Bibiano Fernandes

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This article is about the martial artist. For the football player, see Bibiano Fernandes (footballer).
Bibiano Fernandes
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Fernandes hoisting his DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix championship belt
Born Bibiano Fernandes da Silva Neto
(1980-03-30) March 30, 1980 (age 44)[1]
Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil[2]
Other names The Flash
Nationality Brazilian & Canadian
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Bantamweight
Featherweight
Reach 67.5 in (171 cm)
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Pankration
Fighting out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Team Revolution Gym/Carlson Gracie Team Canada
AMC Pankration
Trainer Faustino Neto, Osvaldo Alves
Rank 5th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Oswaldo Alves[3]
Mixed martial arts record
Total 29
Wins 24
By knockout 2
By submission 9
By decision 12
By disqualification 1
Losses 5
By knockout 2
By decision 3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Pan American
Gold medal – first place 2004 California, USA -64 kg
Gold medal – first place 2005 California, USA -64 kg
Gold medal – first place 2006 Los Angeles, CA -64 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Carson, CA -64 kg
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2003 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -64 kg
Silver medal – second place 2004 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -64 kg
Gold medal – first place 2005 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -64 kg
Gold medal – first place 2006 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -64 kg

Bibiano Fernandes da Silva Neto (born March 30, 1980) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who has competed for K-1, DREAM, ONE Championship and King of the Cage. He was the first DREAM Featherweight Champion and DREAM Bantamweight Champion, ONE Bantamweight Champion. He was once ranked as the #5 Bantamweight in the world by MMA Weekly[4] and Fight Matrix as well as the #1 bantamweight outside of the UFC[5] He is the main sparring partner of former UFC Flyweight champion and current ONE Flyweight world champion Demetrious Johnson. He is ranked #1 in the ONE Championship Bantamweight rankings.[6]

Background

Fernandes was born in Manaus and grew up in a neighborhood called Coroado with his family. Fernandes played soccer throughout his childhood. Due to an unhappy relationship, Fernandes' mother became depressed and eventually passed away for an unknown reason when he was seven. His father, Inacio, didn't want to raise the children, so Bibiano and his siblings were sent to live with their aunt in the Amazon rainforest, by the Ituxi River. However, Bibiano caught malaria during their stay in the rainforest and his father was alerted to bring him back to Manaus for treatment. After returning to Manaus, Fernandes attended school for the first time in his life at the age of nine.[7]

MMA career

At the age of 13, Bibiano was introduced to BJJ, but coming from a poor family he was unable to pay for training.[7] His instructor said he'd continue to train him, as long as he cleaned the gym after the class.[7] This gave Bibiano a profound respect and gratitude for the gym and what it taught. Bibiano says that he'd say to himself when he was a child "good job! You held your ground and believed what you believed."

Early career

Fernandes fought against world-class competition early in his MMA career. In his second professional fight, Fernandes lost due to a doctor's stoppage to Urijah Faber in a King of the Cage event in Nevada.[8] After dominating the first 2 minutes of the round, even taking Faber's back, he was reversed and received a barrage of elbows that opened up a deep cut on his forehead. Though the fight was officially ruled a doctor stoppage, it was actually stopped by the referee, due to the cut. In his very next fight, Fernandes lost to Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto at a K-1 Hero's event in Japan.[9] After losing to Faber and Yamamoto, Fernandes won four consecutive fights before entering into the DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix.[2]

DREAM

Bibiano defeated Joe Warren and Hiroyuki Takaya at DREAM 11 to win the DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix and become the first DREAM Featherweight Champion.[10] After defeating Warren by first round armbar, Fernandes' fight against Takaya was very close, and he won by split decision.

Fernandes fought former DREAM Lightweight Champion Joachim Hansen on March 22, 2010, at DREAM 13 for his first title defense. He won the match in a split decision.[11] At K-1 Dynamite!! 2010, Fernandes had a rematch with Takaya for the DREAM featherweight championship. Fernandes lost his title to Takaya via unanimous decision.[12]

Fernandes next faced Takafumi Otsuka at DREAM 17 in the quarterfinals of the bantamweight tournament. He won the fight via submission in the first round. At Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011, he defeated Rodolfo Marques via unanimous decision in the semifinal round. In the finals, Fernandes defeated Antonio Banuelos via TKO in the first round to win the Dream World Bantamweight Grand Prix and become the first ever DREAM Bantamweight champion.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On June 4, 2012, it was announced that Fernandes had signed with the UFC and was briefly linked to a bout against Roland Delorme on July 21, 2012, at UFC 149.[13] However, the UFC claimed Fernandes pulled out of the bout, citing an injury.[14] Bibiano subsequently clarified that he had been in negotiations with the UFC, but a contract was never signed.[15]

ONE Championship

In June 2012 it was announced that Fernandes had signed with ONE Championship instead of the UFC.[16]

Fernandes made his debut for the promotion at ONE FC 5 against Gustavo Falciroli.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Interim ONE Bantamweight Championship

Fernandes next fight was at ONE FC 9: Rise to Power against Koetsu Okazaki for the Interim ONE Bantamweight Championship. He won via unanimous decision.

