Johnny Eduardo

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Johnny Eduardo
Born (1978-08-03) August 3, 1978 (age 46)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Reach71 in (180 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Fairfield, New Jersey, United States
Team Nova União
Black House (MMA)
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under André Pedreneiras [2]
Years active1996–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total41
Wins28
By knockout10
By submission11
By decision7
Losses13
By knockout1
By submission10
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Johnny Eduardo (born August 3, 1978) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently fighting in the bantamweight division. He has formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Eduardo made his professional MMA debut at the age of sixteen. He fought exclusively in his native Brazil for the first two years of his career, achieving a record of 11 wins and 3 losses.

In December 1999, Eduardo made his international debut as he faced Takanori Gomi at Vale Tudo Japan 1999. He lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission.

Eduardo made his United States debut in April 2009 as he fought on one of the early cards for Bellator Fighting Championships.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Eduardo made his UFC debut against Raphael Assunção on August 27, 2011, at UFC 134. [3] He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [4]

Eduardo was expected to face Michael McDonald on November 19, 2011, at UFC 139. [5] However, Eduardo was forced from the card with an injury and replaced by Alex Soto. [6]

Eduardo fought Jeff Curran at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier. [7] [8] Eduardo defeated Curran via unanimous decision, earning him his first win in the UFC. [9]

Eduardo was expected to face Yves Jabouin on March 16, 2013, at UFC 158. [10] However, on March 6, Eduardo was forced to pull out of the bout citing a shoulder injury. [11] Jabouin was then pulled from the card as a suitable replacement could not be found on short notice. [12]

Eduardo was expected to face Lucas Martins on November 9, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 32. However, both fighters were removed from the card due to injury. [13]

After almost two years out of the cage, Eduardo returned to the UFC to face Eddie Wineland on May 10, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 40. [14] Despite being a significant betting underdog, he won the fight via KO in the first round. The win also earned Eduardo his first Performance of the Night bonus award. [15]

In May 2015 after a year out of competition due to injury, Eduardo announced he had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, and hoped to have a fight booked in the fall of 2015. [16]

Eduardo faced Aljamain Sterling on December 10, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 80. [17] He lost the fight via submission in the second round. [18]

Eduardo next faced Manvel Gamburyan on November 19, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 100. [19] He won the fight via TKO in the second round. [20]

Eduardo faced Matthew Lopez on June 3, 2017, at UFC 212. [21] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [22]

Eduardo faced Nathaniel Wood on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131. [23] He lost the fight via D’Arce choke submission in the second round. [24]

Eduardo was scheduled to face Anthony Birchak on March 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 21. [25] However, on March 15 Eduardo withdrew from the bout due to visa issues. [26]

Eduardo faced Alejandro Pérez on October 2, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 193. [27] He lost the fight via a scarf hold armlock in round two. [28]

After the loss, Eduardo announced he was no longer under contract with the UFC. [29]

