight 4| |align=center| 1|align=center| 2:20|Paranaguá, Brazil| |-| Loss|align=center| 3–2| Steve Deangelis| Decision (unanimous)| World Cagefighting Alliance: Pure Combat| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States| |-| Win|align=center| 3–1| Alexandre Pedroso| TKO (corner stoppage)| Paranagua Fight 3| |align=center| 1|align=center| 1:37|Paranaguá, Brazil| |-| Win|align=center| 2–1| Felipe Alves| KO (punches and soccer kicks)| Paranagua Fight 2| |align=center| 1|align=center| 0:26|Paranaguá, Brazil| |-| Win|align=center| 1–1| Adriano Tessaro| TKO (punches)| Beach Fight Festival| |align=center| 1|align=center| 1:43|São Paulo, Brazil| |-| Loss|align=center| 0–1| Felipe Vidal| Submission (armbar)| Real Fight 5| |align=center| 1|align=center| N/A|São Paulo, Brazil|

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fight Card - UFC 179 Aldo vs. Mendes 2 . UFC.com . 28 October 2014.
  2. Web site: Felipe Arantes - Official UFC Fighter Profile . UFC.com . 15 February 2014.
  3. News: Sertanejo ganha faixa-marrom de Jiu-Jitsu e comenta lições para o UFC . GracieMag.com . 13 August 2013 . 15 February 2014 . 16 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160316014811/http://www.graciemag.com/pt/2013/08/ufc-sertanejo-ganha-faixa-marrom-de-jiu-jitsu-e-comenta-licoes-para-o-ufc/ . dead .
  4. Web site: Official Felipe Arantes UFC profile . ufc.com . 15 January 2012.
  5. Web site: Official Felipe Arantes profile . sherdog.com . 15 January 2012.
  6. Web site: NJ's Gold Team Fighters Felipe Arantes Signs with the UFC . gardenstatemma.com . 15 July 2011 . 15 January 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140812213919/http://gardenstatemma.com/content/2011/07/njs-gold-team-fighters-felipe-arantes-signs-with-the-ufc/ . 12 August 2014 . dead.
  7. Web site: Source: Antonio Carvalho out, Felipe Arantes in against Yuri Alcantara at UFC 134 . mmajunkie.com . 14 July 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121026112759/http://mmajunkie.com/news/24397/source-antonio-carvalho-out-felipe-arantes-in-against-yuri-alcantara-at-ufc-134.mma . 26 October 2012 .
  8. Web site: UFC RIO: Aldo vs. Mendes . UFC.com . 29 November 2011.
  9. Web site: MMA Junkie Staff . UFC 142 results: Felipe Arantes edges Antonio Carvalho via unanimous decision . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . 24 December 2021 . 14 January 2012.
  10. Web site: Jiu-jitsu notable Milton Vieira's octagon debut set at UFC 147 against Felipe Arantes . MMAJunkie.com . 29 March 2012 . 29 March 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120330234335/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28035/jiu-jitsu-notable-milton-vieiras-octagon-debut-set-at-ufc-147-against-felipe-arantes.mma . 30 March 2012 .
  11. Web site: UFC 147 results: Felipe Arantes, Milton Vieira fight to draw in event opener . Staff . mmajunkie.com . 2012-06-23 . 2012-06-23.
  12. Web site: Felipe Arantes vs. Godofredo Castro slated for UFC on FUEL TV 10 . MMAJunkie.com . 20 March 2013 . 20 March 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130322095050/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/felipe-arantes-vs-godofredo-castro-slated-for-ufc-on-fuel-tv-10 . 22 March 2013 .
  13. Web site: UFC on FUEL TV 10 results: Felipe Arantes pounds out Godofredo Castro . Matt Erickson . mmajunkie.com . 2013-06-08 . 2013-06-08.
  14. Web site: Felipe Arantes Steps in to Replace Injured Godofredo Pepey at UFC Fight Night 28 on FS1 . mmaweekly.com . Staff . 2013-07-18 . 2013-07-18.
  15. Web site: Edimilson Souza replaces Sam Sicilia, will fight Felipe Arantes at UFC Fight Night 28 . mmafighting.com . Guilherme Cruz . 2013-08-07 . 2013-08-07.
  16. Web site: UFC Fight Night 28 results: Edimilson Souza takes split call from Felipe Arantes . Steven Marrocco . mmajunkie.com . 2013-09-04 . 2013-09-04.
