Mark Eddiva
| Mark Eddiva | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 16, 1986 Baguio City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 68.0 in (173 cm)[1] |
| Style | Wushu |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Baguio City, Philippines |
| Team | Team Lakay Wushu |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 9 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Philippines
| ||
| Men’s Wushu | ||
| SEA Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2009 Vientiane | 70 kg |
| | 2011 Jakarta | 70 kg |
| Asian Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2010 Guangzhou | 65 kg |
| World Championships | ||
| | 2011 Ankara | 70kg |
Mark Eddiva (born February 16, 1986) is a Filipino mixed martial artist and wushu Champion who competes in the Featherweight division. Eddiva was formerly signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[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
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 9 matches | 6 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 6–3 | Dan Hooker | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir | March 20, 2016 | 1 | 1:24 | Brisbane, Australia | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Levan Makashvili | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber | May 16, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Pasay, Philippines | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Kevin Souza | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado | May 31, 2014 | 2 | 4:52 | São Paulo, Brazil | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 6–0 | Jumabieke Tuerxun | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter China Finale: Kim vs. Hathaway | March 1, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Macau, SAR, China | |
| Win | 5–0 | Alex Lee | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Legend Fighting Championship 4 | January 27, 2011 | 1 | 4:22 | Hong Kong, SAR, China | |
| Win | 4–0 | Engie Piloto | Submission (rear-naked choke) | URCC Cebu 4: Proving Ground | June 20, 2009 | 1 | 3:44 | Mandaue, Philippines | |
| Win | 3–0 | Alvin Clerino | TKO (punches) | Sambo Combat Championship 1 | March 14, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Manila, Philippines | |
| Win | 2–0 | Duke Villanueva | TKO (punches) | FFC - Relentless | March 10, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Pasig, Philippines | |
| Win | 1–0 | Andrew Benibe | TKO (punches) | FFC - Qualifying | April 15, 2006 | 2 | N/A | Pasig, Philippines |
See also
References
- ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Edgar vs. Faber". UFC.com. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
- ↑ "Mark Eddiva". ufc.com. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
- ↑ Zane Simon (February 6, 2014). "UFC adds two new featherweight fighters, Mark Eddiva and Douglas D'Silva". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Dann Stupp (1 March 2014). "TUF China Finale results: Mark Eddiva easily controls, upsets Jumabieke Tuerxun". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Matt Erickson (31 May 2014). "TUF Brazil 3 Finale results, photos: Kevin Souza batters Mark Eddiva for TKO". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ↑ Staff (2014-06-01). "TUF Brazil 3 Finale bonuses: Miocic, Alves, Souza, Eddiva win $50,000". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-06-01.
- ↑ Mike@fightnewsaustralia (2014-10-14). "UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping lineup finalised for Sydney". fightnewsaustralia.com. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
- ↑ Staff (2015-02-23). "Mark Eddiva vs. Alex White added to UFC Fight Night 66 in Philippines". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
- ↑ Staff (2015-04-26). "Alex White out of UFC Fight Night 66 bout with Mark Eddiva; replacement sought". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
