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| Born | Eduardo Maiorino de Morais August 16, 1979 Campo Grande, Brazil |
| Died | December 23, 2012 (aged 33) Campo Grande, Brazil |
| Other names | Morpheus |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 92.5 kg (204 lb; 14.57 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight Light Heavyweight |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Shock Combat |
| Trainer | Nilson Pulgatti Ubiratan Neves |
| Rank | Prajioud Black (Kru 12th Khan) in Muay Thai Prajioud Silver (Arjarn 14th Khan) in Muay Thai 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kickboxing Black Belt in Karate Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 1999–2012 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 102 |
| Wins | 53 |
| By knockout | 21 |
| Losses | 39 |
| By knockout | 12 |
| Draws | 10 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 3 |
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last updated on: January 16, 2010
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Eduardo "Morpheus" Maiorino (born August 16, 1979 – died December 23, 2012) was a professional fighter from Brazil. He was famous for his skills in both kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA). Eduardo was a three-time Brazilian Heavyweight Muay Thai Champion. He also became a champion at the K-1 Brazil 2004 Tournament. He even won a World Muay Thai Association (WMA) Super Heavyweight World Champion title.
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About Eduardo Maiorino
Eduardo Maiorino de Morais was born in Campo Grande, Brazil. He passed away on December 23, 2012, at the age of 33. His death was caused by a heart attack. Eduardo was known for his powerful fighting style. He earned the nickname "Morpheus" during his career.
Eduardo's Amazing Achievements
Eduardo Maiorino won many important titles during his fighting career. These titles show how skilled and strong he was in different martial arts.
- World Champion Titles:
* 2011 WKBC World Champion (Heavyweight division) * 2009 World Champion (Super Heavyweight division) in the World Kickboxing League * 2009 World Heavyweight Champion (WKL) * 2010 2nd place in the World Championship WMA (World Muay Thai Association) in China
- Brazilian and Regional Titles:
* Three times Brazilian Muay Thai Champion (2003, 2004, 2005) * 2007 Brazilian Muay Thai Champion * 2007 Brazilian Champion of Demolition Fight III Muay Thai * 2008 State champion in Jiu-Jitsu * 2006 Brazilian Vale Tudo tournament champion * 2002 Centro-Oeste Boxing champion
- K-1 and Other Tournament Wins:
* 2004 K-1 Brazil 2004 Challenge Champion * 2004 Champion of K-1 Brazil Grand Prix in Goiânia * 2004 Vitória Extreme Fight MMA Grand Prix Champion * 2004 WKN Brazilian Muay Thai Champion
His Fighting Career
Eduardo Maiorino competed in many professional fights. He was active from 1999 to 2012. He fought in both kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA).
Kickboxing Career
In kickboxing, Eduardo had a very impressive record. He won 53 fights, with 21 of those wins coming by knockout. He faced many tough opponents from around the world. He competed in major events like K-1, which is a famous kickboxing organization. He even reached the finals of the K-1 Brazil Grand Prix in 2003 and won it in 2004.
Mixed Martial Arts Career
Eduardo also stepped into the world of mixed martial arts. In MMA, fighters use a mix of different martial arts styles. He won 3 of his MMA fights, with 2 wins by knockout. He fought against some well-known fighters in Brazil and other countries.
See also
- List of male kickboxers
- List of K-1 events
