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{{short description|Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter}} | {{short description|Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter (1994–2023)}} | ||
{{Portuguese name|Dias|Colares}} | {{Portuguese name|Dias|Colares}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2021}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2021}} | ||
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| ethnicity = | | ethnicity = | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1994|03|31}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1994|03|31}} | ||
| birth_place = ], Brazil | | birth_place = ], ], Brazil | ||
| fighting_out_of = |
| fighting_out_of = Macapá, Amapá, Brazil | ||
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2023|05|01|1994|03|31}} | | death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2023|05|01|1994|03|31}} | ||
| death_place = ], Brazil | | death_place = ], Brazil | ||
| height = |
| height =1.75 m | ||
| weight = 61 kg | |||
| weight_lb =135 | |||
| weight_class =]<br>] | | weight_class =]<br>] | ||
| reach = |
| reach =175 cm<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stats {{!}} UFC|url=http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/dbac0a413af64bbe|access-date=2020-06-13|website=ufcstats.com}}</ref> | ||
| style = | | style = | ||
| rank = Black belt in ]<ref name=mmaj21>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YojAu-8g3ZQ |title=Felipe Colares learned of mother's cancer before comeback win |date=2 May 2021 |via=YouTube |work=]}}</ref> <br /> Black belt in ]<ref name=mmaj21 /> | | rank = Black belt in ]<ref name=mmaj21>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YojAu-8g3ZQ |title=Felipe Colares learned of mother's cancer before comeback win |date=2 May 2021 |via=YouTube |work=]}}</ref> <br /> Black belt in ]<ref name=mmaj21 /> | ||
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| stance = Orthodox | | stance = Orthodox | ||
| teacher = | | teacher = | ||
| team = Knockout Team (until 2014)<ref name=globo14 /> <br /> Team Nogueira ( |
| team = Knockout Team (until 2014)<ref name=globo14 /> <br /> Team Nogueira (2014–2023)<ref name=globo14>{{cite web |url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/ap/noticia/2014/09/lutador-de-mma-amapaense-da-team-nogueira-sonhe-chegar-no-ufc.html |title=Lutador de MMA amapaense da Team Nogueira sonha em chegar ao UFC |date=30 September 2014 |author=Jonhwene Silva |work=] |language=pt}}</ref> | ||
| trainer = | | trainer = | ||
| years_active = 2013–2023 | | years_active = 2013–2023 | ||
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'''Luis Felipe Dias Colares'''<ref name=fullname /> (31 March 1994 – 1 May 2023) was a Brazilian ] in the ] division. A professional since 2013, he most notably competed for the ] (UFC). | '''Luis Felipe Dias Colares'''<ref name=fullname /> (31 March 1994 – 1 May 2023) was a Brazilian ] in the ] division. A professional since 2013, he most notably competed for the ] (UFC). | ||
He died on May 1, 2023 due to a traffic collision at the age of 29.<ref name="death">{{cite web|url=https://www.mmanews.com/news/ufc-veteran-felipe-colares-dead-after-being-hit-by-bus-in-brazil|title=UFC Veteran Felipe Colares Dead After Being Hit By Bus In Brazil|first=Drew|last=Beaupré|publisher=MMA News|date=1 May 2023|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Growing up in ], Colares started training judo at the age of seven and picked up Brazilian jiu-jitsu, ], and ] at 15.<ref name=tn17>{{cite web |url=http://www.blog.teamnogueira.com.br/felipe-cabocao-disputa-cinturao-pelo-jungle-fight/ |title=Felipe Cabocão Disputa Cinturão pelo Jungle Fight Neste Sábado, Dia 30 |date=26 September 2017 |author=Team Nogueira |website=teamnogueira.com |language=pt}}</ref> | Growing up in ], ], Colares started training ] at the age of seven and picked up ], ], and ] at 15.<ref name=tn17>{{cite web |url=http://www.blog.teamnogueira.com.br/felipe-cabocao-disputa-cinturao-pelo-jungle-fight/ |title=Felipe Cabocão Disputa Cinturão pelo Jungle Fight Neste Sábado, Dia 30 |date=26 September 2017 |author=Team Nogueira |website=teamnogueira.com |language=pt |access-date=21 May 2021 |archive-date=21 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521114525/http://www.blog.teamnogueira.com.br/felipe-cabocao-disputa-cinturao-pelo-jungle-fight/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
==Mixed martial arts career== | ==Mixed martial arts career== | ||
===Early career=== | ===Early career=== | ||
