Milton Vieira
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Milton Vieira
| Milton Vieira | |
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| Born | October 10, 1978 [1] Teresópolis, Brazil |
| Other names | Miltinho |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1] |
| Weight | 154 lb (70 kg; 11.0 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Fighting out of | Amazonas, Brazil |
| Team | Brazilian Top Team |
| Trainer | Carlson Gracie Murilo Bustamante |
| Rank | 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 21 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By submission | 9 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Milton Vieira (born October 10, 1978) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. Vieira is also credited as the inventor of the anaconda choke.[2]
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Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Vieira is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Murilo Bustamante.[2]
Vieira made his professional MMA 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.
Vieira is best known for his fight with former EliteXC Welterweight Champion, former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion, and current UFC welterweight contender Jake Shields.
Vieira took part in the 2009 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship in Barcelona, Spain, losing in the first round to Keita Nakamura.
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 (brabo 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 is expected to face Felipe Arantes on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147.[3]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 21 matches | 13 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 0 |
| By submission | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 7 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 0 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 13-7-1 | Sterling Ford | Technical Submission (brabo choke) | Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte | August 12, 2011 | 1 | 4:49 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 12-7-1 | Bruno Lobato | Submission (brabo 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 (brabo 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 | |
| Win | 5-3 | Hiroki Nagaoka | Decision (unanimous) | DEEP | October 28, 2005 | 2 | 3:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 4-3 | Hayato Sakurai | Decision (split) | PRIDE Bushido 7 | 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 (brabo choke) | Meca World Vale Tudo 11 | June 5, 2004 | 3 | 1:08 | Teresópolis, Brazil | |
| Loss | 2-2 | Jake Shields | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto | May 21, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 2-1 | Magomed Dzhabrailov | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Mixfight - Russia vs. The World 5 | April 6, 2003 | 1 | 10:00 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 1-1 | Islam Karimov | Submission (rear naked choke) | M-1 Mixfight - Russia vs the World 3 | April 26, 2002 | 1 | 8:08 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| Loss | 0-1 | Cyrillo Padilha Nelto | Decision | Heroes 2 | June 30, 2001 | 1 | 12:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
References
- ^ a b "Milton "Miltinho" Vieira MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography, and More - Sherdog.com". http://sherdog.com/fighter/Milton-Vieira-4481. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
- ^ a b c d "PRIDE and Strikeforce vet Miltinho Vieira signs with UFC". mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/27007/pride-and-strikeforce-vet-miltinho-vieira-signs-with-ufc.mma. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
- ^ "Jiu-jitsu notable Milton Vieira's octagon debut set at UFC 147 against Felipe Arantes". MMAJunkie.com. March 29, 2012. http://mmajunkie.com/news/28035/jiu-jitsu-notable-milton-vieiras-octagon-debut-set-at-ufc-147-against-felipe-arantes.mma. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
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