| Guido Cannetti | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Guido Martín Cannetti Álvarez[1] December 19, 1979 Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Other names | El Ninja |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg) |
| Division | Bantamweight (2013–present) Featherweight (2007–2010, 2012–2013) Lightweight (2010–2012) |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | San Antonio de Padua, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Team | Academia Goa (formerly) Our Town MMA (2013–present)[2] Team Alpha Male (2015–present)[3] |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 4 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Guido Martín Cannetti Álvarez (born December 19, 1979)[1] is an Argentine mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[4] He also has competed in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions before joining the UFC.
Background[edit]
Growing up, Guido practised kickboxing and Muay Thai with his brother Bruno, who is also a professional mixed martial artist.[5]
Mixed martial arts career[edit]
Guido Cannetti became a professional mixed martial arts fighter in 2007. He won his MMA debut fight by submitting Santiago Terbalca in a Featherweight bout. On his second fight, he defeated Enrique Chimeyo to remain unbeaten. For his next fight, Cannetti moved up to Lightweight division in order to face Cristiano Marcello at the Bitetti Combat 8 event in Brazil. He lost the fight via first-round submission.
Cannetti returned from his loss and entered in a four-fight winning streak by defeating Benjamín Arroyo. He was expected to face up David "Escorpión" Ibérico in a Conviction MMA event to be held in Argentina. On July 7, 2012, the promotion announced that Ibérico withdrew from the fight after suffering a shoulder injury. Cannetti instead faced Jack Guzmán in a bout that marked his return to Featherweight division. He won the fight via first-round knockout. Then he defeated Bellator MMA and WEC veteran Rafael Dias in just 11 seconds in a fight that marked his return to Brazil.
Subsequently, Cannetti tried out for UFC's Latin America developmental program and was accepted into it.[6] As a result, Cannetti moved down to Bantamweight division and begun training at the Jackson's MMA academy at UFC's expense.[6] While in Albuquerque, he defeated Eliazar Rodriguez in a bout that closed his four-fight winning streak before trying out for The Ultimate Fighter in 2014.
The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America[edit]
In May 2014, it was revealed that Cannetti was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America, competing for Team Werdum.[7]
Over the course of the show, Cannetti was defeated in the first round of tournament by Marco Beltrán via majority decision after two rounds.[8] Ecuadorian fighter and Team Werdum teammate Marlon Vera was withdrew the tournament after a skin infection and was replaced by Guido Cannetti. Cannetti was defeated by Alejandro Pérez in semi-finals of tournament via first-round knockout.[9]
Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]
Cannetti made his official UFC debut on November 15, 2014 at UFC 180, facing fellow The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America castmate Henry Briones. After being knocked down, he lost the fight via second-round submission.[10] Despite the losing effort, he earned a Fight of the Night bonus.[11]
Cannetti next faced Hugo Viana on August 1, 2015 at UFC 190.[12] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[13]
Cannetti was expected to face former TUF: Latin America opponent Marco Beltrán on November 5, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale.[14] However, he was pulled from the card after he was suspended by USADA and was replaced by Joe Soto.