Personal life

He said his hero is Master Luis Alves saying "he was a man that helped shape who I am today." [30]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
41 matches28 wins13 losses
By knockout101
By submission1110
By decision72
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss28–13 Alejandro Pérez Submission (scarf hold armlock) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker October 2, 202124:13 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss28–12 Nathaniel Wood Submission (D'Arce choke) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes June 1, 201822:18 Utica, New York, United States
Loss28–11 Matthew Lopez TKO (punches) UFC 212 June 3, 201712:57 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win28–10 Manvel Gamburyan TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2 November 19, 201620:46 São Paulo, Brazil
Loss27–10 Aljamain Sterling Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant December 10, 201524:18 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win27–9 Eddie Wineland KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva May 10, 201414:37 Cincinnati, Ohio, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win26–9 Jeff Curran Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier May 15, 201235:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Loss25–9 Raphael Assunção Decision (unanimous) UFC 134 August 27, 201135:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win25–8Jose WilsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)Shooto: Brazil 22April 1, 201132:57 Brasília, Brazil
Win24–8Paulo DantasDecision (unanimous)Shooto: Brazil 17August 6, 201035:00 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilWon the Shooto Brazil Lightweight Championship. Later vacated title.
Win23–8Francisco ChagasTKO (leg injury) Jungle Fight 16 October 17, 20091N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win22–8 Donald Sanchez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 3 April 17, 200935:00 Norman, Oklahoma, United StatesCatchweight (147 lb) bout.
Win21–8Bruno AlvesSubmission (rear-naked choke)The WarriorsMarch 29, 20093 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win20–8Andre Luis OliveiraTKO (punches)Shooto: Brazil 10January 17, 200912:11 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win19–8Munil AdrianoTKO (punches)Real Fight 6November 8, 200812:20 São José dos Campos, Brazil
Win18–8Francisco RamosSubmission (anaconda choke)Win Fight and Entertainment 1September 28, 200813:56 Salvador, Brazil
Win17–8Cristiano BananadaSubmission (armbar)The GloryJuly 5, 200821:29 Niterói, Brazil
Win16–8Erinaldo RodriguesKO (punches) Jungle Fight 9: Warriors May 31, 2008N/AN/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win15–8Marcos MacielTKO (punches)Rio FC 1February 28, 200822:27 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss14–8Miguel Angel DuranSubmission (punches)Shooto Brazil 3: The EvolutionJuly 7, 20071N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss14–7 Milton Vieira Submission (anaconda choke)Super Challenge 1October 7, 20062N/A Barueri, Brazil
Win14–6Aritano SilvaSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Gold Fighters Championship 1May 20, 20061N/A Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win13–6Jose AdrianoSubmission (heel hook)Guarafight 2January 7, 200611:08 Guarapari, Brazil
Loss12–6Vusal BayramovSubmission (armbar)Conquista Fight 1December 20, 200313:19 Vitória da Conquista, Brazil
Win12–5Marcelo CobraDecision (unanimous)K - NOCKJuly 23, 200335:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss11–5 Takuya Kuwabara Decision (unanimous) Shooto - R.E.A.D. 2 March 17, 200035:00 Tokyo, JapanBantamweight debut.
Loss11–4 Takanori Gomi Submission (rear-naked choke)Vale Tudo Japan 1999December 11, 199931:43 Urayasu, Japan
Loss11–3Haroldo BunnSubmission (kneebar)IVC 13Ç: The New Generation of LightweightsAugust 26, 199817:40 São Paulo, Brazil
Loss11–2Sergio MeloSubmission (rear-naked choke)IVC 7: The New ChampionsAugust 23, 1998116:25 São Paulo, BrazilIVC 7 Lightweight Tournament Final.
Win11–1Fabio AlvesSubmission (punches)13:30IVC 7 Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win10–1Vanderci GarciaSubmission (punches)12:07IVC 7 Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win9–1Thiago SantanaDecision (unanimous)Campos de Jordão FreestyleJune 6, 199828:00 Campos do Jordão, Brazil
Win8–1Rudi DesouzaSubmission (rear-naked choke)1N/A
Win7–1Wanderley EsmalaSubmission (triangle choke)Desafio: Freestyle de CamposMay 18, 1998115:49 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win6–1Arivaldo SouzaTKO (punches)Guaratinguetá Freestyle 1August 30, 19972N/A Guaratinguetá, Brazil
Win5–1Guilherme SantosSubmission (rear-naked choke)1N/A
Win4–1Marcos RodriguesDecision (unanimous)28:00
Win3–1Douglas NascimentoSubmission (ankle lock)Itajubá Freestyle OpenApril 5, 19973N/A Itajubá, Brazil
Win2–1Claudionor SilvaDecision (unanimous)28:00
Win1–1Paulo ArumSubmission (heel hook)1N/A
Loss0–1Wander BragaSubmission (rear-naked choke)BVF 6: Campeonato Brasileiro de Vale Tudo 1November 1, 199614:33 Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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  31. ↑ http://wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=titles&titel=2319 [ bare URL ]
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