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Women's Bantamweight Division

"Tractor "

Tamires Vidal

Women's Bantamweight Division

7-3-0 (W-L-D)

1

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

2

First Round Finishes

Tamires Vidal

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Info

Learn more about Tamires Vidal's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Place of Birth
Niterói, Brazil
Fighting style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Age
25
Height
66.00
Weight
143.00
Octagon Debut
Nov. 5, 2022
Reach
68.00
Leg reach
38.00
  • Pro since 2018

     
  • Two wins by submission (heel hook, kimura), one by KO

     
  • One first-round finish

     
  • Has won six of her last eight

     
  • Lone pro loss to UFC vet Karol Rosa in 2019

     
  • Holds 2021 DQ win over UFC vet Ailin Perez

     
  • Origin of nickname - From her professional soccer playing days.

UFC Fight Night (5/18/24) Vidal was stopped by Melissa Gatto via strikes at :37 of the third round 

UFC Fight Night (9/23/23) Vidal lost a three round split decision to Montserrat Rendon

UFC Fight Night (11/5/22) Vidal stopped Ramona Pascual via strikes at 3:06 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started at 18 years old because I was a big fan of the UFC.

What ranks and titles have you held? IAF (Czech Republic) featherweight champion, Samurai Fight House (Argentina) bantamweight champion

Do you have any heroes? Charles Oliveira

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a dream coming true. I started training because I enjoyed watching the UFC and now I am here. I hope I can inspire other girls who also like the UFC that this is a possible dream for them, too.

What was your job before you started fighting? I started as a construction worker and then I played soccer.



Specific accomplishments in pro competition? BJJ titles as a Brown belt: Rei Do Rio, CBJJO Brazilian Open, 2nd Place on CBJJO Pan-American



Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ brown belt



Favorite grappling technique: I like it all, but really like to work on sweeps and transitions.