Jussier Formiga
| Jussier Da Silva | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jussier da Silva April 14, 1985 Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
| Other names | Formiga (Ant) |
| Residence | Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[1] |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight (56 kg) |
| Reach | 67.0 in (170 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
| Team | Nova União/Kimura |
| Rank |
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] Black belt in Judo[2] |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 22 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 10 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| 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 and competing in the Flyweight division. A professional competitor since 2005, Formiga is the former Shooto South America 123-pound champion. As of January 4, 2016, he is #5 in the official UFC Flyweight rankings,[3] and ranked the #5 flyweight in the world by Sherdog.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
Shooto Brazil
Formiga won his professional mixed martial arts 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.[5] However, Kojima vacated the Shooto Bantamweight Championship, 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 America Shooto 123 lb Championship.[6]
Formiga was set to fight the brother of muay thai superstar Saenchai but shortly before the bout was to begin, Formiga's brother was caught sodomizing Saenchai's brother in the locker room. The fight was then called off.
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.[7] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Formiga next faced top-ranked Flyweight Mamoru Yamaguchi at Tachi Palace Fights 10.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On July 14, 2012 it was announced that Formiga signed with the UFC.[9]
Formiga faced John Dodson on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5.[10] 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.[11]
Formiga faced Chris Cariaso on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8.[12] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[13]
Formiga faced Joseph Benavidez on September 4, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 28.[14] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[15]
Formiga faced Scott Jorgensen on March 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 38.[16] Formiga won the fight via submission in the first round. Formiga unintentionally butted Jorgensen's chin with the top of his skull, which went unnoticed by the referee and submitted the dazed Jorgensen via rear-naked choke.[17] Jorgensen appealed the headbutt to the Brazilian Athletic Commission, however the result was upheld.[18]
Formiga was expected to face Zach Makovsky on August 2, 2014 at UFC 176.[19] However, after UFC 176 was cancelled, Formiga/Makovsky was rescheduled and eventually took place on August 16, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 47.[20] Formiga won the fight via unanimous decision.
Formiga is expected to face John Moraga on December 13, 2014 at UFC on Fox 13.[21]However on November 21, Formiga pulled out of the fight and was replaced by UFC newcomer Willie Gates.
Formiga faced Wilson Reis on May 30, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67.[22] He won the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision.[23]
Formiga faced Henry Cejudo on November 21, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale.[24] He lost the fight by split decision.[25]
Championships and awards
- Shooto South America
Shooto South American 123 lb Championship
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 22 matches | 18 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 2 |
| By submission | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 18–4 | Henry Cejudo | Decision (split) | The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum | November 21, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Monterrey, Mexico | |
| Win | 18–3 | Wilson Reis | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves | May 30, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Goiânia, Brazil | |
| Win | 17–3 | Zach Makovsky | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. St. Preux | August 16, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Bangor, Maine, United States | |
| Win | 16–3 | Scott Jorgensen | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2 | March 23, 2014 | 1 | 3:07 | Natal, Brazil | |
| 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, Brazil | |
| Win | 15–2 | Chris Cariaso | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold | May 18, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil | |
| 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. |
| Win | 14–1 | Sidney Oliveira | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto - Brazil 31 | June 29, 2012 | 1 | 2:45 | Brasília, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–1 | Martin Coria | Submission (triangle choke) | Coliseu Extreme Fight | March 18, 2012 | 3 | 2:11 | Maceió, Brazil | |
