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Antonio Carlos Jr. MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Antonio Carlos Jr. MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Antonio Carlos Jr.

ANTONIO CARLOS JR.

“Shoeface”
Brazil Flag BRAZIL • LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D 20-6-0 (2 NC)
(T)KO 0-1
SUB 14-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY Brazil
WT CLASS Light Heavyweight
HT / WT 6′ 2″, 205 lbs
BIRTHDATE 03/16/1990 (36)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 79.0″ (201cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE American Top Team • Coconut Creek, Florida
NICKNAME “Shoeface”
RESOURCE LINKS
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PERSONAL LINKS
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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2x PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Captured PFL World Tournament Belts in 2021 & 2025
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The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Winner Captured TUF Heavyweight Tournament Crown
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14 Professional Submissions Elite 70% Submission Victory Rate in Career Wins
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Multi-Time World BJJ Champion IBJJF World, Pan American & Brazilian National Gold Medalist
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record
WINS20
KO/TKO
0
SUB
14
DECISION
6
LOSSES6
KO/TKO
1
SUB
0
DECISION
5
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST2
NC
2
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 28 professional bouts (20-6-0, 2 NC).

Win Rate

20 wins · 28 bouts

Loss Rate

6 losses · 28 bouts

Finish Rate

14 finishes · 28 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

0 KO/TKOs · 28 bouts

Submission Rate

14 submissions · 28 bouts

Decision Rate

6 decisions · 28 bouts

ANTONIO CARLOS JR. FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Sullivan Cauley Title Fight United States United States
2025 PFL World Championships: Middleweights, Light Heavyweights
Aug / 21 / 2025
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 2 (3:44) Aug / 21 / 2025
ROUND2
TIME3:44
METHODSubmission
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Belt PFL Light Heavyweight World Championship • Carlos Jr. vs. Cauley
Captured 2nd PFL World Title
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Sullivan Cauley
Fight LocationUnited States Hollywood, Florida, United States (Seminole Hard Rock)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204.6 lbs vs 205 lbs
Sullivan Cauley Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout19-6-0 (2 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000,000 USD (Championship Prize)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Sullivan Cauley: -163 (Favorite) vs Antonio Carlos Jr.: +135 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Carlos Jr. survived heavy punches early before utilizing his elite grappling, dragging Cauley to the canvas in the second round, advancing to his back, and securing a rear-naked choke at 3:44 to capture his second career PFL light heavyweight championship and a $1,000,000 purse.
WIN
Simeon Powell England England
2025 PFL Semifinals: Middleweights, Light Heavyweights, Heavyweights
Jun / 27 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 27 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PFL Light Heavyweight Semifinal • Carlos Jr. vs. Powell
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Simeon Powell
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Simeon Powell Record at Bout (Opponent)10-1-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout18-6-0 (2 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Carlos Jr. used his veteran savvy to close the distance against the rangy Brit, grounding Powell in all three frames and maintaining dominant top control to sweep the judges’ cards (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
WIN
Karl Moore Ireland Ireland
2025 PFL First Round: Heavyweights & Light Heavyweights
May / 01 / 2025
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) May / 01 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 PFL Light Heavyweight Quarterfinal • Carlos Jr. vs. Moore
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Karl Moore
Fight LocationUnited States Orlando, Florida, United States (Addition Financial Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Karl Moore Record at Bout (Opponent)12-3-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout17-6-0 (2 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$45,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A grinding three-round battle. Carlos Jr. scored takedowns in the first and third frames, surviving a competitive middle round from former Cage Warriors champ Karl Moore to take a split decision.
LOSS
Alex Polizzi United States United States
2024 PFL Regular Season: Light Heavyweights & Lightweights
Jun / 21 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 21 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PFL 5 Regular Season Bout • Carlos Jr. vs. Polizzi
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Alex Polizzi
Fight LocationUnited States Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (Jon M. Huntsman Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alex Polizzi Record at Bout (Opponent)10-3-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout16-5-0 (2 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -300 (Favorite) vs Alex Polizzi: +240 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Polizzi used his collegiate wrestling base to defend Carlos Jr.’s submission attempts, out-scrambling the Brazilian and landing ground-and-pound to take a 29-28 unanimous decision.
WIN
Simon Biyong Cameroon Cameroon
2024 PFL Regular Season: Light Heavyweights & Lightweights
Apr / 12 / 2024
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (4:34) Apr / 12 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME4:34
METHODSubmission
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🥊 PFL 2 Co-Main Event • Carlos Jr. vs. Biyong
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Simon Biyong
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Theater at Virgin Hotels)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Simon Biyong Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout15-5-0 (2 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -380 (Favorite) vs Simon Biyong: +290 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning after a long injury layoff, Carlos Jr. grounded Cameroon’s Simon Biyong late in the opening frame, transitioned immediately to the back, and cinched a rear-naked choke at 4:34.
WIN
Bruce Souto Brazil Brazil
2022 PFL Regular Season: Lightweights & Light Heavyweights
Jun / 17 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 17 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PFL 4 Co-Main Event • Carlos Jr. vs. Souto
