Wilson Gouveia (born October 3, 1978) is a retired Brazilian

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

. Gouveia formerly fought in the

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. He is a 4th degree black belt in

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and is a member of

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Mixed martial arts career

Gouveia hails from

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, Brazil, and fighting out of Coconut Creek, Florida. He defeated Wes Combs at

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atUFC Fight Night 9 and

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. In his

debut he lost to

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by a unanimous decision at

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. He was also scheduled to fight

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but Gouveia withdrew from the card. He was next scheduled to fight

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but had to withdraw due to a broken nose. The fight was re-scheduled for UFC 80, where Wilson Gouveia KO'd Lambert by a devastating left hook. Wilson Gouveia was then on a 4-win streak in the UFC, which was ended by

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when Reljic TKO'd Gouveia in the second round, the fight won "Fight of the night award". Gouveia recently got back on the winning track when he Submitted both Ryan Jensen due to an armbar, and

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due to elbows on the main card on Spike's Ultimate Fighter 8 finale. Wilson lost to

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via TKO due to strikes. Gouveia was scheduled to fight James Irvin on August 29, 2009 at

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. However, Irvin was not able to fight due to a knee injury and was replaced by

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. Wilson was then forced out with a back injury and the bout was scrapped altogether. Gouveia's latest fight was against

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on December 12, 2009 at

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at a catchweight of 195 lb, which he lost by TKO in the first round. However, the bout was awarded ''Fight of the Night'' honors. Gouveia was released from the UFC following his loss to Belcher. He left the company with a 6–4 record.

Post-UFC

Wilson was controlled and defeated by

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on May 7, 2010 at

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via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–26, 30–26). After a long layoff, Wilson returned to action against Dwayne Lewis. Throughout the fight, Gouveia attacked the lower part of Lewis' leg with kicks causing Lewis to collapse. Gouveia attempted to end it on the ground with a choke and a kimura before finishing the fight with punches.

Personal life

Wilson and his wife Fernanda have 4 sons named Wilson Jr, William, Wellison and Wesley Gouveia. Wilson also owns an American Top Team gym, ATT West Pines.

Championships and accomplishments

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** Fight of the Night (Three times) vs.

** Knockout of the Night (One time) vs.

** Submission of the Night (One time) vs. Ryan Jensen

Mixed martial arts record

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References

External links

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Wilson Gouveia's Gym
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