| Win | 12–1 | Rodrigo Santos | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Fort MMA - Fort MMA Championships 1 | December 15, 2011 | 1 | 3:52 | Natal, Brazil | |
| Win | 11–1 | Michael Willian | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto - Brazil 26 | October 29, 2011 | 2 | 4:55 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Defended the Shooto South American 123 lbs Championship. |
| Win | 10–1 | Mamoru Yamaguchi | Decision (unanimous) | Tachi Palace Fights 10 | August 5, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Loss | 9–1 | Ian McCall | Decision (unanimous) | Tachi Palace Fights 8 | February 18, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 9–0 | Danny Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | Tachi Palace Fights 7 | December 2, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Alexandre Pantoja | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto - Brazil 16 | June 12, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Defended the Shooto South American 123 lbs Championship. |
| Win | 7–0 | Shinichi Kojima | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: Revolutionary Exchanges 1: Undefeated | July 19, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 6–0 | Michael Willian | Decision (split) | Shooto - Brazil 9 | November 29, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Fortaleza, Brazil | Won the Shooto South American 123 lbs Championship. |
| Win | 5–0 | Ralph Lauren | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto - Brazil 8 | August 30, 2008 | 1 | 1:46 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | Jose Maria Tome | Submission (rear-naked choke) | OBF - Original Bairros Fight 7 | March 9, 2008 | 1 | 3:41 | Natal, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Arinaldo Batista | Decision (unanimous) | HF - Hikari Fight | January 14, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Natal, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Amaury Junior | Decision (unanimous) | MF - Mossoro Fight | August 26, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Mossoró, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Chacal Chacal | Submission (armbar) | TF - Tremons Fight | May 13, 2005 | 1 | 3:20 | Natal, Brazil |
See also
References
- 1 2 "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Condit vs. Alves". UFC.com. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
- 1 2 "Jussier Formiga - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- ↑ "Fighter Rankings - UFC ®". UFC.
- ↑ "Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings". Sherdog.com.
- ↑ "Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings". Sherdog.
- ↑ "Inoue-Hioki Announced for May 30 Shooto". Sherdog.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "John Dodson vs Jussier Da Dilva possible for UFC on FX 5". mmamania.com. July 30, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ↑ Staff (2012-10-05). "UFC on FX 5 results: John Dodson claims title shot with TKO of Jussier Formiga". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
- ↑ Mookie Alexander (2013-03-18). "Jussier Formiga vs. Chris Cariaso planned for UFC on FX 8". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
- ↑ Matt Erickson (2013-05-18). "UFC on FX 8 results/photos: Formiga stifles Cariaso to take unanimous decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-05-18.
- ↑ "Joseph Benavidez vs. Jussier Formiga targeted for UFC on FOX Sports 1 3". mmajunkie.com. June 21, 2013.
- ↑ "UFC Fight Night 28 Results: Joseph Benavidez crushes Jussier Formiga, back in title contention". mmaweekly.com. September 4, 2013.
- ↑ Guilherme Cruz. "Scott Jorgensen vs. Jussier Formiga added to UFC fight card in Brazil". MMAFighting.com. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
- ↑ Elias Cepeda. "Scott Jorgensen wants rematch after headbutt, loss". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2014-03-24.
- ↑ Mookie Alexander. "Scott Jorgensen's appeal to overturn loss to Jussier Formiga denied by Brazilian Athletic Commission". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
- ↑ Staff (2014-05-06). "Jussier Formiga vs. Zach Makovsky added to UFC 176 in August". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
- ↑ Erickson, Matt (2014-07-08). "After UFC 176 cancellation, Green-Trujillo, Formiga-Makovsky move to UFC Fight Night 47". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-08.
- ↑ MMA Fighting Newswire (2014-09-22). "John Moraga slated to face Jussier Formiga at UFC on FOX 13". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-09-22.
- ↑ Rick LaFitte (2015-03-28). "Wilson Reis, Jussier Formiga flyweight clash a meaningful addition to UFC Fight Night 67". rantsports.com. Retrieved 2015-03-28.
- ↑ Brent Brookhouse (2015-05-30). "UFC Fight Night 67 results: Jussier Formiga wins third straight, tops Wilson Reis". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-05-30.
- ↑ José Youngs (2015-08-17). "Henry Cejudo vs. ‘Jussier’ Formiga Booked for TUF Latin America 2 Finale in Mexico". themmacorner.com. Retrieved 2015-08-17.
- ↑ Brent Brookhouse (2015-11-21). "UFC Fight Night 78 results: Henry Cejudo gets strange split decision over Jussier Formiga". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-11-21.