Milton Vieira

Milton Vieira (born October 10, 1978) 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. He is stated to be the inventor of the anaconda choke from his days in Luta Livre.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Vieira made his professional mixed martial arts debut in June 2001 in his native Brazil. Over his decade-long career, he has competed in PRIDE Fighting Championship, DEEP, M-1 Global and Shooto promotions.

Vieira faced Felipe Arantes on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147. The two fought to a split draw.

For his second fight for the promotion, Vieira faced Godofredo Pepey on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping. He lost the fight via split decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Godofredo Pepey Decision (split) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping

São Paulo, Brazil Draw

Felipe Arantes Draw (split) UFC 147

Belo Horizonte, Brazil Return to Featherweight. Win

Sterling Ford Technical Submission (D'arce choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Bruno Lobato Submission (anaconda choke) Bitetti Combat MMA 9

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

David Cubas Submission (armbar) Bitetti Combat MMA 7

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Diego Braga Decision (unanimous) Platinum Fight Brazil 2

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Luciano Azevedo Decision (split) Bitetti Combat MMA 4

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Gustavo Rosa Submission (anaconda choke) The Warriors

Barra da Tijuca, Brazil Loss

Luiz Azeredo Decision (unanimous) The One: VIP Fighting

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Jorge Britto Decision (unanimous) Capital Fight

Brasília, Brazil Win

Yukinari Tamura Submission (rear-naked choke) Real Rhythm: 5th Stage

Osaka, Japan Loss

Jean Silva Decision (split) Super Challenge 1

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Johnny Eduardo Submission (D'arce choke) Super Challenge 1

São Paulo, Brazil Draw

Kazunori Yokota Draw Deep: 24 Impact

Tokyo, Japan Loss

Nobuhiro Obiya Decision (unanimous) Deep: 22 Impact

Tokyo, Japan Welterweight bout. Win

Hiroki Nagaoka Decision (unanimous) Deep: 21st Impact

Tokyo, Japan Loss

Hayato Sakurai Decision (split) Pride: Bushido 7

Tokyo, Japan Win

Diego Braga Submission (arm-triangle choke) AFC: Brazil 1

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Jadyson Costa Submission (arm-triangle choke) Meca World Vale Tudo 11

Teresópolis, Brazil Lightweight debut. Loss

Jake Shields Decision (unanimous) Shooto

Hammond, Indiana, United States Welterweight bout. Win

Magomed Dzhabrailov Decision (unanimous) M-1 MFC – Russia vs. the World 5

Saint Petersburg, Russia Featherweight debut. Win

Islam Karimov Submission (rear-naked choke) M-1 MFC – Russia vs. the World 3

Saint Petersburg, Russia Middleweight debut. Loss

Cyrillo Padilha Nelto Decision Heroes 2

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil