Milton Vieira

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Milton Vieira
Born (1978-10-10) October 10, 1978 (age 45)
Teresópolis, Brazil
Other namesMiltinho
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight146 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach78 in (198 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Amazonas, Brazil
Team Brazilian Top Team
Trainer Carlson Gracie
Murilo Bustamante
Rank2nd Dan Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Black Belt in Luta Livre
Years active2001–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins13
By submission9
By decision4
Losses8
By decision8
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Milton Vieira (born October 10, 1978) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing as a Featherweight. Vieira is widely credited as the inventor of the anaconda choke. Vieira is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Murilo Bustamante and competed in several top grappling competitions including Grapplers Quest. Milton appeared at the 2007 ADCC World Championship and also the 2009 ADCC World Championship. In mixed martial arts, he has competed for the UFC, PRIDE, Strikeforce, DEEP, M-1 Global and Shooto. He is stated to be the inventor of the anaconda choke from his days in Luta Livre. [1]

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Vieira made his professional mixed martial arts debut in June 2001 in his native Brazil. Over his decade-long career, he has competed in PRIDE Fighting Championship, DEEP, M-1 Global and Shooto promotions. [2] During this time period he amassed a record of 13 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, with all of his losses coming via decision.

Strikeforce

In mid-2011, Vieira signed a one fight deal with Strikeforce. He debuted against Sterling Ford at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte on August 12, 2011 and won via technical submission (D'arce choke) in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In early 2012, it was announced that Vieira had signed a four-fight deal with the UFC. [2]

Vieira faced Felipe Arantes on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147. [3] The two fought to a split draw.

For his second fight for the promotion, Vieira faced Godofredo Pepey on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping. He lost the fight via split decision and was subsequently released from the promotion. [4]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches13 wins8 losses
By submission90
By decision48
Draws2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss13–8–2 Godofredo Pepey Decision (split) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping January 19, 201335:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Draw13–7–2 Felipe Arantes Draw (split) UFC 147 June 23, 201235:00 Belo Horizonte, BrazilReturn to Featherweight.
Win13–7–1Sterling FordTechnical Submission (D'arce choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte August 12, 201114:49Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–7–1Bruno LobatoSubmission (anaconda choke)Bitetti Combat MMA 9June 18, 201111:23 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win11–7–1David CubasSubmission (armbar)Bitetti Combat MMA 7May 28, 201024:12Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss10–7–1Diego BragaDecision (unanimous)Platinum Fight Brazil 2December 5, 200935:00Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win10–6–1Luciano AzevedoDecision (split)Bitetti Combat MMA 4September 12, 200935:00Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win9–6–1Gustavo RosaSubmission (anaconda choke)The WarriorsMarch 28, 200911:00 Barra da Tijuca, Brazil
Loss8–6–1 Luiz Azeredo Decision (unanimous)The One: VIP FightingFebruary 13, 200835:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win8–5–1Jorge BrittoDecision (unanimous)Capital FightDecember 14, 200735:00 Brasília, Brazil
Win7–5–1 Yukinari Tamura Submission (rear-naked choke)Real Rhythm: 5th StageNovember 18, 200622:34 Osaka, Japan
Loss6–5–1Jean SilvaDecision (split)Super Challenge 1October 7, 200625:00São Paulo, Brazil
Win6–4–1 Johnny Eduardo Submission (D'arce choke)Super Challenge 1October 7, 200620:59São Paulo, Brazil
Draw5–4–1 Kazunori Yokota Draw Deep: 24 Impact April 11, 200625:00Tokyo, Japan
Loss5–4Nobuhiro ObiyaDecision (unanimous) Deep: 22 Impact December 2, 200525:00Tokyo, Japan Welterweight bout.
Win5–3Hiroki NagaokaDecision (unanimous) Deep: 21st Impact October 28, 200523:00Tokyo, Japan
Loss4–3 Hayato Sakurai Decision (split) Pride: Bushido 7 May 22, 200525:00Tokyo, Japan
Win4–2Diego BragaSubmission (arm-triangle choke)AFC: Brazil 1August 18, 200424:25Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win3–2Jadyson CostaSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Meca World Vale Tudo 11June 5, 200431:08 Teresópolis, Brazil Lightweight debut.
Loss2–2 Jake Shields Decision (unanimous)ShootoMay 21, 200335:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States Welterweight bout.
Win2–1Magomed DzhabrailovDecision (unanimous) M-1 MFC – Russia vs. the World 5 April 6, 2003110:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia Featherweight debut.
Win1–1Islam KarimovSubmission (rear-naked choke) M-1 MFC – Russia vs. the World 3 April 26, 200218:08Saint Petersburg, Russia Middleweight debut.
Loss0–1Cyrillo Padilha NeltoDecisionHeroes 2June 30, 2001112:00Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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References

  1. ↑ "8 Questions for Milton Vieira". Sherdog.
  2. 1 2 "PRIDE and Strikeforce vet Miltinho Vieira signs with UFC". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2012-01-19. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
  3. ↑ "Jiu-jitsu notable Milton Vieira's octagon debut set at UFC 147 against Felipe Arantes". MMAJunkie.com. March 29, 2012. Archived from the original on March 30, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
  4. ↑ "UFC releases featherweights Diego Nunes and Milton Vieira". bloodyelbow.com. February 22, 2013.
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