FELIPE FRANCO

Felipe Malzac Franco represents Brazil, hailing from Rio de Janeiro. Before his transition to this sport, he dedicated his athletic career to water polo. As a member of the national squad, he achieved success on the international stage by securing a silver medal during the 2007 Pan American Games. Despite this background in elite competition, he possesses no documented history of participation in professional mixed martial arts.

The upcoming contest at UFC 330 marks his official debut. Entering the cage with a professional record of zero wins, zero losses, and zero draws, he faces his first challenge as a combatant on September 30, 2023. He arrives at this event without any previous professional bouts to his credit.