Marcelo Golm

{{short description|Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter}}

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| birth_place = Santos, São Paulo, Brazil

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| weight_lb = 250

| weight_class = Heavyweight

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| fighting_out_of = Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

| team = Corinthians MMA (until 2018){{cite web |url=https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/apos-derrota-marcelo-golm-espera-renovacao-de-contrato-acredito-que-darao-uma-chance.ghtml |title=Após derrota, Marcelo Golm espera renovação de contrato: "Acredito que darão uma chance" |author=Zeca Azevedo |date=31 October 2018 |website=globo.com |language=pt}}
Team Nogueira{{cite web |url=https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/marcelo-golm-avisa-johnson-treinei-muito-para-acabar-a-luta-por-nocaute.ghtml |title=Marcelo Golm avisa Johnson: "Treinei muito para acabar a luta por nocaute" |author=Marcelo Barone |date=3 February 2018 |website=globo.com}}
American Top Team (2018–present)

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Marcelo Golm (born 15 September 1992) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division of the Bellator MMA. He has also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Mixed martial arts career

=Early career=

Starting his career in 2015, Golm acquired a 5–0 record fighting around regional Brazilian promotions, winning all the fights by knockout.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Marcelo Golm |url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Marcelo-Golm-190735 |access-date=2020-08-07 |website=Sherdog}}

=Ultimate Fighting Championship=

Golm made his UFC debut against Christian Colombo on 28 October 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida. He won the fight via submission in the first round.{{Cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/10/ufc-fight-night-119-results-marcelo-golm-makes-easy-work-of-christian-colombo-in-debut |title=UFC Fight Night 119 results: Marcelo Golm makes easy work of Christian Colombo in debut |date=2017-10-28 |work=MMAjunkie |access-date=2017-10-29 |language=en-US}}

Golm faced Timothy Johnson on 3 February 2018, at UFC Fight Night 125.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/luis-henrique-timothy-johnson-ufc-fight-night-125-belem-brazil |title=Luis Henrique vs. Timothy Johnson added to UFC Fight Night 125 in Brazil |author=Staff |website=mmajunkie.com |date=2017-12-03 |access-date=2017-12-03}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2018/2/3/16969534/ufc-fight-night-125-results-timothy-johnson-rolls-past-marcelo-golm-with-unanimous-decision |title=-UFC Fight Night 125 results: Timothy Johnson rolls past Marcelo Golm with unanimous decision |website=mmamania.com |author=Andrew Pearson |date=2018-02-03 |access-date=2018-02-03}}

For his third fight with the promotion, Golm faced Arjan Bhullar on 27 October 2018, at UFC Fight Night 138.{{Cite news |url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/arjan-bhullar-vs-marcelo-golm-heavyweight-bout-ufc-moncton |title=Arjan Bhullar says he's fighting Marcelo Golm at UFC Fight Night 138 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff |date=31 July 2018 |access-date=1 August 2018}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-fight-night-138-moncton-fight-highlights-arjan-bhullar-vs-marcelo-golm |title=Arjan Bhullar Defeats Marcelo Golm (UFC Moncton Fight Highlights) {{!}} MMAWeekly.com|website=www.mmaweekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=28 October 2018}} After the fight, Golm became a free agent and eventually re-signed with the UFC.

Golm faced Sergei Pavlovich on 20 April 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik.{{Cite web |url=https://mmadna.nl/sergei-pavlovich-vs-marcelo-golm-bevestigd-voor-ufc-st-petersburg/ |title=Sergei Pavlovich vs. Marcelo Golm bevestigd voor UFC St.Petersburg |author=MMA DNA |language=en-US |access-date=2019-10-25}} He lost the fight via first-round knockout.{{Cite web |last=Pearson |first=Andrew |date=2019-04-20 |title=Pavlovich Knocks Out Golm in One |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/4/20/18509110/ufc-st-petersburg-results-sergei-pavlovich-knocks-out-marcelo-golm-in-one |access-date=2021-05-08 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}

After losing three fights in a row, Golm was released from the UFC.{{Cite web |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2019/5/26/18640718/elias-theodorou-among-several-fighters-released-ufc-mma-news |title=Elias Theodorou among several fighters released from UFC |last=Alexander |first=Mookie |date=2019-05-26 |website=Bloody Elbow |access-date=2019-05-27}}

=Post-UFC career=

After his release, Golm signed with Taura MMA. In his promotional debut he faced DJ Linderman at Taura MMA 11 on 30 October 2020. Golm won the fight via first-round technical knockout.{{cite web |url=https://combatpress.com/2020/10/taura-mma-11-results/ |title=Taura MMA 11 Results: Wilson Dominates Moreira, Captures Light Heavyweight Belt |author=Rob Tatum |date=30 October 2020 |publisher=combatpress.com}}

