Quick Facts
Biography
Marcos Vinicius Borges Pancini (born December 5, 1979) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Vinicius was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.
Mixed martial arts career
The Ultimate Fighter
In March 2012, it was revealed that Vinicius was selected to be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. He defeated Pedro Nobre via TKO in the first round to move into the Ultimate Fighter house, and become an official cast member.
Vina was selected as the fifth pick by Wanderlei Silva, to be a part of Team Wanderlei. In the first round of the tournament he was selected to fight Hugo Viana of Team Vitor. After two close rounds, Vina lost via unanimous decision.
After Team Vitor went 7-1, Dana White demanded the teams being scrambled in order to make it a fair contest. Vina was selected by Wanderlei to go to Team Vitor. Godofredo Pepey was selected to fight Strikeforce veteran Rodrigo Damm in the first semi-final fight. However, after the doctors removed Damm from the competition, and Vina stepped in to replace Damm and fight Castro. Vina lost the fight via second round submission.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Vina made his UFC debut on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147 against Wagner Campos. He won the bout via TKO in the 3rd round, earning a Knockout of the Night bonus in the process.
Vinicius faced Johnny Bedford in a bantamweight bout on December 15, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
Vinicius was expected to face Yuri Alcantara on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8. However, Vinicius was forced out of the bout citing an injury.
Vinicius faced promotional newcomer Ali Bagautinov in a flyweight bout on September 4, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 28. After a back-and-forth first two rounds, Vinicius lost the fight via TKO in the third round, and was released from the promotion shortly after.
Post-UFC Career
Vinicius fought Taiyo Nakahara at Rebel Fighting Championship 1 on December 21, 2013. He lost by first round TKO . Vinicius then faced Anderson Berlingeri at Talent MMA Circuit 6 on February 22, 2014. He lost the fight via first round KO.
Championships and Accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Knockout of the Night (One time) vs. Wagner Campos
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 34 matches | 23 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 7 |
| By submission | 14 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 23–10–1 | Adlan Bataev | TKO (punches) | ACB 31: Magomedsharipov vs. Arapkhanov | 000000002016-03-09-0000March 9, 2016 | 2 | 4:25 | Grozny, Chechnya, Russia | |
| Loss | 23–9–1 | Sidney Lessa de Oliveira | Decision (unanimous) | Frontline Fight Series: Vina vs. Junior Abedi | 000000002015-09-19-0000September 19, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil | |
| Win | 23–8–1 | Eneas Gonçalves | TKO (punches) | Imortal FC 1 | 000000002015-06-13-0000June 13, 2015 | 1 | 0:51 | Paraná, Brazil | |
| Win | 22–8–1 | Luiz Antonio | Submission (armbar) | CTF 9: The Return | 000000002015-03-01-0000March 1, 2015 | 2 | 4:32 | Paraná, Brazil | |
| Win | 21–8–1 | Jorge Yahari | TKO (punches) | SHC: Striker's House Cup 42 | 000000002014-09-27-0000September 27, 2014 | 2 | 0:52 | Paraná, Brazil | Return to Featherweight. |
| Loss | 20–8–1 | Jae Hoon Moon | TKO (kick to the body) | Road FC: Road Fighting Championship 18 | 000000002014-08-30-0000August 30, 2014 | 1 | 2:30 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Loss | 20–7–1 | Anderson Berlingeri | KO (punch) | Talent MMA Circuit 6 | 000000002014-02-22-0000February 22, 2014 | 1 | 3:43 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Loss | 20–6–1 | Taiyo Nakahara | TKO (punches) | Rebel Fighting Championship 1 | 000000002013-12-21-0000December 21, 2013 | 1 | 3:21 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Loss | 20–5–1 | Ali Bagautinov | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader | 000000002013-09-04-0000September 4, 2013 | 3 | 3:28 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | Flyweight bout |
