Milton Vieira
Milton Vieira | |
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Born | Amazonas, Brazil | October 10, 1978
Team | Brazilian Top Team |
Trainer | Carlson Gracie Murilo Bustamante |
Rank | 2nd Dan Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu Black Belt in Luta Livre |
Years active | 2001–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 23 |
Wins | 13 |
By submission | 9 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 8 |
By decision | 8 |
Draws | 2 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Milton Vieira (born October 10, 1978) is a Brazilian
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Vieira made his professional mixed martial arts debut in June 2001 in his native Brazil. Over his decade-long career, he has competed in PRIDE Fighting Championship, DEEP, M-1 Global and Shooto promotions.[2] During this time period he amassed a record of 13 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, with all of his losses coming via decision.
Strikeforce
In mid-2011, Vieira signed a one fight deal with Strikeforce. He debuted against Sterling Ford at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte on August 12, 2011 and won via technical submission (D'arce choke) in the first round.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In early 2012, it was announced that Vieira had signed a four-fight deal with the UFC.[2]
Vieira faced Felipe Arantes on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147.[3] The two fought to a split draw.
For his second fight for the promotion, Vieira faced
Mixed martial arts record
23 matches | 13 wins | 8 losses |
By submission | 9 | 0 |
By decision | 4 | 8 |
Draws | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 13–8–2 | Godofredo Pepey | Decision (split) | UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping
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January 19, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Draw | 13–7–2 | Felipe Arantes | Draw (split) | UFC 147 | June 23, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | Return to Featherweight. |
Win | 13–7–1 | Sterling Ford | Technical Submission (D'arce choke) | Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte | August 12, 2011 | 1 | 4:49 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 12–7–1 | Bruno Lobato | Submission (anaconda choke) | Bitetti Combat MMA 9 | June 18, 2011 | 1 | 1:23 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 11–7–1 | David Cubas | Submission (armbar) | Bitetti Combat MMA 7 | May 28, 2010 | 2 | 4:12 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Loss | 10–7–1 | Diego Braga | Decision (unanimous) | Platinum Fight Brazil 2 | December 5, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 10–6–1 | Luciano Azevedo | Decision (split) | Bitetti Combat MMA 4 | September 12, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 9–6–1 | Gustavo Rosa | Submission (anaconda choke) | The Warriors | March 28, 2009 | 1 | 1:00 | Barra da Tijuca, Brazil | |
Loss | 8–6–1 | Luiz Azeredo | Decision (unanimous) | The One: VIP Fighting | February 13, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Win | 8–5–1 | Jorge Britto | Decision (unanimous) | Capital Fight | December 14, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Brasília, Brazil | |
Win | 7–5–1 | Yukinari Tamura | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Real Rhythm: 5th Stage | November 18, 2006 | 2 | 2:34 | Osaka, Japan | |
Loss | 6–5–1 | Jean Silva | Decision (split) | Super Challenge 1 | October 7, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Win | 6–4–1 | Johnny Eduardo | Submission (D'arce choke) | Super Challenge 1 | October 7, 2006 | 2 | 0:59 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Draw | 5–4–1 | Kazunori Yokota | Draw | Deep: 24 Impact | April 11, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Loss | 5–4 | Nobuhiro Obiya | Decision (unanimous) | Deep: 22 Impact | December 2, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | Welterweight bout. |
Win | 5–3 | Hiroki Nagaoka | Decision (unanimous) | Deep: 21st Impact | October 28, 2005 | 2 | 3:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Loss | 4–3 | Hayato Sakurai | Decision (split) | Pride: Bushido 7
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May 22, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Win | 4–2 | Diego Braga | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | AFC: Brazil 1 | August 18, 2004 | 2 | 4:25 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 3–2 | Jadyson Costa | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Meca World Vale Tudo 11 | June 5, 2004 | 3 | 1:08 | Teresópolis, Brazil | Lightweight debut. |
Loss | 2–2 | Jake Shields | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto | May 21, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | Welterweight bout. |
Win | 2–1 | Magomed Dzhabrailov | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 MFC – Russia vs. the World 5 | April 6, 2003 | 1 | 10:00 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Featherweight debut. |
Win | 1–1 | Islam Karimov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | M-1 MFC – Russia vs. the World 3 | April 26, 2002 | 1 | 8:08 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Middleweight debut. |
Loss | 0–1 | Cyrillo Padilha Nelto | Decision | Heroes 2 | June 30, 2001 | 1 | 12:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
References
- ^ "8 Questions for Milton Vieira". Sherdog.
- ^ a b "PRIDE and Strikeforce vet Miltinho Vieira signs with UFC". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2012-01-19. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
- ^ "Jiu-jitsu notable Milton Vieira's octagon debut set at UFC 147 against Felipe Arantes". MMAJunkie.com. March 29, 2012. Archived from the original on March 30, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
- ^ "UFC releases featherweights Diego Nunes and Milton Vieira". bloodyelbow.com. February 22, 2013.