Golm then faced Brandon Hebert at XMMA 1 on 30 January 2021. He won the fight via second-round submission.{{cite web |url=https://combatpress.com/2021/01/xmma-1-vick-vs-fialho-results/ |title=XMMA 1 Results: Fialho Demolishes Vick, Rivera Pounds Out Lilley |author=Rob Tatum |date=30 January 2021 |publisher=combatpress.com}}

=Bellator MMA=

Golm signed to a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA.{{cite web |title=Bellator signs heavyweight Marcelo Golm to multifight deal |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/04/mma-news-bellator-signs-marcelo-golm-heavyweight-brazil-multi-fight-deal |website=MMA Junkie |access-date=8 April 2021 |date=8 April 2021}}

Golm was expected to make his promotional debut against Linton Vassell on 16 July 2021, at Bellator 262.{{Cite web |date=2021-06-17 |title=Matt Mitrione-Tyrell Fortune, Linton Vassell-Marcelo Golm among Bellator 262 additions |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/06/matt-mitrione-vs-tyrell-fortune-linton-vassell-vs-marcelo-golm-bellator-262-fight-bookings |access-date=2021-06-18 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} On 12 July, the bout was scratched after Vassell suffered an injury.{{Cite web |date=2021-07-12 |title=Bellator 262 loses Marcelo Golm vs. Linton Vassell, gains a preliminary card fight |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/07/bellator-262-marcelo-golm-vs-linton-vassell-charlie-campbell-nick-giulietti |access-date=2021-07-12 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2021-07-13 |title=Linton Vassell vs. Marcelo Golm off of Bellator 262 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/7/13/22575127/linton-vassell-marcelo-golm-off-bellator-262-mma |access-date=2021-07-13 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}

Golm was scheduled to face Steve Mowry on 13 August 2021, at Bellator 264.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2021-07-14 |title=Steve Mowry vs. Marcelo Golm targeted for Bellator event in August |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/7/14/22576532/steve-mowry-marcelo-golm-targeted-bellator-event-august-mma |access-date=2021-07-14 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} However, on 4 August, it was announced that Mowry was scratched from the bout, with Golm rescheduled to face Kelvin Tiller on 20 August at Bellator 265.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2021-08-04 |title=Marcelo Golm vs. Kelvin Tiller targeted for Bellator 265 with Steve Mowry out |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/8/4/22609845/marcelo-golm-kelvin-tiller-targeted-bellator-264-steve-mowry-out |access-date=2021-08-04 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} The week of the event, Tiller pulled out of the bout and was replaced by promotional newcomer Billy Swanson.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2021-08-17 |title=Marcelo Golm has new opponent for Bellator 265 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/8/17/22628607/marcelo-golm-new-opponent-friday-bellator-265-mma |access-date=2021-08-17 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} Golm won the fight via technical knockout in round one.{{Cite web |last=Staff |date=2021-08-20 |title=Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov Live Stream and Results |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/08/20/bellator-265-kongo-vs-kharitonov-live-stream-and-results/ |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Bellator 265 'Kongo vs. Kharitonov' Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-265-Kongo-vs-Kharitonov-PlaybyPlay-Results-Round-Scoring-181203 |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=Sherdog}}

Golm faced Davion Franklin on July 22, 2022, at Bellator 283.{{Cite web |last=Pendleton |first=Mike |date=2022-05-12 |title=Source: Davion Franklin to face Marcelo Golm at Bellator MMA event on July 8 |url=https://mymmanews.com/source-davion-franklin-to-face-marcelo-golm-at-bellator-mma-event-on-july-8/ |access-date=2022-05-12 |website=MyMMANews |language=en-US}} He won the bout via rear-naked choke at the end of the third round.{{Cite web |date=2022-07-22 |title=Ex-UFC, Marcelo Golm finaliza 'gigante' dos pesados no Bellator 283 e segue invicto na organização |url=https://www.superlutas.com.br/noticias/197900/ex-ufc-marcelo-golm-finaliza-gigante-dos-pesados-no-bellator-283-e-segue-invicto-na-organizacao/ |access-date=2022-07-23 |website=SUPER LUTAS |language=pt-BR}}

Golm faced Daniel James on March 31, 2023, at Bellator 293.{{Cite web |date=2023-01-23 |title=Marcelo Golm vs. Daniel James, Cat Zingano vs. Leah McCourt headline Bellator 293 on March 31 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/bellator-293-marcelo-golm-vs-daniel-james-cat-zingano-vs-leah-mccourt-headline-march-31 |access-date=2023-01-23 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} He lost the fight via technical knockout in the third round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/01/bellator-293-marcelo-golm-daniel-james/|title=Bellator 293: after slow start, Daniel James erupts to stop Marcelo Golm in third|website=Cageside Press|author=Jay Anderson|date=2023-03-01|access-date=2023-03-01}}

