Antonio Carlos Junior

"Cara de Sapato"

19-6-0

BrazilLast 5

Grappling 5-3

Last fight: Win vs Sullivan Cauley · Submission · Aug 21, 2025

19-6-0 · 13 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Sullivan CauleySUB · R2 3:44

PFLPFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals·August 21, 2025

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Antonio Carlos Junior holds a professional MMA record of 19-6-0. 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, Junior lands 1.95 significant strikes per minute with 43% accuracy and averages 3.42 takedowns per 15 minutes. 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: Mar 16, 1990
Age: 36
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Joao Pessoa, Brazil

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Career history

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

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

American Top Team

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (213 fighters)

Submission Threat

98 · top 2% in division

Punch power48

Kick power60

Punch speed49

Kick speed59

Accuracy52

Takedowns97

Ground striking96

Submissions98

Chin92

Body strength69

Cardio87

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 19-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.05per min

43% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.06per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.97per 15 min

38% success

Takedowns stuffed57%

Submission attempts0.9per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 7-5-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.95per min

43% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.14per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.42per 15 min

39% success

Takedowns stuffed53%

Submission attempts0.8per 15 min

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Where they rank

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Antonio Carlos Junior earns per fight.

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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

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Official PFL Ranking

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

Current: Unranked
Peak: #1 Light Heavyweight
First ranked: Apr 15, 2026
Times ranked: 7

Light Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1753▲17
Peak: 1816Apr 15, 2018
Rated fights: 25

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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 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.

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CAREER SUMMARY