Last UFC PPV was UFC 301. UFC aiming to do Brazil refresh or rebrand as Brazil such important market for them since the Zuffa era because of the amazing champions like Anderson Silva, Amanda Nunes, Jose Aldo. UFC last several years been focusing on building the Australian market, UK market and Mexico market. Dana White and his team made a mission to rebirth the Brazilian UFC brand. Russia, Australia, Europe been dominating the Championships but with the surge of upcoming Brazilian talent will see more UFC/PFL Champions.
1. Felipe Lima- Allstars Training Center home of Khamzat Chimaev is next big time prospect out of the premier Sweden gym. Impressively winning the Oktagon Bantamweight Title against highly respected Jonas Magard. Winning Oktagon Championship is a great accomplishment for MMA prospect.
- 12-1 record (25 years old)
- Oktagon Bantamweight Champion
- Fighting Style- Aggressive push the pace
- Skills-Closing distance & accurate volume boxing
- Five Round Cardio
- Underrated grappling skills (Scrambling out of dangerous positions, Guard escapes from top pressure, defensive grappling)
- Creative striking combinations
2.Marco Tulio- Chute Boxe Diego Lima product is becoming one of the best Brazilian MMA prospects in the last few years because of his skills and standout performances. 2023 won on the Dana White Contender Series against Glory Kickboxer Yousri Belgaroui. Impressive highlight reel finish in his last fight on LFA 175.
- Marco Tulio- 11-1 record (29 years old)
- #1 Brazil Middleweight prospect
- Gym- Chute Boxe Diego Lima
- Skills- Kickboxer/Mid Range Striker
- First round KO power
- Beautiful footwork
- Strong use of the cage for clinch grappling
3.Marciano Ferreira-Team Lucas Miniero gym prospect training partner of upcoming UFC prospect Andre Lima. Marciano Ferreira #1 Brazilian flyweight jumping on prospect radar last few years because of the LFA and Brave CF wins. All-Around talent and skills stand out right away while watching UFC Fight Pass fights. Believe Marciano Ferreira can hold his own against solid UFC Flyweights,
- 13-3 record 30 years old
- #1 Brazil Flyweight
- 2-1 LFA record
- Comparison- Beneil Dariush
- Beautiful slick kickboxing/boxing movement
- Nonstop pace
- Good timing for takedowns
- Slick fast front kicks & arsenal of kicks
- Fast & Agile fighter
- Underrated grappling ability
4. Michael Oliviera- Protege of Rafael Cavalcante is becoming LFA Superstar and UFC Fight Pass Fighter to Watch because of the four first round LFA KO’s. Amazing first round finishes will lead to UFC without doubt signing him in 2024 as UFC loves finishers. Expect Michael Oliviera to appear on 2024 season of Dana White Contender Series promoting on a great prospect platform.
- 7-0 record 26 years old
- Six First Round KO’s
- Biggest win- Dailys Moraes Gama
- Comparison- Jamahal Hill & Joaquin Buckley
- First Round to late round KO power holds
- Fluid moment for Strong built fighter
- Great at controlling his energy & staying composed
- Potential to become great body kicker
5. Maike Linhares- Outside of UFC/PFL is one of the best Featherweight fighters in the world with his impressive win resume defeating former PFL Fighter Andre Harrison, former UFC Fighter Marcelo Rojo, Elismar Lima. Normally I don’t see prospects testing themselves, respect Linhares for facing tough competition instead of easing his career. Talented balanced fighter once earning a major contract will have a successful career. Reminds me of Patricky Pitbull during his prime.
- 18-3 record (30 years old)
- Brazilian Fight Series Featherweight Champion
- Biggest wins- Andre Harrison, Marcelo Rojo
- Fighting Style- Southpaw Kickboxer/Mixes grappling
- Skills- Smartly fighting outside range, picking his body kicks and shots. Underrated wrestling towards fence, controlling opponent on ground
- Fights like Patricky Pitbull & Juan Archuleta
6. Jefferson Nascimento-Undefeated Brazilian Lightweight and arguably #1 Brazilian Lightweight prospect recently focusing on. Jefferson Nascimento current LFA Lightweight Champion after consecutive impressive wins against respectable opponent Italo Gomes than defeated Gabriel Costa for LFA Lightweight Title. Focusing on fighting on the feet in close range using Kickboxing and Taekwondo striking skills. 2024 or 2025 expect Nascimento to fight on the Dana White Contender Series.
