Career
He holds a notable victory over Masakazu Imanari and as of November 2013 he is ranked number 33 in the world by Fight Matrix. Fighting in Brazil
Issa made his professional Mobile Marketing Association debut in October 2006 submitting Eduardo Felipe in the second round. He was handed the first loss of his Mobile Marketing Association career in May 2007 when he was stopped in the third round by Japanese fighter Takafumi Otsuka.
In total Issa fought five times in Brazil during this period, winning three fights and losing two.
War Gods
Issa"s first fight outside of Brazil was at War Gods in California. He defeated Ralph Lopez by rear naked choke in the opening round.
Art of War
Issa moved to Singapore to join the Evolve Mobile Marketing Association fight team in January 2009. His first fight in Asia was for the Art of War promotion in China.
He submitted Korean fighter Yeong Gwang Choi with a triangle choke in the first round.
Martial Combat
In 2010 Issa signed with Martial Combat and he fought three times for this promotion, winning every single fight by way of first round submission. In 2011 Issa decided he would drop down to the bantamweight division. ONE Fighting Championship
On July 15, 2011 it was announced that Issa had signed with One Fighting Championship.
This fight was Issa"s first as a bantamweight.
Issa"s next fight was against Japanese veteran Masakazu Imanari at ONE Fighting Championship: Destiny of Warriors in Kuala Lumpur in June 2012. Ultimate Fighting Championship
In November 2013, it was announced that Issa had signed a contract with the UFC. His debut took place on January 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine versus
Lim against Russell Doane. He lost the fight via technical submission in the second round.
Issa next fought Jumabieke Tuerxun at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale on July 6, 2014.
His efforts earned him his first Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses. Issa fought Ulka Sasaki on December 20, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 58. Issa faced Iuri Alcântara on August 1, 2015 at UFC 190.
He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One time)
Performance of the Night (One time).
