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Antonio Carlos Junior
Fighter

Antonio Carlos Junior

"Cara de Sapato"
19-6-0PFL #1Light HeavyweightBrazilBrazilLast 5
Grappling 5-3
NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

CAREER SUMMARY

Antonio Carlos Junior holds a professional MMA record of 19-6-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 30 bouts on record. Antonio Carlos Junior has won 22 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Antonio Carlos Junior lands 1.95 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 3.42 takedowns per 15 minutes. Antonio Carlos Junior also has 8 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: August 21, 2025. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height
6'2"188 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
79"201 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1990-03-16
Age
36
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Joao Pessoa, Brazil

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Submission Threat
98 · top 2% in division
Punch power47
Kick power61
Punch speed49
Kick speed59
Accuracy52
Takedowns97
Ground striking94
Submissions98
Chin79
Body strength69
Cardio88

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 11-5-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.95per min
42% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.14per min
52% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.42per 15 min
39% success
Takedowns stuffed53%
Submission attempts0.8per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Antonio Carlos Junior earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Sullivan Cauley
    PFLPFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals· Aug 21, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 18-6 vs 8-1
    SUB
    R2 · 3:44
  2. WIN
    vs Simeon Powell
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals· Jun 27, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 17-6 vs 11-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Karl Moore
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First Round· Apr 30, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 16-6 vs 12-3
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Alex Polizzi
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular Season· Jun 20, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 16-5 vs 10-4
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Simon Biyong
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2024 Regular Season· Apr 11, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 15-5 vs 9-3
    SUB
    R1 · 4:34
  6. WIN
    vs Bruce Souto
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2022 Regular Season· Jun 16, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 14-5 vs 15-4
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Delan Monte
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2022 Regular Season· Apr 19, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 13-5 vs 8-1
    SUB
    R1 · 0:29
  8. WIN
    vs Marthin Hamlet
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - 2021 Season PFL Championships· Oct 26, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 12-5 vs 8-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:49
  9. WIN
    vs Emiliano Sordi
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2021 Playoffs· Aug 26, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 11-5 vs 23-8-1
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  10. NC
    vs Vinny Magalhaes
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular Season· Jun 16, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 11-5 vs 19-12
    NC
    R1 · 2:45
  11. WIN
    vs Tom Lawlor
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2021 Regular Season· Apr 28, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 10-5 vs 10-7
    SUB
    R1 · 4:43
  12. LOSS
    vs Brad Tavares
    UFCUFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2· Jan 24, 2021· Middleweight· 10-4 vs 17-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. LOSS
    vs Uriah Hall
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Gaethje· Sep 15, 2019· Middleweight· 10-3 vs 14-9
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. LOSS
    vs Ian Heinisch
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Lee· May 19, 2019· Middleweight· 10-2 vs 12-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Tim Boetsch
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Gaethje· Apr 15, 2018· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 21-11
    SUB
    R1 · 4:28
  16. WIN
    vs Jack Marshman
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Machida· Oct 29, 2017· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 22-6
    SUB
    R1 · 4:30
  17. WIN
    vs Eric Spicely
    UFCUFC 212: Aldo vs Holloway· Jun 3, 2017· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 10-1
    SUB
    R2 · 3:49
  18. WIN
    vs Marvin Vettori
    UFCUFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey· Dec 31, 2016· Middleweight· 6-2 vs 11-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  19. WIN
    vs Leonardo Guimaraes
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Johnson· Sep 18, 2016· Middleweight· 5-2 vs 11-2
    SUB
    R3 · 4:46
  20. LOSS
    vs Daniel Kelly
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Mir· Mar 20, 2016· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 10-1
    TKO
    R3 · 1:36
  21. NC
    vs Kevin Casey
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs VanZant· Dec 10, 2015· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 9-3
    Could Not Continue
    R1 · 0:11
  22. WIN
    vs Eddie Gordon
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Romero· Jun 27, 2015· Middleweight· 4-1 vs 7-3
    SUB
    R3 · 4:37
  23. LOSS
    vs Patrick Cummins
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway· Dec 20, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 6-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  24. WIN
    vs Vitor Miranda×1Title bout · Title win #1
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Munoz vs Mousasi· May 31, 2014· Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 9-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  25. WIN
    vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
    The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 3· May 18, 2014· Heavyweight· 5-0
    SUB
  26. WIN
    vs Edgar Castaldelli Filho
    The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 3· Mar 30, 2014· Heavyweight· 4-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:12
  27. WIN
    vs Guilherme Viana
    The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 3· Mar 9, 2014· Heavyweight· 3-0
    TKO
  28. WIN
    vs Edinaldo Novaes
    Bahia Regional· Oct 26, 2013· 2-0 vs 2-4
    SUB
  29. WIN
    vs Jerônimo Oliveira
    Imperium MMA Pro 6· Sep 14, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:41
  30. WIN
    vs Celivaldo Pereira
    Bahia Regional· Jul 20, 2013· 0-0 vs 0-1
    SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Antonio Carlos Junior's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#11 Middleweight
First ranked
Apr 18, 2018
Times ranked
85