- 11-0 record 24 years old
- LFA Lightweight Champion
- Teammates with Carlston Harris
- Fighting Style- Kickboxing/Taekwondo fighting close range sticking and moving. Throwing wild shots sometimes
- Impactful effective puncher
- Strong low kicks
- Solid defensive takedowns
- Easily switches stances
- Beautiful fainting
7.Rose Conceicao-Best Brazilian female prospect right now, summer of 2023 won the LFA Strawweight Title Undefeated women’s prospect. UFC woman’s depth chart always needs improvement and #1 Brazilian prospect Rose Conceicao. One of UFC’s main goals 2024 is for Brazil refresh promoting the new brand of talent, Rose definitely fits the bill as “Next” swarm of upcoming women’s talent. Dana White Contender Series cards will start up soon & expect Rose to be the scheduled opponent.
- 26 years old 7-0 record
- LFA Strawweight Champion
- Comparison- Marina Rodriguez
- Fights like Volume Accurate striker
- Skills- Low kicks, accurate straight jabs and over hand rights, sneaking in front kicks and close range
- Trains- Hikari MMA
8.Magnus Conrado-Arguably best Brazilian prospect in 2024 and in the running as the #1 Brazilian Lightweight. Under the radar traveling from promotion to promotion not winning important regional promotional title. Magnus Conrado fighting for LFA, Budo Sento, UWC to earn notoriety and win Lightweight Title. Fought for LFA once in the past but love to receive another offer.
- 20-5 (29 years old)
- #1 Brazilian Lightweight
- Comparison- Joel Alvarez
- Skills- Fast low kicks, mixing up body and front kicks
- Such great job not telegraphing his kicks
- Overwhelms opponents with Jiu-Jitsu control
9.Fernando Laurenco- Brazil #1 Bantamweight is definitely one of the best Brazilian prospects to watch in 2024 as Fernando Laurenco is one of the best fighters in Brazil for the last few years. 2024 hopefully winning LFA Bantamweight Title or “tough” matchups will lead to potential UFC signing or Contender Series contract. Always enjoy watching his fights with his high volume striking style.
- 17-4 record 29 years old
- Former SFT Bantamweight Champion
- Fighting Style- Volume striker & Mid-Distance Style
- Skills- Straight jabs, fainting, perfectly timed takedowns, sneaky leg kicks
10.Eduardo Henrique- Current LFA Flyweight Champion, Arguably the best Brazilian flyweight prospect is Eduardo Henrique. Ranked Top 150 Flyweights in the world shows how talented he is among the best. Earning top 150 ranking with impressive wins against Cody Davis, Denis Aruajo, Tiago Xaxier. Accomplishing winning LFA title, UFC bound to call Eduardo Henrique’s manager for the Dana White Contender Series offer or UFC contract. Most talented and well-rounded prospect on this list. I believe he can defeat UFC Flyweights right now.
- 12-2 record 28 years old
- LFA Flyweight Champion
- All-Around Flyweight
- Comparison- Kai-Kara France
- Skills- Faster fighter, Explosive, Beautiful striking combinations mixing up strikes and low leg kicks
- Defending takedowns, wrestling scrambles, top mounting positions and Jiu-Jitsu control
- Beautiful job mixing up boxing combinations & slipping inside and out
- Smart picking his shots and evading damage
On the edge
Marcio Barbosa-Brazil’s #1 Featherweight being more acknowledged since a few times appearing on LFA Brazil events. Fans and promotions attracted his first round finishing style defeating Wellington Prado. Eleven out of Fifteen wins are by first round KO. Generates so much power with his left hand being this stocky compact “explosive” Featherweight fighter.
Tough for opponents to deal with his fast twitch muscle fibers. Barbosa stays right in front keeping tight range not allowing his opponent to feel comfortable. UFC or PFL definitely love for Marcio Barbosa to be a sweet addition to the Featherweight stable.
- 15-2 record 25 years old
- #1 Brazil Featherweight
- Explosive First Round Styled Fighter
- Powerful one punch KO power
- Smooth sharp left hands & fading
- Keeping short to medium distance
- Not afraid being aggressive
Remaining prospects
- João Oliveira
- Antônio Monteiro
- Vinicius Pires
- Wellington Prado
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