Undisputed ONE Bantamweight Championship

Fernandes next fought at ONE FC 11: Total Domination against Soo Chul Kim to unify the ONE Bantamweight Championship.[18] He won the bout via unanimous decision and became the undisputed champion.[19]

Fernandes headlined ONE Fighting Championship: Rise of Heroes on May 2, 2014, against Masakatsu Ueda.[20] He won via unanimous decision.

Bibiano faced Dae Hwan Kim at ONE Fighting Championship: Warrior's Way on December 5, 2014, once again successfully defending his world title by defeating Kim via rear-naked choke in the second round.[21]

In his fourth title defense, Fernandes faced Kevin Belingon at ONE Championship: Dynasty of Champions on January 23, 2016. He successfully defended his title, winning by kimura submission in the first round.

In his fifth title defense, Fernandes faced Reece McLaren at ONE Championship: Age of Domination on December 2, 2016. He won the fight by split decision.

On February 17, 2017, it was announced that Fernandes re-signed with ONE Championship.[22]

Title loss and second reign

Fernandes fought Kevin Belingon for the second time at ONE Championship 78: Heart of the Lion on November 9, 2018, in a title unification bout. He lost the fight via split decision.[23]

Fernandes faced Belingon in a trilogy match at ONE Championship: A New Era on March 30, 2019.[24] He won the bout via disqualification when he could not continue after Belingon landed an illegal elbow to the back of Fernandes's head, once again regaining the bantamweight title.[25]

Fernandes faced Belingon for the fourth time at ONE Championship: Century on October 13, 2019.[26] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

Fernandes was scheduled to face John Lineker at ONE Championship: X on December 3, 2021.[27] However due to the pandemic, the event was postponed and the bout was moved to ONE Championship: Bad Blood on February 11, 2022.[28] Lineker tested positive for COVID days before the event and the bout was pulled.[29] The bout was rescheduled for ONE Championship: Lights Out on March 11, 2022.[30] Fernandes lost the title by second-round knockout.[31]

Personal life

Fernandes and his wife, Amanda, have three sons: Elijah, Gabriel and Lucas.[32]

Brazilian jiu-jitsu lineage

Mitsuyo "Count Koma" Maeda → Carlos Gracie, Sr. → Reyson Gracie → Osvaldo Alves → Faustino 'Pina' Neto → Bibiano Fernandes

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Submission grappling

  • International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
    • 2007 Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship Black Belt Bronze Medalist
    • 2006 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Black Belt Gold Medalist
    • 2006 Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship Black Belt Gold Medalist
    • 2005 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Black Belt Gold Medalist
    • 2005 Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship Black Belt Gold Medalist
    • 2004 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Black Belt Silver Medalist
    • 2004 Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship Black Belt Gold Medalist
    • 2003 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Black Belt Gold Medalist
    • 2003 Brazil National Jiu-Jitsu Championship Black Belt Gold Medalist
    • 2002 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Brown Belt Gold Medalist
    • 2002 Brazil National Jiu-Jitsu Championship Brown Belt Gold Medalist
    • 2001 Brazil National Jiu-Jitsu Championship Purple Belt Gold Medalist
    • 1998 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Blue Belt Bronze Medalist
    • 1997 Brazil National Jiu-Jitsu Championship Blue Belt Gold Medalist

