Joanderson Brito

Joanderson Brito
BornJoanderson Sá Brito
(1995-02-15) February 15, 1995
Santa Helena, Maranhão, Brazil
Other namesTubarão
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145.5 lb (66 kg; 10 st 6 lb)
DivisionBantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofBarau, Brazil
TeamChute Boxe João Emilio
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins19
By knockout8
By submission8
By decision3
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision3
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joanderson Sá Brito (born February 15, 1995) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

Brito was born in Santa Helena, Maranhão, Brazil. As a child, he lived with his aunt whom he described as his "adoptive mother". At the age of 16, he spent his school holidays at his biological mother's house in Laranjal do Jari, and stayed there. Brito thought about joining the Army, but did not get to serve, because he already knew that he wanted to fight.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Brito turned professional in 2013 and amassed a record of 11–2–1 in the Brazilian regional scene before moving into his fight at Dana White's Contender Series.[3]

Dana White's Contender Series

Brito was invited to face Diego Lopes at Dana White's Contender Series 37 on 31 August 2021. The bout was ended in round three due to an eye poke which rendered Lopes unable to continue, the bout did go to the scorecards and Brito won by technical decision. Brito was awarded a UFC contract.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC debut, Brito faced Bill Algeo on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 32.[5] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[6]

Brito faced Andre Fili on April 30, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 35.[7] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[8] This fight earned him his first Performance of the Night award.[9]

Brito was scheduled to face Melsik Baghdasaryan on October 15, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 212, but Baghdasaryan pulled out in late September due to a broken hand and was replaced by Lucas Alexander.[10][11] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round one.[12]

Brito was scheduled to face Khusein Askhabov on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48.[13] However, Askhabov withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Westin Wilson.[14] He won the fight via knockout in round one.[15]

Brito faced Jonathan Pearce on November 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 232.[16] He won the fight via a ninja choke in round two.[17] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[18]

Brito faced Jack Shore on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301.[19] He won the fight by technical knockout as a result of a doctor stoppage.[20]

Brito was scheduled to face Dan Ige on July 20, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 60.[21] However, Brito was forced to pull out from the event due to a leg injury.[22]

Brito faced William Gomis on September 28, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 243.[23] He lost the fight via split decision.[24]

Brito faced Pat Sabatini on April 5, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 65.[25] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[26]

Brito was scheduled to face Melsik Baghdasaryan on December 13, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 73.[27] However, Baghdasaryan withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Isaac Thomson.[28] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[29]

Brito was scheduled to face Jordan Leavitt on May 16, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 276.[30] However, for undisclosed reasons, the bout was moved to UFC Fight Night 278 on June 6, 2026.[31] He won the fight via a ninja choke in round one.[32]

Brito is scheduled to face Giga Chikadze on September 19, 2026 at UFC 331.[33]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
25 matches 19 wins 5 losses
By knockout 8 1
By submission 8 1
By decision 3 3
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 19–5–1 Jordan Leavitt Submission (ninja choke) UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim June 6, 2026 1 4:19 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 18–5–1 Isaac Thomson Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Royval vs. Kape December 13, 2025 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 17–5–1 Pat Sabatini Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Emmett vs. Murphy April 5, 2025 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 17–4–1 William Gomis Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis September 28, 2024 3 5:00 Paris, France
Win 17–3–1 Jack Shore TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC 301 May 4, 2024 2 3:35 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 16–3–1 Jonathan Pearce Submission (ninja choke) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig November 18, 2023 2 3:54 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 15–3–1 Westin Wilson KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov April 22, 2023 1 2:54 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14–3–1 Lucas Alexander Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo October 15, 2022 1 2:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14–3–1 Andre Fili TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera April 30, 2022 1 0:41 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 13–3–1 Bill Algeo Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze January 15, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–2–1 Diego Lopes Technical Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 37 August 31, 2021 3 0:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Brito was deducted one point in round 3 due to an eye poke which rendered Lopes unable to continue.
Win 11–2–1 Chepe Mariscal KO (punches) LFA 65 May 3, 2019 1 0:44 Vail, Colorado, United States
Win 10–2–1 Estabili Amato Submission (guillotine choke) Future FC 2 February 22, 2019 2 0:41 Indaiatuba, Brazil Return to Featherweight.
Win 9–2–1 Jose Zarauz Decision (unanimous) Fusion FC 35 November 7, 2018 3 5:00 Santiago de Surco, Peru Defended the Fusion FC Lightweight Championship.
Win 8–2–1 Wellington Prado Submission (rear-naked choke) Thunder Fight 15 September 7, 2018 2 4:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 7–2–1 Johnny Iwasaki TKO (punches) Fusion FC 33 July 18, 2018 3 4:25 Santiago de Surco, Peru Return to Lightweight. Won the vacant Fusion FC Lightweight Championship.
Win 6–2–1 Duílio Aparecido Bueno Submission (rear-naked choke) Strike do Vale Fight 2 June 9, 2018 1 1:01 Avaré, Brazil
Win 5–2–1 Cicero Coutinho TKO (punches) Thunder Fight 13 December 22, 2017 1 1:25 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 4–2–1 Leandro Compri KO (punch) Araça Fight 2017 May 26, 2017 1 0:33 Araçariguama, Brazil Return to Featherweight. Won the vacant Araça Fight Featherweight Championship.
Win 3–2–1 Wanderley Junior Submission (guillotine choke) Ultimate Reborn Fight 5 March 10, 2017 1 1:42 São Paulo, Brazil
Draw 2–2–1 Jefson Castor Draw (unanimous) Arena Kombat FC 2 June 4, 2016 3 5:00 Vitória do Jari, Brazil Bantamweight debut.
Win 2–2 Rogerio Ferreira KO (punches) Hombres de Honor 69 March 12, 2016 1 0:22 Laranjal do Jari, Brazil
Loss 1–2 Henrique Gomes TKO (punches) Clube Fight Vitória 1 December 15, 2015 1 N/A Vitória do Jari, Brazil Featherweight debut.
Win 1–1 Marcio de Oliveira Submission (guillotine choke) Guerreiros da fe Combat 1 June 14, 2015 1 1:26 Laranjal do Jari, Brazil
Loss 0–1 Rafael Moreira Submission (rear-naked choke) Big Way Fight 3 November 8, 2013 1 2:40 Manaus, Brazil Lightweight debut. For the BWF Lightweight Championship.

See also

References

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  2. ↑ "'Presas afiadas' para o UFC". sampi.net.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-10-31. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  3. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Joanderson Brito MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  4. ↑ Morgan, John. "Dana White's Contender Series 37 results: Five contracts awarded, including one fighter who suffered a loss". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  5. ↑ DNA, MMA (2021-09-23). "Joanderson Brito maakt UFC debuut tegen Bill Algeo op 15 januari". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  6. ↑ Evanoff, Josh (2022-01-15). "UFC Vegas 46: Bill Algeo Outworks Joanderson Brito, Calls Out Giga Chikadze". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  7. ↑ "UFC Vegas 53 | Fili neemt het op tegen Brito op 30 april". Eurosport (in Dutch). 2022-04-03. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
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