Mark Eddiva

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Mark Eddiva
Born (1986-02-16) February 16, 1986 (age 38)
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
Mark Eddiva
Medal record
Representing  Philippines
Men’s Wushu
SEA Games
Gold medal – first place 2009 Vientiane 70 kg
Gold medal – first place 2011 Jakarta 70 kg
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Guangzhou 65 kg
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 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

Mixed martial arts record

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

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