Mark Eddiva (born February 16, 1986) is a reputed former Filipino wushu Champion and former mixed martial artist who competed in the featherweight division. He is known for having competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[2] He is of Igorot descent.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Eddiva made his professional debut in 2006 competing as a featherweight in regional promotions primarily in the Philippines. He compiled a record of 5–0, finishing all of his opponents before signing with the UFC in early 2014.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Eddiva made his promotional debut against Jumabieke Tuerxun on March 1, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale.[5] Eddiva controlled Tuerxun on the feet and on the ground en route to a unanimous decision.[6]

Eddiva later faced Kevin Souza on May 31, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale.[7] Souza won the fight via TKO due to punches near the end of the second round.[8] The back and forth action earned by participants Fight of the Night honors.[9]

Eddiva was linked to a fight with Mike De La Torre on November 8, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 55. However, the pairing was cancelled after both fighters suffered injuries leading up to the event.[10]

Eddiva was expected to face Alex White on May 16, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 66.[11] However, on April 26, it was announced that White suffered an undisclosed injury and was forced out of the bout.[12] White was replaced by promotional newcomer Levan Makashvili.[13] Eddiva lost the fight via split decision.

Eddiva faced Dan Hooker on March 20, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 85.[14] He lost the fight via submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[15]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches 6 wins 3 losses
By knockout 3 1
By submission 2 1
By decision 1 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–3 Dan Hooker Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir March 20, 2016 1 1:24 Brisbane, Australia
Loss 6–2 Levan Makashvili Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber May 16, 2015 3 5:00 Pasay, Philippines
Loss 6–1 Kevin Souza TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado May 31, 2014 2 4:52 São Paulo, Brazil Fight of the Night.
Win 6–0 Jumabieke Tuerxun Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter China Finale: Kim vs. Hathaway March 1, 2014 3 5:00 Macau, SAR, China
Win 5–0 Alex Lee Submission (rear-naked choke) Legend Fighting Championship 4 January 27, 2011 1 4:22 Hong Kong, SAR, China
Win 4–0 Engie Piloto Submission (rear-naked choke) URCC Cebu 4: Proving Ground June 20, 2009 1 3:44 Mandaue, Philippines
Win 3–0 Alvin Clerino TKO (punches) Sambo Combat Championship 1 March 14, 2009 1 N/A Manila, Philippines
Win 2–0 Duke Villanueva TKO (punches) FFC - Relentless March 10, 2007 1 N/A Pasig, Philippines
Win 1–0 Andrew Benibe TKO (punches) FFC - Qualifying April 15, 2006 2 N/A Pasig, Philippines

See also

References

  1. ^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Edgar vs. Faber". UFC. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  2. ^ "Mark Eddiva". UFC. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  3. ^ Carpio, Gerry (December 19, 2009). "Old master fuels wushu resurgence in Baguio". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  4. ^ Zane Simon (February 6, 2014). "UFC adds two new featherweight fighters, Mark Eddiva and Douglas D'Silva". Bloody Elbow. bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  5. ^ Wesley De Souza (2014-02-08). "Team Lakay's Mark Eddiva to face China's hottest prospect Jumabieke Tuerxun at UFC Macau". The Fight Nation. thefightnation.com. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  6. ^ Dann Stupp (1 March 2014). "TUF China Finale results: Mark Eddiva easily controls, upsets Jumabieke Tuerxun". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  7. ^ Jason Floyd (2014-03-26). "Kevin Souza vs. Mark Eddiva added to UFC Fight Night on May 31st in Brazil". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-03-26.
  8. ^ Matt Erickson (31 May 2014). "TUF Brazil 3 Finale results, photos: Kevin Souza batters Mark Eddiva for TKO". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  9. ^ Staff (2014-06-01). "TUF Brazil 3 Finale bonuses: Miocic, Alves, Souza, Eddiva win $50,000". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-06-01.
  10. ^ Mike@fightnewsaustralia (2014-10-14). "UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping lineup finalised for Sydney". fightnewsaustralia.com. Archived from the original on 2014-10-24. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
  11. ^ Staff (2015-02-23). "Mark Eddiva vs. Alex White added to UFC Fight Night 66 in Philippines". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
  12. ^ Staff (2015-04-26). "Alex White out of UFC Fight Night 66 bout with Mark Eddiva; replacement sought". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
  13. ^ Staff (2015-05-01). "Levan Makashvili to face Mark Eddiva in UFC Fight Night Manila: Edgar vs. Faber". sports.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 2015-05-01.
  14. ^ Clay Wilson (2016-01-28). "Daniel Hooker added to UFC Brisbane to make it three Kiwi fighters on card". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
  15. ^ Ben Fowlkes (2016-03-19). "UFC Fight Night 85 results: Dan Hooker masterfully chokes out Mark Eddiva in 84 seconds". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-19.
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