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Mark Eddiva

Mark Eddiva (born February 16, 1986) is a reputed former Filipino wushu Champion and former mixed martial artist who competed in the featherweight division. He is known for having competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Eddiva made his professional debut in 2006 competing as a featherweight in regional promotions primarily in the Philippines. He compiled a record of 5–0, finishing all of his opponents before signing with the UFC in early 2014.[3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Eddiva made his promotional debut against Jumabieke Tuerxun on March 1, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale.[4] Eddiva controlled Tuerxun on the feet and on the ground en route to a unanimous decision.[5]

Eddiva later faced Kevin Souza on May 31, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale.[6] Souza won the fight via TKO due to punches near the end of the second round.[7] The back and forth action earned by participants Fight of the Night honors.[8]

Eddiva was linked to a fight with Mike De La Torre on November 8, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 55. However, the pairing was cancelled after both fighters suffered injuries leading up to the event.[9]

Eddiva was expected to face Alex White on May 16, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 66.[10] However, on April 26, it was announced that White suffered an undisclosed injury and was forced out of the bout.[11] White was replaced by promotional newcomer Levan Makashvili.[12] Eddiva lost the fight via split decision.

Eddiva faced Dan Hooker on March 20, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 85.[13] He lost the fight via submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[14]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

See also

References

  1. ^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Edgar vs. Faber". UFC.com. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  2. ^ "Mark Eddiva". ufc.com. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  3. ^ Zane Simon (February 6, 2014). "UFC adds two new featherweight fighters, Mark Eddiva and Douglas D'Silva". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  4. ^ Wesley De Souza (2014-02-08). "Team Lakay's Mark Eddiva to face China's hottest prospect Jumabieke Tuerxun at UFC Macau". thefightnation.com. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  5. ^ Dann Stupp (1 March 2014). "TUF China Finale results: Mark Eddiva easily controls, upsets Jumabieke Tuerxun". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  6. ^ Jason Floyd (2014-03-26). "Kevin Souza vs. Mark Eddiva added to UFC Fight Night on May 31st in Brazil". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-03-26.
  7. ^ Matt Erickson (31 May 2014). "TUF Brazil 3 Finale results, photos: Kevin Souza batters Mark Eddiva for TKO". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  8. ^ Staff (2014-06-01). "TUF Brazil 3 Finale bonuses: Miocic, Alves, Souza, Eddiva win $50,000". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-06-01.
  9. ^ Mike@fightnewsaustralia (2014-10-14). "UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping lineup finalised for Sydney". fightnewsaustralia.com. Archived from the original on 2014-10-24. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
  10. ^ Staff (2015-02-23). "Mark Eddiva vs. Alex White added to UFC Fight Night 66 in Philippines". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
  11. ^ Staff (2015-04-26). "Alex White out of UFC Fight Night 66 bout with Mark Eddiva; replacement sought". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
  12. ^ Staff (2015-05-01). "Levan Makashvili to face Mark Eddiva in UFC Fight Night Manila: Edgar vs. Faber". sports.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 2015-05-01.
  13. ^ Clay Wilson (2016-01-28). "Daniel Hooker added to UFC Brisbane to make it three Kiwi fighters on card". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  14. ^ Ben Fowlkes (2016-03-19). "UFC Fight Night 85 results: Dan Hooker masterfully chokes out Mark Eddiva in 84 seconds". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-19.

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