Jussier Formiga

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 2 fights.

Record:	15-2-0
Summary:	Jiu-jitsu specialist

Fighter Info

From:	Rio Grande do Norte Brazil
Fights Out Of:	Natal Brazil
Age:	28
Height:	5' 5" ( 165 cm )
Weight:	125 lb ( 56 kg )

Media

UFC on FX 8 event on May 18, 2013 at the Sociedade Cultura Artistica in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

May 18, 2013
UFC on FX weigh-in on May 17, 2013 at the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

May 17, 2013
UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot Event Photo Gallery at Target Center on October 5, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Oct 05, 2012
An animated John Dodson discusses the knockout of Jussier Formiga that earned him a shot at the UFC® flyweight title.

Oct 05, 2012

All Jussier Formiga Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

30% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

74% Standing

26%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

31% 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 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: Sparring and Cardio

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

•   Seven wins by submission, eight by decision

•   Has won six of his last seven

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

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