Golm was scheduled to face Tyrell Fortune on November 17, 2023 at Bellator 301.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-13 |title=Bellator 301 set for Chicago: 2 title fights, including Sergio Pettis vs. Patchy Mix, grand prix semifinal, grudge rematch |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/09/bellator-301-fight-card-amosov-vs-jackson-pettis-vs-mix |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} Despite both men weighing in, the bout was cancelled the night of the event after Fourtune became ill backstage.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-11-17 |title=Tyrell Fortune vs. Marcelo Golm Drops Off Bellator 301 With Card Underway |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/17/tyrell-fortune-marcelo-golm-drops-off-bellator-301/ |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=cagesidepress.com |language=en}}

= PFL =

Golm debuted with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) at PFL 1 on April 4, 2024 and lost the bout in a rematch against Daniel James by technical knockout at the end of the first round.{{Cite web |last=Staff |date=2024-04-04 |title=2024 PFL 1: Delija vs. Moldavsky Full Results |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/04/04/2024-pfl-1-delija-vs-moldavsky-full-results/ |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Daniel James pulls off comeback KO with one second left in first round |url=https://pflmma.com/news/daniel-james-pulls-off-comeback-ko-with-one-second-left-in-first-round |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=pflmma.com}} James missed weight, so he was fined a percentage of his purse and given a point deduction in the standings.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=PFL 1 Weigh-in Results: Ante Delija, Valentin Moldavsky Official for Main Event |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/PFL-1-Weighin-Results-Ante-Delija-Valentin-Moldavsky-Official-for-Main-Event-193191 |access-date=2023-04-08 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}

Golm faced Tyrell Fortune at PFL 4 on June 13, 2024. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |title=Tyrell Fortune rocks and wrestles his way to dominant decision win |url=https://pflmma.com/news/tyrell-fortune-rocks-and-wrestles-his-way-to-dominant-decision-win |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=pflmma.com}}

Mixed martial arts record

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|{{no2}}Loss

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|Tyrell Fortune

|Decision (unanimous)

|PFL 4 (2024)

|{{dts|2024|June|13|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|10–5

|Daniel James

|TKO (punches)

|PFL 1 (2024)

|{{dts|2024|April|4|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:59

|San Antonio, Texas, United States

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|10–4

|Daniel James

|TKO (punches)

|Bellator 293

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|align=center|3

|align=center|0:26

|Temecula, California, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

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|Davion Franklin

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Bellator 283

|{{dts|format=dmy|2022|July|22}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|4:36

|Tacoma, Washington, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–3

|Billy Swanson

|TKO (punches)

|Bellator 265

|{{dts|format=dmy|2021|August|20}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:57

|Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

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|Brandon Hebert

|Submission (arm-triangle choke)

|XMMA: Vick vs Fialho

|{{dts|format=dmy|2021|January|30}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:17

|Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|7–3

|DJ Linderman

|TKO (punch)

|Taura MMA 11

|{{dts|format=dmy|2020|October|30}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:59

|Kissimmee, Florida, United States

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|6–3

|Sergei Pavlovich

|KO (punch)

|UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik

|{{dts|format=dmy|2019|April|20}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:06

|St. Petersburg, Russia

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|6–2

|Arjan Bhullar

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith

|{{dts|format=dmy|2018|October|27}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 6–1

|Timothy Johnson

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders

|{{dts|format=dmy|2018|February|3}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Belém, Brazil

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|6–0

|Christian Colombo

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida

|{{dts|format=dmy|2017|October|28}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:47

|São Paulo, Brazil

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–0

|Nicolas Oliveira

|TKO

|Demolidor Fight MMA 10

|{{dts|format=dmy|2017|April|12}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:18

|Bauru, Brazil

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–0

|Italo Marques

|KO (punches)

|Mr. Cage 28

|{{dts|format=dmy|2017|July|01}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:02

|Manaus, Brazil

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–0

|Marcio Pinheiro dos Santos

|KO (punch)

|Ichiban Kombat Championship

|{{dts|format=dmy|2016|November|12}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:04

|Guarulhos, Brazil

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–0

|Danilo Espera

|TKO (punches)

|Thunder Fight 4

|{{dts|format=dmy|2015|June|20}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:05

|São Paulo, Brazil

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Jhonny Pereira

|TKO (punches)

|Aspera FC 18

|{{dts|format=dmy|2015|April|25}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:33

|São Paulo, Brazil

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