BJJ black belt via Kimura/Nova União, Gleidson Tibau has fought over ten times in Brazil. He also had his international debut earlier this year, when he submitted Jedzrzej Kubski at KO Arena. But nothing compared to fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The debut of Brazilian Tibau in the UFC turned from a dream into a nightmare when his opponent Nick Diaz made things less then dreamy last November 18, at UFC 65. Supported by the audience at Arco arena, California, Diaz annulled Tibau’s game and defeated the Brazilian by TKO during the second round. "I got really surprised and amazed with the structure of UFC… the audience rooting for my opponent spoiled my head and fight thoughts. I admit it," said Tibau, who still has two more times to show his value inside the octagon. "I will return to the octagon and do my best seeking for someday having a chance to fight for the belt", he stated during an interview to MMA Ring Report crew. Read it below:

MMARR - Tell me about your fight against Nick Diaz... what happened with you?

Gleidson Tibau - I am not sure. In the first round I felt great. I say my muscles were strange… they were not responding so well. I got really surprised and amazed with the structure of UFC… the audience rooting for my opponent spoiled my head and fight thoughts. I admit it.

MMARR - In your opinion... what’s your best and worst moment during the fight?

Gleidson Tibau - My worst moment was when I felt from below and tried to move my hips. As I said before, my muscles did not respond. Well, I think my best moment was when I fixed a key-lock and his arm started to snap. I thought the fight would be over by that time, but he escaped… it was not my day.

MMARR - Did you feel nervous about the UFC debut?

Gleidson Tibau - Absolutely. I had no Idea what was fighting at UFC. But I am sure next time I will feel more comfortable. I will be only focused in the fight.

MMARR - How did the invitation of fighting in UFC come about?

Gleidson Tibau - It came out through American Top Team. They invited me to fight and closed a contract of three fights for me. I did one and now I have two more opportunities to show my real game. To show pure Jiu-Jitsu.

MMARR - Okay… in case you have a rematch against Diaz, what would you do differently?

Gleidson Tibau - I’m sure it would be a different fight, with a different result. I don’t even know how to explain what happened to me. I’ve never seen myself in a situation like that… I am an experienced fighter… I fought in Spain and in a lot of states in Brazil. I don’t have an explanation…

MMARR - What is your evaluation of fighting at UFC 65?

Gleidson Tibau - I say I only grew up at this last UFC. Even being defeated, I got a huge experience. Now I know my head will be in the right place next time. And it will be a complete different fight.

MMARR - Tell me about the training at ATT...

Gleidson Tibau - They are perfect. I’ve trained with the best fighters in the world. American Top team has such a great structure that supports all the athletes to do a high-level training. They have good teachers, instructors and well physical trainers. I am sure they are doing a great job and they are in the right way.

MMARR - Tell me about your plans now.

Gleidson Tibau - I only think about training, training, training. I’ve lost a battle, but the war is not lost. I will return to the octagon and do my best seeking for someday having a chance to fight for the belt.

MMARR - Do you return to Brazil or you keep training in US?

Gleidson Tibau - I’ll be back to Brazil to spend X-mas and New Years Eve with family and friends. Then I’ll run few seminars in Brazilian Northeast and sharpen my ground game with Kimura’s Jair Lourenço and the rest of the team.