Jussier Formiga

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 4 fights.

Record:	16-3-0
Summary:	Jiu-jitsu specialist

Fighter Info

From:	Rio Grande do Norte Brazil
Fights Out Of:	Natal Brazil
Age:	29
Height:	5' 5" ( 165 cm )
Weight:	125 lb ( 56 kg )

Media

UFC Fight Night event at Ginasio Nelio Dias on March 23, 2014 in Natal, Brazil.

Mar 23, 2014
UFC weigh-in at Ginasio Nelio Dias on March 22, 2014 in Natal, Brazil.

Mar 22, 2014
UFC® Fight Night Natal open workouts at the Serhs Natal Grand Hotel on March 21, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Mar 21, 2014
Hear from UFC flyweight Joseph Benavidez and middleweight Jacare Souza after their first-round finish victories in Belo Horizonte.

Sep 04, 2013

All Jussier Formiga Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

104

33% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

74% Standing

18%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

29% 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	Jussier Formiga	UFC Fight Night Shogun vs. Henderson 2: SKY TV Mar 23, 2014	9	1	1	1	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Scott Jorgensen	UFC Fight Night Shogun vs. Henderson 2: SKY TV Mar 23, 2014	6	0	0	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Joseph Benavidez	UFC on FOX Sports 1 Teixeira vs. Bader: Sept. 4 on FOX Sports 1 Sep 4, 2013	20	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Jussier Formiga		6	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Jussier Formiga	UFC on FX 8 Live from Brazil: Belfort vs. Rockhold May 18, 2013	10	4	0	6	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Chris Cariaso		26	1	1	2	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	John Dodson	UFC®: Browne vs. Bigfoot Oct 5, 2012	33	0	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Jussier Formiga	UFC®: Browne vs. Bigfoot Oct 5, 2012	9	0	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

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Biography

TRAINING: Very strong, three times a day, good rest and good nutrition.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started first in judo at eight years old because when I was a child I had too much energy.

What ranks and titles have you held? I'm a jiu-jitsu black belt and a judo black belt too. I'm also the South America Shooto champion

Do you have any heroes? No

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a lot; I’ve been waiting for this chance for many years.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Motoboy

Favorite grappling technique: Arm lock

Favorite striking technique: Uppercut

•   Pro since 2005

•    Eight wins by submission, seven by decision

•   Has won seven of his last nine

•   Lone pre-UFC loss came via decision to Ian McCall in February of 2011.

•   Shooto South American champ since 2008. Made two successful defenses

•    Five of last six wins by submission