Colares compiled an undefeated MMA record of 8–0 fighting within the Brazilian regional MMA circuit culminating with his win of the ] featherweight title before signing |
Colares compiled an undefeated MMA record of 8–0 fighting within the Brazilian regional MMA circuit, culminating with his win of the ] featherweight title before signing with the ] in January 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://tatame.com.br/2017/09/jungle-fight-92-marca-14-anos-de-organizacao-e-leva-tres-disputas-de-cinturoes-para-minas-gerais/ |title=Jungle Fight 92 marks 14 years of organization and takes three belt contests to Minas Gerais |author=Yago Redua |date=2017-09-12 |website=Tatame |access-date=2020-06-20 |language=pt |archive-date=7 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007033814/https://tatame.com.br/2017/09/jungle-fight-92-marca-14-anos-de-organizacao-e-leva-tres-disputas-de-cinturoes-para-minas-gerais/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Diogo Santarem">{{Cite web |url=https://tatame.com.br/2017/10/em-noite-de-lutas-emocionantes-jungle-fight-92-enche-o-mineirinho-e-sagra-tres-campeoes-resultados/ |title=In a night of exciting fights, Jungle Fight 92 fills Mineirinho and holds three champions; results |author=Diogo Santarem |date=2017-10-01 |website=Tatame |access-date=2020-06-20 |language=pt |archive-date=7 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007033541/https://tatame.com.br/2017/10/em-noite-de-lutas-emocionantes-jungle-fight-92-enche-o-mineirinho-e-sagra-tres-campeoes-resultados/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="globoesporte.globo.com">{{Cite web |url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/ap/noticia/lutador-felipe-cabocao-conquista-o-cinturao-do-jungle-fight.ghtml |title=Felipe "Cabocão" wins the Jungle Fight 92 belt |date=2017-10-02 |website=Globo Esporte |access-date=2020-06-20 |language=pt}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/01/28/welcome-ufc-felipe-colares/ |title=Welcome to the UFC: Felipe Colares |author=Shawn Bitter |date=2019-01-28 |website=Cageside Press |access-date=2020-06-13}}</ref> | ||
===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== | ===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== | ||
Colares made his UFC debut |
Colares made his UFC debut as a ] against ] on 2 February 2019 at ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/1/24/18195672/brazilian-prospects-geraldo-de-freitas-felipe-colares-ufc-fortaleza |title=Brazilian prospects Geraldo de Freitas, Felipe Colares meet at UFC Fortaleza |author=Guilherme Cruz |date=2019-01-24 |website=MMA Fighting |access-date=2020-06-20}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/02/02/ufc-fortaleza-results-freitas-jr-vs-colares/ |title=UFC Fortaleza Results: Geraldo de Freitas Jr Wins Prospect Battle Against Felipe Colares |author=Jay Anderson |date=2019-02-02 |website=Cageside Press |access-date=2020-06-13}}</ref> | ||
Colares then returned to ] and faced ] on 20 July 2019 at ].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/other-sports/boxing/article/First-wave-of-bouts-announced-for-UFC-Fight-Night-13852008.php |title=First wave of bouts announced for UFC Fight Night in San Antonio |author=Greg Luca |date=2019-05-16 |work=San Antonio Express News |access-date=2020-06-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/05/18/half-dozen-fights-added-ufc-san-antonio-july/ |title=Half Dozen Fights Added to UFC San Antonio in July |author=Jay Anderson |date=2019-05-18 |work=Cageside Press |access-date=2020-06-20}}</ref> He won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/07/20/ufc-san-antonio-results-felipe-colares-upsets-domingo-pilarte/ |title=UFC San Antonio Results: Felipe Colares Upsets Domingo Pilarte in Split-Decision |author=Ryan Fortune |date=2019-07-20 |work=Cageside Press |access-date=2020-06-13}}</ref> | Colares then returned to ] and faced ] on 20 July 2019 at ].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/other-sports/boxing/article/First-wave-of-bouts-announced-for-UFC-Fight-Night-13852008.php |title=First wave of bouts announced for UFC Fight Night in San Antonio |author=Greg Luca |date=2019-05-16 |work=San Antonio Express News |access-date=2020-06-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/05/18/half-dozen-fights-added-ufc-san-antonio-july/ |title=Half Dozen Fights Added to UFC San Antonio in July |author=Jay Anderson |date=2019-05-18 |work=Cageside Press |access-date=2020-06-20}}</ref> He won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/07/20/ufc-san-antonio-results-felipe-colares-upsets-domingo-pilarte/ |title=UFC San Antonio Results: Felipe Colares Upsets Domingo Pilarte in Split-Decision |author=Ryan Fortune |date=2019-07-20 |work=Cageside Press |access-date=2020-06-13}}</ref> | ||
