Renê Nazare-Azevedo, also known as simply Nazare, is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who previously competed Bellator's Lightweight division.

Renê Nazare
Born (1982-09-03) September 3, 1982 (age 42)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Other namesThe Brazilian Bomber
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Fighting out ofIthaca, New York
TeamTeam Bomb Squad
Rankblack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Years active2004-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins10
By knockout4
By submission4
By decision2
Losses3
By submission1
By decision2
WebsiteHomepage (web.archive.org)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Renê Nazare
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Men's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2001 Featherweight (blue)
World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2007 Lightweight (black)
Silver medal – second place 2004 Lightweight (brown)
Gold medal – first place 2003 Lightweight (purple)

Background

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Nazare is an MMA competitor and was previously a jiu-jitsu Instructor at Team Bombsquad. For twelve years, he dedicated himself to the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Rene expressed talent and interest in jiu-jitsu at a young age and studied under 3rd degree black belt instructor, Rodrigo Antonio Garcia Da Silva.[1]

As an experienced fighter for Nova Uniao Jiu-Jitsu Club and Club Feijao Jiu-Jitsu, four time medalist, and a nine year veteran instructor, Rene operates his own jiu-jitus gym in Warrington, Pennsylvania.

Mixed martial arts career

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Nazare made his professional mixed martial arts debut in May 2004 where he defeated Thiago Cabelo at Body Fight 1 by TKO (Punches) in round 1. He then went on to win his next 6 fights to get him a fight in Bellator.

Bellator

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In his Bellator debut, he fought PRIDE veteran Luiz Azeredo at Bellator 39 and won by TKO.[2]

On April 27, 2011, it was announced that Bellator signed him and he will take place in the upcoming Season Seven Lightweight Tournament.[3] He faced Ricardo Tirloni in the opening round of the tournament on October 19, 2012 at Bellator 77. He lost the fight via submission in the second round.

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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  • Reality Fighting
    • Reality Fighting Lightweight Championship (One time)

Submission grappling

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
13 matches 10 wins 3 losses
By knockout 4 0
By submission 4 1
By decision 2 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 10–3 Ricardo Tirloni Submission (D'arce choke) Bellator 77 October 19, 2012 2 1:14 Reading, Pennsylvania, United States Bellator Season 7 Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Loss 10–2 Thiago Michel Decision (split) Bellator 62 March 23, 2012 3 5:00 Laredo, Texas, United States Bellator Season 6 Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Loss 10–1 Jacob Kirwan Decision (unanimous) Bellator 54 October 15, 2011 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 10–0 Juan Barrantes TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 48 August 20, 2011 2 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 9–0 Kalvin Hackney Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 45 May 21, 2011 1 4:44 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Win 8–0 Luiz Azeredo TKO (arm injury) Bellator 39 April 2, 2011 1 5:00 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win 7–0 Jeff Anderson Submission (rear-naked choke) CFX 13: Rumble in the Jungle 5 March 12, 2011 1 2:06 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win 6–0 Muzaffar Abdurakhmanov Submission (armbar) FFP: Untamed 29 August 29, 2009 1 3:07 Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States
Win 5–0 Anthony Leate Submission (rear-naked choke) Reality Fighting: Throwdown May 2, 2009 1 2:51 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Won Lightweight Title
Win 4–0 Brian McLaughlin Decision (split) Reality Fighting: Apocalypse January 17, 2009 3 3:00 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win 3–0 Vincent Sylvestre TKO (punches) FFP: Untamed 25 December 6, 2008 1 4:03 Boxborough, Massachusetts, United States
Win 2–0 Steve Barnett Decision (unanimous) Reality Fighting: Collision July 19, 2008 5 5:00 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win 1–0 Thiago Cabelo TKO (punches) Body Fight 1 May 1, 2004 1 1:45 Maringá, Brazil

References

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  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 August 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ Encarnacao, Jack (2 April 2011). "Bellator 39 Prelims: Nazare Stops Pride Veteran Azeredo". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  3. ^ Whitman, Mike (27 April 2011). "Bellator Signs Undefeated Lightweight Nazare". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 7 May 2012.