Johnny Eduardo

Johnny Eduardo
Born August 3, 1978
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Reach 71.0 in (180 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Fairfield, New Jersey, United States
Team Nova União, Black House (MMA)
Years active 1996–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 36
Wins 27
By knockout 7
By submission 13
By decision 7
Losses 9
By knockout 0
By submission 7
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Johnny Eduardo (born August 3, 1978) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently fighting in the bantamweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of September 29, 2014, he is #9 in official UFC bantamweight rankings.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Eduardo made his professional MMA debut at the age of eighteen. 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.

Eduardo was expected to face Michael McDonald on November 19, 2011 at UFC 139.[4] However, Eduardo was forced from the card with an injury and replaced by Alex Soto.[5]

Eduardo fought Jeff Curran at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier.[6][7] Eduardo defeated Curran via unanimous decision, earning him his first win in the UFC.

Eduardo was expected to face Yves Jabouin on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158.[8] However, on March 6, Eduardo was forced to pull out of the bout citing a shoulder injury.[9] Jabouin was then pulled from the card as a suitable replacement could not be found on short notice.[10]

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.[11]

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.[12] 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.[13]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 27–9 Eddie Wineland KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva May 10, 2014 1 4:37 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Performance of the Night.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 26–9 Jeff Curran Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier May 15, 2012 3 5:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 25–9 Raphael Assunção Decision (unanimous) UFC 134 August 27, 2011 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 25–8 Jose Wilson Submission (rear-naked choke) Shooto - Brazil 22 April 1, 2011 3 2:57 Brasília, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 24–8 Paulo Dantas Decision (unanimous) Shooto - Brazil 17 August 6, 2010 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 23–8 Francisco Chagas TKO (leg injury) Jungle Fight 16 October 17, 2009 1 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 22–8 Donald Sanchez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 3 April 17, 2009 3 5:00 Norman, Oklahoma, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 21–8 Bruno Alves Submission (rear-naked choke) The Warriors March 29, 2009 3 Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20–8 Andre Luis Oliveira TKO (punches) Shooto - Brazil 10 January 17, 2009 1 2:11 Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–8 Munil Adriano TKO (punches) Real Fight 6 November 8, 2008 1 2:20 São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–8 Francisco Ramos Submission (anaconda choke) Win Fight and Entertainment 1 September 28, 2008 1 3:56 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–8 Cristiano Bananada Submission (armbar) The Glory July 5, 2008 2 1:29 Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–8 Erinaldo Rodrigues KO (punches) Jungle Fight 9 May 31, 2008 1 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–8 Marcos Maciel TKO (punches) Rio FC 1 February 28, 2008 2 2:27 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 14–8 Miguel Angel Duran Submission (punches) Shooto Brazil 3 - The Evolution July 7, 2007 1 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 14–7 Milton Vieira Submission (anaconda choke) Super Challenge 1 October 7, 2006 2 Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–6 Aritano Silva Submission (arm-triangle choke) Gold Fighters Championship 1 May 20, 2006 1 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–6 Jose Adriano Submission (heel hook) Guarafight 2 January 7, 2006 1 1:08 Guarapari, Espírito Santo, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–6 Vusal Bayramov Submission (armbar) Conquista Fight 1 December 20, 2003 1 3:19 Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–5 Marcelo Cobra Decision (unanimous) K - NOCK July 23, 2003 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11–5 Takuya Kuwabara Decision (unanimous) Shooto - R.E.A.D. 2 March 17, 2000 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11–4 Takanori Gomi Submission (rear-naked choke) Vale Tudo Japan 1999 December 11, 1999 3 1:43 Urayasu, Chiba, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11–3 Haroldo Bunn Submission (kneebar) IVC 13 - The New Generation of Lightweights August 26, 1998 1 7:40 São Paulo, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11–2 Sergio Melo Submission (rear-naked choke) IVC 7 - The New Champions August 23, 1998 1 16:25 São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–1 Fabio Alves Submission (punches) IVC 7 - The New Champions August 23, 1998 1 3:30 São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–1 Vanderci Garcia Submission (punches) IVC 7 - The New Champions August 23, 1998 1 2:07 São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–1 Thiago Santana Decision (unanimous) Campos de Jordao Freestyle June 6, 1998 2 8:00 Campos do Jordão, São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–1 Rudi Desouza Submission (rear-naked choke) Campos de Jordao Freestyle June 6, 1998 1 Campos do Jordão, São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–1 Wanderley Esmala Submission (triangle choke) Desafio - Freestyle de Campos May 18, 1998 1 15:49 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1 Arivaldo Souza TKO (punches) Guaratingueta Freestyle 1 August 30, 1997 2 Guaratinguetá, São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1 Guilherme Santos Submission (rear-naked choke) Guaratingueta Freestyle 1 August 30, 1997 1 Guaratinguetá, São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–1 Marcos Rodrigues Decision (unanimous) Guaratingueta Freestyle 1 August 30, 1997 2 8:00 Guaratinguetá, São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–1 Douglas Nascimento Submission (ankle lock) Itajuba Freestyle Open April 5, 1997 3 Itajubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–1 Claudionor Silva Decision (unanimous) Itajuba Freestyle Open October 5, 1997 2 8:00 Itajubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–1 Paulo Arum Submission (heel hook) Itajuba Freestyle Open April 5, 1997 1 Itajubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 0–1 Wander Braga Submission (rear-naked choke) BVF 6 - Campeonato Brasileiro de Vale Tudo 1 November 1, 1996 1 4:33 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

See also

References

  1. "Johnny Eduardo Official Tapology.com Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  2. UFC Fighter Rankings
  3. "Raphael Assuncao vs. Johnny Eduardo added to UFC 134 prelims". mmajunkie.com. July 18, 2011.
  4. "Michael McDonald vs. Johnny Eduardo added to UFC 139 fight card". mmaweekly.com. September 28, 2011.
  5. "Johnny Eduardo scratched from UFC 139, replacement search underway". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  6. "UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier". ufc.com. March 12, 2012.
  7. "Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo slated for UFC on FUEL TV 3". MMAjunkie.com. February 28, 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
  8. "UFC 158 Draws Yves Jabouin vs. Johnny Eduardo". MMAWeekly.com. January 7, 2013.
  9. Staff (2013-03-06). "Injured Johnny Eduardo pulled from next week's UFC 158 lineup". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
  10. John Petit (2013-03-06). "Johnny Eduardo and Yves Jabouin Off UFC 158". fighters.com. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
  11. Staff (October 30, 2013). "Johnny Eduardo vs. Lucas Martins scratched from UFC Fight Night 32". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  12. Guilherme Cruz (2014-02-25). "Eddie Wineland vs. Johnny Eduardo set for UFC card in Cincinnati". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  13. Staff (2014-05-11). "UFC Fight Night 40 bonuses: Matt Brown scoops up $100K". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-11.

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