Colares then faced ] on 25 January 2020 at ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/11/14/20964039/five-fights-added-to-ufc-raleigh |title=Five fights added to UFC Raleigh |author=Jose Youngs |date=2019-11-14 |publisher=MMA Fighting |access-date=2020-06-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/1/9/21055672/ufc-raleighs-felipe-colares-predicts-ko-montel-jackson-wants-one-dimensional-ray-borg-mma-news |title=UFC Raleigh's Felipe Colares predicts KO over Montel Jackson, wants 'one-dimensional' Ray Borg next |author=Lucas Rezende |date=2020-01-09 |publisher=Bloody Elbow |access-date=2020-06-20}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/01/25/ufc-raleigh-results-montel-jackson-vs-felipe-colares/ |title=UFC Raleigh Results: Montel Jackson Battles to Decision Over Felipe Colares |author=Mike McClory |date=2020-01-25 |publisher=Cageside Press |access-date=2020-06-13}}</ref> | Colares then faced ] on 25 January 2020 at ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/11/14/20964039/five-fights-added-to-ufc-raleigh |title=Five fights added to UFC Raleigh |author=Jose Youngs |date=2019-11-14 |publisher=MMA Fighting |access-date=2020-06-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/1/9/21055672/ufc-raleighs-felipe-colares-predicts-ko-montel-jackson-wants-one-dimensional-ray-borg-mma-news |title=UFC Raleigh's Felipe Colares predicts KO over Montel Jackson, wants 'one-dimensional' Ray Borg next |author=Lucas Rezende |date=2020-01-09 |publisher=Bloody Elbow |access-date=2020-06-20 |archive-date=7 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007034323/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/1/9/21055672/ufc-raleighs-felipe-colares-predicts-ko-montel-jackson-wants-one-dimensional-ray-borg-mma-news |url-status=dead }}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/01/25/ufc-raleigh-results-montel-jackson-vs-felipe-colares/ |title=UFC Raleigh Results: Montel Jackson Battles to Decision Over Felipe Colares |author=Mike McClory |date=2020-01-25 |publisher=Cageside Press |access-date=2020-06-13}}</ref> | ||
Colares was scheduled to face ] on 7 November 2020 at ]<ref>{{Cite web |last=DNA |first=MMA |date=2020-08-29 |title=Felipe Colares vs. Gustavo Lopez toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 7 november |url=https://mmadna.nl/felipe-colares-vs-gustavo-lopez-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-7-november/ |access-date=2020-08-30 |website=MMA DNA |language=nl}}</ref> However, he pulled out of |
Colares was scheduled to face ] on 7 November 2020 at ]<ref>{{Cite web |last=DNA |first=MMA |date=2020-08-29 |title=Felipe Colares vs. Gustavo Lopez toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 7 november |url=https://mmadna.nl/felipe-colares-vs-gustavo-lopez-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-7-november/ |access-date=2020-08-30 |website=MMA DNA |language=nl}}</ref> However, he pulled out of the scheduled bantamweight bout against Gustavo Lopez during fight week after he tested positive for COVID-19.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/11/1/21544661/felipe-colares-tests-positive-covid-19-out-ufc-vegas-13-fight-gustavo-lopez |title=Felipe Colares tests positive for COVID-19, out of UFC Vegas 13 fight with Gustavo Lopez |publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Guilherme Cruz |date=2020-11-01 |access-date=2020-11-03}}</ref> | ||
Colares was initially scheduled to face ] at ] on 1 May 2021. However, Newson withdrew from the bout and was replaced by ] – whose opponent also withdrew from the event – in a featherweight bout on 1 May 2021 at ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/4/26/22399286/luke-sanders-felipe-colares-now-set-ufc-vegas-25-original-opponents-pulled |title=Luke Sanders vs. Felipe Colares now set for UFC Vegas 25 after original opponents pulled |date=26 April 2021 |publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Guilherme Cruz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DNA |first=MMA |date=2021-04-23 |title=Felipe Colares en Luke Sanders verliezen tegenstanders, vechten tegen elkaar op 1 mei |url=https://mmadna.nl/felipe-colares-en-luke-sanders-verliezen-tegenstanders-vechten-tegen-elkaar-op-1-mei/ |access-date=2021-04-23 |website=MMA DNA |language=nl}}</ref> Colares was knocked down multiple times in the first round, but won the bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-01 |title=UFC on ESPN 23 results: Felipe Colares rallies from beating, edges Luke Sanders |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/05/ufc-on-espn-23-results-felipe-colares-rallies-beating-luke-sanders-decision |access-date=2021-05-02 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> | Colares was initially scheduled to face ] at ] on 1 May 2021. However, Newson withdrew from the bout and was replaced by ] – whose opponent also withdrew from the event – in a featherweight bout on 1 May 2021 at ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/4/26/22399286/luke-sanders-felipe-colares-now-set-ufc-vegas-25-original-opponents-pulled |title=Luke Sanders vs. Felipe Colares now set for UFC Vegas 25 after original opponents pulled |date=26 April 2021 |publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Guilherme Cruz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DNA |first=MMA |date=2021-04-23 |title=Felipe Colares en Luke Sanders verliezen tegenstanders, vechten tegen elkaar op 1 mei |url=https://mmadna.nl/felipe-colares-en-luke-sanders-verliezen-tegenstanders-vechten-tegen-elkaar-op-1-mei/ |access-date=2021-04-23 |website=MMA DNA |language=nl}}</ref> Colares was knocked down multiple times in the first round, but won the bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-01 |title=UFC on ESPN 23 results: Felipe Colares rallies from beating, edges Luke Sanders |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/05/ufc-on-espn-23-results-felipe-colares-rallies-beating-luke-sanders-decision |access-date=2021-05-02 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
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Colares faced ] on 9 October 2021 at ].<ref name="Gut vs. Colares">{{Cite web |last=DNA |first=MMA |date=2021-07-01 |title=Chris Gutierrez vs. Felipe Colares toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 9 oktober |url=https://mmadna.nl/chris-gutierrez-vs-felipe-colares-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-9-oktober/ |access-date=2021-07-01 |website=MMA DNA |language=en-US}}</ref> He lost the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Behunin |first=Alex |date=2021-10-09 |title=UFC Vegas 39 Results: Chris Gutierrez Defeats Felipe Colares Via Split Decision |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/10/09/ufc-vegas-39-results-chris-gutierrez-defeats-felipe-colares-via-split-decision/ |access-date=2021-10-09 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref> | Colares faced ] on 9 October 2021 at ].<ref name="Gut vs. Colares">{{Cite web |last=DNA |first=MMA |date=2021-07-01 |title=Chris Gutierrez vs. Felipe Colares toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 9 oktober |url=https://mmadna.nl/chris-gutierrez-vs-felipe-colares-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-9-oktober/ |access-date=2021-07-01 |website=MMA DNA |language=en-US}}</ref> He lost the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Behunin |first=Alex |date=2021-10-09 |title=UFC Vegas 39 Results: Chris Gutierrez Defeats Felipe Colares Via Split Decision |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/10/09/ufc-vegas-39-results-chris-gutierrez-defeats-felipe-colares-via-split-decision/ |access-date=2021-10-09 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
Colares faced ] on May 21, 2022 at ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2022-01-30|title=Chase Hooper vs. Felipe Colares set for May 21 UFC event|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/1/30/22909255/chase-hooper-vs-felipe-colares-set-for-may-21-ufc-event|access-date=2022-01-31|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-05-21 |title=UFC Vegas 55: Fluid Chase Hooper Dazzles on the Ground, Stops Felipe Colares |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/05/21/ufc-vegas-55-chase-hooper-vs-felipe-colares/ |access-date=2022-05-22 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref> | Colares faced ] on May 21, 2022, at ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2022-01-30|title=Chase Hooper vs. Felipe Colares set for May 21 UFC event|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/1/30/22909255/chase-hooper-vs-felipe-colares-set-for-may-21-ufc-event|access-date=2022-01-31|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-05-21 |title=UFC Vegas 55: Fluid Chase Hooper Dazzles on the Ground, Stops Felipe Colares |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/05/21/ufc-vegas-55-chase-hooper-vs-felipe-colares/ |access-date=2022-05-22 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
