BRAZILIAN PROSPECTS MMA FIGHTERS IN THE WOMEN'S STRAWWEIGHT CATEGORY IN 2026

The women’s strawweight division is one in which Brazil holds enormous importance in global MMA, having dominated the top of the UFC rankings for years and produced some of the most influential fighters in the history of the division. The number of Brazilian athletes currently standing out is significant, but this overview was prepared by observing the national rankings and weighing factors such as age, record, and recent performances, with a focus on prospects for 2026.

• Aieza Ramos Bertolso, at 24 years old, stands out as one of the top emerging prospects in Brazilian strawweight MMA. Undefeated as a professional with a 7–0 record, Aieza has built her entire career in the LFA, one of the organizations most closely associated with supplying talent to the UFC. Of her seven victories, five came by stoppage — four by submission and one by TKO — with two decision wins, showcasing efficiency both on the ground and in controlling fights. In September 2025, she captured the LFA strawweight title, establishing herself as a young, technical fighter already tested at a high competitive level.
  
  
  
  
  
• Natália Alves represents a profile of steady and consistent development within the division. At 28 years old, she is a member of the Fighting Nerds team, one of the most prominent gyms on the international MMA scene in recent years. Natália has competed four times in the LFA, earning two decision victories, one submission win, and one KO/TKO, highlighting her versatility and fight IQ. Her technical growth and the level of competition she has faced suggest she could take important steps toward the international stage in the coming cycles.
  
  
  
  
  
• Laura Vasconcelos, at 25 years old, is one of the most aggressive fighters in the Brazilian strawweight scene. With a professional record of five wins, four of them by KO/TKO, Laura is the current Jungle Fight champion and has already completed one successful title defense in May 2025. She trains at Revira Black Team, led by coach Reviravolta, former trainer of Alex Pereira. Known for her powerful striking, physical presence, and confidence in high-level bouts, Laura has proven she is ready for bigger challenges.

💬 Summary: Aieza, Natália, and Laura represent different yet complementary profiles within Brazilian women’s strawweight MMA — youth and invincibility, consistent technical evolution, and knockout power — highlighting Brazil’s depth and relevance in one of the most competitive divisions in the sport.

🗣️ Discussion point: Which of these fighters do you believe has the best chance to reach the UFC and establish herself on the international stage? Is there another Brazilian strawweight who deserves to be on this list?