  17. Web site: Felipe Arantes vs. Maximo Blanco added to February's UFC Fight Night 36 in Brazil . MMAJunkie.com . Matt Erickson . 2014-01-02 . 2014-01-02.
  18. Web site: UFC Fight Night 36 results, photos: Point deduction unneeded, Arantes tops Blanco . MMAJunkie.com . Ben Fowlkes . 2014-02-15 . 2014-02-15.
  19. Web site: Felipe Arantes, Andre Fili set to meet at UFC 179 in Brazil . mmafighting.com . Guilherme Cruz . 2014-09-03 . 2014-09-03.
  20. Web site: UFC 179 results, photos: Andre Fili takes unanimous decision from Felipe Arantes . MMAJunkie.com . Steven Marrocco . 2014-10-15 . 2014-10-25.
  21. Web site: Jabuouin-Arantes set for UFC Fight Night in Saskatoon on Aug. 23 . sherdog.com . Tristen Critchfield . 2015-06-25 . 2015-06-25.
  22. Web site: UFC Fight Night 74 results: Felipe Arantes debuts at 135 pounds, armbars Yves Jabouin . mmajunkie.com . Ben Fowlkes . 2015-08-23 . 2015-08-23.
  23. Web site: UFC Fight Night Saskatoon bonuses: Cote, Burkman, Arantes, Perez nab $50K Awards . sherdog.com . Mike Sloan . 2015-08-23 . 2015-08-23.
  24. Web site: Felipe Arantes vs. Jerrod Sanders added to UFC Fight Night 90 . mmafighting.com . Guilherme Cruz . 2016-05-23 . 2016-05-23.
  25. Web site: UFC Fight Night 90 results: Felipe Arantes catches Jerrod Sanders with second-round armbar . mmajunkie.com . Brent Brookhouse . 2016-07-07 . 2016-07-07.
  26. News: Erik Perez vs. Felipe Arantes slated for UFC Fight Night 98 in Mexico City . mmajunkie.com . Staff . 2016-09-13 . 2016-09-13.
  27. Web site: UFC Fight Night 98 results: Erik Perez survives submission attempt, takes split from Felipe Arantes . mmajunkie.com . Steven Marrocco . 2016-11-05 . 2016-11-05.
  28. Web site: Iuri Alcantara set for rematch with Felipe Arantes at UFC 212 . bloodyelbow.com . Lucas Rezende . 2017-05-02 . 2017-05-02.
  29. News: Sertanejo out, Iuri Marajó will face newcomer Brian Kelleher at UFC Rio 8 . sportv.globo.com . Marcelo Barone and Marcelo Russio . 2017-05-11 . 2017-05-11 . pt.
  30. Web site: Luke Sanders vs. Felipe Arantes added to Sept. 16 UFC card at PPG Paints Arena . post-gazette.com . Craig Meyer . 2017-08-08 . 2017-08-08.
  31. News: Illness forces cancelation of Felipe Arantes vs. Luke Sanders bout at UFC Pittsburgh . mmafighting.com . Dave Doyle . 2017-09-14 . 2017-09-14.
  32. News: Josh Emmett to face Felipe Arantes at UFC Fight Night 118 in Poland . sherdog.com . Tristen Critchfield . 2017-09-22 . 2017-09-22.
  33. News: UFC Fight Night 118 results: Josh Emmett posts 30-25 score on Felipe Arantes . 2017-10-21 . MMAjunkie . 2017-10-21 . en-US.
  34. News: Teruto Ishihara vs. Petr Yan set for UFC Singapore . MMA Fighting . 2018-05-04.
  35. News: UFC Fight Night 132 results: Song Yadong flattens Felipe Arantes with blistering elbow strike . 2018-06-23 . MMAjunkie . 2018-06-23 . en-US.
  36. News: Felipe Arantes announces retirement following UFC Singapore loss . MMA Fighting . 2018-06-27.
  37. Web site: MMA's week out of the cage: 'Cowboy' Cerrone on set with Michael Jai White . 10 November 2019 . mmajunkie.com.
  38. Web site: Respect is Earned Philly Biker Brawl: Results . Paul Miles . 29 January 2011 . ULTMMA.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20150528182046/http://www.ultmma.com/news/index.php?itemid=254 . 28 May 2015 . dead.

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