1
Brazil100%
Finish Rate
1
KO / TKO
0
Submissions
1998
Pro Debut
Biography
Carlos André Pederneiras de Castro is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and mixed martial arts (MMA) coach and promoter. A former BJJ competitor, holding today a Red and Black 7th Degree Coral belt, Pederneiras is a six-time Brazilian National jiu-jitsu champion. During his short career as an MMA fighter, he challenged Pat Miletich for the UFC Welterweight Championship in 1999, and fought at the Shooto-run Vale Tudo Japan events. Pederneiras is the co-founder of Nova União, one of the top BJJ/MMA academy and team, acting as its leader and MMA head coach until stepping down in 2018 after 21 years. He is widely regarded as one of the best BJJ and MMA coaches in the world.
How He Wins
KO / TKO1
Decision0
Submission0
Finish Rate
100%
1 of 1
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
W
L
D
D
Mixed Martial Arts4 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw |  Genki SudoH2H | Draw | R1 | C2K – Colosseum 2000 | May 26, 2000 |
| Draw | Caol UnoH2H | Draw | R3 | VTJ 1999 – Vale Tudo Japan 1999 | Dec 11, 1999 |
| Loss |  Pat MiletichH2H | TKO (doctor stoppage) | R2 | UFC 21 | Jul 16, 1999 |
| Win | Rumina SatoH2H | KO (soccer kick and punches) | R1 | VTJ 1998 – Vale Tudo Japan 1998 | Oct 25, 1998 |
Related Fighters
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