Milton Vieira | |
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Born | Teresópolis, Brazil | October 10, 1978
Other names | Miltinho |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight | 146 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
Division | Middleweight Welterweight Lightweight Featherweight |
Reach | 78 in (198 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Amazonas, Brazil |
Team | Brazilian Top Team |
Trainer | Carlson Gracie Murilo Bustamante |
Rank | 2nd Dan Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu Black Belt in Luta Livre |
Years active | 2001–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 23 |
Wins | 13 |
By submission | 9 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 8 |
By decision | 8 |
Draws | 2 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Milton Vieira (born October 10, 1978) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing as a Featherweight. Vieira is widely credited as the inventor of the anaconda choke. Vieira is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Murilo Bustamante and competed in several top grappling competitions including Grapplers Quest. Milton appeared at the 2007 ADCC World Championship and also the 2009 ADCC World Championship. In mixed martial arts, he has competed for the UFC, PRIDE, Strikeforce, DEEP, M-1 Global and Shooto. He is stated to be the inventor of the anaconda choke from his days in Luta Livre. [1]