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Ronys Torres Da Cunha is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He trains with the Nova União

Nova União (mixed martial arts)

Nova União is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy and mixed martial arts team located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Their BJJ black belts have participated in BJJ, submission grappling and MMA competitions all over the world...

team and lost his UFC debut at UFC 109

UFC 109

UFC 109: Relentless was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 6, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...

against Melvin Guillard

Melvin Guillard

Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr. is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting in the lightweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship . He debuted with the company on The Ultimate Fighter 2 television series, losing in the first welterweight elimination bout to Josh Burkman...

Mixed martial arts career

Prior to signing with the UFC, Torres fought primarily in Brazil for well known organizations such as Shooto

Shooto

Shooto is a mixed martial arts organization that is governed by the Shooto Association and the International Shooto Commission. Shooto was originally formed in 1985, as an organization and as a particular fighting system derived from shoot wrestling. Practitioners are referred to as shooters,...

and Jungle Fight

Jungle Fight Championship

Jungle Fight is a Brazilian mixed martial arts promotion. It was created in 2003. The name is derived from its origin, the Amazonas state in Brazil.-History:...

. A highly regarded prospect in MMA, he was scheduled to make his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 18 against Melvin Guillard

Melvin Guillard

. However, a knee injury forced him off the card and he was slated to debut at UFC Fight Night 19. On July 16, 2009 it was announced that an undisclosed injury had forced Torres to once again withdraw from a UFC event.

Torres finally made his UFC debut against Melvin Guillard

Melvin Guillard

on February 6, 2010 at UFC 109

UFC 109

UFC 109: Relentless was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 6, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...

. Torres lost a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Torres fought Jacob Volkmann

Jacob Volkmann

Jacob Joseph Volkmann is an American mixed martial artist competing in the lightweight division and formerly at welterweight. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Volkmann had made a name for himself fighting in the Midwest...

on March 31, 2010 at UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi

UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi

UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 21 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 31, 2010 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina, This was the third time the UFC held an event in Charlotte, but the first since...

, in which Volkmann moved down to lightweight. Torres lost the fight via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 30-27). After losing both of his UFC matches he was released from the promotion.
Torres has compiled a record of 9-1 since he was released by the UFC.

Mixed martial arts record

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|align=center| 23-4
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Matosinhos

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, Portugal

Portugal

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| Win
|align=center| 22-4
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Drew Fickett

Drew Fickett is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the Lightweight division. He holds notable victories over Josh Koscheck, Dennis Hallman, Kenny Florian, Kurt Pellegrino, Josh Neer, Matt Veach, and Dennis Bermudez....

| Submission (Punches)
| AFC - Amazon Forest Combat 1
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|align=center| 1
|align=center|0:47
|Manaus, Brazil
|Welterweight debut
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| Win
|align=center| 21-4
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Akbarh Arreola
| Decision (Unanimous)
| Shooto Brazil - Fight for BOPE
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|align=center| 3
|align=center|5:00
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 20–4
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Samuel Trindade
| Decision (Unanimous)
| The Best MMA II
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|align=center| 3
|align=center|5:00
|Manaus, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 19–4
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Eduardo Pachu
| Submission (Straight Armbar)
| Clube da Luta
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|align=center| 1
|align=center|2:58
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 18–4
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Gilmar Dantes
| TKO (Punches)
| HTJ - Hero's the Jungle 4
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|align=center| 1
|align=center|1:20
|Manaus, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 17–4
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Helderson Filhão
| Submission (Armbar)
| IFC
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|align=center| 1
|align=center|3:53
|Recife, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 16–4
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Guilherme Mattos Rodrigues
| Submission (Guillotine Choke)
| Shooto - Brazil 22
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|align=center| 1
|align=center|4:33
|Brasilia, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 15–4
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Manaus

Manaus is a city in Brazil, the capital of the state of Amazonas. It is situated at the confluence of the Negro and Solimões rivers. It is the most populous city of Amazonas, according to the statistics of Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, and is a popular ecotourist destination....

, Brazil

Brazil

Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

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| Loss
|align=center| 14–3
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Jacob Volkmann

Charlotte, North Carolina

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, United States

United States

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| Loss
|align=center| 14–2
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Melvin Guillard

| Decision (Unanimous)
| UFC 109

UFC 109

UFC 109: Relentless was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 6, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...

, United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

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| Win
|align=center| 14–1
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Eliene Silva
| Submission (Armbar)
| JF 11: Jungle Fight 11
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:50
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 13–1
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Luiz Azeredo

Luiz Azeredo is a Brazilian Welterweight mixed martial artist, fighting out of the Chute Boxe Academy, Curitiba, Brazil. He has fought in the PRIDE and Cage Rage....

| Submission (Kimura)
| JF 10: Jungle Fight 10
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:34
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 12–1
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Francieney Farianzo
| Submission (Armbar)
| JF 9: Warriors
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| N/A
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 11–1
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Adriano Martins
| TKO (Punches)
| HTJ: Hero's The Jungle 2
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| N/A
|Amazonas, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 10–1
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Brazil

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| Win
|align=center| 9–1
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Jorge Britto

Jorge Britto is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. He holds a University degree in Physical Education, and is currently Head Instructor at Toronto BJJ...

| Decision (Unanimous)
| EcoPride: GP
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Amazonas, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 8–1
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Robson Cisco
| Submission (Punches)
| EcoPride: GP
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Amazonas, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 7–1
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Rodrigo Ruiz
| TKO (Head Kick and Punches)
| CF 4: Cassino Fight 4
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Amazonas, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 6–0
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Kim Wong Su
| TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
| Shooto Brazil 3: The Evolution
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 5–0
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Diego Brandao

Diego Brandao is an Brazilian professional mixed martial arts fighter. A professional MMA competitor since 2005, Brandao has made a name for himself fighting in the United States and in his home country of Brazil. Brandao has competed against top competitors such as a Brian Foster, Matt Veach, and...

| TKO
| CF 3: Cassino Fight 3
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| N/A
|Amazonas, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 4–0
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Rodrigo Pitbull
| Submission (Armbar)
| Shooto: Brazil 2
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:05
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 3–0
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Leonardo Carvalho
| Submission (Kimura)
| Shooto Brazil 1: The Return
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:50
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 2–0
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Nelson Pereira
| Decision (Unanimous)
| SFC 2: Sul Fight Championship 2
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Santa Catarina, Brazil
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| Win
|align=center| 1–0
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