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Bruce Souto
Fight LocationUnited States Atlanta, Georgia, United States (Overtime Elite Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Bruce Souto Record at Bout (Opponent)15-4-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout14-5-0 (2 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -500 (Favorite) vs Bruce Souto: +400 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Carlos Jr. dominated fellow countryman Bruce Souto on the ground across all three rounds, locking in body triangles and accumulating over 11 minutes of control time to sweep the judges’ cards (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
WIN
Delan Monte Brazil Brazil
2022 PFL Regular Season: Lightweights & Light Heavyweights
Apr / 20 / 2022
Submission (Brabo Choke)
Rnd 1 (0:29) Apr / 20 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME0:29
METHODSubmission
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🥊 PFL 1 Regular Season Opener • Carlos Jr. vs. Monte
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Delan Monte
Fight LocationUnited States Arlington, Texas, United States (Esports Stadium Arlington)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Delan Monte Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout13-5-0 (2 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -1115 (Favorite) vs Delan Monte: +550 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lightning-fast finish. Carlos Jr. dragged Monte to the canvas within seconds of the opening bell and locked in a deep D’Arce / Brabo choke to secure the tap in just 29 seconds.
WIN
Marthin Hamlet Title Fight Norway Norway
2021 PFL World Championships
Oct / 27 / 2021
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (3:49) Oct / 27 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME3:49
METHODSubmission
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Belt PFL Light Heavyweight World Championship • Carlos Jr. vs. Hamlet
Captured 2021 PFL Championship
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Marthin Hamlet
Fight LocationUnited States Hollywood, Florida, United States (Seminole Hard Rock)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Marthin Hamlet Record at Bout (Opponent)8-2-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout12-5-0 (2 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000,000 USD (Championship Prize)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -300 (Favorite) vs Marthin Hamlet: +250 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Carlos Jr. dominated Norwegian wrestler Marthin Hamlet on the mat, advancing to his back in the opening round and locking up a tight rear-naked choke at 3:49 to capture the 2021 PFL light heavyweight world title and a $1,000,000 prize.
WIN
Emiliano Sordi Argentina Argentina
PFL Playoffs: Featherweights & Light Heavyweights
Aug / 27 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Aug / 27 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PFL Semifinal • Carlos Jr. vs. Sordi
Playoff Semifinal
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Emiliano Sordi
Fight LocationUnited States Hollywood, Florida, United States (Seminole Hard Rock)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Emiliano Sordi Record at Bout (Opponent)23-8-1
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout11-5-0 (2 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$35,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -160 (Favorite) vs Emiliano Sordi: +135 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the playoff semifinals, Carlos Jr. neutralized former PFL champion Emiliano Sordi with well-timed takedowns and positional grappling to take a 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 unanimous decision.
NC
Vinny Magalhaes Brazil Brazil
PFL Regular Season: Welterweights & Light Heavyweights
Jun / 17 / 2021
No Contest
Rnd 1 (2:45) Jun / 17 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME2:45
METHODNo Contest
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🥊 PFL 5 Feature • Carlos Jr. vs. Magalhaes
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Vinny Magalhaes
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Ocean Casino Resort)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Vinny Magalhaes Record at Bout (Opponent)19-12-0 (1 NC)
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout11-5-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -275 (Favorite) vs Vinny Magalhaes: +240 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
An accidental knee to the groin landed by Carlos Jr. rendered Magalhaes unable to continue, resulting in an official No Contest at 2:45 of round one.
WIN
Tom Lawlor United States United States
PFL Regular Season: Welterweights & Light Heavyweights
Apr / 29 / 2021
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 1 (4:43) Apr / 29 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME4:43
METHODSubmission
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🥊 PFL Debut • Carlos Jr. vs. Lawlor
PFL Debut
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Tom Lawlor
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Ocean Casino Resort)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Tom Lawlor Record at Bout (Opponent)10-7-0 (1 NC)
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout10-5-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -270 (Favorite) vs Tom Lawlor: +230 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his PFL promotional debut, Carlos Jr. snatched a guillotine choke off a takedown scramble against UFC veteran Tom Lawlor, eliciting the tap at 4:43 of the first round.
LOSS
Brad Tavares United States United States
UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2
Jan / 23 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jan / 23 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 257 Featured Prelim • Carlos Jr. vs. Tavares
Prelim Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Brad Tavares
Fight LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Brad Tavares Record at Bout (Opponent)17-6-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout10-4-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$85,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -125 (Favorite) vs Brad Tavares: +110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Tavares defended Carlos Jr.’s takedowns and punished him on the feet with sharp jabs and leg kicks to take a 30-27 unanimous decision victory in Abu Dhabi.
LOSS
Uriah Hall Jamaica Jamaica
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje
Sep / 14 / 2019
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Sep / 14 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Hall vs. Carlos Jr.
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Uriah Hall
Fight LocationCanada Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Rogers Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 184 lbs