On June 9, 2022 it was announced that Colares was released from the UFC. |
On June 9, 2022, it was announced that Colares was released from the UFC.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simon |first=Zane|date=2022-06-09 |title= Tristan Connelly among latest batch of UFC roster cuts |url= https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/6/9/23161696/report-ufc-roster-cuts-tristan-connelly-tj-laramie-felipe-colares-niklas-stolze-mma-contract-news |access-date=2022-06-10 |website=Bloody Elbow |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
=== Post UFC === | === Post UFC === | ||
Colares |
Colares made his first appearance post-UFC release on February 17, 2023, at Ares FC 12, submitting Alioune Nahaye via rear-naked choke in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-17 |title=Ares FC 12 Results - Pena vs Boudegzdame |url=https://mmasucka.com/2023/02/17/ares-fc-12-results/ |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=MMA Sucka |language=en}}</ref> | ||
⚫ | == Death == | ||
⚫ | ==Championships and accomplishments== | ||
⚫ | On 1 May 2023, while Colares was returning from his morning training at Team Nogueira in the western part of Rio de Janeiro, he was run over by a bus. Firefighters arrived at the scene and he was taken to Richa Faria Hospital with multiple injuries. He died en route at age 29.<ref name="death">{{cite web |last=Beaupré |first=Drew |date=1 May 2023 |title=UFC Veteran Felipe Colares Dead After Being Hit By Bus In Brazil |url=https://www.mmanews.com/news/ufc-veteran-felipe-colares-dead-after-being-hit-by-bus-in-brazil |access-date=1 May 2023 |publisher=MMA News}}</ref> | ||
⚫ | ==Championships and accomplishments== | ||
*''']''' | *''']''' | ||
** Jungle Fight Featherweight Championship (One time)<ref name="Diogo Santarem"/><ref name="globoesporte.globo.com"/> | ** Jungle Fight Featherweight Championship (One time)<ref name="Diogo Santarem"/><ref name="globoesporte.globo.com"/> | ||
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<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://m.sherdog.com/fighter/Felipe-Dias-Colares-144701 |title=Felipe Colares |last=Sherdog.com |website=Sherdog |access-date=2021-10-10}}</ref> | <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://m.sherdog.com/fighter/Felipe-Dias-Colares-144701 |title=Felipe Colares |last=Sherdog.com |website=Sherdog |access-date=2021-10-10}}</ref> | ||
⚫ | == Death == | ||
⚫ | On May |
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter (1994–2023) In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Dias and the second or paternal family name is Colares.
Felipe Colares | |
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Born | Luis Felipe Dias Colares (1994-03-31)31 March 1994 Macapá, Amapá, Brazil |
Died | 1 May 2023(2023-05-01) (aged 29) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Other names | Cabocão |
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Weight | 61 kg (134 lb; 9 st 8 lb) |
Division | Bantamweight Featherweight |
Reach | 175 cm (69 in) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Macapá, Amapá, Brazil |
Team | Knockout Team (until 2014) Team Nogueira (2014–2023) |
Rank | Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu Black belt in judo |
Years active | 2013–2023 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 16 |
Wins | 12 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 7 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 4 |
By knockout | 1 |
By decision | 3 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Luis Felipe Dias Colares (31 March 1994 – 1 May 2023) was a Brazilian mixed martial artist in the bantamweight division. A professional since 2013, he most notably competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Background
Growing up in Macapá, Amapá, Colares started training judo at the age of seven and picked up Brazilian jiu-jitsu, taekwondo, and Muay Thai at 15.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Colares compiled an undefeated MMA record of 8–0 fighting within the Brazilian regional MMA circuit, culminating with his win of the Jungle Fight featherweight title before signing with the UFC in January 2019.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Colares made his UFC debut as a lightweight against Geraldo de Freitas on 2 February 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Colares then returned to bantamweight and faced Domingo Pilarte on 20 July 2019 at UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards. He won the fight via split decision.
