Joanderson Brito

Joanderson Sá Brito (born February 15, 1995) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background Brito was born in Santa Helena, Maranhão, Brazil. As a child, he lived with his aunt whom he described as his "adoptive mother". At the age of 16, he spent his school holidays at his biological mother's house in Laranjal do Jari, and stayed there. Brito thought about joining the Army, but did not get to serve, because he already knew that he wanted to fight.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Brito turned professional in 2013 and amassed a record of 11–2–1 in the Brazilian regional scene before moving into his fight at Dana White's Contender Series.

Dana White's Contender Series Brito was invited to face Diego Lopes at Dana White's Contender Series 37 on 31 August 2021. The bout was ended in round three due to an eye poke which rendered Lopes unable to continue, the bout did go to the scorecards and Brito won by technical decision. Brito was awarded a UFC contract.

Ultimate Fighting Championship In his UFC debut, Brito faced Bill Algeo on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 32. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Brito faced Andre Fili on April 30, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 35. He won the fight via technical knockout in round one. This fight earned him his first Performance of the Night award.

Brito was scheduled to face Melsik Baghdasaryan on October 15, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 212, but Baghdasaryan pulled out in late September due to a broken hand and was replaced by Lucas Alexander. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round one.

Brito was scheduled to face Khusein Askhabov on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48. However, Askhabov withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Westin Wilson. He won the fight via knockout in round one.

Brito faced Jonathan Pearce on November 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 232. He won the fight via a ninja choke in round two. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.

Brito faced Jack Shore on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301. He won the fight by technical knockout as a result of a doctor stoppage.

Brito was scheduled to face Dan Ige on July 20, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 60. However, Brito was forced to pull out from the event due to a leg injury.

Brito faced William Gomis on September 28, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 243. He lost the fight via split decision.

Brito faced Pat Sabatini on April 5, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 65. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Brito was scheduled to face Melsik Baghdasaryan on December 13, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 73. However, Baghdasaryan withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Isaac Thomson. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Brito was scheduled to face Jordan Leavitt on May 16, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 276. However, for undisclosed reasons, the bout was moved to UFC Fight Night 278 on June 6, 2026. He won the fight via a ninja choke in round one.

Brito is scheduled to face Giga Chikadze on September 19, 2026 at UFC 331.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Two time) Fusion Fighting Championship (FFC) Fusion FC Lightweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense Araça Fight Combat Araça Fight Featherweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Jordan Leavitt Submission (ninja choke) UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Isaac Thomson Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Royval vs. Kape

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Pat Sabatini Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Emmett vs. Murphy

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

William Gomis Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis

Paris, France Win

Jack Shore TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC 301

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Jonathan Pearce Submission (ninja choke) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Westin Wilson KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Lucas Alexander Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Andre Fili TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Bill Algeo Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Diego Lopes Technical Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 37

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Chepe Mariscal KO (punches) LFA 65

Vail, Colorado, United States Win

Estabili Amato Submission (guillotine choke) Future FC 2

Indaiatuba, Brazil Win

Jose Zarauz Decision (unanimous) Fusion FC 35

Santiago de Surco, Peru Win

Wellington Prado Submission (rear-naked choke) Thunder Fight 15

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Johnny Iwasaki TKO (punches) Fusion FC 33

Santiago de Surco, Peru Win

Duílio Aparecido Bueno Submission (rear-naked choke) Strike do Vale Fight 2

Avaré, Brazil Win

Cicero Coutinho TKO (punches) Thunder Fight 13

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Leandro Compri KO (punch) Araça Fight 2017

Araçariguama, Brazil Win

Wanderley Junior Submission (guillotine choke) Ultimate Reborn Fight 5

São Paulo, Brazil Draw

Jefson Castor Draw (unanimous) Arena Kombat FC 2

Vitória do Jari, Brazil Win

Rogerio Ferreira KO (punches) Hombres de Honor 69

Laranjal do Jari, Brazil Loss

Henrique Gomes TKO (punches) Clube Fight Vitória 1

Vitória do Jari, Brazil Win

Marcio de Oliveira Submission (guillotine choke) Guerreiros da fe Combat 1

Laranjal do Jari, Brazil Loss

Rafael Moreira Submission (rear-naked choke) Big Way Fight 3

Manaus, Brazil