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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
2. Jussier Formiga defeats Deiveson Figueiredo
On March 23, 2019 Jussier Formiga faced Deiveson Figueiredo in a flyweight bout. Formiga was 33 years old with a record of 22-5, and Figueiredo was 31 with a record of 15-0. Formiga was on a 3-fight winning streak and Figueiredo was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Formiga won via unanimous decision.
3. 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.
4. Jussier Formiga defeats Alexandre Pantoja
On June 12, 2010 Jussier Formiga defended his Shooto South American 123 lbs title against Alexandre Pantoja. Formiga was 25 years old with a record of 7-0, and Pantoja was 20 with a record of 7-1. Formiga was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Pantoja was on a 5-fight winning streak. Formiga won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Jussier Formiga defeats Wilson Reis
On May 30, 2015 Jussier Formiga faced Wilson Reis in a flyweight bout. Formiga was 30 years old with a record of 17-3, and Reis was 30 with a record of 19-5. Both Formiga and Reis were on a 2-fight winning streak. Formiga won via unanimous decision.
6. Jussier Formiga defeats Dustin Ortiz
On September 24, 2016 Jussier Formiga faced Dustin Ortiz in a flyweight bout. Formiga was 31 years old with a record of 18-4, and Ortiz was 27 with a record of 15-5. Both Formiga and Ortiz were coming off a loss. Formiga won via unanimous decision.
7. Jussier Formiga submits Michael Willian in their 2nd fight
On October 29, 2011 Jussier Formiga defended his Shooto South American 123 lbs title against Michael Willian. It was their second meeting. Formiga was 26 years old with a record of 10-1, and Willian was 0 with a record of 0-0. Formiga was coming off a win. Formiga submitted Michael Willian via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
8. 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.
9. Jussier Formiga defeats Danny Martinez
On December 2, 2010 Jussier Formiga faced Danny Martinez in a flyweight bout. Formiga was 25 years old with a record of 8-0, and Martinez was 25 with a record of 14-3. Formiga was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Martinez was coming off a win. Formiga won via unanimous decision.
10. Jussier Formiga defeats Shinichi Kojima
On July 19, 2009 Jussier Formiga faced Shinichi Kojima in a bantamweight bout. Formiga was 24 years old with a record of 6-0, and Kojima was 30 with a record of 10-3-5. Formiga was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Kojima was coming off a win. Formiga won via unanimous decision.