by - soumya ranjan
MMA is huge in Brazil, and the nation has produced some of the biggest names in the history of the UFC. Brazilian fighters have huge fan bases and are loved all around the world. Here is a list of the top five Brazilian UFC fighters.
Lyoto Machida Legendary fighter Lyoto Machida, also known as the 'Dragon," has written his name in gold in the history of the UFC. Machida was a beast and also won the UFC middleweight championship belt during his prime.
Amanda Nunes Often considered the greatest female fighter of all time, Amanda Nunes is a force to be reckoned with. She has successfully established her dominance and is an inspiration for millions of fans around the world.
Charles Oliveira Charles Oliveira's story in the UFC is nothing less than that of a true underdog. During his early UFC career, Oliveira lost a lot of fights and wasn't that consistent. However, Do Bronx was determined and finally won the UFC lightweight title in 2021.
Jose Aldo Jose Aldo is widely known as the UFC featherweight GOAT due to his decade-long dominance in the division. Aldo has a huge fan base and has participated in various entertaining fights.
Anderson Silva Anderson Silva is undoubtedly the biggest UFC fighter to come from Brazil, as he has done everything in his career. Silva is a former UFC middleweight champion and has defended his title multiple times. He is regarded as one of the most dynamic strikers to ever grace the MMA octagon, and watching him fight was a treat for MMA fans.