Amanda nunes, Anderson Silva e José Aldo They are MMA legends. Photo: SUPER LTUAS assembly
Last Monday (21), the SUPER FIGHTS celebrates its 15 years of existence. To celebrate the historic milestone, our team, in the coming days, will dedicate itself to telling stories that marked martial arts between 2007 and 2022. In this article, our team will list the Brazilians who won belts in the main MMA organizations in the world.
Known as the classic 'breadbasket' for mixed martial arts phenomena, Brazil usually presents combat sports icons to fans. Below, names like Anderson Silva, José Aldo e Amanda nunes They will be remembered for their achievements in the sport.
Anderson Silva (UFC)
Considered by many to be the best MMA fighter of all time, Anderson made UFC history as one of the most dominant champions. The athlete won the middleweight title in 2006 and led the division until 2013. The Brazilian retired from MMA at the end of 2020.
José Aldo (UFC)
Feather phenomenon (up to 65,7kg.), José Aldo He gained notoriety in the WEC when he won the company title in 2009. The athlete moved to Ultimate in 2011, unifying the category title in his debut. The 'People's Champion' was dethroned in 2015, but regained the title the following year, remaining at the top until 2017. The man from Manaus abandoned MMA in 2022.
Amanda Nunes (UFC)
Living legend of mixed martial arts, Amanda nunes is one of the biggest stars in women's MMA. Aggressive and hard-hitting, the Bahian woman won the Ultimate bantamweight title (up to 61,2kg) in 2016. Absolute in the sport, the Bahian also won the featherweight title (up to 65,7kg), becoming the first female double champion of the company, when it hit Chris Cyborg, in 2018. The Pojucana even lost the bantamweight belt to Julianna Pena in 2021, but regained the throne in an immediate rematch with the Venezuelan. The Brazilian remains active in the organization.
Cris Cyborg (Strikeforce, Invicta FC, UFC, Bellator)
Merciless and knockout, Chris Cyborg, for many, is the greatest representative of female MMA in history. Famous for her aggressiveness, the fighter is the only athlete to have worn belts in the biggest mixed martial arts organizations in the world. Today, Bellator's featherweight queen, the Curitiba native also has titles in Strikeforce, Invicta FC and UFC.
Jéssica Bate-Estaca (UFC)
The 'little notable', Jessica Stacker is one of the main representatives of women's MMA in the history of the UFC. The Brazilian made her name in the sport by winning the strawweight title (up to 52,1kg) in 2019.
Renan Barão (UFC)
Former Brazilian standout in Ultimate, Renan Barao He was once considered by Dana White to be the best pound-for-pound in the world. In Ultimate, the athlete made history in the bantamweight category (up to 61,2kg), leading the category between 2012 and 2014.
Lyoto Machida (UFC)
With its unique style, Lyoto Machida, for years, impressed in MMA. Sometimes untouchable, the karateka was light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg) between 2009 and 2010.
Maurício Shogun (UFC)
Icon of the extinct Pride, Mauritius Shogun also shined with UFC gloves. For the company chaired by Dana White, the Brazilian assumed the absolute top spot in the light heavyweight division between 2010 and 2011.
Rafael dos Anjos (UFC)
With an enviable cartel, Rafael dos Anjos has his resume cemented within MMA. Between 2015 and 2016, the fighter was the 'king' of the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg).
Rodrigo Minotauro (UFC)
World icon of mixed martial arts, Rodrigo Minotauro He was a big star in Pride and also in Ultimate. In the UFC, the Brazilian won the interim heavyweight belt in 2008, when he beat Tim Sylvia.
Junior Cigano (UFC)
Great Brazilian name in the history of heavyweights (up to 120,2kg.), junior gypsy He was the pivot of one of the biggest transitions from boxing to MMA. Incisive and precise, the Santa Catarina native led the division between 2011 and 2012, having surpassed names like Fabricio Werdum, Cain Velazquez, Mark Hunt and Mirko Cro Cop.
Fabrício Werdum (UFC)
Executioner of names like Cain Velazquez, Rodrigo Minotauro, Mark Hunt e Fedor Emelianenko, Fabricio Werdum He is considered one of the best heavyweights of all time. In the UFC, the gaucho wore the interim and linear title of the category, remaining at the top between 2014 and 2016.
Deiveson Figueiredo (UFC)
Current flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg.), Deiveson Figueiredo is known for always delivering exciting clashes to fans. The man from Pará assumed the throne of the category in 2020, losing his status to Brandon Moreno in 2021 and recovering in 2022. The athlete has a confirmed tetralogy with the Mexican, currently owner of the interim belt, for January 21st, in a clash for the unification of the belt.
Glover Teixeira (UFC)
MMA veteran, Glover Teixeira made history by shocking the world and becoming the oldest athlete to win an Ultimate title for the first time. Born in Sobrália, the Brazilian led the light heavyweight division in 2021, having lost the title in his first defense, against Jiri Prochazka. The fighter, however, will have the opportunity to retake the throne on December 10, when he meets the Czech again, in a rematch for the belt.
