Johnny Eduardo
| Johnny Eduardo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 3, 1980 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 | 37 |
| Wins | 27 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 13 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 10 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 8 |
| 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 August 17, 2014, he is #9 in the 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]
In May 2015 after a year out of competition due to injury, Eduardo announced he had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, and hoped have a fight booked in the fall of 2015.[14]
Eduardo faced Aljamain Sterling on December 10, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 80.[15] He lost the fight via submission in the second round.[16]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 37 matches | 27 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 13 | 8 |
| By decision | 7 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 27–10 | Aljamain Sterling | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant | December 10, 2015 | 2 | 4:18 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| 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. |
| 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 | |
| Loss | 25–9 | Raphael Assunção | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 134 | August 27, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 25–8 | Jose Wilson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto - Brazil 22 | April 1, 2011 | 3 | 2:57 | Brasília, Brazil | |
| Win | 24–8 | Paulo Dantas | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto - Brazil 17 | August 6, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 23–8 | Francisco Chagas | TKO (leg injury) | Jungle Fight 16 | October 17, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 22–8 | Donald Sanchez | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 3 | April 17, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Norman, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 21–8 | Bruno Alves | Submission (rear-naked choke) | The Warriors | March 29, 2009 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Win | 20–8 | Andre Luis Oliveira | TKO (punches) | Shooto - Brazil 10 | January 17, 2009 | 1 | 2:11 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 19–8 | Munil Adriano | TKO (punches) | Real Fight 6 | November 8, 2008 | 1 | 2:20 | São José dos Campos, Brazil | |
| Win | 18–8 | Francisco Ramos | Submission (anaconda choke) | Win Fight and Entertainment 1 | September 28, 2008 | 1 | 3:56 | Salvador, Brazil | |
| Win | 17–8 | Cristiano Bananada | Submission (armbar) | The Glory | July 5, 2008 | 2 | 1:29 | Niterói, Brazil | |
| Win | 16–8 | Erinaldo Rodrigues | KO (punches) | Jungle Fight 9: Warriors | May 31, 2008 | N/A | N/A | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 15–8 | Marcos Maciel | TKO (punches) | Rio FC 1 | February 28, 2008 | 2 | 2:27 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 14–8 | Miguel Angel Duran | Submission (punches) | Shooto Brazil 3 - The Evolution | July 7, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 14–7 | Milton Vieira | Submission (anaconda choke) | Super Challenge 1 | October 7, 2006 | 2 | N/A | Barueri, Brazil | |
| Win | 14–6 | Aritano Silva | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Gold Fighters Championship 1 | May 20, 2006 | 1 | N/A | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–6 | Jose Adriano | Submission (heel hook) | Guarafight 2 | January 7, 2006 | 1 | 1:08 | Guarapari, Brazil | |
| Loss | 12–6 | Vusal Bayramov | Submission (armbar) | Conquista Fight 1 | December 20, 2003 | 1 | 3:19 | Vitória da Conquista, Brazil | |
| Win | 12–5 | Marcelo Cobra | Decision (unanimous) | K - NOCK | July 23, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 11–5 | Takuya Kuwabara | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto - R.E.A.D. 2 | March 17, 2000 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 11–4 | Takanori Gomi | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Vale Tudo Japan 1999 | December 11, 1999 | 3 | 1:43 | Urayasu, Japan | |
| Loss | 11–3 | Haroldo Bunn | Submission (kneebar) | IVC 13 - The New Generation of Lightweights | August 26, 1998 | 1 | 7:40 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Loss | 11–2 | Sergio Melo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | IVC 7 - The New Champions | August 23, 1998 | 1 | 16:25 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 11–1 | Fabio Alves | Submission (punches) | IVC 7 - The New Champions | August 23, 1998 | 1 | 3:30 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 10–1 | Vanderci Garcia | Submission (punches) | IVC 7 - The New Champions | August 23, 1998 | 1 | 2:07 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 9–1 | Thiago Santana | Decision (unanimous) | Campos de Jordao Freestyle | June 6, 1998 | 2 | 8:00 | Campos do Jordão, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–1 | Rudi Desouza | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Campos de Jordao Freestyle | June 6, 1998 | 1 | N/A | Campos do Jordão, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–1 | Wanderley Esmala | Submission (triangle choke) | Desafio - Freestyle de Campos | May 18, 1998 | 1 | 15:49 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–1 | Arivaldo Souza | TKO (punches) | Guaratingueta Freestyle 1 | August 30, 1997 | 2 | N/A | Guaratinguetá, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–1 | Guilherme Santos | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Guaratingueta Freestyle 1 | August 30, 1997 | 1 | N/A | Guaratinguetá, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–1 | Marcos Rodrigues | Decision (unanimous) | Guaratingueta Freestyle 1 | August 30, 1997 | 2 | 8:00 | Guaratinguetá, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–1 | Douglas Nascimento | Submission (ankle lock) | Itajuba Freestyle Open | April 5, 1997 | 3 | N/A | Itajubá, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–1 | Claudionor Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Itajuba Freestyle Open | October 5, 1997 | 2 | 8:00 | Itajubá, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–1 | Paulo Arum | Submission (heel hook) | Itajuba Freestyle Open | April 5, 1997 | 1 | N/A | Itajubá, Brazil | |
| 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, Brazil |
See also
References
- ↑ "Johnny Eduardo Official Tapology.com Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- ↑ UFC Fighter Rankings
- ↑ "Raphael Assuncao vs. Johnny Eduardo added to UFC 134 prelims". mmajunkie.com. July 18, 2011.
- ↑ "Michael McDonald vs. Johnny Eduardo added to UFC 139 fight card". mmaweekly.com. September 28, 2011.
- ↑ "Johnny Eduardo scratched from UFC 139, replacement search underway". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
- ↑ "UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier". ufc.com. March 12, 2012.
- ↑ "Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo slated for UFC on FUEL TV 3". MMAjunkie.com. February 28, 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
- ↑ "UFC 158 Draws Yves Jabouin vs. Johnny Eduardo". MMAWeekly.com. January 7, 2013.
- ↑ Staff (2013-03-06). "Injured Johnny Eduardo pulled from next week's UFC 158 lineup". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
- ↑ John Petit (2013-03-06). "Johnny Eduardo and Yves Jabouin Off UFC 158". fighters.com. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
- ↑ Staff (October 30, 2013). "Johnny Eduardo vs. Lucas Martins scratched from UFC Fight Night 32". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
- ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2014-02-25). "Eddie Wineland vs. Johnny Eduardo set for UFC card in Cincinnati". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
- ↑ Staff (2014-05-11). "UFC Fight Night 40 bonuses: Matt Brown scoops up $100K". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-11.
- ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2015-05-03). "One year after shocking knockout, Johnny Eduardo finally cleared to fight". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
- ↑ Luke Thomas (2015-09-28). "Aljamain Sterling to face Johnny Eduardo at UFC Fight Night 80". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-09-28.
- ↑ Mike Bohn (2015-12-10). "UFC Fight Night 80 results: Aljamain Sterling takes down, taps out Johnny Eduardo". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-12-10.