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Luiz Firmino

"Buscape"

BrazilBrazilAge 44PFL
20
Wins
10
Losses
0
Draws
45%
Finish Rate
2
KO / TKO
7
Submissions
2000
Pro Debut

Biography

Luiz Firmino de Carvalho Júnior, commonly known as Luiz Buscapé, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who fights at Lightweight. He has spent the majority of his career in Japan and has fought in Dream, Pride FC and Shooto. He now fights for the Blackzilians camp out of JACO HYbrid Training Center in Boca Raton, Florida.

How He Wins

KO / TKO2
Decision2
Submission7

Finish Rate

45%
9 of 20
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts30 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossRussiaRashid MagomedovH2HDecision (unanimous)R3PFL 5Aug 2, 2018
LossUnited StatesWill BrooksH2HDecision (unanimous)R3PFL 2Jun 21, 2018
WinUnited StatesEddy EllisH2HTKO (punches)R1PFL: EverettJul 29, 2017
LossUnited StatesJustin GaethjeH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R3WSOF 34Dec 31, 2016
LossUnited StatesBrian FosterH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1WSOF 33Oct 7, 2016
WinUnited StatesCaros FodorH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WSOF 27Jan 23, 2016
WinUnited StatesTyson GriffinH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WSOF 10Jun 21, 2014
WinUnited StatesJacob VolkmannH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WSOF 6Oct 26, 2013
WinPeruLuis PalominoH2HDecision (unanimous)R5CFA 09: Night of ChampionsJan 19, 2013
WinUnited StatesToby ImadaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3CFA 08: Araujo vs. BradleyOct 6, 2012
WinUnited StatesJohnavan VistanteH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1CFA 07: Never Give UpJun 30, 2012
LossCanadaJohn AlessioH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Superior Cage Combat 3Nov 4, 2011
LossBrazilFrancisco TrinaldoH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1Bitetti Combat MMA 6Feb 25, 2010
WinUnited StatesRyan HealyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shine Fights 2: ATT vs. The WorldSep 4, 2009
LossJapanTatsuya KawajiriH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Dream 3: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Second RoundMay 11, 2008
WinJapanKazuyuki MiyataH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Dream 1: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 First RoundMar 15, 2008
WinJapanNobuhiro ObiyaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pride - Bushido 13Nov 5, 2006
LossJapanTatsuya KawajiriH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pride Bushido 8Jul 17, 2005
LossBrazilLuiz AzeredoH2HDecision (split)R2Pride Bushido 6Apr 3, 2005
WinJapanMasakazu ImanariH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pride Bushido 5Oct 14, 2004
WinJapanHiroyuki AbeH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Pride Bushido 4Jul 19, 2004
WinNetherlandsRafles la RoseH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Shooto: Switzerland 1Feb 26, 2004
WinDevanir MarquesH2HSubmission (punches)R1Conquista Fight 1Dec 20, 2003
WinJapanKohei YasumiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shooto - 9/5 in Korakuen HallSep 5, 2003
WinUnited StatesTom KirkH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Shooto: Midwest FightingMay 21, 2003
WinMusail AllaudinovDecision (unanimous)R1M-1 MFC - Russia vs. the World 5Apr 6, 2003
WinRussiaSergei BytchkovH2HTKO (punches)R2M-1 MFC: Russia vs. the World 3Apr 26, 2002
LossBrazilEli SoaresH2HDecisionR1WVC: World Vale Tudo Championship 10May 27, 2000
WinRussiaSergei BytchkovH2HDecision (unanimous)R2WVC: World Vale Tudo Championship 10May 27, 2000
WinBrazilReginaldo SantanaH2HSubmission (verbal)R1WVC: World Vale Tudo Championship 10May 27, 2000

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Rashid MagomedovRashid Magomedov26-6-1 · LWWill BrooksWill Brooks26-5-1 · LWEddy EllisEddy Ellis21-17-1 · WWJustin GaethjeJustin Gaethje27-5-0 · LWBrian FosterBrian Foster30-13-0 · LWCaros FodorCaros Fodor11-6-0 · LWTyson GriffinTyson Griffin17-8-0 · LWJacob VolkmannJacob Volkmann19-7-0 · WWLuis PalominoLuis Palomino27-17-0 · FWToby ImadaToby Imada30-18-1 · FWJohnavan VistanteJohnavan Vistante9-10-0 · WWJohn AlessioJohn Alessio35-17-0 · LW

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.