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Jussier
Formiga
22-5-0( W-L-D )
Current Rank: #1 Flyweight
Fight Night Bonuses: 1 Performance of the Night

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 12 fights.
Record: 22-5-0
Summary: Jiu-jitsu

Fighter Info

From: Rio Grande do Norte Brazil
Fights Out Of: Natal Brazil
Age: 33
Height: 5' 5" ( 165 cm )
Weight: 125 lb ( 56 kg )
Reach 67"
Leg Reach 37"

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
477
38% Successful
183
Types of Successful Strikes
0
183
68% Standing
15%
17%
125
27
31
Striking Defense
66
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
45
38% Successful
17
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
6
33
0
Takedown Defense
85
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
UPCOMING
Jussier Formiga
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis
Mar 23, 2019
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Win
Jussier Formiga
Oct 6, 2018
30
18
0
2
0
0
0
2
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Jussier Formiga
Feb 10, 2018
27
21
2
0
1
0
4
0
 R3 Submission
Performance of the Night
Win
Jussier Formiga
Sep 22, 2017
9
16
1
0
2
0
4
0
 R1 Submission
Loss
Jussier Formiga
Mar 11, 2017
30
36
0
0
0
0
1
1
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Jussier Formiga
Sep 24, 2016
8
13
1
0
2
0
8
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Loss
Jussier Formiga
Nov 21, 2015
25
43
0
2
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Split
Win
Jussier Formiga
May 30, 2015
21
28
4
0
0
0
4
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Jussier Formiga
Aug 16, 2014
11
25
2
1
0
0
3
1
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Jussier Formiga
Mar 23, 2014
9
6
1
0
1
0
1
0
 R1 Submission
Loss
Jussier Formiga
Sep 4, 2013
20
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Win
Jussier Formiga
May 18, 2013
10
26
4
1
0
1
6
2
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Loss
Jussier Formiga
Oct 5, 2012
33
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
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Biography

TRAINING: My typical training day is a very hard and productive day that gets me very tired but that makes me happy with myself.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started first in judo at 8 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

 

  • 10 wins by submission (8 RNC, triangle, armbar), 12 by decision

 

  • Has won 7 of his last 9

 

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

 

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

 

  • Seven of last 12 wins by submission

Career

Key Opponents

John Dodson
John Dodson
21-10-0
( W-L-D )
Ian McCall
Ian McCall
13-5-1
( W-L-D )

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