Guido Cannetti Explained

Guido Cannetti
Other Names:El Ninja
Birth Name:Guido Martín Cannetti Álvarez[1]
Birth Date:19 December 1979
Birth Place:Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Weight:135lb
Weight Class:Bantamweight (2013–present)
Featherweight (2007–2010, 2012–2013)
Lightweight (2010–2012)
Reach In:68
Style:Muay Thai
Fighting Out Of:San Antonio de Padua, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Team:Academia Goa (formerly)
Our Town MMA (2013–present)
Team Alpha Male (2015–present)[2]
Years Active:2007–present
Mma Kowin:4
Mma Subwin:4
Mma Decwin:2
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Subloss:6
Mma Decloss:1
Sherdog:69513

Guido Martín Cannetti Álvarez (born December 19, 1979)[1] is an Argentine mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Bantamweight division. He is most notable for his stint in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[3]

Background

Growing up, Guido practised kickboxing and Muay Thai with his brother Bruno, who is also a professional mixed martial artist.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

Guido Cannetti became a professional mixed martial arts fighter in 2007. He won his MMA debut fight by submitting Santiago Terbalca in a Featherweight bout. On his second fight, he defeated Enrique Chimeyo to remain unbeaten. For his next fight, Cannetti moved up to Lightweight division in order to face Cristiano Marcello at the Bitetti Combat 8 event in Brazil. He lost the fight via first-round submission.

Cannetti returned from his loss and entered in a four-fight winning streak by defeating Benjamín Arroyo. He was expected to face up David "Escorpión" Ibérico in a Conviction MMA event to be held in Argentina. On July 7, 2012, the promotion announced that Ibérico withdrew from the fight after suffering a shoulder injury. Cannetti instead faced Jack Guzmán in a bout that marked his return to Featherweight division. He won the fight via first-round knockout. Then he defeated Bellator MMA and WEC veteran Rafael Dias in just 11 seconds in a fight that marked his return to Brazil.

Subsequently, Cannetti tried out for UFC's Latin America developmental program and was accepted into it.[5] As a result, Cannetti moved down to Bantamweight division and begun training at the Jackson's MMA academy at UFC's expense. While in Albuquerque, he defeated Eliazar Rodriguez in a bout that closed his four-fight winning streak before trying out for The Ultimate Fighter in 2014.

The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America

In May 2014, it was revealed that Cannetti was a cast member of, competing for Team Werdum.[6]

Over the course of the show, Cannetti was defeated in the first round of tournament by Marco Beltrán via majority decision after two rounds.[7] Ecuadorian fighter and Team Werdum teammate Marlon Vera was withdrew the tournament after a skin infection and was replaced by Guido Cannetti. Cannetti was defeated by Alejandro Pérez in semi-finals of tournament via first-round knockout.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Cannetti made his official UFC debut on November 15, 2014 at UFC 180, facing fellow castmate Henry Briones. After being knocked down, he lost the fight via second-round submission.[9] Despite the losing effort, he earned a Fight of the Night bonus.[10]

Cannetti next faced Hugo Viana on August 1, 2015 at UFC 190.[11] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[12]

Cannetti was expected to face former TUF: Latin America opponent Marco Beltrán on November 5, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale.[13] However, he was pulled from the card after he was suspended by USADA and was replaced by Joe Soto.[14]

Cannetti was given a 10 month suspension after testing positive for multiple prohibited substances from a contaminated supplement. Cannetti tested positive for ostarine, the stanozolol metabolites 16β-hydroxystanozolol and 4β-hydroxystanozolol, as well as hydrochlorothiazide and chlorothiazide, following an out-of-competition test conducted on October 5, 2016.[15]

Cannetti faced Kang Kyung-ho on January 14, 2018 at .[16] He lost the fight via submission in round one.[17]

Cannetti faced Diego Rivas on May 19, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 129.[18] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[19]

Cannetti faced Marlon Vera on November 17, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 140.[20] After being knocked down, he lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in round two.[21]

Cannetti faced Danaa Batgerel on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248.[22] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[23]

Cannetti was scheduled to face Mario Bautista on August 28, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 30.[24] However, Bautista tested positive for COVID-19 and was pulled from the card,[25] and he was replaced by Mana Martinez.[26] At the weigh-ins, Martinez weighed in at 140 pounds, four pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and he forfeited 30% of his purse to Cannetti.[27] Cannetti lost the fight via split decision.[28]

Cannetti faced Kris Moutinho on March 12, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 203.[29] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[30]

Cannetti faced Randy Costa on October 1, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 211.[31] He submitted Costa via rear-naked choke in the first round.[32] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[33]

The match between Bautista and Mario Bautista was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 221 on March 11, 2023.[34] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[35]

After his loss, it was announced that Cannetti was no longer on the UFC roster.[36]

Personal life

Cannetti and his wife Carolina have two sons.[37]

Guido and his brother Bruno co-own and teach at their mixed martial arts gym Our Town MMA in Lanús, Argentina.

