Carlos Eduardo (fighter)

Carlos Eduardo (born December 9, 1981) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2003, he has competed for Bellator, M-1 Global, and Absolute Championship Akhmat.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Eduardo started his professional career in 2003. Initially, he fought twice in the Brazilian circuit, becoming inactive in 2005 and 2006. In 2007 he came back, alternating fights in American promotions as Extreme Challenge and Battle Cage Xtreme, and Brazilian promotions as Amazon Fight and Nocaute Fight Combat.

He faced opponents like the then prospect and future UFC champion Jon Jones, and the once Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Erick Wanderley.

Shooto Brazil

Eduardo won the Shooto light heavyweight title on April 26, 2012 at Shooto Brazil 29 against Marcos RogÃÂ©rio de Lima. He won the fight via knockout early in the second round.

He defended his title once, on July 12, 2013 at Shooto Brazil 41 against Marcus VinÃÂcius Lopes. He defeated Lopes via unanimous decision after three rounds.

Bellator MMA

Eduardo made his promotional debut on October 11, 2013 at Bellator 103 against Wayman Carter. He won via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the very first round.

Eduardo faced UFC veteran Rodney Wallace on April 11, 2014 at Bellator 116. Eduardo lost via unanimous decision (30Ã¢ÂÂ27, 30Ã¢ÂÂ27, and 29Ã¢ÂÂ28).

Eduardo faced Egidijus ValaviÃÂius in the quarterfinal match of on June 6, 2014 at Bellator 121. ValaviÃÂius defeated Eduardo via split decision.

On June 25, 2014, Eduardo was released from the promotion, along with 18 other fighters.

Difficulties and return to MMA

In 2014 , after losing two straight in Bellator, Eduardo was disconnected from the organization and eventually lost his sponsorships.

With this CachorrÃÂ£o was forced to take a break in his MMA career and returned to give jiu-jitsu classes and also to compete in the gentle art.

After little more than a year, Eduardo back to MMA in the main event of an 1 Round Combat in his hometown and wins by submission in the second round athlete Kleber Silva, Luiz Carlos Dorea pupil.

Return to Shooto Brazil

Eduardo returned to Shooto on April 2, 2016 at Shooto Brazil 62 to face CÃÂ¡ssio Barbosa "JacarÃÂ©" for the vacant title of the light heavyweight division. However "JacarÃÂ©" left the event to fight in a Russian event and was replaced hastily by Willyanedson Paiva. He won by submission (armlock) in the very first round to again become the champion of Shooto Brazil.

Absolute Championship Berkut

Eduardo made his ACA debut against FÃÂ¡bio Silva at on . He won the bout via split decision.

Eduardo faced Daniel Sarafian at on . He lost the but via unanimous decision.

Eduardo faced Sami Antar at on . He won the bout via TKO (punches) in the second round.

Eduardo faced Isa Umarov at on . He won the bout via first round rear-naked submission.

Eduardo faced Muslim Magomedov at on . He lost the bout after being unable to continue due to a leg injury in the third round.

Eduardo faced Cory Hendricks at on . He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Eduardo faced Goran ReljiÃÂ on April 23, 2021 at . He lost the bout via split decision.

Eduardo faced Oleg Olenyechev on June 29, 2021 at . He lost the bout via split decision.

Eduardo faced Adlan Ibragimov at on January 28, 2022. Eduardo lost the bout after it was stopped after the first round due to a cut.

Post ACA

Eduardo faced Benjamin ÃÂ ehiÃÂ on July 23, 2022 at Serbian Battle Championship 43. He won the bout via TKO stoppage at the end of the third round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Shooto Brazil
Shooto Brazil Light Heavyweight Championship (Two times)
One successful title defense

Mixed martial arts record