Best fights of Jussier Formiga
Over 17 years as a professional, Jussier Formiga has compiled a 24-8 (11) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Jussier Formiga submits Ulka Sasaki
On September 23, 2017 Jussier Formiga faced Ulka Sasaki in a flyweight bout. Formiga was 32 years old with a record of 19-5, and Sasaki was 27 with a record of 20-4-2. Formiga was coming off a loss, while Sasaki was coming off a win. Formiga submitted Ulka Sasaki via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
2. Jussier Formiga submits Scott Jorgensen
On March 23, 2014 Jussier Formiga faced Scott Jorgensen in a flyweight bout. Formiga was 28 years old with a record of 15-3, and Jorgensen was 31 with a record of 14-8. Formiga was coming off a loss and Jorgensen was on a 2-fight losing streak. Formiga submitted Scott Jorgensen via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. Jussier Formiga defeats Sergio Pettis
On October 6, 2018 Jussier Formiga faced Sergio Pettis in a flyweight bout. Formiga was 33 years old with a record of 21-5, and Pettis was 25 with a record of 17-3. Formiga was on a 2-fight winning streak and Pettis was coming off a win. Formiga won via unanimous decision.
4. Jussier Formiga defeats Zach Makovsky
On August 16, 2014 Jussier Formiga faced Zach Makovsky in a flyweight bout. Formiga was 29 years old with a record of 16-3, and Makovsky was 32 with a record of 18-4. Formiga was coming off a win and Makovsky was on a 4-fight winning streak. Formiga won via unanimous decision.