Milton Vieira

Milton Vieira
Born (1978-10-10) October 10, 1978 (age 45)
Teresópolis, Brazil
Other namesMiltinho
NationalityBrazilian
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight146 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionMiddleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach78 in (198 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofAmazonas, Brazil
TeamBrazilian Top Team
TrainerCarlson Gracie
Murilo Bustamante
Rank2nd Dan Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Black Belt in Luta Livre
Years active2001–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins13
By submission9
By decision4
Losses8
By decision8
Draws2
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]

  1. ^ "8 Questions for Milton Vieira". Sherdog.

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