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Peso semipesado Division

Activo

"Negão"

Felipe Franco

Peso semipesado Division

11-2-0 (W-L-D)

7

Victorias por nocaut

4

Gana por Sumisión

10

Primeros acabados redondos

Felipe Franco
  • Last fight

    Victoria

    Rodrigues Jr. vs Franco

    Jul. 18, 2026

Récord del Atleta

Info

Learn more about Felipe Franco's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Salvador, Brazil
Estilo de lucha
MMA
Años
25
Alto
73.00
Peso
204.00
Debut del octágono
Mar. 21, 2026
  • Pro since 2022
     
  • Seven wins by KO, four by submission (RNC x3, Arm Triangle)
     
  • 10 first-round finishes
     
  • Has only been out of first round three times as a pro
     
  • Has five fights at light heavyweight and made pro debut at middleweight

UFC Fight Night (7/18/26) Franco stopped Levi Rodrigues Jr. via strikes at 1:40 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (3/21/26) Franco lost a three round unanimous decision to Mario Pinto

 

Dana White Contender Series, Season 9

Episode five (9/9/25) Franco was submitted by Freddy Vidal via rear-naked choke at 4:48 of the third round

When and why did you start training to fight? 2022, encouraged by my coaches.

What professional titles have you won? Multiple-time Bahian Jiu-Jitsu champion and podium finisher at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

Any belts/rankings in grappling disciplines?Yes. Black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, brown belt in judo

What was your toughest fight to date and why? 3rd professional fight, because I had a flash knockdown early in the fight.

Who is your favorite fighter and why? Ilia Topuria, because he has very good boxing and grappling.

Origin of nickname: My friends gave it to me

Personal life, background: Mother, stepfather, and siblings. No children

Who are 3 people you would love to meet or work with? Ilia Topuria, Khamzat Chimaev, Poatan

What are your hobbies, activities, or other interests when you're not training for a fight? Traveling with family and friends, Astronomy, and Investing