Guido idolized Argentine footballer Diego Maradona and said that he mourned and cried after Maradona died in November 2020.[38]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|10–8|Marcel Adur|Submission (armbar)|Fusion FC 84||align=center|2|align=center|2:13|Buenos Aires, Argentina ||-|Loss|align=center|10–7|Mario Bautista|Submission (rear-naked choke)|||align=center|1|align=center|3:18|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|10–6|Randy Costa|Submission (rear-naked choke)|||align=center|1|align=center|1:04|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–6|Kris Moutinho|TKO (punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|2:07|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|8–6|Mana Martinez|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||- |Loss|align=center|8–5|Danaa Batgerel|KO (punches)|UFC 248||align=center|1|align=center|3:01|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|8–4|Marlon Vera|Submission (rear-naked choke)| ||align=center|2|align=center|1:31|Buenos Aires, Argentina||-|Win|align=center|8–3|Diego Rivas|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Santiago, Chile||-|Loss|align=center|7–3|Kang Kyung-ho|Submission (triangle choke)|||align=center|1|align=center|4:53|St. Louis, Missouri, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–2|Hugo Viana|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 190||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil||-|Loss|align=center|6–2|Henry Briones|Submission (rear-naked choke)|UFC 180||align=center|2|align=center|1:44|Mexico City, Mexico||-|Win|align=center|6–1|Eliazar Rodriguez|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Jackson's MMA Series 11||align=center|1|align=center|4:29|Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States||-|Win|align=center|5–1|Rafael Dias|KO (punches)|Bitetti Combat 12||align=center|1|align=center|0:11|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|4–1|Jack Guzman|TKO (punches)|Conviction MMA 3: Argentina vs. Peru||align=center|1|align=center|2:46|Buenos Aires, Argentina||-|Win|align=center|3–1|Benjamin Arroyo|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Contest MMA: Argentina vs. Chile||align=center|1|align=center|1:49|Buenos Aires, Argentina||-|Loss|align=center|2–1|Cristiano Marcello|Submission (rear-naked choke) |Bitetti Combat 8: 100 Years of Corinthians||align=center|1|align=center|1:52|São Paulo, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Enrique Chimeyo|TKO (punches) |Sin Piedad: Argentina vs. México||align=center|1|align=center|3:30|Buenos Aires, Argentina||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Santiago Terbalca|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Real Fights 3: Underground Fights||align=center|1|align=center|0:00|Buenos Aires, Argentina||-[39]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BIO de un Guerrero: Guido "Ninja" Cannetti. Comunidad MMA. August 6, 2015.
  2. Web site: For Guido Cannetti, UFC Argentina is opportunity to appreciate past, 'catapult' into future. November 17, 2018. mmafighting.com. Danny Segura.
  3. Web site: Guido Cannetti. Ultimate Fighting Championship. August 8, 2015.
  4. Web site: Las Artes Marciales Mixtas pegan fuerte en Lanús de la mano del 'Ninja' Cannetti. Ezequiel Bergonzi. September 25, 2017. auno.org.ar. es.
  5. Web site: How the UFC's developmental program in Latin America has paid off – but can still grow. Danny Segura. January 10, 2021. MMAjunkie.com.
  6. Web site: The Ultimate Fighter (TUF): 'Latin America' cast revealed for 'Velasquez vs. Werdum'. MMA Mania. Jesse Holland. May 14, 2014. May 14, 2014.
  7. Web site: The Ultimate Fighter Latin America: Episode 7 Recap. Ultimate Fighting Championship. Danny Downes . October 7, 2014. October 7, 2014.
  8. Web site: The Ultimate Fighter Latin America: Episode 10 Recap. Ultimate Fighting Championship. Danny Downes . October 28, 2014. October 28, 2014.
  9. Web site: UFC 180 results: Henry Briones rallies to choke out Guido Cannetti in second. Ben Fowlkes. November 15, 2014. MMAjunkie.com.
  10. Web site: UFC 180 bonuses: Werdum, Gastelum, Briones, Cannetti win $50,000. Matt Erickson. MMAjunkie.com. 2014-11-15.
  11. Web site: Hugo Viana meets Guido Cannetti at August's UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-06-10. 2015-06-10.
