Mark Eddiva

 ( 1986 Births ) 

Mark Eddiva (born February 16, 1986) is a reputed former Philippines wushu Champion and former mixed martial artist who competed in the featherweight division. He is known for having competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is of Igorot people descent.

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Mixed martial arts career Eddiva made his professional debut in 2006 competing as a featherweight in regional promotions primarily in the Philippines. He compiled a record of 5–0, finishing all of his opponents before signing with the UFC in early 2014.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship Eddiva made his promotional debut against Jumabieke Tuerxun on March 1, 2014, at . Eddiva controlled Tuerxun on the feet and on the ground en route to a unanimous decision.

Eddiva later faced Kevin Souza on May 31, 2014, at . Souza won the fight via TKO due to punches near the end of the second round. The back and forth action earned by participants Fight of the Night honors.

Eddiva was linked to a fight with Mike De La Torre on November 8, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 55. However, the pairing was cancelled after both fighters suffered injuries leading up to the event.

Eddiva was expected to face Alex White on May 16, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 66. However, on April 26, it was announced that White suffered an undisclosed injury and was forced out of the bout. White was replaced by promotional newcomer Levan Makashvili. Eddiva lost the fight via split decision.

Eddiva faced Dan Hooker on March 20, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 85. He lost the fight via submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.

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Championships and accomplishments

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Bonus Awards (One time)

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Mixed martial arts record |- | Loss | align=center| 6–3 | Dan Hooker | Submission (guillotine choke) | | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:24 | Brisbane, Australia | |- | Loss | align=center| 6–2 | Levan Makashvili | Decision (split) | | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Pasay, Philippines | |- | Loss | align=center| 6–1 | Kevin Souza | TKO (punches) | | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 4:52 | São Paulo, Brazil | |- | Win | align=center| 6–0 | Jumabieke Tuerxun | Decision (unanimous) | | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Macau, SAR, China | |- | Win | align=center| 5–0 | Alex Lee | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Legend Fighting Championship 4 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:22 | Hong Kong, SAR, China | |- | Win | align=center| 4–0 | Engie Piloto | Submission (rear-naked choke) | | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 3:44 | Mandaue, Philippines | |- | Win | align=center| 3–0 | Alvin Clerino | TKO (punches) | Sambo Combat Championship 1 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| N/A | Manila, Philippines | |- | Win | align=center| 2–0 | Duke Villanueva | TKO (punches) | FFC - Relentless | | align=center| 1 | align=center| N/A | Pasig, Philippines | |- | Win | align=center| 1–0 | Andrew Benibe | TKO (punches) | FFC - Qualifying | | align=center| 2 | align=center| N/A | Pasig, Philippines |

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See also

• List of current UFC fighters
• List of male mixed martial artists

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