BRAZILIAN PROSPECTS MMA FIGHTERS IN THE WOMEN'S BANTAMWEIGHT CATEGORY IN 2026
The women’s bantamweight division has historically been one of the most important and recognizable in MMA. It was the stage for some of the sport’s biggest stars, such as Ronda Rousey , Holly Holm , and the greatest female fighter of all time, Amanda Nunes , who is set to return in January against multi-time champion Kayla Harrison . Despite currently being one of the shallowest active divisions in the UFC , bantamweight remains a category in which Brazil consistently produces high-level athletes and continues to be a major talent pool. This overview, conducted in January 2026 , highlights three Brazilian prospects selected based on the national rankings, while also considering age, professional record, and recent competitive relevance . Nicoly Pedroza , just 22 years old , is one of the most exciting young prospects in the division. Still undefeated as a professional, Nicolly has built much of her résumé competing in the LFA , an organization widely recognized as one of the main ...