Cannetti faced Kang Kyung-ho on January 14, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi.[15] He lost the fight via submission in round one.[16]
Cannetti faced Diego Rivas on May 19, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 129.[17] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[18]
Cannetti faced Marlon Vera on November 17, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 140.[19] After being knocked down, he lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in round two.[20]
Cannetti faced Danaa Batgerel on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248.[21] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[22]
Personal life[edit]
Cannetti and his wife Carolina have two sons, Francesco (born 2014) and Filipo (2015).[2]
Guido and his brother Bruno co-own and teach at their mixed martial arts gym Our Town MMA in Lanús, Argentina.[5]
Championships and accomplishments[edit]
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Henry Briones[11]
Mixed martial arts record[edit]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 13 matches | 8 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 3 | 4 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 8–5 | Danaa Batgerel | KO (punches) | UFC 248 | March 7, 2020 | 1 | 3:01 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 8–4 | Marlon Vera | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio | November 17, 2018 | 2 | 1:31 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| Win | 8–3 | Diego Rivas | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman | May 19, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Santiago, Chile | |
| Loss | 7–3 | Kyung Ho Kang | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi | January 14, 2018 | 1 | 4:53 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Hugo Viana | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 190 | August 1, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Henry Briones | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 180 | November 15, 2014 | 2 | 1:44 | Mexico City, Mexico | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 6–1 | Eliazar Rodriguez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Jackson's MMA Series 11 | August 10, 2013 | 1 | 4:29 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
| Win | 5–1 | Rafael Dias | KO (punches) | Bitetti Combat 12 | September 8, 2012 | 1 | 0:11 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Featherweight bout. |
| Win | 4–1 | Jack Guzman | TKO (punches) | Conviction MMA 3: Argentina vs. Peru | July 14, 2012 | 1 | 2:46 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| Win | 3–1 | Benjamin Arroyo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Contest MMA: Argentina vs. Chile | April 9, 2011 | 1 | 1:49 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Cristiano Marcello | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bitetti Combat 8: 100 Years of Corinthians | December 4, 2010 | 1 | 1:52 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Enrique Chimeyo | TKO (punches) | Sin Piedad: Argentina vs. México | August 20, 2009 | 1 | 3:30 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| Win | 1–0 | Santiago Terbalca | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Real Fights 3: Underground Fights | December 22, 2007 | 1 | 0:00 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
[23]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "BIO de un Guerrero: Guido "Ninja" Cannetti". Comunidad MMA. Retrieved August 6, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b Matías Baldo (November 14, 2018). "Guido Cannetti: el peleador que quiso vivir el sueño de la UFC para escaparles a sus pesadillas". La Nación (in Spanish).
- ^ Danny Segura (November 17, 2018). "For Guido Cannetti, UFC Argentina is opportunity to appreciate past, 'catapult' into future". mmafighting.com.
- ^ "Guido Cannetti". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ^ a b Ezequiel Bergonzi (September 25, 2017). "Las Artes Marciales Mixtas pegan fuerte en Lanús de la mano del 'Ninja' Cannetti". auno.org.ar (in Spanish).
- ^ a b Danny Segura (January 10, 2021). "How the UFC's developmental program in Latin America has paid off – but can still grow". MMAjunkie.com.
- ^ Jesse Holland (May 14, 2014). "The Ultimate Fighter (TUF): 'Latin America' cast revealed for 'Velasquez vs. Werdum'". MMA Mania. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ Danny Downes (October 7, 2014). "The Ultimate Fighter Latin America: Episode 7 Recap". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
- ^ Danny Downes (October 28, 2014). "The Ultimate Fighter Latin America: Episode 10 Recap". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ Ben Fowlkes (November 15, 2014). "UFC 180 results: Henry Briones rallies to choke out Guido Cannetti in second". MMAjunkie.com.
- ^ a b Matt Erickson (November 15, 2014). "UFC 180 bonuses: Werdum, Gastelum, Briones, Cannetti win $50,000". MMAjunkie.com.
- ^ Staff (June 10, 2015). "Hugo Viana meets Guido Cannetti at August's UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
- ^ Matt Erickson (August 1, 2015). "UFC 190 results: Guido Cannetti outworks Hugo Viana for unanimous decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
- ^ Segura, Danny (September 14, 2016). "Marco Beltran vs. Guido Cannetti 2 added to TUF: Latin America 3 Finale". mmafighting.com. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ DNA, MMA. "Kyung Ho Kang keert terug na ruim 3 jaar afwezigheid tegen Guido Cannetti in St.Louis". mmadna.nl. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 124 results: Kyung Ho Kang chokes out Guido Cannetti in first round". MMAjunkie. January 15, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
- ^ "UFC officially announces May 19 event in Chile, five bouts". MMA Fighting. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 129 results: Guido Cannetti outworks Chilean Diego Rivas for unpopular decision". MMAjunkie. May 20, 2018. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
- ^ DNA, MMA (September 9, 2018). "Argentijn Guido Cannetti vecht in geboortestad Buenos Aires tegen Marlon Vera". MMA DNA. Retrieved September 9, 2018.
- ^ "UFC Argentina results: 'Chito' Vera starts slow but stuns, taps Guido Cannetti in second". MMAjunkie. November 18, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
- ^ DNA, MMA. "Guido Cannetti treft Danaa Batgerel tijdens UFC 248 in Las Vegas". Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ Shillan, Keith (March 7, 2020). "UFC 248 Results: Danaa Batgerel knocks out Guido Cannetti". Cageside Press. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Guido". Sherdog. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
External links[edit]
- Guido Cannetti at UFC
- Professional MMA record for Guido Cannetti from Sherdog
