As of 07 February 2026, Brazilian strawweight Bruna “The Special One” Brasil is back in the spotlight as she competes at UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira (also known as UFC Vegas 113) at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Brasil, a product of the renowned Fighting Nerds team, entered the cage today looking to establish her first winning streak within the promotion. Standing 5’6″ with a 65-inch reach, the 32-year-old striker has been working to find consistency since her UFC debut in 2023.
Current Fight Status & Record
Heading into her bout today against fellow Brazilian Ketlen Souza, Brasil’s professional record stands at 11-5-1. Her career highlights include:
- Last Outing: A unanimous decision victory over Ming Shi at the Road to UFC Season 4 finale in Shanghai.
- Finishing Ability: Three wins by KO/TKO and two by submission (both via guillotine choke).
- UFC Record: 3-3 (prior to today’s result).
UFC Vegas 113 Matchup Details
The matchup against Souza was positioned as a pivotal “all-Brazilian” showdown on the preliminary card. During the official weigh-ins on Friday, 06 February, Brasil successfully made weight, tipping the scales at 116 lbs (the non-title strawweight limit). Betting markets saw Brasil enter the cage as a slight underdog, with odds hovering around +106 to +130, while Souza was favoured at approximately -136.
Career Trajectory
Since joining the UFC via Dana White’s Contender Series, Brasil has faced a “win-one, lose-one” pattern. Her training at the Fighting Nerds camp in São Paulo has focused on refining her distance management and volume striking. Analysts noted that for Brasil to climb the strawweight rankings in 2026, she must overcome her tendency to be “tentative” in the early rounds—a critique often cited by MMA pundits leading up to this weekend’s event.
Note: Results for the ongoing UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira are being updated live as the preliminary card concludes.