Mark Eddiva Explained

Mark Eddiva
Nationality:Filipino
Birth Date:February 16, 1986
Birth Place:Baguio, Philippines
Weight:145lb
Reach:68inches[1]
Style:Sanshou
Stance:Orthodox
Fighting Out Of:Baguio, Philippines
Team:Team Lakay
Years Active:2006–2016
Mma Kowin:3
Mma Subwin:2
Mma Decwin:1
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Decloss:1
Sherdog:75370

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]

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.[3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Eddiva made his promotional debut against Jumabieke Tuerxun on March 1, 2014, at .[4] Eddiva controlled Tuerxun on the feet and on the ground en route to a unanimous decision.[5]

Eddiva later faced Kevin Souza on May 31, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale.[6] Souza won the fight via TKO due to punches near the end of the second round.[7] The back and forth action earned by participants Fight of the Night honors.[8]

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.[9]

Eddiva was expected to face Alex White on May 16, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 66.[10] However, on April 26, it was announced that White suffered an undisclosed injury and was forced out of the bout.[11] White was replaced by promotional newcomer Levan Makashvili.[12] Eddiva lost the fight via split decision.

Eddiva faced Dan Hooker on March 20, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 85.[13] He lost the fight via submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[14]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

|-| Loss| align=center| 6–3| Dan Hooker| Submission (guillotine choke)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:24| Brisbane, Australia| |-| Loss| align=center| 6–2| Levan Makashvili| Decision (split)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Pasay, Philippines| |-| Loss| align=center| 6–1| Kevin Souza| TKO (punches)| The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado| | align=center| 2| align=center| 4:52| São Paulo, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 6–0| Jumabieke Tuerxun| Decision (unanimous)| The Ultimate Fighter China Finale: Kim vs. Hathaway| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Macau, SAR, China| |-| Win| align=center| 5–0| Alex Lee| Submission (rear-naked choke) | Legend Fighting Championship 4| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:22| Hong Kong, SAR, China| |-| Win| align=center| 4–0| Engie Piloto| Submission (rear-naked choke)| URCC Cebu 4: Proving Ground| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:44| Mandaue, Philippines| |-| Win| align=center| 3–0| Alvin Clerino| TKO (punches)| Sambo Combat Championship 1| | align=center| 1| align=center| N/A| Manila, Philippines| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Duke Villanueva| TKO (punches)| FFC - Relentless| | align=center| 1| align=center| N/A| Pasig, Philippines| |-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Andrew Benibe| TKO (punches)| FFC - Qualifying| | align=center| 2| align=center| N/A| Pasig, Philippines|

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Edgar vs. Faber. UFC.com. May 16, 2015.
  2. Web site: Mark Eddiva. ufc.com. 2014-03-01.
  3. Web site: UFC adds two new featherweight fighters, Mark Eddiva and Douglas D'Silva. bloodyelbow.com . Zane Simon. February 6, 2014. February 6, 2014.
  4. Web site: Team Lakay’s Mark Eddiva to face China’s hottest prospect Jumabieke Tuerxun at UFC Macau. thefightnation.com. Wesley De Souza. 2014-02-08. 2014-02-08.
  5. Web site: TUF China Finale results: Mark Eddiva easily controls, upsets Jumabieke Tuerxun. MMAjunkie.com. Dann Stupp. 1 March 2014. 24 October 2014.
  6. Web site: Kevin Souza vs. Mark Eddiva added to UFC Fight Night on May 31st in Brazil. themmareport.com. Jason Floyd. 2014-03-26. 2014-03-26.
  7. Web site: TUF Brazil 3 Finale results, photos: Kevin Souza batters Mark Eddiva for TKO. MMAjunkie.com. Matt Erickson. 31 May 2014. 31 May 2014.
  8. Web site: TUF Brazil 3 Finale bonuses: Miocic, Alves, Souza, Eddiva win $50,000. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2014-06-01. 2014-06-01.
  9. Web site: UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping lineup finalised for Sydney. fightnewsaustralia.com. Mike@fightnewsaustralia. 2014-10-14. 2014-10-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20141024064712/http://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/index.php/news/104-ufc-fight-night-sydney/905-ufc-fight-night-rockhold-vs-bisping-lineup-finalised-for-sydney. 2014-10-24. dead.
  10. Web site: Mark Eddiva vs. Alex White added to UFC Fight Night 66 in Philippines. MMAjunkie.com. Staff. 2015-02-23. 2015-02-23.
  11. Web site: Alex White out of UFC Fight Night 66 bout with Mark Eddiva; replacement sought. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-04-26. 2015-04-26.
  12. Web site: Levan Makashvili to face Mark Eddiva in UFC Fight Night Manila: Edgar vs. Faber. sports.abs-cbn.com. Staff. 2015-05-01. 2015-05-01.
  13. Web site: Daniel Hooker added to UFC Brisbane to make it three Kiwi fighters on card. stuff.co.nz. Clay Wilson. 2016-01-28. 2016-01-28.
  14. Web site: UFC Fight Night 85 results: Dan Hooker masterfully chokes out Mark Eddiva in 84 seconds. mmajunkie.com. Ben Fowlkes. 2016-03-19. 2016-03-19.

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