Antonio Carlos Junior
No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Antonio Carlos Junior holds a professional MMA record of 19-6-0. Antonio Carlos Junior has won 19 fights: 0 by KO/TKO, 13 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
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- American Top Team · Brazil
Fight DNA
Submission AceUFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Antonio Carlos Junior sits in the top 25.
- #2 Fastest submissions, Heavyweight0:29
- #7 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Heavyweight1.8
- #7 Most submissions10
- #8 Most submissions, Middleweight5
- #9 Highest share of control time, Middleweight51.5%
- #10 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Middleweight3.5
- #11 Most control time, Middleweight1h 1m
- #13 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Heavyweight3.9
- #1 Fastest submissions, Heavyweight0:29
- #1 Most submissions5
- #2 Longest average fight time, Light Heavyweight9:27
- #2 Fastest submissions0:29
- #2 Best striking differential, Light Heavyweight0.13
- #2 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Heavyweight1.8
- #2 Most submission attempts, Heavyweight6
- #2 Most submissions, Light Heavyweight3
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Antonio Carlos Junior earns per fight.
Career history
- WINPFLPFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals· Aug 21, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 19-6 vs 8-2SUBR2 · 3:44
- WINPFLPFL World Tournament 7: 2025 Semifinals· Jun 27, 2025· Heavyweight· 18-6 vs 11-2DECR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Karl MoorePFLPFL World Tournament 4: 2025 First Round· May 1, 2025· Heavyweight· 17-6 vs 12-4DECR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Alex PolizziPFLPFL 5: 2024 Regular Season· Jun 21, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 16-6 vs 11-4DECR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Simon BiyongPFLPFL 2: 2024 Regular Season· Apr 12, 2024· Heavyweight· 16-5 vs 9-4SUBR1 · 4:34
- WINvs Bruce SoutoPFLPFL 4: 2022 Regular Season· Jun 17, 2022· Heavyweight· 15-5 vs 15-5DECR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Delan MontePFLPFL 1: 2022 Regular Season· Apr 20, 2022· Heavyweight· 14-5 vs 8-2SUBR1 · 0:29
- WINPFLProfessional Fighters League - 2021 Season PFL Championships· Oct 26, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 13-5 vs 8-3SUBR1 · 3:49
- WINPFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2021 Playoffs· Aug 26, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 12-5 vs 23-9-1DECR3 · 5:00
- NCPFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular Season· Jun 16, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 11-5 vs 19-12NCR1 · 2:45
- WINvs Tom LawlorPFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2021 Regular Season· Apr 28, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 11-5 vs 10-8SUBR1 · 4:43
- LOSSvs Brad TavaresUFCUFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2· Jan 24, 2021· Middleweight· 10-5 vs 18-6UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Uriah HallUFCUFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Gaethje· Sep 14, 2019· Middleweight· 10-4 vs 15-9SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Ian HeinischUFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Lee· May 18, 2019· Middleweight· 10-3 vs 13-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Tim BoetschUFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Gaethje· Apr 14, 2018· Middleweight· 10-2 vs 21-12SUBR1 · 4:28
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Machida· Oct 29, 2017· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 22-7SUBR1 · 4:30
- WINvs Eric SpicelyUFCUFC 212: Aldo vs Holloway· Jun 2, 2017· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 10-2SUBR2 · 3:49
- WINUFCUFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey· Dec 30, 2016· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 11-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Johnson· Sep 17, 2016· Middleweight· 6-2 vs 11-3SUBR3 · 4:46
- LOSSvs Daniel KellyUFCUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Mir· Mar 20, 2016· Middleweight· 5-2 vs 11-1TKOR3 · 1:36
- NCvs Kevin CaseyUFCUFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs VanZant· Dec 10, 2015· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 9-3Could Not ContinueR1 · 0:11
- WINvs Eddie GordonUFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Romero· Jun 27, 2015· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 7-4SUBR3 · 4:37
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway· Dec 20, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 7-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Munoz vs Mousasi· May 31, 2014· Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 9-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Edinaldo NovaesBahia Regional· Oct 26, 2013· 3-0 vs 2-5SUB
- WINvs Jerônimo OliveiraImperium MMA Pro 6· Sep 14, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 1-2SUBR1 · 1:41
- WINvs Celivaldo PereiraBahia Regional· Jul 20, 2013· 1-0 vs 0-2SUB
- WINvs Garry TononSubmission Underground 3· Jan 29, 2017· 5-3SUB
- LOSSvs Nivaldo Oliveira2012 Brazilian National Championship· Apr 29, 2012· Openweight· 4-3-
- WINvs Tarcisio Jardim×1Title bout · Title win #12011 Brazilian National Championship· Jul 10, 2011· Heavyweight· 4-2-
- WINvs Diogo Sampaio×1Title bout · Title win #12010 Brazilian National Championship· May 16, 2010· Heavyweight· 3-2-
- LOSS2009 Brazilian National Championship· May 26, 2009· Heavyweight· 2-2-
- WINvs Pedro Arrigoni×2Title bout · Title win #22008 Brazilian National Championship· May 11, 2008· Openweight· 2-1-
- WINvs Marcos Martins×1Title bout · Title win #12008 Brazilian National Championship· May 11, 2008· Heavyweight· 1-1-
- LOSSvs Yuri Simoes2007 Brazilian National Championship· May 20, 2007· Openweight· 0-1-
- WINThe Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 3· May 18, 2014· Heavyweight· 6-0SUB
- WINvs Edgar Castaldelli FilhoThe Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 3· Mar 30, 2014· Heavyweight· 5-0TKOR1 · 0:12
- WINThe Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 3· Mar 9, 2014· Heavyweight· 4-0TKO
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
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
- 7
Light Heavyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1753▲17
- Peak
- 1816Apr 15, 2018
- Rated fights
- 25
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 0 wins by KO/TKO and 13 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.