ANSWER: (10/2/21) Eduardo was submitted by Alejandro Perez via armbar at 4:13 of the second round(6/1/18) Eduardo was submitted by Nathaniel Wood via D’Arce choke at 2:18 of the second roundUFC 212(6/3/17) Eduardo was stopped by Matthew Lopez via strikes at 2:57 of the first round(11/19/16) Eduardo stopped Manvel Gamburyan via strikes at :46 of the second round(12/10/15) Eduardo was submitted by Aljamain Sterling via guillotine choke at 4:18 of the second round(5/10/14) Eduardo knocked out Eddie Wineland at 4:37 of the first roundUFC on FUEL TV(5/15/12) Eduardo won a three round unanimous decision over Jeff CurranUFC 134(8/27/11) Eduardo lost a three round unanimous decision to Raphael Assuncao

ANSWER: I have practiced Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, wrestling and a lot of Muay Thai.When and why did you start training for fighting?I started training very early at 7 years old.  My father had a Kung Fu academy where they also had Karate and Taekwondo so I was always around the mats.  I wanted to be as good as my father.  After some time I went on to train Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu, and at 17 I started fighting MMA.What ranks and titles have you held?Rio de Janeiro State Jiu Jitsu Champion, 3 x Brazilian Muay Thai Champion, 2 x Rio de Janeiro State Muay Thai ChampionDo you have any heroes?Master Luis Alves who passed away last year; he was a man that helped shape who I am today.What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?It is a dream come true that I have been waiting for.  I persisted in my fighting career and now it pays off as I prepare to fight in the biggest event in the world.What was your job before you started fighting?I had a lot of jobs. I sold ice cream on the beach, was a security guard, I have taught Muay Thai and MMA classes and many other jobs that helped me get through and survive.Specific accomplishments in pro competition?The biggest accomplishment in my career was when I realized I was capable of winning fights and make a living, doing what I love to do.If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles:Jiu Jitsu purple beltFavorite grappling technique:Guillotine, triangleFavorite striking technique:Knees