Guilherme Viana (born May 13, 1986) is a Brazilian

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formerly competing in

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division. A professional competitor since 2012, Viana was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Viana began his professional MMA career in March 2012. He quickly compiled a 4–1 record, with his lone loss being against former UFC and Bellator competitor Rodney Wallace, before appearing on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3.

The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3

In February 2014, Viana was revealed as one of the contestants on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3, competing as a heavyweight. In the fight to get into the house, Viana lost to eventual winner of the heavyweight tournament

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via TKO in the first round, thus being eliminated from the competition.

Bellator MMA

Viana made his Bellator and United States debut against nine-time UFC veteran

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on March 27, 2015. Viana lost the fight via unanimous decision. Viana faced another UFC veteran in

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on November 20, 2015. He won the fight via TKO due to a doctor stoppage following the conclusion of the second round. Viana then faced

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at Bellator 159 on July 22, 2016. After a conservative first round from both fighters, Viana lost the fight via TKO due to punches in the second.

Personal life

Viana has a brother, who is also a mixed martial artist. He is happily married.

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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