Uriah Hall Record at Bout (Opponent)14-9-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout10-3-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$85,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -240 (Favorite) vs Uriah Hall: +230 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Carlos Jr. dominated round one with takedowns and back control, but Hall rallied in rounds two and three with stiff jabs and straight punches to earn a razor-close split decision.
LOSS
Ian Heinisch United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Lee
May / 18 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) May / 18 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Carlos Jr. vs. Heinisch
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Ian Heinisch
Fight LocationUnited States Rochester, New York, United States (Blue Cross Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 186 lbs
Ian Heinisch Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout10-2-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$85,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -160 (Favorite) vs Ian Heinisch: +145 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Carlos Jr. secured early submission threats with a guillotine choke, but Heinisch survived, pushed a ferocious pace with ground-and-pound, and took a unanimous decision.
WIN
Tim Boetsch United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Gaethje
Apr / 14 / 2018
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (4:28) Apr / 14 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME4:28
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC on FOX 29 Main Card • Boetsch vs. Carlos Jr.
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Tim Boetsch
Fight LocationUnited States Glendale, Arizona, United States (Gila River Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 186 lbs
Tim Boetsch Record at Bout (Opponent)21-11-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout9-2-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -240 (Favorite) vs Tim Boetsch: +220 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Carlos Jr. timed a double-leg takedown against UFC veteran Tim Boetsch, passed directly to the back, and cinched a rear-naked choke at 4:28 of round one to claim his fifth consecutive UFC victory.
WIN
Jack Marshman Wales Wales
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida
Oct / 28 / 2017
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (4:30) Oct / 28 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME4:30
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 119 Feature • Carlos Jr. vs. Marshman
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Jack Marshman
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio do Ibirapuera)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 186 lbs
Jack Marshman Record at Bout (Opponent)22-6-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout8-2-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$65,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -300 (Favorite) vs Jack Marshman: +255 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Carlos Jr. dragged Welsh slugger Jack Marshman to the canvas in the opening stanza, smoothly transitioned to the back, and forced the tap via rear-naked choke at 4:30.
WIN
Eric Spicely United States United States
UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway
Jun / 03 / 2017
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) POTN
Rnd 2 (3:49) Jun / 03 / 2017
ROUND2
TIME3:49
METHOD Submission POTN
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🥊 UFC 212 Feature • Carlos Jr. vs. Spicely
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Eric Spicely
Fight LocationBrazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Jeunesse Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 184 lbs
Eric Spicely Record at Bout (Opponent)10-1-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout7-2-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -210 (Favorite) vs Eric Spicely: +180 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-level jiu-jitsu clash. Carlos Jr. out-grappled submission specialist Eric Spicely, took his back in round two, and secured a rear-naked choke at 3:49, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Marvin Vettori Italy Italy
UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey
Dec / 30 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 30 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 207 Prelim Feature • Carlos Jr. vs. Vettori
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Marvin Vettori
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Marvin Vettori Record at Bout (Opponent)11-2-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout6-2-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$42,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -120 (Favorite) vs Marvin Vettori: +100 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Gritty three-round battle. Carlos Jr. executed timely takedowns and controlled the clinch along the cage to edge future title challenger Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
WIN
Leonardo Guimaraes Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson
Sep / 17 / 2016
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 3 (4:46) Sep / 17 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME4:46
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 94 Prelim • Carlos Jr. vs. Guimarães
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Leonardo Guimarães
Fight LocationUnited States Hidalgo, Texas, United States (State Farm Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 186 lbs
Leonardo Guimarães Record at Bout (Opponent)11-2-1
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout5-2-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$38,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -275 (Favorite) vs Leonardo Guimarães: +245 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Carlos Jr. dominated Guimarães on the canvas, eventually locking in a deep rear-naked choke with only 14 seconds remaining in the bout to secure the submission.
LOSS
Daniel Kelly Australia Australia
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir
Mar / 19 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:36) Mar / 19 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME1:36
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 85 Prelim • Kelly vs. Carlos Jr.
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Daniel Kelly
Fight LocationAustralia Brisbane, Australia (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Daniel Kelly Record at Bout (Opponent)10-1-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout5-1-0 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -240 (Favorite) vs Daniel Kelly: +210 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Carlos Jr. dominated early with takedowns and submission attempts, but four-time Australian Olympian Daniel Kelly mounted a gritty comeback in round three, hurting Carlos Jr. with punches on the feet and finishing him on the mat at 1:36.