  12. Web site: UFC 190 results: Guido Cannetti outworks Hugo Viana for unanimous decision . mmajunkie.com . Matt Erickson. 2015-08-01. 2015-08-01.
  13. Web site: Marco Beltran vs. Guido Cannetti 2 added to TUF: Latin America 3 Finale. mmafighting.com. Danny. Segura. 2016-09-14. 2016-09-14.
  14. Web site: UFC Statement On Guido Cannetti . ufcespanol.com . September 14, 2018 . 29 September 2022.
  15. Web site: UFC Athlete, Guido Cannetti, Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Policy Violation. USADA.
  16. Web site: Kyung Ho Kang keert terug na ruim 3 jaar afwezigheid tegen Guido Cannetti in St.Louis. DNA. MMA. mmadna.nl. December 4, 2017. en-US. 2017-12-05.
  17. News: UFC Fight Night 124 results: Kyung Ho Kang chokes out Guido Cannetti in first round. 2018-01-15. MMAjunkie. 2018-01-15. en-US.
  18. News: UFC officially announces May 19 event in Chile, five bouts. MMA Fighting. 2018-02-27.
  19. News: UFC Fight Night 129 results: Guido Cannetti outworks Chilean Diego Rivas for unpopular decision. 2018-05-20. MMAjunkie. 2018-05-20. en-US.
  20. News: Argentijn Guido Cannetti vecht in geboortestad Buenos Aires tegen Marlon Vera. DNA. MMA. 2018-09-09. MMA DNA. 2018-09-09. en-US.
  21. News: UFC Argentina results: 'Chito' Vera starts slow but stuns, taps Guido Cannetti in second. 2018-11-18. MMAjunkie. 2018-11-18. en-US.
  22. Web site: Guido Cannetti treft Danaa Batgerel tijdens UFC 248 in Las Vegas. DNA. MMA. January 2, 2020. en-US. 2020-01-03.
  23. Web site: UFC 248 Results: Danaa Batgerel knocks out Guido Cannetti. Shillan. Keith. 2020-03-07. Cageside Press. en-US. 2020-03-08.
  24. Web site: ATSteveDuncan. 2021-05-12. Mario Bautista vs. Guido Cannetti agregado a UFC Fight Night del 28 de agosto. 2021-05-13. MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español.. es.
  25. Web site: 2021-08-17. Sara McMann highlights three late withdrawals from UFC on ESPN 30. 2021-08-21. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  26. Web site: In honor of coach: Mana Martinez to fight at UFC on ESPN 30, days after death of Saul Soliz. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2021-08-23. 2021-08-24.
  27. Web site: Weigh in results UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze. ufc.com. Staff. 2021-08-27. 2021-08-27.
  28. Web site: Bitter. Shawn. 2021-08-28. UFC Vegas 35 Results: Mana Martinez Wins Debut Split Decision Over Guido Cannetti. 2021-08-29. Cageside Press. en-US.
  29. Web site: Boussenaf. Jamal. 2021-12-02. Guido Cannetti treft Kris Moutinho op 12 maart. 2021-12-02. MMA DNA. en-US.
  30. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-03-12 . UFC Vegas 50: Guido Cannetti Secures Standing TKO of Kris Moutinho . 2022-03-12 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  31. Web site: Randy Costa vs. Guido Cannetti Booked for UFC's October 1 Card. cagesidepress.com. Jay Anderson. 2022-06-17. 2022-06-17.
  32. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2022-10-01 . UFC Vegas 61: Oldest Bantamweight in UFC, Guido Cannetti Subs Randy Costa In Little Over a Minute . 2022-10-02 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  33. Web site: UFC Fight Night 211 bonuses: Six fighters take home extra $50,000 each. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Staff. 2022-10-01. 2022-10-01.
  34. Web site: UFC books Mario Bautista vs. Guido Cannetti for March event. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Danny Segura. 2022-12-16. 2022-12-16.
  35. Web site: UFC Las Vegas: Mario Bautista earns third straight first round sub, beats Guido Cannetti, calls out Garbrandt. Cageside Press. Val Dewar. 2023-03-11. 2023-03-11.
  36. Web site: Andres . Matias . 2023-03-30 . UFC går skilda vägar med fem fighters – inklusive tungviktsveteranen! . 2023-03-30 . MMAnytt.se . sv-SE.
  37. News: Guido Cannetti: el peleador que quiso vivir el sueño de la UFC para escaparles a sus pesadillas. Matías Baldo. November 14, 2018. La Nación. es.
  38. Web site: Diego Maradona's eternal fighting spirit carries on through Argentine UFC fighters. Segura. Danny. MMA Junkie. For me, it’s a day of mourning. It’s very sad, I already cried earlier when I found out.. November 27, 2020. December 16, 2021.
  39. Web site: Sherdog.com. Guido. 2021-08-29. Sherdog.

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