Jussier Formiga
| Jussier Da Silva | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jussier da Silva April 14, 1985 Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
| Other names | Formiga |
| Residence | Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight (56 kg) |
| Reach | 66 in (168 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
| Team | Nova União |
| Rank | black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jussier da Silva, better known as Jussier Formiga, (born April 14, 1985) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently signed with the UFC. He is the former Shooto South America 123-pound champion. As of February 3, 2014, he is #7 in official UFC flyweight rankings,[1] and ranked the #6 flyweight in the world by Sherdog.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Jussier fought on August 30, 2008 in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He defeated Ralph Lauren via submission.
Shooto Brazil
Jussier then joined Shooto and won his debut fight on November 29, 2008 at Shooto - Brazil 9 against Michael Willian Costa via split decision.
This was followed up by an upset victory over Shinichi "BJ" Kojima via unanimous decision at Shooto - Revolutionary Exchanges 1: Undefeated.
It was expected Formiga would be brought back for a year-end title rematch with Kojima.[3] However, Kojima vacated the title, further complicating Jussier's future with the organization.
Formiga was at this point, ranked as the number one flyweight in the world and then fought Alexandre Pantoja, who was unbeaten as a flyweight. On June 12, 2010, Formiga defeated Pantoja by unanimous decision to defend his South American Shooto 123 lb championship.[4]
Tachi Palace Fights
Formiga signed a four-fight exclusive contract with the California-based Tachi Palace Fights organization. His first fight with the organization was against WEC veteran Danny Martinez at Tachi Palace Fights 7. Formiga won the fight by unanimous decision.
Fomiga's next fight was against another WEC veteran in Ian McCall.[5] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Formiga next faced top-ranked flyweight Mamoru Yamaguchi at Tachi Palace Fights 10.[6] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On July 14, 2012 it was announced that Formiga signed with the UFC.[7]
Formiga faced John Dodson on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. After a slow first round, Formiga began to succumb to the speed of Dodson, and was eventually finished via TKO with ground strikes at 4:35 of the second round.
Formiga faced Chris Cariaso on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Formiga faced Joseph Benavidez on September 4, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 28.[8] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
Formiga is expected to face Scott Jorgensen on March 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 38.[9]
Championships and awards
- Shooto South America
Shooto South American 123 lb Championship
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 18 matches | 15 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 2 |
| By submission | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 8 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 15–3 | Joseph Benavidez | TKO (knee to the body and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader | September 4, 2013 | 1 | 3:07 | Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 15–2 | Chris Cariaso | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold | May 18, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 14–2 | John Dodson | TKO (punches) | UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot | October 5, 2012 | 2 | 4:35 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | UFC Flyweight title eliminator. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 14–1 | Sidney Oliveira | Submission (rear naked choke) | Shooto - Brazil 31 | June 29, 2012 | 1 | 2:45 | Brasilia, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 13–1 | Martin Coria | Submission (triangle choke) | Coliseu Extreme Fight | March 18, 2012 | 3 | 2:11 | Maceio, Alagoas, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 12–1 | Rodrigo Santos | Submission (rear naked choke) | Fort MMA - Fort MMA Championships 1 | December 15, 2011 | 1 | 3:52 | Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 11–1 | Michael Willian Costa | Submission (rear naked choke) | Shooto - Brazil 26 | October 29, 2011 | 2 | 4:55 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Defended Shooto South American 123 lb Championship |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10–1 | Mamoru Yamaguchi | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 10: Tachi Palace Fights 10 | August 5, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 9–1 | Ian McCall | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 8: All or Nothing | February 18, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9–0 | Danny Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | Tachi Palace Fights 7 | December 2, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–0 | Alexandre Pantoja | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto - Brazil 16 | June 12, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Defended Shooto South American 123 lb Championship |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–0 | Shinichi Kojima | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto - Revolutionary Exchanges 1: Undefeated | July 19, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–0 | Michael Willian Costa | Decision (split) | Shooto - Brazil 9 | November 11, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Fortaleza, Brazil | Won Shooto South American 123 lb Championship |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–0 | Ralph Lauren | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto - Brazil 8 | August 30, 2008 | 1 | 1:46 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–0 | Jose Maria Tome | Submission (rear-naked choke) | OBF - Original Bairros Fight 7 | March 9, 2008 | 1 | 3:41 | Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Arinaldo Batista | Decision (unanimous) | HF - Hikari Fight | January 14, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Amaury Junior | Decision (unanimous) | MF - Mossoro Fight | August 26, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Mossoró, Brazil | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Chacal Chacal | Submission (armbar) | TF - Tremons Fight | May 13, 2005 | 1 | 3:20 | Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
References
- ↑ UFC Fighter Rankings
- ↑ "Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings". Sherdog.com. January 5, 2014.
- ↑ Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings
- ↑ Inoue-Hioki Announced for May 30 Shooto
- ↑ "Jussier da Silva vs. Ian McCall lined up for Tachi Palace Fights 8". mmajunkie.com. 2010-12-03.
- ↑ "Source: Da Silva-Yamaguchi, Gomez-Bittner Signed for TPF 10". Sherdog.com. May 18, 2011.
- ↑ Patrick L. Stumberg (July 14, 2012). "UFC signs top-ranked flyweight fighter Jussier da Silva to contract". MMAMania.com.
- ↑ "Joseph Benavidez vs. Jussier Formiga targeted for UFC on FOX Sports 1 3". mmajunkie.com. June 21, 2013.
- ↑ Guilherme Cruz. "Scott Jorgensen vs. Jussier Formiga added to UFC fight card in Brazil". MMAFighting.com. Retrieved 2014-01-15.