Middleweight

#1#5#10#1520192020Apr 18, 2018 · #15Apr 23, 2018 · #13May 16, 2018 · #12May 30, 2018 · #11Jun 6, 2018 · #12Jun 26, 2018 · #11Nov 7, 2018 · #12May 21, 2019 · #13Oct 28, 2019 · #12Nov 4, 2019 · #14Nov 18, 2019 · #13Dec 16, 2019 · #14Jun 15, 2020 · #15Aug 3, 2020 · #15#15

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Official PFL Ranking

Antonio Carlos Junior's standing in the official PFL rankings.

Current
#1 Light Heavyweight
Peak
#1 Light Heavyweight
First ranked
Apr 15, 2026
Times ranked
5

Light Heavyweight

#1#5#10#15Apr 15, 2026 · #1Aug 11, 2026 · #1#1

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1757▲14
Peak
1875Apr 15, 2018
Rated fights
28
150016501800201420162018202020222024Jul 20, 2013 · 1537Sep 14, 2013 · 1569Oct 26, 2013 · 1592Mar 9, 2014 · 1644Mar 30, 2014 · 1694May 18, 2014 · 1758May 31, 2014 · 1784Dec 20, 2014 · 1754Jun 27, 2015 · 1783Mar 20, 2016 · 1741Sep 18, 2016 · 1767Dec 31, 2016 · 1790Jun 3, 2017 · 1822Oct 29, 2017 · 1848Apr 15, 2018 · 1875May 19, 2019 · 1836Sep 15, 2019 · 1823Jan 24, 2021 · 1759Apr 29, 2021 · 1766Aug 27, 2021 · 1774Oct 27, 2021 · 1783Apr 20, 2022 · 1791Jun 17, 2022 · 1798Apr 12, 2024 · 1736Jun 21, 2024 · 1725May 1, 2025 · 1733Jun 27, 2025 · 1743Aug 21, 2025 · 17571757

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Frequently asked questions

When does Antonio Carlos Junior fight next?

Antonio Carlos Junior has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Antonio Carlos Junior's record?

Antonio Carlos Junior's professional MMA record is 19-6-0.

Who is Antonio Carlos Junior fighting next?

Antonio Carlos Junior's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Antonio Carlos Junior fight last?

Antonio Carlos Junior most recently fought Sullivan Cauley at PFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals on Thursday, August 21, 2025, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Antonio Carlos Junior fight in?

Antonio Carlos Junior fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Antonio Carlos Junior have?

Antonio Carlos Junior has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 14 wins by submission.

How tall is Antonio Carlos Junior?

Antonio Carlos Junior is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Antonio Carlos Junior weigh?

Antonio Carlos Junior weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Antonio Carlos Junior's reach?

Antonio Carlos Junior has a reach of 79" (201 cm).

How old is Antonio Carlos Junior?

Antonio Carlos Junior is 36 years old (born Mar 16, 1990).

Where is Antonio Carlos Junior from?

Antonio Carlos Junior is from Brazil.