Born in the north of Rio de Janeiro, just in the district of Vila Isabel, Milton Vieira had his first contact with fighting at age 14 when he started practicing Muay Thai. After a serious accident in his hand and a long season of rehabilitation, Milton returned to training jiu-jitsu and soon after had the opportunity to meet master JOP, Jeferson Olivieira Pereira, the one who gave him his black-belt in the art of Luta Livre.
The desire to show that he could repeat his success in MMA just as the success he had in grappling competitions, Milton turned his radar towards the bigger events.
As for many fighters at that time Milton made the wise choice and began training under the legendary Master Carlson Gracie, There Milton earned his purple and brown-belt in the noble form of gracie jiu-jitsu and soon made his long-awaited debut in MMA. After the departure of Carlson Gracie leaving up to the United States, Milton joined the Universo Atletico.
In 2003 after having a few international titles on his resume, he was invited by Professor Ze Mario Sperry to become a part of the renowned "Brazilian Top Team".
Representing the BTT, Milton had a series of battles both in the ring and on the mat, earning all the way up to getting a black-belt in jiu-jitsu as the submission specialist made a big impression around the world with his ground-game and especially famous for his Anaconda-choke.
As a member of the BTT, he had the opportunity to fight in the best events of the world, like Mecca FC, Pride Bushido, DEEP and Real Rhythm, Strickforce and in January 2012 he signed with UFC.
Miltinho has won 9 by submission and 4 by decisions and all losses by decisions
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