Charles do Bronx (UFC)
Owner of one of the greatest examples of perseverance in sport, Charles of the Bronx He experienced ups and downs in MMA. The athlete, however, surprised the world with an impressive phase, which led him to compete for the vacant lightweight title in 2021. The Brazilian controversially lost the title in May 2022, when he failed to make the weight cut on the eve of his clash against Justin gaethje. The São Paulo native regained his status as a challenger by running over the North American. In the recovery fight, however, the favorite of the Tupiniquim fans ended up finished by Islam makhachev, in the fateful UFC 280.
Alex Poatan (UFC)
Kickboxing legend, Alex Poatán He was the last Brazilian to win a UFC belt. In November, the São Paulo native made history by staging an apotheotic turnaround against Israel adesanya. By beating the Nigerian with a knockout in the last round, the athlete became the first Tupiniquim to wear the title after the end of the reign of Anderson SilvaIn 2013.
Patricio Pitbull (Bellator)
Biggest name in Bellator history, Patrick Pitbull is unanimous when it comes to success in the company chaired by Scott Coker. The athlete has maintained a high level since his debut in the organization in 2010. In featherweight, the native of Rio Grande do Norte is a three-time champion. The athlete also made history by becoming double champion in the company, winning the lightweight title against Michael chandler in 2019.
Patricky Pitbull (Bellator)
Patrício's older brother, Patricky Pitbull made the family famous. After 'hitting the post' in 2016 in a title dispute against Michael chandler, the Brazilian assumed the throne by overcoming Peter Queally, at the end of 2021.
Douglas Lima (Bellator)
Welterweight icon (up to 77kg.) in Bellator, Douglas lima He is a three-time category champion in the organization. The fighter won the title in 2014, having lost it in 2015 and recovering it the following season. In 2019, Tupiniquim returned to the top of the division, but ended up dethroned in 2020, when it was surpassed by Gegard Mousasi.
Rafael Carvalho (Bellator)
First Brazilian middleweight champion in Bellator, Raphael Carvalho has his name marked in the history of the organization. The athlete led the division in 2015.
Dudu Dantas (Bellator)
Representative of the roosters, Dudu Dantas He was the first Brazilian to win a belt in the organization chaired by Scott Coker. An icon of the category, the athlete reigned in the division between 2012 and 2016.
Marcos Galvão (Bellator)
Former Bellator standout, Marcos Galvão was the 'king' of bantamweights in 2015. The athlete ended up losing the throne in a confrontation with Dudu DantasIn 2016.
Juliana Velasquez (Bellator)
Bellator veteran, Juliana Velasquez has become a Brazilian reference in the company's flyweight division. Undefeated between 2014 and 2021, the Brazilian took the category throne by beating Ilima-Lei Macfarlane. The athlete had a title defense, but was dethroned in a controversial defeat against Liz Carmouche, in April 2022.
Bruno Cappelozza (PFL)
A pleasant surprise for Brazilian fans in 2021, Bruno Cappelozza became the PFL's 'Knockout Man'. Inserted in the heavyweight tournament, the fighter became the organization's champion last season, winning, in addition to the belt, the dream prize of US$1 million (more than R$5 million).
Antônio Cara de Sapato (PFL)
Former UFC promise, Antonio Shoe Guy moved from Ultimate to PFL in the 2021 season. In the 'new house', the Brazilian made history and, after a convincing season, assumed the light heavyweight throne after winning the division's tournament. The athlete also won the US$ 1 million prize.
Raush Manfio (PFL)
Representative of the lightweights, Raush Manfio It was another positive surprise for the Brazilian fans in 2021. Last season, the fighter shone, winning the division championship, winning the title and taking home the US$1 million check.
Nathan Schulte (PFL)
The only Brazilian two-time PFL champion, Natan schulte is an icon of the company. Owner of the title in the 2018 and 2019 seasons, the athlete was unable to repeat the success of previous seasons in 2021 and 2022.
Philipe Lins (PFL)
First Brazilian champion in the PFL, Philip Lins He won the title after going through the tough heavyweight tournament in 2018. Today, the athlete, who has already worn his competitor's belt, performs in the UFC.
Bibiano Fernandes (ONE Championship)
MMA veteran, Bibiano Fernandes is one of the biggest names in the history of ONE Championship. For the company, the athlete was at the top of the bantamweight division between 2013 and 2019.
John Lineker (ONE Championship)
Former UFC standout, John Lineker debuted at ONE in 2019. After devastating performances and collecting victims, the Brazilian won the division title in 2022, when he beat compatriot Bibiano.
Adriano Moraes (ONE Championship)
Another ONE icon is Adriano Martins, representative of the flyweights. In the Asian company, the athlete became the first champion in the history of the category, in 2014. In the division, the Tupiniquim is a three-time champion, having surpassed the legendary Demetrious Johnson in 2021. The athlete ended up losing the throne against the North American himself, in 2022, and is awaiting the opportunity to complete the trilogy.
Roger Gracie (ONE Championship)
Representative of the renowned martial arts family, Roger gracie He is the only Brazilian champion in ONE light heavyweight history. The athlete led the category in 2016.
Alex Silva (ONE Championship)
Champion in 2017, Alex Silva made history in Brazilian MMA within the Asian organization. The athlete is the only Brazilian to wear the strawweight title in the organization.
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues (ONE Championship)
Brazil also had a ONE atomweight champion. Allycia Hellen Rodrigues was queen of the category in 2020.
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