FELIPE MALZAC FRANCO

Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Felipe "Mega" Malzac Franco initially built a successful athletic background in water polo. He represented his home nation in various international tournaments, which included securing a silver medal while competing for Brazil in the 2007 Pan American Games.

He carries a professional fighting record of zero wins and one defeat into his upcoming matchup at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 on July 11, 2026. In his sole prior appearance, which took place on July 1, 2026, Franco suffered a unanimous decision loss against an unnamed opponent.