About Joe Moreira
Born 1961. Joe Moreira is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter.
Jose Carlos Moreira is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and a former mixed martial artist.
Career
Mixed martial arts Following his long string of Jiu-Jitsu and Judo victories, Moreira decided to test his skills in mixed martial arts competition via the Ultimate Fighting Championship. On February 16, 1996, Moreira fought the six-foot-eight-inch, 360-pound Paul Varelans in the UFC 8 and lost by a narrow decision. He competed again the following year at UFC 14, winning his first match against Yuri Vaulin by unanimous decision, putting him in the finals of the Middleweight bracket. After his bout however, the on-site doctor concluded Moreira showed signs of a concussion, and did not clear him to fight, leading to Moreira being replaced by an alternate.
Lineage Kano Jigoro → Tomita Tsunejiro → Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie → Helio Gracie → Francisco Mansor → Joe Moreira
Mixed martial arts record Loss
Paul Herrera Decision Hitman Fighting Productions 2
Santa Ana, California, United States Win
Joe Son Submission (terror) Xtreme Pankration 2
Los Angeles, California, United States Win
Yuri Vaulin Decision (unanimous) UFC 14
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Loss
Paul Varelans Decision (unanimous) UFC 8
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Joe Moreira?
Brazilian martial artist
When was Joe Moreira born?
Joe Moreira was born on 3 July 1961 in Rio de Janeiro.
What is Joe Moreira's occupation?
Joe Moreira is a mixed martial arts fighter.
What nationality is Joe Moreira?
Joe Moreira is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Moreira. https://biography.guide/joe-moreira/
MLA: "Joe Moreira." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-moreira/.
Chicago: "Joe Moreira." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-moreira/.
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