Gleison Tibau
UFC 2006–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 79.0
Scouting report
Emerging from Mossoro, Brazil, Gleison Tibau served as a physical benchmark of the UFC lightweight division across more than twenty Octagon appearances. Representing American Top Team, Tibau utilized a wrestling game powered by a 78 Strength rating and 81 Wrestling, testing top contenders with takedown defense and top control.
Peak ratings
By edition
Tibau utilized his frame and wrestling between 2011 and 2013, defeating Rafael dos Anjos, Jamie Varner, John Cholish, and Caol Uno while giving undefeated prospect Khabib Nurmagomedov a close three-round battle at UFC 148 in Las Vegas. His power, top control, and takedown defense are reflected in an 88 Wrestling and 82 Cardio rating.
Following a USADA suspension in late 2015, Tibau was sidelined throughout 2016 and 2017 while training out of American Top Team in Florida. His physical power, wrestling pedigree, and clinch control from prior top-fifteen competition preserved his ratings, including an 86 Wrestling and 86 Strength score.
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