Felipe Franco

"Negão"

11-3-0★ 1bonus

BrazilLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Brendson Ribeiro · Submission · Oct 10, 2026

11-3-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Brendson RibeiroSUB · R1 1:49

UFCUFC Fight Night: Allen vs Duncan·October 10, 2026

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Felipe Franco holds a professional MMA record of 11-3-0. Franco has won 11 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Franco lands 2.60 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 2.56 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 10, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 77"196 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jan 22, 2001
Age: 25
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

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Career history

LOSS
vs Brendson Ribeiro
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Duncan· Oct 10, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 11-3 vs 18-11
SUB
R1 · 1:49
WIN
vs Levi Rodrigues Jr.
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman· Jul 18, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 11-2 vs 5-1
TKO
R2 · 1:40
POTN
LOSS
vs Mario Pinto
UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs Murphy· Mar 21, 2026· Heavyweight· 10-2 vs 12-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Douglas Felipe Santos
Mamute Fight Champion 10· Feb 7, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 10-1 vs 1-2
SUB
R1 · 4:07
WIN
vs Kleberson Tavares
Coliseu Extreme Fight 14· Dec 11, 2025· Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 10-8
TKO
R1 · 0:32
LOSS
vs Freddy Vidal
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 81· Sep 9, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 4-0
SUB
R3 · 04:48
WIN
vs Murilo Magalhães
Qualify Combat 14· Aug 31, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 1:10
WIN
vs Luiz Henrique
Penedo Fight Night 3· Jul 13, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 0-2
TKO
R1 · 2:20
WIN
vs Nilton dos Santos
JuaFight 1· Jun 1, 2024· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 19-17
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Lucas Nascimento
Demo Fight 19· Apr 28, 2024· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 2:30
WIN
vs Milkson Miranda
Demo Fight 18· Jan 27, 2024· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 0-3
TKO
R1 · 1:30
WIN
vs Ivonilson Dias
Candeias MMA Experience· Aug 18, 2023· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 4:04
WIN
vs Rubens Santos
Demo Fight 16· Mar 25, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 0-3
SUB
R1 · 2:30
WIN
vs Benicio Dias
WS Fighting 6· Nov 5, 2022· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 0-6
TKO
R1 · 0:28

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJJudo

2022Started in MMA
Champion · Bahia State BJJ Championship
Medalist · Brazilian Nationals BJJ
Black belt · BJJ
Brown belt · Judo
AGE 10Started in Judo
Started in BJJ

Camp

Galpao Da Luta · Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (213 fighters)

Punch power68

Kick power63

Punch speed77

Kick speed60

Accuracy81

Takedowns97

Ground striking98

Submissions42

Chin72

Body strength86

Cardio62

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 11-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.46per min

56% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.43per min

44% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.92per 15 min

42% success

Takedowns stuffed88%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 1-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.60per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.17per min

50% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.56per 15 min

44% success

Takedowns stuffed86%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Bonus résumé

Felipe Franco has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×1

★ POTNvs Levi Rodrigues Jr. · UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs UsmanJul 18, 2026

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Felipe Franco earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1653▼46
Peak: 1699Jul 18, 2026
Rated fights: 14

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Frequently asked questions

When does Felipe Franco fight next?

Felipe Franco has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Felipe Franco's record?

Felipe Franco's professional MMA record is 11-3-0.

Who is Felipe Franco fighting next?

Felipe Franco's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Felipe Franco fight last?

Felipe Franco most recently fought Brendson Ribeiro at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Duncan on Saturday, October 10, 2026, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Felipe Franco fight in?

Felipe Franco fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Felipe Franco have?

Felipe Franco has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Felipe Franco won?

Felipe Franco has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Felipe Franco?

Felipe Franco is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Felipe Franco weigh?

Felipe Franco weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Felipe Franco's reach?

Felipe Franco has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is Felipe Franco?

Felipe Franco is 25 years old (born Jan 22, 2001).

Where is Felipe Franco from?

Felipe Franco is from Brazil.

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CAREER SUMMARY