JUSSIER FORMIGA

Hailing from Brazil, orthodox flyweight Jussier Formiga has fought professionally since 2005. Training with American Top Team, the ground specialist established himself through his exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling abilities. Over his career, he secured the Shooto South America 123-pound title and claimed notable victories against high-level opponents like Sergio Pettis and Deiveson Figueiredo.

Formiga enters UFC 329 holding a professional record of 13-8-0. His recent performances began with a unanimous decision victory over Deiveson Figueiredo, which was followed by three straight defeats: a TKO loss to Joseph Benavidez from a head kick and punches, a unanimous decision defeat against Brandon Moreno, and a TKO loss to Alex Perez via leg kicks. In his most recent bout, he rebounded with a rear-naked choke technical submission win against Felipe Bunes.