Mark Eddiva

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Mark Eddiva
Born (1986-02-16) February 16, 1986 (age 37)
Baguio, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Reach68.0 in (173 cm) [1]
Style Sanshou
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Baguio, Philippines
Team Team Lakay
Years active2006–2016
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins6
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Mark Eddiva
Medal record
Representing Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Men’s Wushu
SEA Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 Vientiane 70 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Jakarta 70 kg
Asian Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2010 Guangzhou 65 kg
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Ankara 70kg

Mark Eddiva (born February 16, 1986) is a reputed former Filipino wushu Champion and former mixed martial artist who competed in the featherweight division. He is known for having competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [2]

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Mixed martial arts career

Eddiva made his professional debut in 2006 competing as a featherweight in regional promotions primarily in the Philippines. He compiled a record of 5–0, finishing all of his opponents before signing with the UFC in early 2014. [3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Eddiva made his promotional debut against Jumabieke Tuerxun on March 1, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale. [4] Eddiva controlled Tuerxun on the feet and on the ground en route to a unanimous decision. [5]

Eddiva later faced Kevin Souza on May 31, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale. [6] Souza won the fight via TKO due to punches near the end of the second round. [7] The back and forth action earned by participants Fight of the Night honors. [8]

Eddiva was linked to a fight with Mike De La Torre on November 8, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 55. However, the pairing was cancelled after both fighters suffered injuries leading up to the event. [9]

Eddiva was expected to face Alex White on May 16, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 66. [10] However, on April 26, it was announced that White suffered an undisclosed injury and was forced out of the bout. [11] White was replaced by promotional newcomer Levan Makashvili. [12] Eddiva lost the fight via split decision.

Eddiva faced Dan Hooker on March 20, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 85. [13] He lost the fight via submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion. [14]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches6 wins3 losses
By knockout31
By submission21
By decision11
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss6–3 Dan Hooker Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir March 20, 201611:24 Brisbane, Australia
Loss6–2 Levan Makashvili Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber May 16, 201535:00 Pasay, Philippines
Loss6–1 Kevin Souza TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado May 31, 201424:52 São Paulo, BrazilFight of the Night.
Win6–0 Jumabieke Tuerxun Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter China Finale: Kim vs. Hathaway March 1, 201435:00 Macau, SAR, China
Win5–0Alex LeeSubmission (rear-naked choke)Legend Fighting Championship 4January 27, 201114:22 Hong Kong, SAR, China
Win4–0Engie PilotoSubmission (rear-naked choke) URCC Cebu 4: Proving Ground June 20, 200913:44 Mandaue, Philippines
Win3–0Alvin ClerinoTKO (punches)Sambo Combat Championship 1March 14, 20091N/A Manila, Philippines
Win2–0Duke VillanuevaTKO (punches)FFC - RelentlessMarch 10, 20071N/A Pasig, Philippines
Win1–0Andrew BenibeTKO (punches)FFC - QualifyingApril 15, 20062N/A Pasig, Philippines

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