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 24–5 John Lineker KO (punch) ONE: Lights Out March 11, 2022 2 3:40 Kallang, Singapore Lost the ONE Bantamweight Championship (145 lb.)
Win 24–4 Kevin Belingon Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE: Century Part 2 October 13, 2019 2 2:16 Tokyo, Japan Defended the ONE Bantamweight Championship (145 lb.)
Win 23–4 Kevin Belingon DQ (illegal elbows) ONE: A New Era March 31, 2019 3 3:40 Tokyo, Japan Won the ONE Bantamweight Championship (145 lb.)
Loss 22–4 Kevin Belingon Decision (split) ONE: Heart of the Lion November 9, 2018 5 5:00 Kallang, Singapore Lost the ONE Bantamweight Championship (145 lb.)
Win 22–3 Martin Nguyen Decision (split) ONE: Iron Will March 24, 2018 5 5:00 Bangkok, Thailand Return to 145 lb. Defended the ONE Bantamweight Championship (145 lb.)
Win 21–3 Andrew Leone Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE: Kings & Conquerors August 5, 2017 1 1:47 Macau, China Defended the ONE Bantamweight Championship
Win 20–3 Reece McLaren Decision (split) ONE: Age of Domination December 2, 2016 5 5:00 Pasay, Philippines Defended the ONE Bantamweight Championship
Win 19–3 Kevin Belingon Submission (kimura) ONE: Dynasty of Champions January 23, 2016 1 4:04 Changsha, China Defended the ONE Bantamweight Championship
Win 18–3 Toni Tauru KO (punch) ONE: Kingdom of Warriors July 18, 2015 3 1:02 Yangon, Myanmar Defended the ONE Bantamweight Championship
Win 17–3 Dae Hwan Kim Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE FC: Warrior's Way December 5, 2014 2 1:16 Pasay, Philippines Defended the ONE Bantamweight Championship
Win 16–3 Masakatsu Ueda Decision (unanimous) ONE FC: Rise of Heroes May 2, 2014 5 5:00 Pasay, Philippines Defended the ONE Bantamweight Championship.
Win 15–3 Soo Chul Kim Decision (unanimous) ONE FC: Total Domination October 18, 2013 5 5:00 Kallang, Singapore Won and unified the ONE Bantamweight Championship.
Win 14–3 Koetsu Okazaki Decision (unanimous) ONE FC: Rise to Power May 31, 2013 5 5:00 Pasay, Philippines Won the ONE Interim Bantamweight Championship.
Win 13–3 Yoshiro Maeda Technical Submission (triangle choke) Dream 18 December 31, 2012 1 1:46 Tokyo, Japan Non-title bout.
Win 12–3 Gustavo Falciroli Decision (unanimous) ONE FC: Pride of a Nation August 31, 2012 3 5:00 Quezon City, Philippines
Win 11–3 Antonio Banuelos TKO (punches) Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011 December 31, 2011 1 1:21 Saitama, Japan DREAM 2011 Bantamweight GP Final; Won the DREAM Bantamweight Championship.
Win 10–3 Rodolfo Marques Decision (unanimous) Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011 December 31, 2011 2 5:00 Saitama, Japan DREAM 2011 Bantamweight GP Semifinal.
Win 9–3 Takafumi Otsuka Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Dream 17 September 24, 2011 1 0:41 Saitama, Japan Return to Bantamweight. DREAM 2011 Bantamweight GP Quarterfinal.
Loss 8–3 Hiroyuki Takaya Decision (unanimous) Dynamite!! 2010 December 31, 2010 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan Lost the DREAM Featherweight Championship.
Win 8–2 Joachim Hansen Decision (split) Dream 13 March 22, 2010 2 5:00 Yokohama, Japan Defended the DREAM Featherweight Championship.
Win 7–2 Hiroyuki Takaya Decision (split) Dream 11 October 6, 2009 2 5:00 Yokohama, Japan DREAM 2009 Featherweight GP Final; Won the DREAM Featherweight Championship.
Win 6–2 Joe Warren Submission (armbar) Dream 11 October 6, 2009 1 0:42 Yokohama, Japan DREAM 2009 Featherweight GP Semifinal.
Win 5–2 Masakazu Imanari Decision (unanimous) Dream 9 May 26, 2009 2 5:00 Yokohama, Japan DREAM 2009 Featherweight GP Quarterfinal.
Win 4–2 Takafumi Otsuka Decision (unanimous) Dream 7 March 8, 2009 2 5:00 Saitama, Japan DREAM 2009 Featherweight GP Opening Round. Return to Featherweight.
Win 3–2 Len Tam Submission (triangle choke) Raw Combat: Redemption October 25, 2008 1 0:58 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win 2–2 Juan Barrantes Decision (unanimous) Raw Combat: Resurrection June 20, 2008 3 5:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Loss 1–2 Norifumi Yamamoto Decision (unanimous) Hero's 10 September 17, 2007 3 5:00 Kanagawa, Japan Lightweight debut.
Loss 1–1 Urijah Faber TKO (punches) KOTC: All Stars October 28, 2006 1 4:16 Reno, Nevada, United States For the KOTC Bantamweight Championship (145 lb)
Win 1–0 Luis Figueroa Submission (rear-naked choke) Jungle Fight 3 October 23, 2004 1 0:31 Manaus, Brazil Featherweight debut.

See also

References

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External links

New championship 1st Dream Featherweight Champion
October 6, 2009 - December 31, 2010		 Succeeded by
Hiroyuki Takaya
New championship 1st Dream Bantamweight Champion
December 31, 2011 - Present
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