Joanderson “Tubarao”Brito

Joanderson Brito is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC featherweight division under the nickname “Tubarão.” As of October 2, 2026, the UFC lists him as an active fighter. He made his Octagon debut on January 15, 2022, after earning a UFC contract through Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2021. The UFC identifies Santa Helena, Brazil, as his birthplace and lists him at 5 feet 8 inches with a 72-inch reach. His documented UFC career includes wins over Andre Fili, Lucas Alexander, Westin Wilson, Jonathan Pearce, Jack Shore, Isaac Thomson, Jordan Leavitt and Giga Chikadze.

Brito’s approach is built around aggressive striking, although he has also shown a dangerous submission game. The UFC classifies his fighting style as “Striker,” while its coverage of his June 2026 bout with Jordan Leavitt described a matchup between Brito’s preferred stand-up game and Leavitt’s grappling. Brito has also demonstrated finishing ability on the mat, including a ninja-choke submission of Jonathan Pearce and a front-choke submission of Jordan Leavitt. Most recently, he stopped Giga Chikadze by knockout at UFC 331 on September 20, 2026, according to the UFC’s Japanese athlete profile. No UFC title history is listed for Brito.