13
69%
Finish Rate
0
KO / TKO
9
Submissions
2001
Pro Debut
Biography
Milton Vieira is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing as a Featherweight. Vieira is widely credited as the inventor of the anaconda choke. Vieira is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Murilo Bustamante and competed in several top grappling competitions including Grapplers Quest. Milton appeared at the 2007 ADCC World Championship and also the 2009 ADCC World Championship. In mixed martial arts, he has competed for the UFC, PRIDE, Strikeforce, DEEP, M-1 Global and Shooto.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy36%
Takedown accuracy53%
1.13
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
2.36
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
2.67
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.67
avg
Submissions
0
avg
Knockdowns
UFC debut Jun. 24, 2012Born Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
How He Wins
KO / TKO0
Decision0
Submission9
Finish Rate
69%
9 of 13
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
W
L
W
W
L
W
W
W
D
L
Mixed Martial Arts23 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Godofredo Pepey | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping | Jan 19, 2013 |
| Draw |  Felipe ArantesH2H | Draw (split) | R3 | UFC 147 | Jun 23, 2012 |
| Win |  Sterling FordH2H | Technical Submission (D'arce choke) | R1 | Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte | Aug 12, 2011 |
| Win | Bruno Lobato | Submission (anaconda choke) | R1 | Bitetti Combat MMA 9 | Jun 18, 2011 |
| Win |  David CubasH2H | Submission (armbar) | R2 | Bitetti Combat MMA 7 | May 28, 2010 |
| Loss | Diego BragaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Platinum Fight Brazil 2 | Dec 5, 2009 |
| Win | Luciano AzevedoH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | Bitetti Combat MMA 4 | Sep 12, 2009 |
| Win | Gustavo RosaH2H | Submission (anaconda choke) | R1 | The Warriors | Mar 28, 2009 |
| Loss | Luiz AzeredoH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | The One: VIP Fighting | Feb 13, 2008 |
| Win |  Jorge BrittoH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Capital Fight | Dec 14, 2007 |
| Win |  Yukinari TamuraH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | Real Rhythm: 5th Stage | Nov 18, 2006 |
| Loss | Jean SilvaH2H | Decision (split) | R2 | Super Challenge 1 | Oct 7, 2006 |
| Win | Johnny EduardoH2H | Submission (D'arce choke) | R2 | Super Challenge 1 | Oct 7, 2006 |
| Draw | Kazunori YokotaH2H | Draw | R2 | Deep: 24 Impact | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Loss | Nobuhiro ObiyaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Deep: 22 Impact | Dec 2, 2005 |
| Win | Hiroki NagaokaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Deep: 21st Impact | Oct 28, 2005 |
| Loss | Hayato SakuraiH2H | Decision (split) | R2 | Pride: Bushido 7 | May 22, 2005 |
| Win | Diego BragaH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R2 | AFC: Brazil 1 | Aug 18, 2004 |
| Win | Jadyson CostaH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R3 | Meca World Vale Tudo 11 | Jun 5, 2004 |
| Loss | Jake ShieldsH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Shooto | May 21, 2003 |
| Win |  Magomed DzhabrailovH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R1 | M-1 MFC – Russia vs. the World 5 | Apr 6, 2003 |
| Win |  Islam KarimovH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | M-1 MFC – Russia vs. the World 3 | Apr 26, 2002 |
| Loss | Cyrillo Padilha Nelto | Decision | R1 | Heroes 2 | Jun 30, 2001 |
Related Fighters
Godofredo Castro14-7-0 · WW
Felipe Arantes18-10-1 · FW
Sterling Ford15-7-0 · FW
Bruno Leandro Soares Lobato42-29-2 · LW
David Cubas21-7-3 · LW
Diego Braga Alves23-8-1 · WW
Luciano Azevedo17-9-1 · LW
Gustavo Rosa0-4-0
Luiz Azeredo15-10-0 · WW
Jorge Britto12-10-1 · LW
Yukinari Tamura15-14-9 · LW
Johnny Eduardo28-13-0 · BWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.