Nationality Brazilian Role Mixed Martial Artist Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) Parents Antonio Carlos Sr. | Reach 80.0 in (203 cm) Team Nova Uniao Name Antonio Junior Number of contests 1 | |
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Born Antonio Carlos Junior
March 16, 1990 (age 34)
Joao Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil ( 1990-03-16 ) Other names Cara de Sapato (portuguese for Shoe Face) Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) Division Heavyweight (2013– 2014), Light Heavyweight (2014), Middleweight (2015-present) Profiles | ||
UFC on FOX 29: Antonio Carlos Junior Explains Origin Of 'Shoe Face' Nickname - MMA Fighting
Antônio "Cara de Sapato" Carlos Júnior (born March 16, 1990), is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2013, Cara de Sapato is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt.
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- UFC on FOX 29 Antonio Carlos Junior Explains Origin Of Shoe Face Nickname MMA Fighting
- The Ultimate Fighter
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Mixed martial arts
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A multiple champion in jiu jitsu, Carlos Júnior was World Cup Champion in 2006 (at blue junior) and 2x World Champion in 2010 (weight & absolute at brown belt). He is the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Heavyweight tournament.
The Ultimate Fighter
On February 26, 2014 it was revealed that Carlos Júnior was selected to be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3. Cara de Sapato defeated Guilherme Viana via TKO (punches) to move into the Ultimate Fighter house, and become an official cast member.
Carlos Júnior was selected as the first pick (second overall) of coach Wanderlei Silva to be a part of Team Wanderlei. In his second Heavyweight fight of the season, Cara de Sapato was selected to fight Edgard Castaldelli Filho and won via knockout (punch) with only twelve seconds of fight in the first round. He was then scheduled to face Marcos Rogério de Lima "Pezão" for a spot in the final against Vitor Miranda He defeated Lima by submission (rear-naked choke).
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Carlos Júnior made his UFC debut on May 31, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale against Vitor Miranda to determine the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Heavyweight Tournament. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Carlos Júnior made his light heavyweight debut against Patrick Cummins on December 20, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway. He lost the one-sided fight by unanimous decision. After the defeat, he decided to move to the middleweight division for his next fight.
Carlos Júnior faced Eddie Gordon in a middleweight bout on June 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 70 He won the fight via submission in the third round.
Carlos Júnior faced Kevin Casey on December 10, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 80. The bout was deemed a No Contest just 11 seconds into the first round when Carlos Júnior accidentally poked Casey in both eyes and Casey was unable to continue.
Carlos Júnior next faced Dan Kelly on March 20, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 85. He lost the bout via TKO in the third round.
Carlos Júnior returned to face Leonardo Augusto Guimarães on September 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 94. He won the fight via submission in the third round.
Carlos Júnior faced Marvin Vettori on December 30, 2016 at UFC 207. He won the fight by unanimous decision.