Carlos Eduardo (fighter)
| Carlos Eduardo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 9, 1981 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil |
| Other names | Cachorrão / Big Dog |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight (205 lb) |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm)[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, 2011–2014, 2015-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 20 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 3 |
| 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 has competed in Bellator's Currently holds the belt of light heavyweight division of Shooto Brazil.
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]
Difficulties and return to MMA
In 2014 , after losing two straight in Bellator, Eduardo was disconnected from the organization and eventually lost his sponsorships.
With this Cachorrão was forced to take a break in his MMA career and returned to give jiu-jitsu classes and also to compete in the gentle art.
After little more than a year, Eduardo back to MMA in the main event of an 1 Round Combat in his hometown and wins by submission in the second round athlete Kleber Silva, Luiz Carlos Dorea pupil.
Return to Shooto Brazil
Eduardo returned to Shooto on April 2, 2016 at Shooto Brazil 62 to face Cássio Barbosa "Jacaré" for the vacant title of the light heavyweight division. However "Jacaré" left the event to fight in a Russian event and was replaced hastily by Willyanedson Paiva. He won by submission (armlock) in the very first round to again become the champion of Shooto Brazil.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Shooto Brazil
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 20 matches | 16 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 1 |
| By submission | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 16–4 | Rene Hoppe | TKO (corner stoppage) | M-1 Challenge 80 | June 15, 2017 | 1 | 1:06 | Harbin, Heilongjiang, China | |
| Win | 15–4 | Boris Polejay | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Challenge 75 | 3 March 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 14–4 | Julio Juarez Vieira | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1° Round Combat 3 | December 12, 2016 | 1 | 0:59 | Sao Benedito, Ceara, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–4 | Willyanedson Paiva | Submission (armbar) | Shooto Brazil 62 | April 2, 2016 | 1 | 2:55 | Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil | Won vacant Shooto Brazil light heavyweight title. |
| Win | 12–4 | Kleber Silva | Submission (americana) | 1° Round Combat 1 | December 6, 2015 | 2 | 4:05 | Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil | |
| 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 (punch) | 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
- ↑ "Carlos Eduardo' profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
- ↑ "A volta por cima do Cachorrão" (in Portuguese). Diariodonordeste.com. November 22, 2012. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
- ↑ "World jiu-jitsu championship 2003 – results". IBJJF.org. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
- 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.
- 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.
- ↑ Mike Whitman (October 11, 2013). "Patricio Pitbull outpoints Fabricio Guerreiro in Bellator 103 featherweight headliner". Sherdog.com. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
- ↑ Brian Knapp (April 11, 2014). "Blagoi Ivanov submits Lavar Johnson in Bellator 116 heavyweight tournament semifinal". Sherdog.com. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
- ↑ Staff (June 6, 2014). "Bellator 121 results: Lins, Thompson and Sokoudjou earn first-round wins". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Ex-title challengers Eric Prindle, Anthony Leone, among 19 fighters released by Bellator". sherdog.com. June 25, 2014.