| Loss | 20–4–1 | Johnny Bedford | KO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale | 000000002012-12-15-0000December 15, 2012 | 2 | 1:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Bantamweight bout |
| Win | 20–3–1 | Wagner Campos | TKO (knees and punches) | UFC 147 | 000000002012-06-23-0000June 23, 2012 | 3 | 1:04 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | Knockout of the Night |
| Win | 19–3–1 | Francisco Cylderlan Lima da Silva | TKO (punches) | WFE 10 | 000000002011-09-16-0000September 16, 2011 | 2 | 2:04 | Salvador, Brazil | |
| Win | 18–3–1 | Rafael Mello | TKO (punches) | Brazilian Fight League 12 | 000000002011-08-13-0000August 13, 2011 | 3 | 0:58 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 17–3–1 | Jose Borrome | Submission (triangle choke) | Octagono Espartano 3 | 000000002010-12-15-0000December 15, 2010 | 2 | 2:55 | Pampatar, Venezuela | |
| Loss | 16–3–1 | Fernando Duarte Guerra | Decision (unanimous) | Brave FC: Challenge | 000000002010-09-26-0000September 26, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 16–2–1 | Diego Santos | Submission (rear naked choke) | Power Fight Extreme 3 | 000000002010-08-07-0000August 7, 2010 | 1 | 2:12 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 15–2–1 | Rafael Fagundes Machado | Submission (rear naked choke) | Samurai FC 3 | 000000002010-04-25-0000April 25, 2010 | 1 | 2:34 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 14–2–1 | Andre Luis | TKO (punches) | Samurai FC 3 | 000000002010-04-25-0000April 25, 2010 | 1 | 3:40 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–2–1 | Andre Luis | Submission (guillotine choke) | Power Fight Extreme 2 | 000000002010-03-13-0000March 13, 2010 | 1 | 2:23 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 12–2–1 | Rafael Fagundes Machado | Submission (armbar) | Brazilian Fight League 5 | 000000002009-12-19-0000December 19, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 11–2–1 | Edmilson Souza | Submission (rear naked choke) | Samurai FC 2 | 000000002009-12-12-0000December 12, 2009 | 1 | 1:26 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Draw | 10–2–1 | Rogelson Henrique Silveira | Draw | Torneio Estimulo | 000000002009-11-20-0000November 20, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Loss | 10–2 | Erick Carlos Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Brazilian Fight League 4 | 000000002009-11-07-0000November 7, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 10–1 | Diego Marlon | Submission (rear naked choke) | Brazilian Fight League 3 | 000000002009-09-26-0000September 26, 2009 | 1 | 3:10 | São José dos Pinhais, Brazil | |
| Win | 9–1 | Laerte Laio | Submission (armbar) | Samurai FC | 000000002009-09-12-0000September 12, 2009 | 1 | 1:44 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–1 | Diego Bataglia | TKO (punches) | Torneio Estimulo: First Round | 000000002009-06-07-0000June 7, 2009 | 1 | 2:54 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–1 | Kamikase Kamikase | TKO (corner stoppage) | Brazilian Fight League 1 | 000000002009-05-17-0000May 17, 2009 | 1 | 5:00 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Wagner Gavea | KO (slam) | Brave FC 1 | 000000002008-12-06-0000December 6, 2008 | 1 | 2:25 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–0 | Diego Mercurio | Submission (triangle choke) | Fight Planet 2 | 000000002008-11-18-0000November 18, 2008 | 1 | 1:48 | São Mateus do Sul, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–0 | Jose Carlos Soares | Submission (armbar) | Champions Fight Grand Prix | 000000002008-08-16-0000August 16, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | Marcos Oliveira | Submission | Champions Fight Grand Prix | 000000002008-08-16-0000August 16, 2008 | 2 | N/A | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Alexandre Jacare | Submission (armbar) | Champions Fight Grand Prix | 000000002008-08-16-0000August 16, 2008 | 2 | N/A | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Alexandre Jacare | Submission (rear naked choke) | Curitiba Top Fight 6 | 000000002008-07-19-0000July 19, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Orestes Betran | TKO (punches) | Champions Fight | 000000002008-06-14-0000June 14, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Curitiba, Brazil |
