Luiz Azeredo (born 10 June 1976) is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist. He fought in the PRIDE Fighting Championships and Cage Rage.

Luiz Azeredo
Born (1976-06-10) 10 June 1976 (age 48)
São Paulo, Brazil
Other namesThe Joker
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight71 kg (157 lb; 11.2 st)
DivisionMiddleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
StyleMMA, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Submission wrestling, Kickboxing
Fighting out ofCuritiba, Brazil
TeamChute Boxe Academy
Brazilian Top Team
TrainerRudimar Fedrigo
Years active1997–2011
Kickboxing record
Total2
Wins1
Losses1
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins15
By knockout8
By submission1
By decision6
Losses10
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision6
Other information
Notable studentsOluwale Bamgbose
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

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On 22 November 2008 he participated in Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2008, where he reached the semi-finals and was defeated by defending champion Kenichi Ogata. He is most notable for being the first person to defeat Anderson Silva in an MMA bout.

Bellator

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Azeredo made his Bellator debut at Bellator 33 winning against formerly undefeated, Edward Guedes. He won the fight after dominating all three rounds, as he got the unanimous decision win.[1] With the win, Azeredo was offered a spot in the Season 4 lightweight tournament and lost to Renê Nazare.

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
25 matches 15 wins 10 losses
By knockout 8 3
By submission 1 1
By decision 6 6
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 15–10 Renê Nazare TKO (arm injury) Bellator 39 2 April 2011 1 5:00 Catchweight (160 lb) bout.[2]
Win 15–9 Edward Guedes Decision (unanimous) Bellator 33 21 October 2010 3 5:00 Catchweight (159 lb) bout.
Win 14–9 Niko Puhakka Decision (unanimous) Fight Festival 28 16 October 2010 3 5:00
Loss 13–9 Mikhail Malyutin Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 31 24 September 2010 3 5:00
Win 13–8 Brandon Adamson Submission (rear-naked choke) UCC 3: Urban Conflict Championship Fights 10 September 2010 1 3:06
Loss 12–8 Ronys Torres Submission (kimura) Jungle Fight 10 12 July 2008 1 4:34
Win 12–7 Milton Vieira Decision (unanimous) The One: VIP Fighting 13 February 2008 3 N/A
Loss 11–7 Tatsuya Kawajiri Decision (unanimous) Yarennoka! 31 December 2007 2 5:00
Win 11–6 Paul Daley Decision (unanimous) Cage Rage 19 9 December 2006 3 5:00
Loss 10–6 Joachim Hansen KO (knee) PRIDE: Bushido 10 2 April 2006 1 7:09
Loss 10–5 Takanori Gomi Decision (unanimous) PRIDE Bushido 9 25 September 2005 2 5:00
Win 10–4 Naoyuki Kotani KO (punches) PRIDE Bushido 9 25 September 2005 1 0:11
Loss 9–4 Takanori Gomi KO (punches) PRIDE Bushido 7 22 May 2005 1 3:46
Win 9–3 Luiz Firmino Decision (split) PRIDE Bushido 6 3 April 2005 2 5:00
Win 8–3 Regiclaudio Macedo TKO (punches) SS 5: Storm Samurai 5 5 November 2004 2 2:23
Win 7–3 Eduardo Simões TKO (punches and stomp) SS 4: Storm Samurai 4 7 August 2004 1 1:36 Return to Lightweight.
Loss 6–3 Tony DeSouza Decision (unanimous) Meca 11: Meca World Vale Tudo 11 5 June 2004 3 5:00
Win 6–2 Rodrigo Ruas TKO (punches) BSF: Brazil Super Fight 19 September 2003 1 1:26 Return to Welterweight.
Win 5–2 Cristiano Marcello TKO (knees) Meca 6: Meca World Vale Tudo 6 31 January 2002 1 8:30 Lightweight debut.
Win 4–2 Fabrício Camões TKO (punches) Meca: World Vale Tudo 3 14 November 2000 2 1:36 Middleweight debut.
Loss 3–2 Hayato Sakurai Decision (unanimous) Shooto: R.E.A.D. 8 4 August 2000 3 5:00
Win 3–1 Anderson Silva Decision (unanimous) Meca 1: Meca World Vale Tudo 1 27 May 2000 2 10:00
Loss 2–1 Antonio Antonio Decision Brazil Free Style: The Best Fighters 14 May 1997 1 10:00
Win 2–0 Allen Clanton TKO (punches) Free Style: The Best Fighters 14 May 1997 1 5:18
Win 1–0 Alexandre Alexandre TKO (punches) Brazil Free Style: The Best Fighters 14 May 1997 1 1:52

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Bellator 33 Results
  2. ^ "Luiz Azeredo ("The Joker") | MMA Fighter Page".
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