Best fights of Antônio Carlos Jr.
Over 12 years as a professional, Antônio Carlos Jr. has compiled a 19-6 (13) record, including three title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Antônio Carlos Jr. submits Tim Boetsch
On April 14, 2018 Antônio Carlos Jr. faced Tim Boetsch in a middleweight bout. Jr. was 28 years old with a record of 9-2, and Boetsch was 37 with a record of 21-11. Jr. was on a 4-fight winning streak and Boetsch was coming off a win. Jr. submitted Tim Boetsch via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
2. Antônio Carlos Jr. defeats Emiliano Sordi
On August 27, 2021 Antônio Carlos Jr. faced Emiliano Sordi in a light heavyweight bout. Jr. was 31 years old with a record of 11-5, and Sordi was 30 with a record of 23-8-1. Jr. won via unanimous decision.
3. Antônio Carlos Jr. submits Marthin Hamlet
On October 27, 2021 Antônio Carlos Jr. fought Marthin Hamlet for the vacant 2021 PFL Tournament light heavyweight title. Jr. was 31 years old with a record of 12-5, and Hamlet was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was coming off a win. Jr. submitted Marthin Hamlet via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
4. Antônio Carlos Jr. defeats Simeon Powell
On June 27, 2025 Antônio Carlos Jr. faced Simeon Powell in a light heavyweight bout. Jr. was 35 years old with a record of 17-6, and Powell was 26 with a record of 11-1. Jr. was coming off a win and Powell was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jr. won via unanimous decision.
5. Antônio Carlos Jr. submits Sullivan Cauley
On August 21, 2025 Antônio Carlos Jr. fought Sullivan Cauley for the vacant 2025 PFL Tournament light heavyweight title. Jr. was 35 years old with a record of 18-6, and Cauley was 29 with a record of 8-1. Jr. was on a 2-fight winning streak and Cauley was on a 3-fight winning streak. Jr. submitted Sullivan Cauley via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Antônio Carlos Jr. loses to Uriah Hall via split decision
On September 14, 2019 Antônio Carlos Jr. faced Uriah Hall in a middleweight bout. Jr. was 29 years old with a record of 10-3, and Hall was 35 with a record of 14-9. Jr. was coming off a loss, while Hall was coming off a win. Jr. lost via split decision. Went the distance with Hall.
7. Antônio Carlos Jr. defeats Marvin Vettori
On December 30, 2016 Antônio Carlos Jr. faced Marvin Vettori in a middleweight bout. Jr. was 26 years old with a record of 6-2, and Vettori was 23 with a record of 11-2. Jr. was coming off a win and Vettori was on a 6-fight winning streak. Jr. won via unanimous decision.
8. Antônio Carlos Jr. submits Jack Marshman
On October 28, 2017 Antônio Carlos Jr. faced Jack Marshman in a middleweight bout. Jr. was 27 years old with a record of 8-2, and Marshman was 27 with a record of 22-6. Jr. was on a 3-fight winning streak and Marshman was coming off a win. Jr. submitted Jack Marshman via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. Antônio Carlos Jr. loses to Brad Tavares via unanimous decision
On January 24, 2021 Antônio Carlos Jr. faced Brad Tavares in a middleweight bout. Jr. was 30 years old with a record of 10-4, and Tavares was 33 with a record of 17-6. Both Jr. and Tavares were on a 2-fight losing streak. Jr. lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tavares.
10. Antônio Carlos Jr. submits Delan Monte in 29 seconds
On April 20, 2022 Antônio Carlos Jr. faced Delan Monte in a light heavyweight bout. Jr. was 32 years old with a record of 13-5, and Monte was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jr. submitted Delan Monte via brabo choke in the 1st round.