NC
Kevin Casey United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant
Dec / 10 / 2015
No Contest
Rnd 1 (0:11) Dec / 10 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME0:11
METHODNo Contest
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 80 Feature • Carlos Jr. vs. Casey
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Kevin Casey
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Kevin Casey Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-0 (1 NC)
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout5-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -310 (Favorite) vs Kevin Casey: +260 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
An accidental eye poke occurred just 11 seconds into the opening round, rendering Kevin Casey unable to see and forcing referee Mark Smith to rule the bout an immediate No Contest.
WIN
Eddie Gordon United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero
Jun / 27 / 2015
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 3 (4:37) Jun / 27 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME4:37
METHODSubmission
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🥊 TUF Winners Clash • Carlos Jr. vs. Gordon
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Eddie Gordon
Fight LocationUnited States Hollywood, Florida, United States (Seminole Hard Rock)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 186 lbs
Eddie Gordon Record at Bout (Opponent)7-3-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout4-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -170 (Favorite) vs Eddie Gordon: +150 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his official drop to middleweight, Carlos Jr. out-grappled The Ultimate Fighter 19 winner Eddie Gordon, securing back mount late in round three to lock in a rear-naked choke at 4:37.
LOSS
Patrick Cummins United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway
Dec / 20 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 20 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 58 Main Card • Carlos Jr. vs. Cummins
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Patrick Cummins
Fight LocationBrazil Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio José Corrêa)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 206 lbs
Patrick Cummins Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout4-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$17,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Patrick Cummins: -165 (Favorite) vs Antonio Carlos Jr.: +145 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Former two-time NCAA Division I All-American Patrick Cummins utilized repeated takedowns and heavy top control to hand Carlos Jr. his first professional defeat via unanimous decision (30-27 across all scorecards).
WIN
Vitor Miranda TUF Champion Brazil Brazil
TUF Brazil Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado
May / 31 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) May / 31 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Heavyweight Tournament Final • Carlos Jr. vs. Miranda
Won TUF Brazil 3 Crown
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Vitor Miranda
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio do Ibirapuera)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup213 lbs vs 216 lbs
Vitor Miranda Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout3-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$30,000 USD (UFC Contract Captured)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Carlos Jr.: -220 (Favorite) vs Vitor Miranda: +185 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Carlos Jr. executed multiple takedowns to neutralize K-1 veteran Vitor Miranda’s striking, dominating top position to capture a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) and become The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 heavyweight tournament champion.
WIN
Marcos Rogerio de Lima Brazil Brazil
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Semifinal
May / 18 / 2014
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (3:22) May / 18 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME3:22
METHODSubmission
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🥊 TUF Brazil 3 Semifinal • Carlos Jr. vs. De Lima
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup215 lbs vs 215 lbs
Marcos Rogerio de Lima Record at Bout (Opponent)11-2-1
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout3-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Carlos Jr. grounded dangerous kickboxer Marcos Rogério “Pezão” de Lima in the opening round, climbed swiftly to his back, and cinched a rear-naked choke to punch his ticket to the TUF Brazil 3 Finals.
WIN
Ednaldo Novaes Brazil Brazil
Champion Fights 2: Salvador vs. Feira de Santana
Oct / 26 / 2013
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (4:16) Oct / 26 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME4:16
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Champion Fights 2 • Carlos Jr. vs. Novaes
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Ednaldo Novaes
Fight LocationBrazil Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ednaldo Novaes Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Carlos Jr. dominated on the canvas, advancing position and locking in an armbar to force the tap at 4:16 of the first round.
WIN
Geronimo Oliveira Brazil Brazil
Imperium: MMA Pro 6
Sep / 14 / 2013
Submission (Arm Triangle)
Rnd 1 (1:41) Sep / 14 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME1:41
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Imperium MMA Pro 6 • Carlos Jr. vs. Oliveira
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Geronimo Oliveira
Fight LocationBrazil Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Geronimo Oliveira Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Carlos Jr. wasted no time taking the fight to the mat, passing guard and locking in an arm-triangle choke to secure the victory in just 101 seconds.
WIN
Celivaldo Pereira da Silva Brazil Brazil
Nordeste Jiu-Jitsu Association: Nordeste MMA 1
Jul / 20 / 2013
Submission (Arm Triangle)
Rnd 1 (1:02) Jul / 20 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME1:02
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Carlos Jr. vs. Pereira da Silva
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupAntonio Carlos Jr. vs Celivaldo Pereira da Silva
Fight LocationBrazil Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Celivaldo Pereira da Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Antonio Carlos Jr. Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
World champion jiu-jitsu black belt “Cara de Sapato” made a statement in his professional mixed martial arts debut, taking Pereira da Silva down and locking in an arm-triangle choke to force the tap in just 62 seconds.
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