Johnny Eduardo

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 2 fights.

Record:	26-9-0
Summary:	Striking, rear naked choke

Fighter Info

From:	Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Fights Out Of:	Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Age:	34
Height:	5' 7" ( 170 cm )
Weight:	135 lb ( 61 kg )

Media

"Now I can say I'm in the UFC." Johnny Eduardo earns his first win in the UFC®, out-striking BJJ ace Jeff Curran to secure a unanimous decision. Hear why everything felt different for Eduardo in his second trip to the Octagon™.

May 16, 2012 1:00
The UFC on Fuel TV event at Patriot Center on May 15, 2012 in Fairfax, Virginia.

May 15, 2012
The UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier official weigh in at Patriot Center on May 14, 2012 in Fairfax, Virginia.

May 14, 2012
UFC® RIO Silva vs Okami at HSBC Arena on Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Photos by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Aug 27, 2011

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

239

33% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

95% Standing

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

0% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Jeff Curran	UFC on FUEL TV 3: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier May 15, 2012	31	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Johnny Eduardo	UFC on FUEL TV 3: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier May 15, 2012	51	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Raphael Assuncao	UFC® RIO Live on Pay-Per-View: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	53	3	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Johnny Eduardo	UFC® RIO Live on Pay-Per-View: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	28	0	1	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

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Biography

TRAINING: I have been training hard for this fight, doing a lot of wrestling, Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at Nova Uniao.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training very early at 7 years old. My father had a Kung Fu academy where they also had Karate and Taekwondo so I was always around the mats. I wanted to be as good as my father. After some time I went on to train Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu, and at 17 I started fighting MMA.

What ranks and titles have you held? Rio de Janeiro State Jiu Jitsu Champion, 3 x Brazilian Muay Thai Champion, 2 x Rio de Janeiro State Muay Thai Champion

Do you have any heroes? Master Luis Alves who passed away last year; he was a man that helped shape who I am today.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a dream come true that I have been waiting for. I persisted in my fighting career and now it pays off as I prepare to fight in the biggest event in the world.

What was your job before you started fighting? I had a lot of jobs. I sold ice cream on the beach, was a security guard, I have taught Muay Thai and MMA classes and many other jobs that helped me get through and survive.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? The biggest accomplishment in my career was when I realized I was capable of winning fights and make a living, doing what I love to do.

If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Jiu Jitsu purple belt

Favorite grappling technique: guillotine, triangle

Favorite Striking technique: Knees

•   Has won 12 of his last 13

•   13 wins by submission, six by knockout

•   Pro since 1996