Colares then faced Montel Jackson on 25 January 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Colares was scheduled to face Gustavo Lopez on 7 November 2020 at UFC Fight Night 182 However, he pulled out of the scheduled bantamweight bout against Gustavo Lopez during fight week after he tested positive for COVID-19.
Colares was initially scheduled to face Journey Newson at UFC on ESPN 23 on 1 May 2021. However, Newson withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Luke Sanders – whose opponent also withdrew from the event – in a featherweight bout on 1 May 2021 at UFC on ESPN 23. Colares was knocked down multiple times in the first round, but won the bout via unanimous decision.
Colares faced Chris Gutiérrez on 9 October 2021 at UFC Fight Night 194. He lost the fight via split decision.
Colares faced Chase Hooper on May 21, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 206. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.
On June 9, 2022, it was announced that Colares was released from the UFC.
Post UFC
Colares made his first appearance post-UFC release on February 17, 2023, at Ares FC 12, submitting Alioune Nahaye via rear-naked choke in the first round.
Death
On 1 May 2023, while Colares was returning from his morning training at Team Nogueira in the western part of Rio de Janeiro, he was run over by a bus. Firefighters arrived at the scene and he was taken to Richa Faria Hospital with multiple injuries. He died en route at age 29.
Championships and accomplishments
- Jungle Fight
- Jungle Fight Featherweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
15 matches | 11 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 2 | 1 |
By submission | 6 | 0 |
By decision | 3 | 3 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win | 11–4 | Alioune Nahaye | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ares FC 12 | 17 February 2023 | 1 | 2:46 | Paris, France | |
Loss | 10–4 | Chase Hooper | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira | 21 May 2022 | 3 | 3:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Featherweight. |
Loss | 10–3 | Chris Gutiérrez | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez | 9 October 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 10–2 | Luke Sanders | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka | 1 May 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Featherweight bout. |
Loss | 9–2 | Montel Jackson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos | 25 January 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States | |
Win | 9–1 | Domingo Pilarte | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards | 20 July 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | Return to Bantamweight. |
Loss | 8–1 | Geraldo de Freitas | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 | 2 February 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Fortaleza, Brazil | |
Win | 8–0 | Caio Gregorio | Decision (unanimous) | Jungle Fight 92 | 30 September 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | Won the vacant Jungle Fight Featherweight Championship. |
Win | 7–0 | Jordano Abdon | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Jungle Fight 86 | 30 April 2016 | 3 | 3:25 | Palmas, Brazil | |
Win | 6–0 | Thiago Luis Bonifácio Silva | TKO (retirement) | Jungle Fight 83 | 28 November 2015 | 1 | 2:38 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Featherweight debut. |
Win | 5–0 | Clesio Silva | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Max Fight 15: Ilha Comprida | 4 July 2015 | 2 | 4:50 | Ilha Comprida, Brazil | |
Win | 4–0 | Eduardo Hanke | Submission (guillotine choke) | Talent MMA Circuit 12: Campinas 2014 | 20 September 2014 | 1 | 4:14 | Campinas, Brazil | |
Win | 3–0 | Eder Costa da Gama | Submission (guillotine choke) | North Extreme Cagefighting 12 | 30 November 2013 | 1 | 2:18 | Macapá, Brazil | |
Win | 2–0 | David William da Silva Farias | KO | ExpoFight Amapá | 1 October 2013 | 1 | 3:10 | Macapá, Brazil | |
Win | 1–0 | Evandro Souza Balieiro | Submission (guillotine choke) | North Extreme Cagefighting 9 | 20 July 2013 | 1 | N/A | Macapá, Brazil | Bantamweight debut. |
See also
References
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