Carlos Eduardo (fighter)

Not to be confused with Carlos Eduardo Rocha.
Carlos Eduardo
Born (1981-12-09) December 9, 1981
Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Other names Cachorrão
Nationality Brazilian
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Division Light Heavyweight (205 lb)
Reach 74.0 inches (1.88 m)[1]
Fighting out of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Team Dragon Fight
Nova União
Rank      black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Years active 2003–2004, 2007–2008, 2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 16
Wins 12
By knockout 4
By submission 6
By decision 2
Losses 4
By knockout 1
By decision 2
By disqualification 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Carlos Eduardo (born December 9, 1981) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's light heavyweight division.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Eduardo started his professional career in 2003. Initially, he fought twice in the Brazilian circuit, becoming inactive in 2005 and 2006. In 2007 he came back, alternating fights in American promotions as Extreme Challenge and Battle Cage Xtreme, and Brazilian promotions as Amazon Fight and Nocaute Fight Combat.

He faced opponents like the then prospect and future UFC champion Jon Jones, and the once Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Erick Wanderley.[2][3]

Shooto Brazil

Eduardo won the Shooto light heavyweight title on April 26, 2012 at Shooto Brazil 29 against Marcos Rogério de Lima. He won the fight via knockout early in the second round.[4]

He defended his title once, on July 12, 2013 at Shooto Brazil 41 against Marcus Vinícius Lopes. He defeated Lopes via unanimous decision after three rounds.[5]

Bellator MMA

Eduardo made his promotional debut on October 11, 2013 at Bellator 103 against Wayman Carter. He won via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the very first round.[6]

Eduardo faced UFC veteran Rodney Wallace on April 11, 2014 at Bellator 116. Eduardo lost via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).[7]

Eduardo faced Egidijus Valavičius in the quarterfinal match of Bellator 2014 summer series light heavyweight tournament on June 6, 2014 at Bellator 121. Valavičius defeated Eduardo via split decision (29–28 Eduardo, 29–28 Valavičius, 29–28 Valavičius).[8]

On June 25, 2014, Eduardo was released from the promotion, along with 18 other fighters.[9]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 12–4 Kleber Silva Submission (armlock) 1 Round Combat December 6, 2015 2 4:05 Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazi;
Loss 11–4 Egidijus Valavičius Decision (split) Bellator 121 June 6, 2014 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Bellator 2014 summer series light heavyweight tournament quarterfinal.
Loss 11–3 Rodney Wallace Decision (unanimous) Bellator 116 April 11, 2014 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States
Win 11–2 Wayman Carter Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 103 October 11, 2013 1 2:06 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Win 10–2 Marcus Vinícius Lopes Decision (unanimous) Shooto Brazil 41 July 12, 2013 3 5:00 Brasília, Brazil Defended Shooto Brazil light heavyweight title.
Win 9–2 Marcos Rogério de Lima KO (punches) Shooto Brazil 29 April 26, 2012 2 0:17 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Won Shooto Brazil light heavyweight title.
Win 8–2 Angel Orellana TKO (retirement) Shooto Brazil 28 March 10, 2012 2 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 7–2 Raul Jimenez Submission (rear-naked choke) Kumite MMA Combate October 28, 2011 1 2:24 Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Win 6–2 Ubiratan Marinho Lima Decision (unanimous) Amazon Fight 9 September 15, 2011 3 5:00 Belém, Pará, Brazil
Win 5–2 Erick Wanderley TKO (punches) International Fighter Championship April 29, 2011 3 1:24 Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Win 4–2 Ryan Contaldi Submission (armbar) Battle Cage Xtreme 5 July 12, 2008 1 1:24 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 3–2 Daniel Animal Submission (armbar) Nocaute Fight: MMA Edition 1 May 21, 2008 3 2:55 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Loss 2–2 Jon Jones KO (punches) Battle Cage Xtreme 4 April 19, 2008 3 0:24 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 2–1 Lewis Pascavage DQ (illegal kick) Extreme Challenge 78 June 9, 2007 1 0:58 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Win 2–0 Sergio Thomsem Submission (armbar) Shooto Brazil: New Generation November 28, 2004 1 3:26 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Win 1–0 Magno Penha TKO (punches) K-1 Brazil: New Stars November 27, 2003 2 3:12 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

References

  1. ↑ "Carlos Eduardo' profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  2. ↑ "A volta por cima do Cachorrão" (in Portuguese). Diariodonordeste.com. November 22, 2012. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  3. ↑ "World jiu-jitsu championship 2003 – results". IBJJF.org. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  4. 1 2 Junior Samurai (April 27, 2012). "Shooto Brasil 29: em noite de Jiu-Jitsu, faixa-preta Cachorrão nocauteia" (in Portuguese). Graciemag.com. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  5. 1 2 Lucas Mota (July 13, 2013). "Carlos Eduardo Cachorrão vence e mantém cinturão dos meio-pesados do Shooto" (in Portuguese). Opovo.com.br. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  6. ↑ Mike Whitman (October 11, 2013). "Patricio Pitbull outpoints Fabricio Guerreiro in Bellator 103 featherweight headliner". Sherdog.com. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  7. ↑ Brian Knapp (April 11, 2014). "Blagoi Ivanov submits Lavar Johnson in Bellator 116 heavyweight tournament semifinal". Sherdog.com. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  8. ↑ Staff (June 6, 2014). "Bellator 121 results: Lins, Thompson and Sokoudjou earn first-round wins". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Ex-title challengers Eric Prindle, Anthony Leone, among 19 fighters released by Bellator". sherdog.com. June 25, 2014.
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