Andre Pederneiras

“Dedé”

MMA · Retired

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Profile

Full name	Carlos André Pederneiras de Castro
Nickname	Dedé
Date of birth	22 Mar 1967
Nationality	Brazilian
Birthplace	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Lives in	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Division	Lightweight
Team	Nova União
Height	173 cm (5′8″)
Reach	Not added yet
Stance	Not added yet
Years active	1998–2000
Status	Retired
Pro debut	25 Oct 1998
Last fight	Draw vs Genki Sudo, 26 May 2000

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Background

Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt from Rio de Janeiro who fought in Vale Tudo Japan and the UFC before becoming a full-time coach. He led Nova União for 21 years before stepping down in 2018 to focus on Academia Upper.

Fight history

4 professional fights. Newest first.

Result	Opponent	Method	Round	Time	Event	Date	Location	Notes
Draw	Genki Sudo	Draw	1	15:00	C2K – Colosseum 2000	26 May 2000	Japan
Draw	Caol Uno	Draw	3	8:00	Vale Tudo Japan 1999	11 Dec 1999	Tokyo, Japan
Loss	Pat Miletich	TKO (doctor stoppage)	2	1:34	UFC 21: Return of the Champions	16 Jul 1999	Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA	For the UFC Lightweight (now Welterweight) Championship
Win	Rumina Sato	KO (soccer kick and punches)	1	4:09	Vale Tudo Japan 1998	25 Oct 1998	Tokyo, Japan	Pro debut