Última Luta
Vitória
Pinto vs Franco
21.03.26
Estatísticas e Cartel
6
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
10
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Precisão de striking
- Golpes Sig. Conectados
- 54
- Golpes Sig. Desferidos
- 106
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Precisão De Quedas
- Quedas aplicadas
- Tentativas de queda
- 16
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Golpes Sig. por área
Informações
Status
Ativo
Cidade natal
Salvador, Brazil
Estilo de luta
MMA
Idade
25
Altura
73.00
Peso
204.00
Estreia no UFC
21.03.26
- Pro since 2022
- Six wins by KO, four by submission (RNC x3, Arm Triangle)
- 10 first-round finishes
- Has only been out of first round twice as a pro
- Has four fights at light heavyweight and made pro debut at middleweight
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
