David Vieira (fighter)

David Vieira
Born David Vieira da Silva
(1982-02-28) February 28, 1982
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach 78 in (198 cm)
Fighting out of Tampa, Florida, United States
Team DVBJJ
Rank      3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active BJJ: White Belt 2000, Blue Belt 2002, Purple Belt 2003, Brown Belt 2004, Black Belt 2005, 1st Degree Black Belt 2008, 2nd Degree Black Belt 2011, 3rd Degree Black Belt 2014. MMA: Since 2007
Mixed martial arts record
Total 4
Wins 4
By submission 4
Losses 0
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
David Vieira
Medal record
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazil World Championship
2002 Rio de Janeiro Absolute
2002 Rio de Janeiro -77kg
2003 Rio de Janeiro Absolute
2004 Rio de Janeiro Absolute
Brazil National Championship
2001 Rio de Janeiro -77kg
2003 Rio de Janeiro Absolute
2003 Rio de Janeiro -77kg
2005 Rio de Janeiro -88kg
2005 Rio de Janeiro Absolute
Portugal European Championship
2009 Portugal -88kg
United States Pan American Championship
2002 Orlando -77kg
2004 Los Angeles -88kg
2006 Los Angeles -88kg
United States American Cup Championship
2004 Orlando -77kg
Brazil No Gi State Championship
2011 Rio de Janeiro -88kg
Brazil State Championship
2002 1st São Paulo -77kg
2002 2nd São Paulo -77kg
2002 3rd São Paulo -77kg
2002 2nd Rio de Janeiro -77kg
2003 1st Rio de Janeiro -77kg
2003 3rd Rio de Janeiro -77kg
2005 1st Rio de Janeiro -88kg
2005 1st Rio de Janeiro Absolute
2005 2nd Rio de Janeiro -88kg
Absolute/Open Weight Class

David Vieira (born February 28, 1982 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), a BJJ competitor, instructor and a professional Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) fighter.

Background

Vieira was seventeen when he started practicing Jiu-Jitsu. His first instructor was Alexandre de Lima at the Infight Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Rio de Janeiro, but a few months later he was invited to start training with Rogerio Poggio at the main Infight Academy.[1]

After winning Gold in the -77 kg and Absolute divisions of the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in 2002, Vieira went to São Paulo to train with the founder of the Infight Academy, 6th Degree BJJ Black Belt "Pitoco" Totila Jordan Neto.

In 2004, Vieira came to the United States for the second time to compete at the Pan American Championship and that is when he was introduced to Gracie Barra by Eduardo de Lima. When Vieira went back to Brazil, he decided to join Gracie Barra Academy where in 2005 he got his black belt.

Vieira currently teaches at his own Jiu-Jitsu Academy (DVBJJ) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; But he also continues his MMA training at Gordo Jiu-Jitsu and Team Nogueira.

Most of Vieira's friends and family call him just Davi or Magro (Portuguese for Skinny).

BJJ Black Belts

Vieira has awarded Black Belts to:

BJJ Submission Highlights

David's notable wins via submission were over;

Mixed Martial Arts Career

Early career

Vieira became a professional MMA fighter in 2007, and that same year he was featured in the MMA Authority Magazine as the new up and coming fighter, and was described by the magazine as the "Brazilian Prodigy." After 4 successful MMA fights in the United States David went back to Brazil to improve his MMA game and become a more complete fighter. Even though Vieira continued his MMA training, he decided to take some time off from professional MMA fighting to focus on running his jiu-jitsu school in Brazil.

The Ultimate Fighter®: Brazil

David was chosen from an initial list of over 300 applicants at the TUF™ tryouts in Rio de Janeiro. Ranging from 18 to 35 years of age, these fighters came from all corners of Brazil, as well as countries such as Argentina and the United States. The fighters underwent interviews, medical exams and were tested on their striking and grappling skills until the final 28 emerged.

The group of 28 welterweights battled it out in elimination scraps in episodes one and two until only half of them remained. The 14 winners became the official cast members of The Ultimate Fighter house, where they were divided into two opposing teams.

Episode One: In March 2013, it was revealed that Vieira was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2.[3]

Episode Two: Vieira won his elimination fight to get into the TUF house, defeating Leandro Silva (11-0) by unanimous decision and he was chosen to be a member of Team Nogueira.

Episode Three: In his second fight Vieira clashed with another undefeated fighter Yan Cabral (10-0) and lost by submission in the second round.

Episode Nine: With Luis Dutra’s withdrawal due to injury, David Vieira earned a new chance, and it was announced that he would face the experienced Viscardi Andrade in the quarterfinals.

Episode Ten: Vieira lost his quarterfinals match by unanimous decision to Andrade, ending his run at being the next Ultimate Fighter.

Mixed Martial Arts Record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 4–0 United States Efrain Ruiz Submission (rear naked choke) WFC VI March 22, 2008 1 3:26 Florida, USA Fought at 170
Win 3–0 United States Zack Barrios Submission (rear naked choke) RFC XI February 23, 2008 1 1:22 Florida, USA Fought at 170
Win 2–0 United States Benjamin Jordan Submission (triangle choke) WFC IV July 13, 2007 1 2:42 Florida, USA Fought at 170
Win 1–0 United States Fred Salsaverda Submission (triangle choke) WFC III April 7, 2007 1 1:28 Florida, USA Fought at 170

Mixed Martial Arts Exhibition Record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–2 Brazil Viscardi Andrade Decision The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 N/A 2 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil Fought at 170
Loss 1–1 Brazil Yan Cabral Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 N/A 2 2:59 São Paulo, Brazil Fought at 170
Win 1–0 Brazil Leandro Silva Decision The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 N/A 2 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil Fought at 170

Reality Show

At the end of 2010 David was invited to be in a reality show in Brazil that aired nationwide at the Multishow channel in May 2011. The show is called Minha Praia (Portuguese for My Beach) and it's an original reality television adventure/reward game show in which teams of two people, man and women, compete with other teams. Contestants are isolated in a secluded beach in Brazil to compete for prizes. The show uses a system of progressive elimination, allowing the contestants to vote off other rival team members. At the end of the show David and his teammate Mirella Vieira finished as runner up, after they lost in the final round of elimination in a kayak competition. Minha Praia/Multishow Website

See also

References

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